UITS Leadership
Digital textbooks, virtual software delivery, and flexible learning environments support IU's mobile students and place the university among the leaders in IT for higher education.
University Information Technology Services (UITS) encompasses units dedicated to support and services for the university community, as well as those dedicated to high performance computing, advanced networking, and evolving international cyberinfrastructure.
UITS reports to the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology (OVPIT), which drives the continued development of information technology at IU. Rob Lowden is vice president for information technology and chief information officer (CIO).
Divisions
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Research Technologies
Develops and supports technological innovation in research to open new possibilities for discovery and productivity
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Learning Technologies
Focuses on using technology to improve the classroom experience and learning processes for students and faculty
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Client Services & Support
Organizes licensing agreements for the university and offers support services to students, faculty, and staff
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Enterprise Systems
Maintains the large-scale software applications that support important university activities, as well as relationships with various service providers and partners
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Networks
Directs advanced networking engineering services for the university and manages international and other outward-facing network initiatives
Regional campuses
Office of the Vice President for Information Technology units also serving UITS
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Chief of Staff
Leads cross-division task forces, major change initiatives, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, administrative support, and facilities
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Communications Office
Provides communications, media, and event support to all OVPIT units; publishes Science Node
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Constituent Success
Provides a holistic view of each constituent, resulting in higher-quality outreach and a better experience for any person or organization that interacts with IU.
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Chief Privacy Officer
Leads a system-wide program at IU of data privacy compliance, ranging from student, financial, and research data to health-based records for medical education, clinical trials, and patient care.
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Information Security
Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and delivery systems across the university.
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Financial Planning, Budget Administration and Accounting
Provides financial management and support for all units within UITS and OVPIT.
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Human Resources
Develops strategies, programs, and services to ensure the availability of highly-motivated, well-trained, and results-oriented technology support professionals.
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User Experience Office and Digital Campus Design and Infrastructure
Working jointly between OVPIT and VPCM, these units lead IU toward simple, inclusive digital experiences and an effective digital ecosystem.
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Pervasive Technology Institute
Collaborative organization of several research, development, and delivery centers and labs that use their collective skill set and advanced computing to rapidly address important social, scientific, and scholarly priorities.
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Research and Education Networking Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC)
Housed at IU, REN-ISAC is a membership organization that aids and promotes cybersecurity operational protection and response within the research and higher education communities.
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Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative
Digitally preserves and provides access to all significant audio, video, and film recordings on all IU campuses