Vice President for Finance and Planning Glen Nelson has announced the appointment of Baz Abouelenein as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Monday, August 17, 2026. As CIO, Abouelenein will provide strategic leadership for the University’s technology environment by developing and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with institutional priorities and long-term objectives. Abouelenein brings more than 20 years of higher education technology leadership experience to Illinois State University. In previous roles, he has served as Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and strategic advisor to presidents and chief financial officers at numerous institutions nationwide. Active in the community, Abouelenein has served on the board of the United Way of Wyandotte County and was elected president of the Missouri Information Technology Professional Alliance.