Welcome back to campus and to a new semester! I hope Winter Break gave you time to rest, reconnect, and recharge, and that you are returning ready for what lies ahead. This is one of my favorite times of year. As residence halls fill, classrooms reopen, and campus activity picks up, there is a renewed sense of possibility.
I am excited to be joining the university as your new Chief Information Officer. Technology plays an important role in much of your day-to-day experience, from registering for classes and accessing course materials to collaborating with classmates, conducting research, and staying connected to campus services. My goal is to ensure that the technology you rely on works consistently, securely, and in ways that support your success both inside and outside the classroom.
This semester, my team and I will be listening, learning, and working closely with students, faculty, and staff to understand what is working well and where technology can better support you. By paying close attention to how technology impacts you, we can make smarter choices and deliver improvements that strengthen the student experience, support teaching and research, and make responsible use of university’s resources.
To our returning students, welcome back. To those who are new to campus this semester, welcome to Southern. As you get to know the university, I will be doing the same, learning alongside you and working to ensure our technology supports your goals and ambitions.
Wishing you a strong and successful start to the semester,
Tom Armstrong
Chief Information Officer
