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Eldayrie takes job at University of Florida
UB’s chief information officer is leaving the university to take the top information technology position at the University of Florida.
Elias G. Eldayrie, who oversees campus information services and computing operations at UB, will become vice president and CIO at the University of Florida-Gainesville. His appointment is effective May 28; he plans to remain at UB until mid-May.
At Florida, Eldayrie will be responsible for providing oversight and leadership to the university’s information technology portfolio and units, as well as its IT governance committees.
“I feel very fortunate to have been a member of the UB family and to have formed so many strong relationships with our enthusiastic students, talented faculty, innovative and committed staff, and strong senior leadership, and it is with very mixed feelings that I will be leaving,” Eldayrie said. “I will always look back on my years at UB with deep affection and pride, and will always be a strong UB advocate and supporter.”
In his role as UB CIO, Eldayrie led UB senior leadership and key stakeholders in developing the first campus-wide strategic plan for information technology, aligning IT resources across UB with the academic and business needs of the university and establishing partnerships with UB senior leadership and members of key constituencies.
He also led enterprise resource planning (ERP) and the UB 2020 Service Mapping and IT Transformation initiatives. The Student Systems Transformation initiative, which began in 2006, is on time, on budget and in scope—a rarity for ERP projects.
Since joining UB in 1987, Eldayrie has served the university in a variety of administrative positions, including as assistant vice provost for enrollment management, director of the Office of Financial Aid, director of the Office of Student Accounts and assistant director/systems analyst in the Office of Student Finances and Records. He was named associate vice president for information technology in 2003 and CIO in 2007.
In addition to his administrative duties, Eldayrie is an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Management.
He has received numerous awards, including the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service, a Sallie MAE Education Institute Award, a Student Access Excellence Award, a Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Award and a UB Service Excellence Award.
Eldayrie serves on the board of the New York State Education and Research Network (NYSERNet), is an executive member of the Buffalo/Niagara Regional Dark Fiber Optic Network Project and serves on The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Leadership Board for CIOs, as well as on the Executive Council of SUNY CIOs.
He received a bachelor's degree in computer science and an MBA, both from UB.
Reader Comments
Judy Miller says:
Elias, my best wishes to you in this new adventure. You were great to work with on the many projects I was involved in. You sense of humor and fun, and your organizational skills were recognized and appreciated. You will be missed in the UB and Buffalo community. Judy Miller
Posted by Judy Miller, Assistant Vice President (retired), 04/26/10
Michael Pietkeiwcz says:
This is a huge loss for the University and Western New York. Elias is a great friend and colleague and will be sorely missed. Best wishes to the Eldayrie's on this new life chapter!
Posted by Michael Pietkeiwcz, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations, 04/15/10
Anastasia Johnson says:
Dear Elias, I wish you and your family the best of everything in your move to Florida. The university will miss your leadership. Stacey
Posted by Anastasia Johnson, Senior Staff Assistant, 04/13/10
Patrick Keleher says:
What a happy and joyful presence he has been at UB!! Thanks, Elias, for all you brought! with admiration,
Fr. Pat Keleher, Newman Center
Posted by Patrick Keleher, Director, Newman Centers@UB, 04/12/10
mike rizzone says:
a great instructor,certainly a loss for ub.
Posted by mike rizzone, student, 04/10/10
Andre Filiatrault says:
Dear Elias:
You will be dearly missed as a colleague, neighbor and friend. I wish you and your family the best in your future endeavor in the sunshine state. If you ever decide to run the The Five Points of Life Marathon in Gainesville, sign me up and we will run it together!
Warm Regards
Andre
Posted by Andre Filiatrault, Professor CSEE, MCEER Director, 04/09/10
Roger McGill says:
Elias: You have served UB's students, faculty and staff in an extraordinary manner. For you there was never a "finish line" for improving the services you were responsible for. You will be missed greatly not only for your excellent service but also for the loving and caring person that you are. Best wishes for a continuation of your outstanding career at UF. Roger
Posted by Roger McGill, Assistant Vice President (retired), 04/08/10
Marc Adler says:
Elias,
Your professionalism, dedication and warmth will be missed. Good luck in your new position at UF.
Marc
Posted by Marc Adler, Adjunct Instructor, 04/07/10