{"id":116483,"date":"2021-01-05T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T20:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=116483"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:41:51","slug":"matthew-hall-named-vice-president-for-information-technology-and-cio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/matthew-hall-named-vice-president-for-information-technology-and-cio\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Hall Named Vice President for Information Technology and CIO"},"content":{"rendered":"
After a national search, UCF has selected Matthew Hall as its new vice president for information technology and chief information officer. He is expected to start his new role on Feb. 5.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to welcoming Matt to the leadership team and to working with him to help our faculty, staff and students to teach, learn and innovate at their best.\u201d
\n\u2014 President Alexander N. Cartwright<\/p><\/blockquote>\nHall is currently the senior associate vice chancellor for information technology and cyber risk responsible executive at the 海角直播 of California, Santa Barbara. Previously, he held positions at Koch Industries International, Microsoft, Bank of America and Vanderbilt 海角直播, and also served in sworn law enforcement positions at the Williamson County (Tenn.) Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited about the experience, leadership and vision that Matt brings to help UCF leverage technology to elevate academic achievement and operational excellence,\u201d says Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Johnson. \u201cHis ability to help us find opportunities for digital innovation is a key to our future success.\u201d<\/p>\n
During his time at the 海角直播 of California, Santa Barbara, Hall developed the university\u2019s first IT strategy, developed governance and federated IT structures and consolidated IT operations, including standardizing email and collaboration. He also played a critical role ensuring the success of enterprise-wide projects, including the implementation of a new enterprise resource system.<\/p>\n
\u201cUCF is a fantastic opportunity because of its growth, its aspirational goals and the energy of its people,\u201d Hall says. \u201cThe mission of the institution \u2014 accessibility, affordability and innovation \u2014 is something I look forward to being a part of.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his role at UCF, Hall will report to the provost and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team to provide executive leadership and strategic vision for the institution\u2019s information technology infrastructure, assets and services. He will also work collaboratively with the university community, including faculty and staff members and university leaders to leverage technological innovations to support research and instruction while also improving administrative systems and business processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cMatt has a breadth of experience leading technology upgrades, support and security that aligns well with our vision for the future,\u201d says President Alexander N. Cartwright. \u201cI look forward to welcoming Matt to the leadership team and to working with him to help our faculty, staff and students to teach, learn and innovate at their best.\u201d<\/p>\n