Vaishnav will have responsibility for technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation across Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses and more than 40 sites, ensuring technology enhances the student and employee experience across the College.
She most recently served as CIO at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) in Chicago. Vaishnav has more than two decades of higher education technology leadership experience, spanning enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, analytics, AI enabled process redesign and service delivery.
“Sejal is an experienced technology leader who understands the complexity of a multi-campus environment. We are thrilled to have her join our team and shape our technology to meet the evolving needs of our institution,” said Ivy Tech President Marty Pollio.
Previously, Vaishnav was associate chief information officer for Enterprise Solutions and director for Information Technology and Audio-Visual Services, as well as holding other technology leadership roles at Illinois Institute of Technology since joining the institution in 2003.
Ivy Tech has long been a catalyst for opportunity across Indiana. I am honored to join an institution so deeply committed to transforming students’ lives and I look forward to helping strengthen the college’s impact on communities across the state.
– Sejal Vaishnav, Chief Information Officer, Ivy Tech Community College
Vaishnav holds master’s degrees in business administration and computer science from Illinois Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in Surat, India.
Vaishnav replaces Thomas Riebe, who served as Interim CIO since January and will return to his role as Chief Technology Officer.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
