The IT organizations within universities operate similarly to those in the corporate sector, but the role of the technology leader often differs in terms of both authority and responsibility. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Tom Murphy, the Senior Vice President of Information Technology and University Chief Information Officer at the University of Pennsylvania about the innovation he is driving, the obstacles universities are facing, and more. With over a decade of experience at Penn and multiple tenures as a CIO in the private sector, Tom shares his insights on managing the challenges of a highly decentralized IT function, starting with the successful centralization of the email system, and reflects on the lessons learned in serving a diverse set of constituents. Tom also discusses the significant impact generative AI has had on education and why he believes the future lies in embracing this technology and integrating it into the curriculum with appropriate tools to detect plagiarism and enhance the education process. Drawing from his extensive experience as a technology executive in the corporate world, he reflects on the unique challenges faced when transitioning into higher education, the higher levels of collaboration among peer CIOs at other universities, and the influences these experiences have had on his perspective of a career in IT.
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Tom Murphy's Role at the University of Pennsylvania
02:48 Challenges of Decentralized IT
06:21 Serving Diverse Constituents
09:55 Transition from Corporate to Higher Education
14:47 Leadership Changes and IT Priorities
18:08 Generative AI in Higher Education
24:13 Collaboration Among University CIOs
27:41 Reflections on a Career in IT
37:33 Personal Influences and Leadership Philosophy
33:39 Current Interests and Recommendations
35:03 Closing Remarks
An audio-only version of this interview is available as episode 882 of Metis Strategy’s podcast, #Technovation with Peter High. Learn more at bit.ly/Technovation-882.
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25 июл 2024
