About the Office of the CIO

Accomplishments for July 2011–June 2012 — Office of the CIO, Information and Technology Services (ITS) and The Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure (ORCI)

The Office of the Chief Information Officer provides the leadership for the development and delivery of world-class computing and digital resources to the University of Michigan faculty, staff and students. The CIO works in partnership with the schools, colleges and administrative units, and also is directly responsible for:

Laura Patterson, University of Michigan Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President, Information and Technology Services

Supporting the IT governance committee in setting campus-wide priorities for IT services, resources, facilities, and campus technology expenditures in support of U-M's core missions
Integrating IT strategic planning with campus strategic planning
Fostering the development and use of information technology in support of the university's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning
Encouraging technical innovation and the development of a robust and dependable technology infrastructure
Directing the operations of Information and Technology Services, a campus shared service provider
Representing the university with key affiliations such as the Consortium for Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Internet2, and Merit