We Are IT

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is motivated and committed to the goals and values of SJSU, resulting in an elevated sense of well being for all employees. We are dedicated to providing high-quality information resources and secure technology infrastructure to the SJSU campus community through exceptional support.

Office of the VP IT and CIO

Chris Wessells is a Higher Education IT/AI Strategist with more than 30 years of experience and depth of knowledge and a strong background in building successful relationships. Chris is passionate about creating strategy, driving planning, and providing solutions that foster transformational change at universities and colleges.

IT Leadership

SJSU IT’s leaders push their teams to develop a robust, cutting-edge technology environment for SJSU’s students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Together, they’re setting the standard for IT in higher education.

IT Strategy

Technology plays an integral role in the university experience at every level, from student achievement to employee productivity and research support. Maintaining a strategic vision to shepherd campus technology can amplify the success of everyone at SJSU.

Sparta Awards

The IT Sparta Awards are given to one team and one individual each year to recognize those staff members who exemplify the values of SJSU IT: supporting your colleagues, being a leader through example, and a commitment to serving the university. 

IT Policies and Standards

Learn more about IT policies and standards.

Security Committee

The Campus Information Security Committee is a diverse group of individuals that enforces established policies and provides guidance, resources, subject matter expertise, and implementation support for information security programs at SJSU. 

SJSU IT Blog

Visit the SJSU IT Blog to check out the latest updates on SJSU IT projects and initiatives.

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