Technology and innovation are critical in supporting the Chancellor's Office, districts and individual colleges to strengthen the student experience and ensure equitable outcomes.
Information Security, Technology and Innovation (ISTI) 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:
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Reimagine Apply
The Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with Higher Digital, is advancing the development of a new student-centered application process and supporting system architecture for our prospective and returning students. -
Data Governance Advisory Workgroup (DGAW)
The Data Governance Advisory Workgroup provides ongoing advice, counsel, and feedback to the Chancellor’s Office on community colleges’ information technology and data governance policy and operations. -
Common Cloud Data Platform
The Common Cloud Data Platform demonstration project seeks to address a key data shortcoming among California community colleges.
Meet Our Team
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Craig Hayward
Vice Chancellor of AI Strategy and Digital Transformation
Craig Hayward is a strategic advisor to the Chancellor, providing expertise on research and data design. His focus is on reimagining and expanding critical statewide data and research infrastructure. Hayward also leads statewide professional development to strengthen data visualization, evidence-based design and high-impact strategies to advance student access and success with equity.
| Team Member | Role | Email Address |
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| Melissa Sakoonphong | Dean of Strategic Initiatives | MSakoonphong@CCCCO.edu |
| Jory Hadsell | Executive in Residence | JHadsell@CCCCO.edu |
| Ernest Shih | Information Manager II | EShih@cccco.edu |
