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PWE Roadmap

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PWE Roadmap

[DRAFT] The PWE CG has developed an updated Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which was formally adopted on 17 July 2020. There is much to do to operationalize that, including promoting, developing training, and ensuring that processes and practices are established, promoted, and implemented. This DRAFT PWE Roadmap provides potential next steps, by whom, and when, for discussion in PWE CG's July 14th meeting.

Status:

  • Content of the Roadmap is still in development, and subject to change.
  • Dates are preliminary and need to be balanced across quarters, sub-topics, and resources.
  • Task assignments are preliminary and need review and confirmation.

Goals:

  • A system that ensures functional implementation of CEPC in existing and future W3C

Ombuds Program

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
Task Person Date
Confirm current MIT (possibly other hosts) Ombuds, and ensure that role is limited but not eliminated Judy/Ralph 2020 3Q - 4Q
Define interim W3C Ombuds role Tzviya/Sheila/Ralph 2020 3Q
Define selection criteria for W3C Ombuds Tzviya/Sheila 2020 Q3
Identify W3C Legal Entity (LE) Ombuds needs Judy/Ralph/Tzviya 2020 Q4
Select new W3C Ombuds ? 2021 1Q
Provide input to W3C LE Ombuds resourcing Judy/Ralph 2021 Q1
Plan W3C LE Ombuds selection ? 2021 Q2

Investigation program

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
  • On a limited basis, some complex issues may arise which need additional inquiry
Task Person Date
Develop brief use case taxonomy for taking limited issues to investigation PWE CG 2020 4Q
Gather info on existing investigational resources and parameters for use Judy, Ralph 2020 3Q
Gather info on existing advisory resources when needed Judy, Ralph 2020 3Q
Develop procedures and timelines for engaging investigation PWE CG 2020 4Q
Gather info to estimate potential costs of investigational program PWE CG? 2021 1Q
Ensure potential retainer costs built into LE professional specialties plan Judy, Bill 2020 4Q
Gather info on outsourcing options for once LE commences Judy, Ralph 2021 1Q
Get legal review Spec Expts Counsel 2021 Q1
Get practical review Ombuds; poss others? 2021 Q1

CEPC Procedures

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
  • We need clear procedures for how Ombuds should handle (reports of) potential violations of CEPC
Task Person Date
Gather procedures from other organizations, including principles Tzviya 2020 Q3
Develop brief use case taxonomy reflecting types of risk in international W3C context PWE CG 2020 Q3 to Q4
Determine types of procedures needed (CEPC-visible?; Ombuds coordination? Other? PWE CG 2020 Q3
Draft updated procedures to match updated CEPC Need PWE volunteer 2020 Q4
Get legal review Spec Expts Counsel 2021 Q1
Get practical review Ombuds; poss others? 2021 Q1
Refine draft procedures per legal and practical review PWE CG 2021 Q2
Get W3M and AB review W3M and AB 2021 Q2
Get AC review AC 2021 Q2??
Update Procedures from Process

Training

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
Task Person Date Status
Ensure that PWE CG itself is better cross-trained in DEI issues Tzviya, Judy, Jory 2020 Q3 Done
Agree on W3C audiences to train, timeline, approach, depth PWE CG 2020 Q3 Done
Plan and develop or outsource CEPC training program PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 Done
Identify sufficient resources for training program PWE CG 2020 Q3 Done
Train W3C staff and Ombuds on new CEPC, test and discuss materials PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 Pending
Train WG, IG and BG Chairs and TF Facilitators on new CEPC PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 Started during TPAC
Train CG Chairs on new CEPC PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q4
Make CEPC training available to broader W3C community PWE CG, Judy 2020 4Q
Offer discussion opportunities at W3C events to discuss DEI issues and activities PWE & Comm ongoing
Build resource library to support learning and discussion of CEPC issues, including belonging and discrimination PWE Volunteer? 2020 Q3 - Q4
Consider offering training on specific topics including conflict de-escalation; belonging; other? Jory? Volunteers? Consultants? 20204Q
Find or develop a training program for Ombuds on how to handle more sensitive and severe issues Consultant? 2021 Q1?
Train Ombuds in proper application of CEPC Procedures ? 2021 Q2?
Ensure ongoing training, including availability of online learning and training resources PWE CG? 2021 Q1 & on
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