Toward Gender Equitable Outcomes in IT Higher Education: Beyond Computer Science

Conference Information

Dates: September 28-30th, 2007

Lodging and Travel: All invited attendees are encouraged to stay at the Indiana Memorial Union. For information about your lodging and travel arrangements, please email Sharon at itwf@indiana.edu.

Bloomington Activities: Conference attendees are encouraged to attend the Lotus Festival on Friday night, after the welcome reception. The Lotus Festival is a live music event featuring acts from all around the world. Information about other Bloomington attractions can be found at the Convention and Visitor's Bureau website.

Conference Program

Printable Conference Program

Friday, September 28

University Club, Indiana Memorial Union (IMU)
5:00-7:00 p.m Opening Reception
after 7:00 *Optional evening at the Lotus Festival

Saturday, September 29

Frangipani Room, IMU
8:30-9:15 a.m. Breakfast and Socializing
9:15-10:45 a.m.

Project Overview and General Findings

  • Opening Remarks and Welcome
  • Goals of the Study and Methods for Data Collection (PPT)
  • Overview of Findings—What Did We Learn? (PPT) (PPT2)
  • What Do IT Program Websites Reveal about Woman Friendliness? (PPT)
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Individual Factors Contributing to Success

  • Early Computer Influences (PPT)
  • Gender Consciousness (PPT)
  • Determinants of Student Computer Efficacy (PPT)
  • Response from the High Schools
12:30-1:45 p.m. Buffet Lunch
Ernie Pyle Hall Auditorium
2:00-3:30 p.m.

Contextual Factors Contributing to Success

  • Importance of Mentors (PPT)
  • Work/Life Balance among Students and Faculty (PPT)
  • Special Challenges of International Students (PPT)
  • Institutional Gender Climate (PPT)
  • Response from the Programs Designed to Support Women
3:30-3:45 p.m. Break
3:45-5:00 p.m.

Your Turn: Let’s Talk about It

What’s Happening at Your School?

University Club, IMU
6:30-9:00 p.m. Dinner

Sunday, September 30

Frangipani Room
9:30-11:00 a.m.

Working Brunch: The Way Forward

Discussion led by members of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)