Why Attend?

• Work with an experienced CIO mentor
• Personal 360 Leadership Skills Inventory Assessment Report
• Participation in virtual growth sessions throughout Spring 2023
• Develop and execute an applied learning project to advance you and your campus team
• Develop and refine executive presence skills
• Social learning and networking

Learning Objectives

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leadership Academy enables current and aspiring CIOs and IT leaders to strengthen their leadership ability by:

1. Gaining new understanding of their personal leadership styles;
2. Knowing when to use different leadership skills based on the situation;
3. Being able to articulate a vision and turn the vision into implementation;
4. Learning how to build and lead a team;
5. Developing new collaboration skills;
6. Refining their communication and executive presence skills; and
7. Advancing their understanding of key issues confronting CIOs (e.g., information security, institutional data management and new data-enabled student success technologies).

Intended Audience

• New and aspiring chief information officers, chief digital information officers and information technology directors.
• Current IT Practitioners, directors/assistant directors, assistant CIOs or research directors with significant responsibility for information services, including information technology, computing, software support, information security, data infrastructure, library services and so forth.
• Those who provide the coordination and leadership for ensuring quality and success of information-related activities on their campuses.
• Additional job titles may include Analysts, Heads of Technology, Deputy CIOs, Dean of IT, AVPs, Information Security Officers, Project Managers, Systems or Network Administrators or Managers, Lab and Classroom Technicians, etc.

Instructional Philosophy

This cohort-based program moves participants through a journey of self-discovery, skill development and knowledge creation. A variety of pedagogical approaches are used to ensure that learners of all styles are able to engage in and contribute to the program. The program is largely interactive, using a variety of small group discussions, role-playing opportunities, simulations, leadership assessments, panel discussions and case studies all situated within the context in which the modern CIO/IT practitioner exists. The faculty for the program will be a combination of leadership development experts and experienced CIOs serving as mentors.

Opening Events

February 4 & 5

Networking Poster Session with Alumni
Off-site dinner

Day 1 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Day 2 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Office Hours with SUNY SAIL/NYSERNet

February 17, 2025

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Virtual Growth Session 1

February 27, 2025

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wellness Session

March 13, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Office Hours with Your Mentor

March 17

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mid-semester Growth Session

Hosted at RPI including Quantum Computer Tour (optional but encouraged) Network with NYSERNet
Board members

Learning will be available via live link

March 27, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Virtual Growth Session 2

April 10, 2025

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Office Hours with your Mentor

April 14

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Growth Session 3

May 1, 2025

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Office Hours with your Mentor

May 5

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Capstone Event & Graduation

One day graduation event including presentation of applied learning projects

May 8, 2025

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(In-person in Syracuse, Oswego Metro Center)