CWI 2024 Culture Initiative Updates

Published: September 27, 2024

Thank you again for your engagement and feedback during the 2024 Culture Initiative Listening Tours. We had a productive townhall meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, where we discussed the findings and our planned next steps to address the key areas that were identified. For those unable to attend, the recording of the townhall is now available online: Culture Initiative Townhall Recording

Also, access to the CWI Culture Initiative SharePoint site is now available via Quick Links on your MyCWI page or here: Culture Initiative SharePoint Site

This is where you will also find the survey results, ongoing updates about our progress as well as additional opportunities to discuss this important work that will be scheduled over the next year. 

Next Event: Faculty Lunch and Learn on Nov. 15

Topic: CWI Culture Initiative

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

Volunteer Workgroup: If you are interested in participating in the workgroup, please click the button below.  Workgroup nominations will close on Friday, Oct. 4.

Volunteer Workgroup

We are grateful for your continued participation, and we encourage you to engage with the resources found on the SharePoint site as we work together to enhance the CWI culture.  Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

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