Professional Overview
Name: Michael Dewey
Role: Chief Technology Officer at Sam Houston State University (SHSU)
Location: Pearland, Texas, United States
LinkedIn Profile: [Michael Dewey - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mldewey)
Career Summary
Michael Dewey is recognized for his leadership presence and technical ability. He is a collaborative leader dedicated to building and maintaining trust within his team and among stakeholders at SHSU. His role as Chief Technology Officer involves overseeing the university’s technology infrastructure and ensuring alignment with SHSU's educational goals.
Key Details
Contact Information: 936-294-4262
Office Location: Academic Building I, Suite 319
Reporting Hierarchy:
Directly reports to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment & Innovation & Chief Information Officer.
Works closely with Steven Frey, Chief Information Security Officer, and Fawzi Noman, Assistant VP for Academic & Research Technologies.
Notable Achievements
TXCPA Accounting Excellence Award at the University of Houston Alumni Association Banquet in Sep 2022. This accolade underscores his strong commitment to finance and accounting principles, an unusual but valuable skill set for someone in a high-level IT role.
Under Dewey’s tenure, SHSU saw its largest freshmen class enrollment in school history with a 15% increase over the previous year (Fall 2021).
Professional Activities and Engagements
Frequently engages in continuous professional development, having recently completed courses such as:
"How to Use Generative AI: Building an AI-First Mindset"
"Cybersecurity Foundations" by Malcolm Shore.
Active in professional networks and forums, often reposting and sharing insights on leadership, AI tools, and cybersecurity topics.
Organizational Involvement
IT/Academic Advisory Committee: Michael Dewey plays a pivotal role in this committee, enhancing teaching, learning, and scholarly activities through information technology.
Contributions to University Strategy
Dewey is actively involved in setting and implementing the Strategic Plan of Sam Houston State University. This plan encapsulates four pivotal priorities and includes 20 ambitious goals designed to drive the university’s future direction.
Dewey is responsible for Data, Analytics, & Decision Support, an essential component of the Strategic Enrollment & Innovation division, which aims to remove barriers to student enrollment, success, and access.
Public and Personal Engagements
Dewey regularly shares updates and achievements on his personal and professional endeavors on LinkedIn, reflecting his transparency and commitment to his role.
* He proudly supports and promotes the accomplishments of his family, as evidenced by a LinkedIn post celebrating his daughter’s award.
Summary of Contact Profile
Michael Dewey is a dedicated and technically proficient leader at Sam Houston State University, with a proven track record of driving technological advancement and improving enrollment metrics. His blend of technical acumen and leadership skills positions him as a key player in SHSU's strategic initiatives, particularly in leveraging data and technology to foster an innovative educational environment.
