University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: UW IT Connects

UW–Madison IT Connects recognizes that people are the highest value of a successful information and technology organization, and given that the information and technology community at UW–Madison is highly distributed, UW–Madison IT Connects and the individual groups therein provide diverse engagement, leadership, relationship building, and professional development opportunities for our community to learn and grow together. Learn more at https://it.wisc.edu/it-community/committees-groups/uw-madison-it-connects/

Watch recordings from the IT Professionals Conference

The hybrid conference on May 30 and 31 featured thought-provoking IT-focused sessions, the IT Recognition Awards, and a keynote address by Joe Sanfelippo.

Register for the IT Professionals Conference

Register by May 21 to attend the conference in person at the Pyle Center on May 30 and virtually on Zoom on May 31.

Register for the 2024 IT Professionals Conference

This year’s hybrid conference will feature 20+ thought-provoking sessions and a dynamic keynote by Dr Joe Sanfelippo. May 30 & 31.

CIO Lois Brooks on how UW breaks down IT silos

Lois Brooks, vice provost for information technology and chief information officer, spoke with EdTech Magazine about IT Connects and creating a vibrant, collegial IT community at the university.

Nominate your exceptional colleagues for the 2024 IT Recognition Awards

Help your colleagues get the recognition they deserve! Nominate them by May 5.

Sign up to make new IT connections this summer

Sign up by Apr 19 to be paired with a colleague from UW’s IT community for informal 1-on-1 meetups.

Share your ideas at the 2024 IT Professionals Conference

Submit a proposal today to share your insights with colleagues across campus. Proposals due Mar 29 at 5pm.

Find gaps & share your ideas through service design

Maria Dahman and Laura Grady from the Center for User Experience presented on user experience (UX) service design. Use these tips to improve the product, service or experience you want to create. March 18, 1pm via Zoom.

Enhancing usability with the Digital Accessibility Policy

At UW, we have a legal and ethical obligation to provide equal access to university resources for all. One way we can do this is by ensuring our digital resources are accessible. Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility: Learn about the latest efforts in our shared journey.

Join the IT Mentoring steering committee & make a difference

Apply by Mar 10: Help shape the future of UW’s IT Mentoring program and strengthen the university’s IT community.