University Leadership

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer: Dr. Joy Hughes

 

The Vice President is the university's Chief Information Officer. As a principal policy advisor to the President and Provost and as a member of the Executive Council, the Vice President provides university leadership for all aspects of information resources, technology and services, particularly the application of these resources to teaching and learning. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, coordination, budget, personnel, and policy related to information technology and resources.

Additionally, the Vice President is responsible for overseeing management of university computing, libraries, instructional development and support, telecommunications and networks, the television station, and the Campus-Wide Information System to ensure the pervasive and innovative use of technology in instruction and administration throughout the university. The Vice President represents the university externally in matters of information technology and resources and ensures a high national profile for George Mason University in those areas and also builds partnerships with industry and government agencies to enable campus implementation of emerging and advanced technology.

Contact: Dr. Hughes