5/5/25 - Meet the Finalists for the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer - Join the Open Forums
Dear Titan Community,
We are excited to invite you to a series of open forums to meet the three finalists for the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Please join us to learn about each candidate’s background and vision for the position.
As a reminder, the forums are open to students, faculty, and staff and can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom. Those attending in person will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
Open Forum Details:
Finalist #1 – Monday, May 12, 2025
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
PLN – 130 and via Zoom Webinar
Finalist #2 – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
PLN – 130 and via Zoom Webinar
Finalist #3 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
PLN – 130 and via Zoom Webinar
More information about each candidate will be available on the search committee website prior to the campus visits. We hope you can join us and be part of this important conversation.
Best,
Amir Dabirian, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
VPIT Search Committee Chair
3/6/25 - Vice President for Information Technology Search Committee
Dear Titan Community,
I am pleased to share that in collaboration with the Academic Senate, we have established a committee to lead our national search for the university’s next Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT). The individual will be responsible for shaping and advancing our institution’s technological strategy, ensuring innovation, security, and operational excellence in support of our academic mission and student success.
The search committee is comprised of the following members:
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Amir Dabirian, Committee Chair, Provost and Search Chair
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Antoinette Roberts, Director, Payroll & Data Services
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Greg Childers, Professor, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Hector Ramirez, Director of Administrative Systems, AFIT
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Jessie Peissig, Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Noah Alvarez, Secretary, ASI Board of Directors
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Noha Abdou, Director, Institutional Research, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
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Pawel Kalczynski, Professor, College of Business and Economics
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Shelli Wynants, Lecturer, College of Health and Human Development
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Willie Peng, Associate Vice President for Information Technology
Please join me in thanking Dr. Dabirian, who will be chairing the search, and the committee members for agreeing to serve in this capacity. Dr. Dabirian will keep the campus community informed throughout the search process.
I look forward to working with the committee and the campus community in this national search for our next Vice President for Information Technology.
Best,
Ronald S. Rochon
President
