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 revised moratorium communication on the purchase of all potential ERP-related software to avoid unnecessary cost and complexity to the ERP transition process. One previously imposed moratorium has been lifted while others are being reinforced. If you require an exception to the moratorium or are unsure whether you need one, please contact Larry Conrad in the Office of the CIO.
ITS Leadership
Larry D. Conrad
Vice Chancellor and CIO
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 40 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 Reading
Ramon Padilla, Jr.
Associate Vice Chancellor and Deputy Chief Information Officer
Ramon Padilla Jr. is a senior manager with 25 years of strategic planning, information technology, and administrative leadership experience in the public sector and education arenas. He has performed nearly every role in the area of Information technology and finds this breadth of experience key to his success as an information technology manager. Continue Reading
Senior Management Team
The CIO and Deputy CIO are supported by a staff of assistant vice chancellors and directors leading the areas of Administration, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Security, IT Infrastructure and Operations, Teaching and Learning, Telecommunications and User Support and Engagement.