I came across an interesting discussion on the Educause CIO listserv yesterday, around the topic of how IT can drive innovation. The discussion featured a post from the CIO of Bowdoin College, Mitch Davis…
“For IT to drive innovation, it must first be made a strategic priority by the Trustees, Senior Officers, Faculties and the Institution. This usually starts with the creation of a CIO position that is a Senior Officer, CIO and in charge of creating a culture of technology that spurs on innovation.”