Agenda (Access to Computing in Higher Education: Capacity Building for BPC Projects 2010)

8:00-8:50 a.m.
Registration, Light Breakfast, and Networking

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Welcome

  • Institute objectives and schedule
  • Introductions
  • Housekeeping details: restrooms, breaks, and meals
  • Accessibility of the CBI
  • CBI materials
  • AccessComputing: goals, objectives, activities, and products

Framework for Access
Student – Self Determination
Institution – Universal Design


10:00-11:00 a.m
Accessible Technology


11:00-11:15 a.m.
Break


11:15-12:30 p.m.
Success Stories
Careers in Computer Science and Disability
Richard Ladner, AccessComputing Co-Director


12:30-1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Working Group Discussion
Question 1: How can disability support services, computing departments, veterans organizations, and other groups work together effectively to increase the number of people with disabilities in the computing sciences?


1:15-1:35 p.m.
Working Group Reports
Working group representatives each deliver a brief summary of their group's discussion and accomplishments.


1:35-2:20 p.m.
Our Paths to Computing-Rich Careers
Panel:

  • New Mexico State University
    Jeanine Cook
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Emanuel Lin, Etienne Membrives


2:20-2:45 p.m.
Special Issue: Veterans with Disabilities
View draft video and provide formative feedback: Returning From Service: College and IT Careers for Veterans


2:45-3:00 p.m.
Break


3:00-3:45 p.m.
Working Group Discussion
Question 2: What specifically can your computing department, disability support services office, veterans organization, or other campus service do to improve the recruitment and support of students with disabilities in computing departments and IT careers?


3:45-4:20 p.m.
Working Group Reports
Working group representatives each deliver a brief summary of their group's discussion and accomplishments.


4:20-4:30 p.m.
Access to Computing in Higher Education Participant Survey
Complete and place in evaluation box.


4:30 p.m.
Adjourn