MTECH Connect 2025 View Other Sessions

Join us for a reimagined professional development event, sponsored by the Michigan Technology Community! Building on the tradition of previous symposia, this dynamic, future-focused gathering brings together technology professionals from across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint and Michigan Medicine campuses for a full day dedicated to exploring, showcasing, and advancing opportunities for career growth, skill development, and the innovative use of technology in higher education.

Our 2025 symposium highlights U-M’s commitment to supporting staff and technology professionals at every stage of their careers. The agenda features interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, impactful presentations, and engaging networking opportunities, each designed to foster the meaningful sharing of knowledge, resources, and experiences.

Attendees will discover the many tools, programs, and platforms available at U-M—from mentorship and tuition benefits to on-demand learning and technology-focused career resources. Through sessions on digital and collaborative technologies, organizational learning, and campus success stories, participants will gain new insights into how the Michigan community nurtures professional growth and enables individuals to thrive in an evolving digital landscape.

Please ensure you register by December 2 to guarantee lunch will be provided for you.

Objectives:

Foster Dialogue: Bring together diverse U-M voices to discuss career growth, technology’s role in professional advancement, and the evolving needs of technology professionals.
Showcase Resources: Highlight university-sponsored tools and opportunities for development, such as LinkedIn Learning, mentorship programs, and tuition support.
Promote Community: Facilitate collaboration and networking among U-M individuals and units, and with external partners and vendors invested in staff development.
Champion Inclusive Growth: Support career advancement for all, with an emphasis on accessible and equitable opportunities for learning and participation.
Identify Opportunities & Challenges: Explore emerging trends in IT careers, discuss barriers, and share strategies for success.
Support Continuous Development: Empower staff and technology professionals to learn, grow, and excel at U-M.

Fireside Chat: The Michigan Mindset: Learning, Leading, and Lifting Others

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December 9, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am

CCCB - Room 2420 - Classroom in the Round
Mindy Warden (Health Information Technology & Services, Academic IT), John Herlocher (College of Literature, Science and the Arts Information Services), Sheetal Sonar (Ross Information Technology), Heather Brooks (Health Information Technology & Services)

A panel of IT subject matter experts and management professionals will convene for a "fireside chat" exploring how embracing growth, leading with and without authority, and uplifting colleagues within our tech community has impacted their respective careers.

Panelists will share insights on learning from setbacks, cultivating curiosity, leveraging technology, and supporting career development in a rapidly changing professional landscape. This panel seeks to inspire and equip everyone to learn, lead, and lift others—painting a vision for a more collaborative, empowered, and inclusive Michigan Technology Community.

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