Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer

David E. Lewis is the Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer, a cabinet position, at the University of Rochester. In his current position he reports to the Provost as the Senior University IT Officer and also oversees the University's Information Technology organization. He provides broad leadership for the extensive and diverse information technology (IT) initiatives required by a leading research university.

As the primary hub for IT programs and initiatives, the Office of the CIO engages constituents University-wide to ensure that all IT services align with the institution's missions of teaching, research, patient care, performance, and community service. A key objective is to build collaborative relationships across the University to create integrated, secure, and dependable IT systems and practices that support efficient and cost-effective distribution of information across the University community

Experience and Areas of Interest

Dave joined the University of Rochester in 1997. He was previously employed by the University of Michigan for over 10 years, where he served in a variety of IT leadership roles. He has an extensive background leading information technology organizations including developing and integrating complex IT infrastructures into higher education and health care environments. Dave is experienced in collaborating with University faculty on projects relating to research, and teaching and learning initiatives that require technology support. As a University administrator, Dave has been involved and at the leading edge of developing sustainable cost recovery models for funding information technology infrastructure. He is also very interested in community and team building as well as organizational dynamics and culture.

National Participation and Education

Lewis is active in many national and regional initiatives including Educause, NYSERNet, Internet2, and ACUTA. He received both his bachelor's degree in Organizational Development and his master's degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University.

Contact Information:
Chief Information Officer
276 Wallis Hall
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627
Phone: (585) 275-5240
Email: david.lewis@rochester.edu

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