The Office of the VPIT-CIO sponsors professional development activities to develop high-demand skills, promote common frameworks and terminology, and nurture the working relationships among IT staff across the university.
The Michigan IT Academy is a new program being developed to provide a professional learning framework and curriculum plan for all Michigan IT staff. The program, which is currently in a design phase, was initiated to retool professional development for university IT staff so that we can leverage technology in new ways in support of the President’s vision to position Michigan for perpetual excellence and public impact.
Program Objectives
- Develop and provide an on-campus IT professional development structure that supports ongoing learning for all U-M IT staff as they move up and across the institution in various IT roles and positions
- Develop learning standards and experiential learning opportunities for all Michigan IT staff for the critical IT and core organizational skills required today and for the future
- Enable and support staff skill and professional development in alignment with continuous changes in information technology platforms
- Build local capabilities for designing, delivering, and assessing the effectiveness of IT training
IT Academy News & Resources
- Introducing the 8 learning domains:
- Service Mindset
Developing and acting on a focus on customer value and satisfaction. - Navigating & Partnering
Getting things done in a large, complex organization like the University of Michigan. - Consulting & Advising
Acting as a trusted business advisor or consultant when working with one or more end users. - Technical Foundations
Executing with expertise in specific IT fields with a focus on the technical areas in highest demand at U-M. - Operations
Running an effective, IT industry-standard operation. - Projects & Programs
Working within or leading successful projects, programs, and portfolio management practices. - Information Assurance
Proactively identifying preventing, and addressing knowledge and skills associated with information security and risk management issues. - Personal & Team Effectiveness
Working effectively and productively as an individual and as a team member.
- Service Mindset
- Professional Development Plan
A guide for staff and managers to help shape your future - Additional professional development resources
Provide Feedback
Stay tuned to the Michigan IT Newsletter for future announcements about this program and how to communicate interest and/or recommend staff.
Contact
The IT Academy is part of the Michigan IT program, and is led by the Michigan IT Academy Steering Committee. Members of the planning team include:
- Cathy Curley (LSA)
- Cindy Priddy (HITS)
- Mashon Allen (ITS)
- Karen Sloan (ITS)
- Yuri Vertkin (ITS)
Please direct any questions or comments to the Michigan IT Academy steering committee.