UW–‍Madison IT Connects: About - UW–⁠Madison Information Technology

Connecting IT professionals across the university

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UW–‍Madison IT Connects brings together people who work in information and technology roles across UW–‍Madison. Our initiatives and groups work to nurture a robust, diverse and engaged IT community.

We offer

Events and professional development

To help you develop skills, build your network, explore your leadership potential and find community.

Leadership opportunities

To encourage members to lead in group tasks as a group co‑lead or mentor.

Communities of practice

To help connect you with people across UW’s distributed IT environment to discuss ideas, challenges and best practices for the work we do and the tools we use.

Support and resources

To help IT professionals navigate their career paths and develop skills, knowledge and experience.

How UW–‍Madison IT Connects works

UW–‍Madison IT Connects is home to groups organized around different topics, events and growth-focused efforts. These groups are made possible through the contributions of people like you.

Volunteers

Group members, including their leaders, are IT professionals who volunteer their time and energy to support the UW IT community.

Co-chairs

Individual groups typically have 2 co-chairs who coordinate and manage the group. Co-chairs meet about once a month to support each other, identify common trends, and find solutions to common issues.

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IT Connects is sponsored by the Office of the Chief Information Officer & Vice Provost for Information Technology.