Leadership & Strategy for Higher Education
Seasoned CIOs and vCISOs who align technology with institutional strategy—driving security, value, and student success.
Higher ed needs leaders who can turn technology into strategy, not just keep the lights on. Our campus-tested CIOs and vCISOs align IT with institutional goals through executable roadmaps, PMO discipline, and CISO-led governance—maximizing value, reducing risk, and controlling cost. The result is a modern, secure IT organization that delivers measurable outcomes students and faculty feel every day.
What We Lead
Strategy & Roadmaps
Multi-year IT plans aligned to mission, enrollment, and finance
Governance & Risk
Policy, standards, change control, GLBA/FERPA alignment, audit readiness
Cybersecurity (vCISO)
Risk management, tabletop exercises, incident leadership, Zero Trust roadmap
Portfolio & PMO
Prioritization, business cases, benefits tracking, and transparent delivery
Budget & FinOps
Cost optimization, cloud right-sizing, vendor/tool rationalization
Data & Analytics
Data governance, quality, access policies, and insight-driven decisions
Cloud & Architecture
Reference architectures, modernization paths, and integration strategy
Service Management (ITSM)
SLAs, service catalog, knowledge/automation, CSAT improvement
Core Leadership Services
- Fractional/Interim CIO. Executive leadership, Cabinet/Board engagement, and campus partnership management.
- vCISO Engagement. Security strategy, risk register ownership, program metrics, and incident coordination.
- Roadmaps & Business Alignment. Prioritized initiatives with costs, dependencies, and outcome metrics.
- IT Financial Management. Budget planning, TCO/ROI analyses, and cloud FinOps.
- Portfolio & PMO. Intake through delivery with stage gates, KPIs, and benefits realization.
- Policy, Governance & Compliance. GLBA 314 safeguards, FERPA best practices, PCI/HIPAA contexts.
- Data Governance & Analytics Strategy. Stewardship, access models, and decision-support dashboards.
- RFPs & Vendor Management. Sourcing, negotiations, transitions, and performance scorecards.
- Crisis & Incident Leadership. Communications, executive briefings, and post-incident improvement plans.
Benefits of CIO Services
- Strategic IT management by seasoned professionals
- Tight alignment to institutional objectives and measurable outcomes
- Maximum value, lower spend via FinOps and vendor/tool rationalization
- Proactive cybersecurity risk mitigation with vCISO oversight
- Emerging tech leveraged for academic and business advancement
- Tailored solutions that evolve with campus needs
- Enhanced data governance for trusted decisions and compliance
- Continual innovation through an intentional pipeline and pilots
- Student-centric technology that improves access, experience, and outcomes
How We Engage
Assess.
1Align.
2Execute.
3Govern.
4Evolve.
5Outcomes You Can Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you partner with our existing CIO or replace an interim gap?
How quickly can we start?
Will you work within our tools and processes?
Do you handle Executive Leadership communications?
What about compliance and audits?
What Our Clients Say
Grant Greenwood - McMurry University
Cherrington Bill - Rose State College
Rick Penny - Lakeland Community College
Ihab Saleh - Diné College
Kevin Lemoine - University of the Pacific
Jamarcus Allen - Alabama A&M University
Gerard Layug - City College of San Francisco
Ready to turn IT into a strategic advantage?
Let’s align fractional/interim CIO and vCISO leadership to your goals, budget, and academic calendar.