The Office of Learning & Information Technology Services (OLITS) is dedicated to supporting the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning mission of the UW System universities. OLITS staff have responsibility for systemwide collaboration and enhancement of six major areas of Information Technology:
- overall systemwide IT planning;
- technology for teaching and learning;
- development of major administrative systems;
- wide area networking issues;
- library automation and collections enhancement; and
- research and development in emerging technologies.
In addition, OLITS develops and supports information technology systems and services that allow UW System Administration staff to effectively and efficiently perform their responsibilities.
Steven Hopper
Associate Vice President for Learning and Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer
Contact
1520 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-4622
steven.hopper@wisconsin.edu
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About Steven Hopper
Steven D. Hopper became the Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for the University of Wisconsin System on July 9, 2018. Steven has extensive experience in streamlining IT operations and establishing a common strategic IT vision. He has been instrumental in carrying out UW System’s Commitment to Operational Reform and Excellence (CORE) project.
Previously, Steven was Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, where he served for 19 years at both the campus and system level. He also held positions as Associate Chief Information Officer for Application Services and Director of Online Services, both at UNC. He was twice nominated for the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in North Carolina.
Steven earned his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees, both in Computer Science, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Daniel Calarco
Deputy CIO
780 Regent St.
Suite 209
Madison, WI 53715
daniel.calarco@wisconsin.edu
Shelby Desantis
Operations Program Associate
780 Regent St.
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 263-1697
shelby.desantis@wisconsin.edu
Olga Turkina
Business Manager
1556 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-5362
olga.turkina@wisconsin.edu
Ginna M. Witter
Operations Program Associate
780 Regent St.
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 262-4808
ginna.witter@wisconsin.edu