Robyn R. Render
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology

Phone: (702) 871-0200
Fax: (702) 889-0395
E-mail: Robyn_Render@nshe.nevada.edu

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Robyn Render was appointed by the Board of Regents to serve as vice chancellor for Information Technology on August 6, 2009. As vice chancellor for IT, Render oversees the operation of System Computing Services (SCS). SCS provides Systemwide information technology services aligned with NSHE and its institutions, affiliates and partners.

In addition to her vice chancellor duties, Render serves as iNtegrate project director and IT strategist for the NSHE, a position she has held since July 2008. In this capacity, she oversees the implementation of the $30 million PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and related applications for seven NSHE institutions.

Previously, Render held the position of vice president for information resources and chief information officer for the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

She earned an A.S. and B.S. in information systems from the University of Cincinnati, as well as an M.A. in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.

Render and her husband, Michael, have two grown children who are married and live in North Carolina.

Education

• M.A. in Organizational Management, University of Phoenix, 2005
• B.S. in Information Systems, University of Cincinnati, 1978
• A.S. in Information Systems, University of Cincinnati, 1976

Professional Experience

• Nevada System of Higher Education
  
  • Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, August 2009-present
  • iNtegrate Project Director and IT Strategist, July 2008-present
• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.
  
  • Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, June 2001-July 2008
  • Interim Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Oct. 2000-June 2001
  • Associate Vice President for Information Resources-Administrative & Network Systems, Jan. 2000-Oct. 2000
• North Carolina Central University, Durham, N.C.
  
  • Chief Information Officer, July 1999-Dec. 1999
• University of Cincinnati, Ohio
  
  • Assistant VP & Director, Center for Information Technology Services, July 1992-June 1999
  • Director, University Administrative Information Services, July 1986-July 1993
• AT&T Long Lines, Cincinnati, Ohio and AT&T Communications, Somerset, New Jersey
  
  • Manager, Systems Development (last position)
• Le Blond, Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio
  
  • Programmer, Oct. 1975-Oct. 1976

• PerceptIS, 2008-present
• CAUSE/Educause, 1986-present (including four-year term on Educause Board of Directors; Secretary of the Board, 2004; and Chairman of the Board, 2005)
• Triangle Universities Center for Advanced Studies Inc. (TUCASI), UNC System representative, 2006-2008
• ACUTA Higher Education Advisory Council, 2005-2008
• North Carolina e-Learning Commission, appointee, 2005-2008
• MCNC Advisory Council, UNC System representative, 2005-2008
• Cary Academy Board of Directors, 2003-2008
• Centre Act, Board Chairman, 1995-1999
• Global Electronic Institute, Inc. Board, 1995-1997
• EDUCOM, 1990-1998
• Association for Quality and Participation (AQP), 1997-1998
• CIO Roundtable, 1995-1999
• University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development (UCAID), 1997-1999
• Inter-University Council, CIO Subcommittee, 1997-1999
• Regional Computing Center Control Board, Cincinnati, 1996-1999