Technology and innovation are critical in supporting the Chancellor's Office, districts and individual colleges to strengthen the student experience and ensure equitable outcomes.
The Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Division ensures the California Community Colleges have the technology, digital infrastructure and data to power transformational change to make sure our institutions truly work for all students regardless of region, race, ethnicity, class and gender. To improve their outcomes, we oversee data governance, information security and enterprise architecture, and we support the following:

  • Information Technology Services
    Support applications and networks that the Chancellor’s Office uses to support the system’s 73 district offices, 116 colleges and the general public use.

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  • Management Information Systems
    Collect and manage data that provides accountability for the functioning of the California Community Colleges to state and federal governing bodies that drive funding.

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  • Education Technology
    Serve as the information technology backbone for the California Community Colleges and deliver technology-focused solutions to optimize student success at colleges and districts.

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  • Research and Data Analytics
    Conduct and facilitate research and analysis in support of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement systemwide.

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  • Participatory Governance
    Convene and manage statewide working groups to guide the deployment, planning and growth of IT infrastructure and metrics development.

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  • Reimagine Apply
    The Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with Accenture, has initiated the reimagining and development of a new student-centered application process and supporting system architecture for our prospective and returning students.

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  • Statewide Common Technology Platform Project
    The Statewide Common Technology Platform Project  seeks to understand and potentially address the vast inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in data and operations because of outdated and/or disconnected enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supporting ancillary systems. 

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Meet Our Team

  • John J. Hetts, PhD

    John J. Hetts, PhD

    Executive Vice Chancellor for the Office of Innovation, Data, Evidence and Analytics

    As executive vice chancellor of the Office of Innovation, Data, Evidence and Analytics, John J. Hetts, PhD, leads the development and delivery of information technology and security services, student-centered technology-focused initiatives, and evidence-based reporting and evaluation.

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  • Valerie Lundy-Wagner

    Valerie Lundy-Wagner, PhD

    Vice Chancellor of Digital Innovation and Infrastructure

    As vice chancellor of the Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Division, Valerie Lundy-Wagner, PhD, oversees technology and research for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and leads a variety of internal and external initiatives overseeing information technology systems, implementation of system-wide technology investments and application of research into evidence-based policy.

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  • Ernest Shih

    Ernest Shih

    Vice Chancellor of Information Security and Technology

    Ernest has more than 15 years of experience working within the state government, where he has been instrumental in leading several large-scale technology initiatives. Throughout his tenure, he has inspired countless students and stayed at the forefront of technological advancements.

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To obtain information about the Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Office, please contact DII@CCCCO.edu.

Systemwide Information Security

Team Member Role
Tadeh Houspain Information Security Officer
Jose Cruz Mora Information Technology Specialist III

Management Information Systems—Application Services

Team Member Role
Nile Fisher Information Technology Specialist II, Application Development
Paul Van Brocklin Information Technology Specialist II, Application Development 
Evan Momen Information Technology Specialist I, Application Development
Noor Ashour Student Assistant, Application Development
Bryan Marotte Information Technology Manager I
Jacob Schluter Information Technology Specialist II, Network Support
Jonathan Wong Information Technology Specialist II, Network Support 
Larry McCrory Information Technology Associate

Management Information Systems—Data Management

Team Member Name
Erik Cooper Vice Chancellor, Workforce and Research
Todd Hoig Information Technology Manager I, Data
Raymond Cheung Information Technology Specialist II, Data
Mei Cooc Information Technology Specialist II, Data
Vinod Verma Information Technology Specialist II, Data
Padmanabha Rao Nauduri Information Technology Specialist I, Data
Scott Gallawa Information Technology Associate, Data
Gary Bird Information Technology Specialist II, Education Technology
Russell Grant Information Technology Specialist I, Education Technology
Curtis Edison Information Technology Specialist II, Network Support
Geraldine (Gerrie) Walker Retired Annuitant, Operations