A CIO's First Year

Whether you're a new or seasoned CIO, the first year on campus is spent figuring out buildings, systems, and people. Every first year presents a balancing act between maintaining the status quo and implementing significant change. Building a strategy, a team, and an IT environment of the future is often pitted against resolving (quickly!) age-old challenges and dealing with the ever-present crises that arise—all establish the credibility and trust needed to achieve strategic change. So how does a CIO survive this first year? By being flexible, adaptable, and responsive—and by keeping an eye on the strategic goals from Day 1. Join four CIOs who have recently dealt with first-year experiences.

Presenters

Joanne Kossuth

Chief Operations Officer, Lesley University
Ann Kovalchick

Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Emerita, University of California, Merced
Bruce Maas

Honorary Fellow-Information School, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Brian Voss

Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Clemson University