A leading-edge integrated information environment is integral to teaching, learning, and research. Rensselaer employs a first-rate information culture and a robust information infrastructure. We must sustain this advantage, valuing information literacy at every level and implementing new methods for scholarly communication and electronic interactions. (8.2 Information Infrastructure, The Rensselaer Plan)

A message from the CIO

Rensselaer is a leader in the use of computing to support education and research. The Division of the Chief Information Officer provides information services, technology, resources, and strategies. The talented people of the DotCIO are committed to providing quality information solutions, bringing world-class services and support to the Rensselaer campus. I am very proud of the many accomplishments of the DotCIO staff which include the mobile computing program (requiring all entering freshmen to have a laptop computer for use both in and out of the classroom), support for interactive learning, state-of-the-art electronic information-retrieval services by the Libraries, the CCNI, and on-line student and administrative services. As a visitor or newcomer to Rensselaer, I invite you to browse these pages to learn of the many varied services that the DotCIO offers to the Rensselaer community. As a member of the Rensselaer community, I hope you will find these pages informative as you use our services to enhance your Rensselaer activities.

Welcome to Rensselaer!
John E. Kolb '79
Chief Information Officer
Vice President for Information Services and Technology