UIC welcomes ACIO for Academic Technology and Learning Innovation
Welcome, Bryan!
UIC welcomes Bryan Libbin, who joins us as Associate Chief Information Officer for Academic Technology, starting April 17th, 2023.
Bryan is a strong advocate for the use of technology in education and has presented at numerous conferences and workshops on the topic. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including Educause Learning Initiative and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Through his work, Bryan has been committed to advancing the field of educational technology and helping to create innovative solutions that can improve teaching and learning in higher education.
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Prior to joining UIC, Bryan served as Senior Director of Academic Technology at Northwestern’s School of Communication where he was responsible for overseeing the school’s academic technology infrastructure and providing support to faculty and staff in the use of technology for teaching and learning. In this role, Bryan was instrumental in designing and enhancing the school’s learning spaces, developing their online programs, and supporting faculty in their use of technology for teaching and learning.
Bryan began his career in education and transitioned to educational publishing as a producer of educational technology. Prior to joining Northwestern’s School of Communication, Bryan held positions at the Illinois Institute of Art and Kaplan University, and received a TAACCCT grant from the State of Illinois Community College System.
Bryan’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction Technology from Loyola University. Bryan lives on the north shore with his wife Betsy, and his daughters Jordyn (Freshman at the University of Colorado), Gillian (Junior at Highland Park High School), and his three dogs. The family loves to travel and ski, and Bryan is an avid runner, workout enthusiast, and loves to paint and draw when he can find the time.
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We are very excited to have Bryan on board and we welcome him to UIC. Be on the lookout for an interview with our new Associate Chief Information Officer for Academic Technology – coming soon!