About
The Women in Technology (WIT) program is an initiative of Southern Cross University's Equity and Diversity Office and the Southern Cross Business School. The program coordinates a range of schemes designed to increase the numbers of female students enrolling in computing degrees, and to ensure they successfully complete their courses and graduate. The program is free for students.
What WIT offers
The WIT program is all about support and information:
- Financial support from our scholarships and awards
- Support and encouragement from other WIT members through social get-togethers and an online community
- Support in matching you with a student mentor (another student who has 'been there, done that')
- Information and advice about careers
- IT news
History of the WIT Program
In 1996 the Equity and Diversity Office recognised Information Technology as an area where equity strategies were needed, so they funded a new program called Women in Information Technology (WIT). When multimedia students were added to the program in later years, the name was changed to 'Women in Technology' (also WIT). EDO continues to support the program, launching the Schools Outreach Program in early 2008.
The role of WIT Coordinator was established to pursue the aims of the program. Raina Mason became the current WIT Coordinator in early 2008.
Updated: 11 October 2011