b'spotlight: diversity & inclusionHumanresourcesarethesinglemostimportantIT asset for the University. In order to recruit and retain skilled IT personnel, ITS has worked to create strategies for developing and retaining those already onboard aswellasbegingrowthofapipelineprogram.ITS is committed to maintaining and increasing diversity and inclusivity across the department. FoundationsThe project team has approved language to encourage a method to increase diversity within the hiring process. A quarterlytrainingserieswasalsoestablished,beginning May 2019, and made available to all ITS employees. Topics including communication techniques were explored.Women in IT: ITS ChapterThe ITS Chapter of Women in IT group aims to increase diversityandinclusivitywithinITthroughempowerment, encouragement,andengagementofpeersacrossthe University of Kentucky campus and the broader community. Ourmembersaimtodevelopaprofessionalnetwork throughwhichwesupportotherwomeninterestedin technology, share knowledge and expertise,and build an environment where diversity canthrive. The kick-off event featured specialguest speaker Penny Cox, Associate Vice President for Administration.Penny spoke on her 46+ years atUKandthementoringshereceivedandgaveduring 6'