A message from VPIT-CIO Ravi Pendse
You have so much to contribute to the mission of the university. Working together, we will be a leader in the appropriate use of technology.
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A message from VPIT-CIO Ravi Pendse
My vision is that U-M will be a leader in the appropriate use of technology among our peers and in the world. From your perspective, what can we do to be #1 on this list?
Q&A with Ravi Pendse
Read about Ravi’s initial priorities and his belief that Michigan IT staff are critical in supporting U-M’s core competencies—creating, sharing, and preserving knowledge.
Message from the interim VPIT-CIO
I will stay available to our new VPIT-CIO Dr. Ravi Pendse, ITS, and the Michigan IT community through the month of August to assist in making this transition as smooth as possible.
What’s Next for Michigan IT: Message from the Michigan IT Steering Committee
Thanks to the many volunteers across our community, Michigan IT programs have grown considerably since we launched the concept in 2013, and we want to share what’s next for Michigan IT in 2018.
Preparing for a successful future: Message from the interim VPIT-CIO
Last week, the Board of Regents approved my appointment as interim vice president for information technology and chief information officer. I am excited about this role and am eager to work more closely with all of Michigan IT to prepare for a successful future.
Michigan’s data revolution: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Information comes from data, and the data revolution on campus is real. We all feel it as we support our incredibly creative and industrious faculty and students across the University of Michigan.
Staying one step ahead: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Michigan IT needs to be one step ahead, which can be challenging because our researchers are moving so quickly. One of the ways we do this is through innovative thinking.
Reflections on a new school year: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Ever since I was a child, September has been my favorite month. While the last weeks of summer are one of the busiest times of the year for those of us in IT, I still feel that same sense of excitement when students and faculty return to campus, bringing their energy and vibrancy. I appreciate all the work that takes place across our campuses to make this happen.
Straddling two worlds: Message from the VPIT-CIO
As IT professionals, we’re often straddling two worlds: the world of the present and the world of the future. The proliferation of big data and maturity of cloud services presents a tremendous opportunity to define a clearer path between them.
Head in the clouds, feet firmly on the ground: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Michigan IT has been an early leader in the adoption of cloud services. VPIT-CIO Kelli Trosvig shares her thoughts on U-M’s opportunities for significant exploration in the cloud in support of the university’s missions.
Bicentennial Commencement Weekend: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Kelli shares her perspective on the bicentennial commencement, which paid tribute to U-M’s diverse student body, the university’s impact on higher education, and the potential of what is to come.
Five things: Message from the VPIT-CIO
Kelli reflects on the commitment of so many staff to make our community better through “other duties not assigned,” U-M’s dedicated faculty, and the joys of Cuban street food.
Message from the VPIT-CIO
U-M VPIT-CIO Kelli Trosvig shares what she’s enjoyed so far about her time at U-M and how teams across our campuses are asking tough questions and working together to support the missions of the university.
High-level priorities from the VPIT-CIO
My first 12 weeks at U-M have been a whirlwind of activity, and I’m learning as quickly as I can. I’ve had the pleasure of talking with many IT leaders about our goals, challenges, and opportunities to work better together. IT plays large and vital roles in enabling the university’s missions of education, research and patient care. And,… Read More »
Getting Started: Message from the VPIT-CIO
This past November I started at the University of Michigan, leaving behind a job and staff I have truly loved and stepping up to a new challenge more than halfway across the country. I thought I would get started by sharing a little bit about me, what drew me to Michigan, and what my role means for the… Read More »
Message from the interim CIO
Dear colleagues, By now I’m sure you’ve heard that Kelli Trosvig will become U-M’s first vice president for information technology and chief information officer! Kelli is a seasoned leader with exceptional experience across IT, higher ed, research technology, and health administration. I am excited about Kelli joining U-M as VPIT-CIO and I know that she is, too. I… Read More »