IT Governance

IT Governance is a collaborative framework where business and IT leaders work together to ensure that strategic technology investments are transparent, equitable, and aligned with the university’s priorities.

Through clear and repeatable processes, this partnership guides investment decision‑making and documents the outcomes of key IT initiatives, ensuring shared accountability that technology resources deliver meaningful value across the institution.

Hierarchy chart demonstrating IT Governance at OSU.

Committee domains are expected to change as business strategies evolve, shifting between active and inactive state as needs and funding arise. This intentional adaptability ensures our IT Governance framework remains aligned with organizational priorities and responsive to emerging demands.

Strategic Committees

The Enterprise Information Investment Committee (EIIC) is composed of OSU community members from across the university who represent the primary areas where IT investments will be made based on the university's strategic plan for Prosperity Widely Shared and the OSU IT Data & Information Technology Implementation Action Plan. Committee members include representatives of teaching, learning, research, extension, and administration.

Purpose

The purpose of the EIIC is to ensure the effective and efficient use of technology that will enable OSU to achieve its strategy and goals. The committee is also tasked with ensuring that technology services advance the university’s goals and mission as well as being accountable for the realization of expected value and benefits from strategic information and technology investments.

Membership

Chair

Sam Williams // CIO 

Voting Members  

  • Vacant  // DFA 
  • Maureen Cochran // Student Affairs 
  • Alix Gitelman // Academic Affairs 
  • Yvette Spitz // AMP Faculty Representative 
  • Jonathan Kaplan // Teaching Faculty Representative 
  • Andy Dong // Research Faculty Representative 
  • Tim Carroll // Dean Representative 
  • Lisa Ballance // Research 
  • Kris Elliott // Extension & Engagement 
  • Jacob Hamblin // Faculty Senate Designee

Permanent Guests 

  • Jared Haddock // Executive Director, Chief of Staff Office of the CIO
  • Heather Riney // Executive Director, AMP
  • Sam Williams // Executive Director, Business Architecture
  • Lucas Turpin // Chief Data Officer
  • David McMorries // Chief Information Security Officer
  • Shayne Huddleston // Chief Technology Officer
  • Breanne Taylor // IT Governance Program Manager

EIIC SharePoint for Committee Members

The AMP Steering Committee serves as the governing body for the Administrative Modernization Program, providing strategic leadership, enterprise oversight, and decision-making guidance throughout the full lifecycle of AMP implementation. It ensures adherence to established design and guiding principles; represents the program to constituents; and communicates institutional needs and investment priorities to AMP project teams.

Membership

Chair

  • Tim Carroll, Sara Hart Kimball Dean, College of Business

Members

  • Andrea Ballinger, Vice Provost and CIO
  • Bob Mason, Professor of Integrative Biology, College of Science
  • Brent Gustafson, Chief Budget Officer, Budget and Resource Planning
  • Lisa Templeton, Vice Provost for Educational Ventures
  • Rebecca Mathern, Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar
  • Jennifer Creighton, Associate Vice President for Research, Finance and Operations
  • Mike Mandzuk, Director, Compensation & HR Data Analytics
  • Steve Hoelscher, Associate Vice Provost for Finance & Administration
  • Marina Denny, Associate Vice Provost for Engagement
  • Jenny Chambers‑Taube, Interim Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Permanent Guests

  • Heather Riney, AMP Executive Director (non‑voting)
  • Shayne Huddleston, Chief Technology Officer (non‑voting)
  • Breanne Taylor, IT Governance Program Manager (non‑voting)
  • Advisors and ad hoc members as needed, including AMP Program Leads

AMP SharePoint for Committee Members

Provides guidance on university‑wide investment decisions that advance OSU’s research mission and strategic priorities, developed in close partnership with the Division of Research. The executive committee helps shape the strategic direction of the university’s digital research infrastructure and oversees the management of research computing assets, ensuring that the full spectrum of OSU’s research activities—across disciplines and scales—is effectively represented and supported.

Executive Committee

  • Andrea Ballinger (UIT) (Co-Chair)
  • Irem Tumer (DRI) (Co-Chair)
  • Belinda Batten (HCIC)
  • Brent Gustafson (DFA)
  • Tuba Ozkan-Haller (CEOAS)
  • Todd Palmer (CoE)
  • Staci Simonich (CAS)

Working Group

  • Anthony Koppers (DRI) (Co-Lead)
  • Shayne Huddleston (UIT) (Co-Lead)
  • David Barber (DRI)
  • Mark Keever (UIT)
  • Brent Kronmiller (CQLS)
  • Clara Llebot Lorente (Library)
  • Breanne Taylor (UIT)
  • Christopher Thompson (COE)
  • Christopher Sullivan (CEOAS)
  • Dirk Petersen (UIT)

Technical Implementation Group

  • Brent Kronmiller (Chair, CQLS)
  • CJ Keist (UIT)
  • Matthew Peterson (UIT)
  • Vandetta, Terralyn Vandetta (COF)
  • Luther W McDonald IV (DRI)
  • Stephen Cleveland (COE)
  • Christopher Sullivan (CEOAS)
  • Dirk Petersen (UIT)

Operational Committees

Provides strategic oversight for data governance by establishing the direction for how the university manages, safeguards, and utilizes its data assets. Data trustees are responsible for ensuring that data‑related decisions align with institutional priorities, while data stewards are accountable for maintaining data quality, security, and appropriate use within their respective domains.

Membership

Data Trustees

  • Alix Gitelman, Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
  • Sam Williams, CIO
  • Carla Ho'a, Vice Provost for Finance & Administration
  • Irem Tumer, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation
  • Prem Matthew, Interim Vice Provost of Enrollment Management
  • TBD, Chief Human Resources Officer

Data Stewards

  • Noah Buckley, Admissions
  • Kristal Fehring, Research and Innovation
  • Brent Gustafson, Budget and Resource Planning
  • Michael Mandzuk, Human Resources
  • Rebecca Mathern, Registrar
  • Keith Raab, Financial Aid
  • Lisa Frasieur, Assistant Vice President and Controller

Permanent Guests

  • Lucas Turpin, Chief Data Officer
  • Breanne Taylor, IT Governance Program Manager

Advances OSU’s student‑experience priorities by migrating to a unified approach for tools and platforms. In partnership with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and university IT, various projects are streamlining recruiting and admissions processes, enhancing data quality, and delivering a consistent, equitable digital experience for applicants and reviewers.

CRM Steering Committee (supporting subcommittee) 

  • Vacant, Chair
  • Andrea Ballinger, Vice Provost, Chief Information Officer, University Information and Technology
  • Steph Bernell, Graduate School
  • Susan Gardner, College of Education
  • Alix Gitelman, Academic Affairs
  • Dan Larson, Student Affairs
  • Rebecca Mathern, Office of the Registrar
  • Prem Mathew, College of Business, Functional Team
  • Matt Hansen, University Information and Technology, Technical Team

Advisory Committees

The Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) ensures OSU’s technology initiatives align with institutional strategy and established architecture standards. It reviews project charters and technical designs to identify risks, promote system alignment, and support consistent, well‑informed IT decision‑making across the university

Supports the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in governing the Information Security Program by establishing and upholding a framework that aligns security strategies with business objectives, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, assigns clear accountability, and effectively manages organizational risk.

Membership

Chairs

  • Co-Chair: David McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Assistant Vice Provost
  • Co-Chair: Byron Marshall Associate Professor, College of Business (On sabbatical)

Members

  • Zane Ma, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering
  • Terralyn Vandetta, Director, Forestry Computing Resources
  • Chris White, Director, Student Affairs IT
  • Jared Gardner, Associate Registrar System Solutions, Office of the Registrar
  • Christina McKnight, Executive Director Insurance and Risk Management Services
  • Bill Draper, Director IT Audit, Office of Audit Risk and Compliance
  • Lucas Turpin, Chief Data Officer
  • Marjorie McLagan, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
  • Breanne Taylor, Information Governance Program Manager (Ex-Officio)  

ISAC SharePoint for Members

The IT Coordination Team (ITCT) brings OSU's technology leaders together to share information, collaborate, and align IT efforts in support of the university's mission. 

Purpose

  • Identify university-wide IT challenges and opportunities with input from stakeholders
  • Advise on major IT projects and initiatives that affect the OSU community
  • Recommend solutions and evaluate options for cost, training, and effectiveness
  • Submit proposals to university leadership for review and approval
  • Form working groups to design and implement approved solutions

Impact

  • The OSU IT community has deep expertise and institutional knowledge. Regular collaboration fosters inclusivity and better decision-making.
  • Shared tools and systems save money and improve service.
  • Technology is better positioned to meet community needs while driving innovation.
  • Working together helps OSU use resources wisely and advance its strategic goals.

Membership

The ITCT consists of senior IT leaders across OSU; the CIO and Vice Provost for Information & Technology serves as an ex-officio member.

Co-chairs

Name Title Department
Kirsten Petersen Director, IT Service Desk UIT
Christopher Sullivan Director, Research and Academic Computing CEOAS

Members

Name Title Department
Dion Baird Technical Architect UIT
Kristina Brand Director, Academic Technology UIT
Andy Cadotte Director, Technical Solutions & Architecture Finance & Administration
Ian Cavalier Assistant Director, Web & IT Extended Campus
Dan Crouch Executive Director Digital Engagement, Marketing, and IT Enrollment Management
Kristal Fehring Business Innovation Officer Research Office
Jared Haddock Executive Director and Chief of Staff, Office of the CIO UIT
Matt Hansen Director, Digital Experience UIT
Polly Harrell Director, Business Architecture Finance & Administration
Chrysanthemum Hayes Director, Data Solutions UIT
Shayne Huddleston Chief Technology Officer UIT
David Jackson IT Manager Extension & Engagement
Mark Koenig CIO and Vice President of Technology OSU Foundation
Kent Kuo Director, Administrative Technologies UIT
Ken Lett Systems Administrator and Infrastructure Manager CQLS
David McMorries Chief Information Security Officer UIT
Margaret Mellinger Director, Emerging Technologies & Services Valley Library
Dirk Petersen Director of Operations, Supercomputing Center UIT, Research
Tim Rager Director, IT College of Agricultural Sciences
Johan Reinalda Director, Network and Telecom UIT
Heather Riney Executive Director, AMP UIT
Alan Sprague Systems Administrator for Information Services College of Business
Chris Thompson Director, IT College of Engineering
Lucas Turpin Chief Data Officer UIT 
Terralyn Vandetta Director, IT College of Forestry
Chris White Director, IT Student Affairs
Sam Williams Interim CIO
/ Executive Director, Business Architecture		 UIT
Chris Young Associate Director, Banner Development UIT

ITCT Member SharePoint