Tuttle named CIO at University at Buffalo | Nebraska today

Heath Tuttle, associate vice president for information technology at the University of Nebraska System and chief information officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named vice president and chief information officer at the University at Buffalo. He begins the new role on August 1.

Tuttle is a Husker alumnus who has worked at the university since 2003, almost all of that time on the IT and Technology Services team.

“While we are selfishly sad to see Heath go, I know you will join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved opportunity,” said Brett Blackman, vice president and CIO of the NU System. “I feel very fortunate to have had Heath on the NU ITS leadership team in addition to his role as CIO of UNL, ensuring technology needs are met across campus and serving as a resource for trust and liaison with UNL faculty, staff and students.”

Tuttle was a key member of the team that in 2017 presented a vision of a unified IT team for the NU System. He also led initiatives to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the UNL IT community. He helped develop UNL’s use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, leading AI initiatives in collaboration with students, faculty and staff.

In his previous role from 2016 to 2019 as UNL’s assistant vice chancellor for information technology, Tuttle led the university’s transition to cloud-based learning systems, implemented a campus-wide student e-mail system and guided technology renovation and upgrades in 150 general-purpose classrooms.

The decision to leave the University of Nebraska was not easy. Over the past 20 years, I have worked alongside an incredible group of dedicated and talented people,” said Tuttle. “Thank you for being a part of these incredible experiences and for your support, camaraderie and partnership over the years.”

Tuttle earned a doctorate in instructional technology and online learning from UNL in 2012. He earned a master’s degree in organizational communications from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2000 and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Chadron State College in 1995.

Tuttle continues to serve in the NU system and at UNL. Details on an interim leader and the national search to fill the position permanently will be announced.

The appointment takes effect August 1.