Office of the CIO

Information Technology Services is charged to move forward on our path of innovation and service as we support the University’s educational mission and meet the technology needs of our campus customers. To coordinate ITS initiatives, the Office of the CIO plans high-level, long-term organizational goals, strategic direction, performance management and process management, as well as addressing day-to-day operational concerns like resource management, operational planning and strategy alignment.

In addition to senior staff, the Office of the CIO includes ITS’ Administration group, whose responsibilities include financial planning and budgeting, human resources, benefits, facilities management and facility-related security for ITS. In addition, senior staff are developing new oversight for Project Management and Policy and Standards.

Moratorium on ERP-related Software Purchases

 
The Provost has issued a moratorium on the purchase of all potential ERP-related software to avoid unnecessary cost and complexity to the ERP transition process. If you require an exception to the moratorium or are unsure whether you need one, please follow the exception request procedure.

ITS Leadership

Larry D. Conrad

Larry D. Conrad is the vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With more than 35 years' experience in the field of information technology, Conrad has a diverse background in both corporate and university settings, with extensive experience in academic and administrative computing, as well as telecommunications. Continue »

Robyn East

As deputy CIO, Robyn East manages ITS’ daily operations and is responsible for translating organizational strategy into operational objectives and divisional goals. In addition, East leads Enterprise Applications, the division responsible for all major application development – both academic and administrative. Continue »

John Oberlin

John L. Oberlin serves as associate vice chancellor in ITS. Before leading ITS as Interim CIO, Oberlin served as associate vice chancellor for information technology planning and technology assessment and was responsible for the development of the ITS Franklin and ITS Manning buildings. Continue »

Senior Management Team

The CIO and Deputy CIO are supported by a staff of assistant vice chancellors and directors leading the areas of Administration, Communications, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Security, IT Infrastructure and Operations, Teaching and Learning, Telecommunications and User Support and Engagement.