IT Governance Executive Committee
IT Executive Governance Committee (ITGEC) at Suffolk University University is sponsored by the Sr. Vice President of Administration and chaired by the CIO. The ITGEC is responsible for assuring that IT investments align to generate academic and business value by achieving institutional goals, while balancing risk vs. return. ITGEC determines the decision rights and accountability framework for the use of technology at the University. It focuses specifically on IT infrastructure, software applications, and systems; business and academic processes; IT services and their performance; and risk management. Committee membership includes academic and administrative leaders of all key functional areas of the university.
The goals of ITGEC are to:
- Provide representation from across the university
- Ensure vendor services, Software, and Hardware Initiatives align with the Strategic Plan and provide value to Suffolk UniversityIssue transparency in how ITS Software and Hardware Initiatives are reviewed for approval
- Issue transparency in how ITS software and hardware initiatives are reviewed for approval
- Deliver a more integrated approach to project development and management
IT Governance Executive Committee
| Name | Title |
| Boris Lazic |
Sr Vice President for Administration, ITGEC Sponsor |
| Mark Nestor | Chief Information Officer, ITGEC Chair |
| Marian Sales | Director of ITS Project Management Office, ITGEC Project Manager |
| Donna J. Grand Pre | Senior Vice President for Enrollment |
| Fouad Yatim | Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Officer |
| Laura Ferrari |
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students |
| Mary Holley | University Faculty Senate Representative |
| Michelle A. Quinlan | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Paul Guarino |
Chief Information Security Officer |
| Philip G. De George | Associate Vice President of Development Operations |
| Rachael Kipp | Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Accreditation |
| Rashida Constantine |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Rick Oches | Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost |
| Roxana Morse | Associate Vice President for Marketing & Branding |
All new ITS Software Requests will need to go through the IT Governance Process.