Formed in 2015, the Stanford CIO Council meets monthly and is comprised of the senior-most technical leaders from major Stanford units that manage one or more substantial IT enterprises. The council strives to be transparent by publishing agendas and supporting materials on this website.
Vision
Stanford University is home to the most dynamic, innovative, and collaborative IT community in Silicon Valley and across higher education.
Our shared purpose is to attract and develop the top IT talent by providing an extraordinary work environment that celebrates the diversity of background, thought, and experience of our people.
We deliver human-centric information and support services that power Stanford’s unparalleled learning, research, and healthcare mission.
Purpose
The mission of the CIO Council is to:
- Provide advice and counsel on university-wide technology strategy and direction
- Inform priorities related to technology at Stanford
- Serve as a focal point for campus-wide IT planning and coordination
- Provide input to key governance and policy development groups across campus
Objectives
The CIO Council empowers the Stanford community by:
- Promoting university-wide access to data, information, and knowledge
- Enabling innovation in teaching, learning, research, and mission support operations
- Enabling seamless collaboration across communities and disciplines
- Developing next generation leadership
