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We Are: DiversifyIT at Duke

We Are DiversifyIT at Duke

Announcements

  • Relaunch of the DiversifyIT Website

    Relaunch of the DiversifyIT Website

    DiversifyIT is pleased to announce the relaunch of our website diversifyit.duke.edu!  If anyone has ideas for improving the diversifyit.duke.edu website, wants to create content for the site or…

DiversifyIT Charter

DiversifyIT is a staff-led, volunteer organization at Duke University sponsored by the Office of Information Technology and Duke IT leadership. Up to nine staff are nominated and elected to serve on the steering committee. Duke IT Leadership representatives participate in the committee as sponsors and advisors.

DiversifyIT Vision

We work as a community to remove barriers so that every IT individual can show up fully, authentically, and safely at Duke. We believe this work is crucial to harnessing the enormous potential of diversified experiences and perspectives, both in delivering exceptional IT services to our customers and promoting the wellness of our community.

DiversifyIT Mission

DiversifyIT’s mission is to foster a healthy understanding of the positive value of differences in the Duke IT community in order to advance inclusion and diversity for Duke. We create opportunities for the community to engage continually in examining, inquiring, and looking beneath the surface aspects of the organizations where we work.  We facilitate wide-ranging discussions, gather and communicate the needs of the Duke IT community to Duke IT leadership, and provide mentoring, networking, and outreach initiatives.

Join DiversifyIT

Have Questions or Suggestions?

Email us at: diversifyIT-info@duke.edu

DiversifyIT Chair

Laurie Hyland icon and name

DiversifyIT Sponsors & Advisors

Jen Visa icon and name

DiversifyIT Steering Committee

Alton Kearney icon and name
Zach Timmons icon and name
Cole Archer icon and name
Drew Stinnett icon and name

Upcoming & Recent Events

Word of the Week

  • Word of the Week: Brain Diversity

    Definition: Brain diversity refers to the unique ways individuals process information, solve problems, and perceive the world around…

  • Word of the Week: Intercultural Understanding

    Definition: Intercultural Understanding is the ability to recognize, respect, and appreciate cultural differences while fostering meaningful interactions across…

  • Word of the Week: Microaffirmations

    Definition: Microaffirmations are the small, often subtle acts of recognition, encouragement, and validation that affirm the value of…