The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has named Chris McCoy as associate vice chancellor of Information Technology Services and chief information officer, beginning July 20.
McCoy is the associate the vice president for information technology and CIO at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn., the university said Tuesday.
“I am truly humbled to have been selected for such an important role at a world-class institution — such great traditions, such wonderfully gracious and hospitable people, and such a promising future,” McCoy said in the university statement.
McCoy has a bachelor's degree in computer science and master's degree in systems engineering from Iowa State University and a master's in business administration from the University of Iowa, the university said.
“Our computing technology is the backbone of a successful research institution,” Provost-designate Ashok Saxena said. “As we continue to grow, our needs to support technology and network infrastructure grow with it. We are delighted to welcome Chris McCoy to this important role.”