Andrea Ballinger , Vice Provost & CIO at OSU , explores the transformation initiatives helping her institution become a digital leader in higher education
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Andrea Ballinger , Vice Provost & CIO at OSU , explores the transformation initiatives helping her institution become a digital leader in higher education
Technology and the digital flow of information are the keystone supports for OSU ’ s strategic goals and the administration , operation , development and delivery of university services .
In her role as Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer ( VP / CIO ) for University Information and Technology ( UIT ) at Oregon State University ( OSU ), Andrea Ballinger is responsible for providing enterprise IT services and universitywide IT infrastructures . UIT guides policy development and governs IT resources in OSU ’ s academic , extension , administrative and college research units .
UIT promotes and maintains a trusted , collaborative and community-driven IT environment using governance and advisory groups to advance and support OSU ’ s mission and values .
Aligning IT strategy with the university ’ s needs and strategic goals , Ballinger and her team drive innovation and strive for operational excellence to meet the evolving expectations of students , faculty , researchers and employees .
Rising to become a leader in technology and higher education was a journey far from what Ballinger ever imagined . As she puts it : “ I had absolutely no intention of being in higher ed when I was younger , or even technology for that matter . I wanted to be a pediatrician !”
178 April 2024