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Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

About Us

Who We Are and What We Do
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the strategic and administrative hub of the Office of Information Technology (OIT). It is responsible for aligning IT initiatives with institutional goals, managing and supporting Technology projects, overseeing all OIT-related contracts, and managing the department’s budget to ensure the effective use of resources. The office also maintains the department’s website, supports daily OIT business operations. Through these efforts, the Office of the CIO fosters innovation and delivers comprehensive IT support that advances the University's mission of excellence in education and research.

Our Services

The Office of the CIO provides a multitude of IT services and oversight to the University that include:

  • IT Business Operations
    Manages contracts, budgets, procurement, and daily administrative functions to ensure the smooth operation and financial health of the IT department.

  • IT Change Management
    Oversees the IT change request process by ensuring necessary approvals are in place, supporting effective implementation by teams, maintaining proper documentation, and facilitating clear communication to minimize disruptions and ensure system consistency.

  • Technology Project Management (PMO)

    Leads and supports technology-related projects by applying standardized project management practices to ensure successful delivery on time and within scope.
    To submit any Technology Project request  (Please log in with your campus credentials).

  • IT Website Maintenance
    Maintains and updates the Office of Information Technology’s website to ensure content accuracy, accessibility, and timely communication with stakeholders.

Meet the OCIO Team

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Sheeba Biju Thomas

Interim Dir Tech Project Management/IT Project Manager

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Nomso Eze

Sr. IT Business Analyst

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Xiaoman Zhang

Sr. Web Content Specialist

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Tanja Reason

Department Assistant III

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Evangelina Gomez

Department Assistant III

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Harish Muthyala

Project Intern

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Karen Neira

Administrative Assistant IV

 

Contact

  • OIT Support Center

    Bayou 2300
    2700 Bay Area Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77058-100
    Phone: 281-283-2828
    supportcenter@uhcl.edu

    Fall/Spring/Summer Hours of Operation
    Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Sunday: Closed

    Semester Break Summer/Winter Hours of Operation
    Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed