University-wide User Groups
The Division of IT hosts and supports a number of networking groups and communities of practice that provide employees and students opportunities for conversation and collaboration on technology-related topics. These groups are generally open to all interested Virginia Tech faculty and staff members, regardless of experience level. Many are also open to students.
The Accessibility Network at Virginia Tech is a faculty/staff interest group that brings together Hokies who share a common vision for enhancing digital accessibility across campus. The Network provides information, community, and training to support a wide variety of activities including advancing web accessibility, incorporating universal design practices, utilizing assistive technologies, and choosing accessible learning materials.
The Microsoft User Group provides a collaborative platform to discuss and share information on how to use new Microsoft product features, enable best practices, and avoid common pitfalls. Interested persons can contact Paige Ghra at pmbalda@vt.edu.
The UX (user experience) community brings together Virginia Tech's UX experts and enthusiasts alike with the goal to improve the university’s UX maturity and to help design and implement services that are usable, valuable, accessible, intuitive, engaging, and consistent.
Women Hokies in IT, known as WHIT is a community that unites individuals who identify as women, or are allies for women, and are employed within IT departments at Virginia Tech.