Vice President of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer Search

Finalist Candidates Announced!

Following a national search and a comprehensive evaluation of all qualified applicant submissions for the open position of Vice President of Information Technology / Chief Information Officer, the search committee has identified the top candidates. 

Each finalist will have 15-20 minutes to present to the campus community. Q&A for a designated period to follow. We look forward to having you participate in this important selection process. Your in-person attendance is encouraged and preferred. For those unable to attend a virtual option will be available. Click here for additional information and details.

Morgan State University is embarking on a nationwide search for its next Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT/CIO) to spearhead our information technology transformation journey. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological landscape, driving innovation, and enhancing the overall academic and research experience for our students, faculty, and staff. Academic Search, LLC is providing executive search services. 

Search Committee Members

On March 5, 2024, Morgan State University President David Wilson announced the appointment of a 14-member search committee to identify the university's next VPIT/CIO. The following individuals represent a diverse cross-section of faculty and staff and bring a wealth of knowledge to this vital search. The search committee will be led by Dr. Oscar Barton, Dean of the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering.

Dr. Oscar Barton, Dean, School of Engineering, Chair

Dr. Rhonda Baylor, Assistant Professor, School of Education & Urban Studies

Dr. Ernest Brevard, Assistant VP, Enrollment Management & Student Success Operations

Ms. Keisha Campbell, Executive Director, Enrollment Services & University Registrar

Ms. Deb Flavin, Associate VP, Finance & Administration

Dr. Dan Laughlin, Director, GESTAR II

Dr. Sharon Oliver-Whitehurst, Budget Officer, Academic Affairs

Ms. Chevonie Oyegoke, Associate VP, Human Resources

Dr. Cheryl Rollins, Director, Institutional Research

Dr. Zhuping Sheng, Professor, Civil Engineering

Ms. Andrea Tanner, Director, Client Services, Information Technology

Dr. Seth Vannatta, Professor, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Dr. Nicole Westrick, Associate VP & Dean, College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies

Ms. Julie Wilson, Deputy Director, Design & Construction

Tentative Timeline

April 2024: The search committee convened its first meeting in early April to discuss the timeline and process.

Mid-April - May 2024: Application window for candidates to submit resume/CV for consideration through Academic Search, LLC.

May 2024: The search committee will identify top candidates, at the end of May, to invite for interviews.

June 2024: Interviews begin in June and continue until the finalist candidate is identified.

July 2024: The selected candidate is announced by university President Wilson.