About OIT
Under the guidance of the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), OIT is organized into five major units reporting to our Directors. OIT is in the Division of Business & Finance.
Ron Robinette
Interim Associate Vice President / Chief Information Officer
The Associate Vice President for Information Technology/CIO manages the operations of the Office of Information Technology. The CIO is responsible for the development, management, and utilization of administrative, academic, and instructional technology resources, information processing resources, and telecommunications resources. The AVP is responsible for expanding the scope of developing technologies to benefit the campus community, implementing innovative applications for these technologies, and enhancing the university’s information technology function, particularly its focus on supporting teaching and learning.
Al Speckens
Deputy CIO / CISO
Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a role responsible for overseeing the institution’s IT infrastructure, security posture, and technology operations. This position ensures the alignment of IT services with institutional goals, promotes cybersecurity best practices, and drives innovation to enhance operational efficiency and data protection.
John Rezendes
Director of Information Services
Information Services is responsible for all administrative applications and database systems on campus. Information Services also works with other areas of OIT on projects that require integration of the Technology Services, Client Services, and Learning Services divisions. We also provide consulting services and project management services for all enterprise software implementations on campus.
Updated: October 21, 2025