Ron Woody
Chief Information Officer, Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Summary
Seasoned higher-education IT leader who leads EMU's Division of Information Technology and serves on university executive leadership, positioning IT as a strategic partner to support teaching, learning, and institutional operations. emich+2
Recognized practitioner with regional and industry awards for IT leadership and impact, including Michigan CIO/ORBIE and Crain's recognitions. crainsdetroit+1
Practical focus on data protection, governance, and campus-safe adoption of emerging technologies: has led deployments and pilots of GenAI tools while working on sensitive-data guidance and GenAI policy at EMU. google+1
Community-engaged IT leadership evident through participation in statewide IT committees and partnership activities (e.g., MASU information officers and Merit community recognition). masu+1