Technology Infrastructure and Services Committee
Overview
The Technology Infrastructure and Services Committee (TISC) advises the Executive Technology Steering Committee (ETSC) on decisions impacting the University’s technology infrastructure, information security, and standards and support services for end user computer and mobile devices. The committee meets monthly during the academic year and during summer as needed.
Responsibilities
- Reviews technology infrastructure policies and standards and recommend changes to the ETSC for adoption.
- Advises the Vice President for Information Technology/CIO on decisions pertaining to the adoption of new infrastructure technologies (e.g., networks, servers, storage, cloud services, hybrid datacenters, security, mobile and desktop computing) and the design of the University’s technical architecture.
- Advises the Vice President for Information Technology/CIO on the University’s technical readiness to adopt AI and other emerging technologies.
- Provides feedback on the design, delivery, and performance of enterprise IT support services.
- Recommends the need for new enterprise IT services, including cloud services.
- Reviews proposed technology standards and procedures and recommends them to the ETSC for University-wide adoption.
- Advises the ETSC on the assessment and continual improvement of the University technology strategy to provide the foundational technical capabilities jmcomicÂþ»N requires.
- Provides recommendations related to the design, implementation, and support of campus, cloud, and jmcomicÂþ»-shared infrastructure needed to enable research, grants, and innovation funded through corporate and other sponsorships.
Membership AY 2025-2026Ìý (appointed by the ETSC annually)
Name | Role |
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Zack Hillbruner | Senior Director for Infrastructure Services (Co-chair) |
Sherrie Hixon | Director of Strategic Research Initiatives (Co-Chair) |
Darrin Campbell | Vice President-appointed representative for Information Technology |
Ira Unterman | Vice President-appointed representative for University Relations and Advancement
 |
Eugene Garcia | Vice President-appointed representative for Administration and Finance
 |
Paul Schantz | Vice President-appointed representative for Student Affairs |
Manisha ChaseÌý | Faculty member, appointed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee in consultation with the Provost |
Emil Henry Thomas Chavez
 |
Vice President-appointed representative forÌýAcademic Affairs |
Justin Kovalcik | University Library Representative |
Kevin Krzewinski | Senior Director and Information Security OfficerÌý |
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