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About the Government Technology Institute
The role of today's IT executive within government has never been more fluid or more demanding. Making technology operations run smoothly doesn't cut it as a job description when you're responsible for leading an IT organization. With Pennsylvania local, county, and state governments spending billions of dollars on information technology annually, these executives are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of communications, finance, human resources, policymaking, management practices, and how to effectively connect the technology to business needs.
Throw in the variable of an ever-changing technological landscape, and the public service IT leader's job has never been tougher--nor more important to the success of government.
That's where Harrisburg University enters the picture. This University is already at the forefront of higher education with a new model of education and academic programs that meet the growing needs of Pennsylvania's 21st century knowledge economy. Our new Government Technology Institute-known as GTI-is also the first of its kind in Pennsylvania and represents this University's ongoing commitment to building meaningful collaboration between government, business and higher education.
By leveraging the thought leadership and academic expertise of our faculty and associated experts and advisors, the GTI provides education, training, resources, and networks in which government technology leaders and professionals can learn, collaborate, and explore effective technology solutions for Pennsylvania.
Under the leadership of Co-Executive Directors Charlie Gerhards and Barbara Shelton, the GTI and its Centers of Excellence will support learning, IT innovation, entrepreneurship, and intergovernmental collaboration that enhances the technical, management, and leadership skills of the government workforce involved in information.
We are significantly supported in these efforts and initiatives by our initial, invited Founding Members to include CA Technologies, Cisco, Microsoft, and Unisys. All world-class technology providers with a stake in Pennsylvania government and its existing and future workforce.
It's this spirit of collaboration, vision, and promotion of technology for the public good that will make the Government Technology Institute a national standard.
About Certified Government Chief Information Officer Program (CGCIO)
The GTI offers a Certified Government Chief Information Officer Program (CGCIO), which provides a comprehensive study of the executive-level issues such as IT strategy and planning, governance, security, financing, and workforce development.
The CGCIO is a natural extension of the GTI. The first class of 25 Pennsylvania government CIOs entered Harrisburg University's program in October to collaborate, look at best practices, share ideas, and look at shared services as a way of dealing with increasingly difficult challenges such as budget cuts, higher service demands, and emerging technologies, including mobility and cloud computing. Instruction, provided by subject matter experts, many of whom are successful IT executives from public and private sector organizations, emphasizes leadership, strategy, and management, not necessarily technology.
The launch in Fall 2011 of the CGCIO propelled Harrisburg University and its GTI into an exclusive group, one of only a handful of colleges and universities--and the only one in Pennsylvania--that specifically addresses the unique challenges of public sector IT executive leadership. The CGCIO enables current and aspiring information technology executives working at senior level in public service to earn a recognized credential and develop the skills and knowledge to manage the demands of their increasingly complex roles.
Teachable moments in Harrisburg University's program vary. For some, it's the realization that through more precise project management and risk mitigation, they can better manage and use taxpayer dollars. Some were able to exchange information on handling security issues and the latest security trends. For others, it's learning that the CIO's role is less about managing technology and more about being a thought leader who uses technology to work toward an organization's vision.
And despite their disparate backgrounds--participants included executives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the Department of Environmental Education, as well as county government and the commonwealth court system--one thing was clear. They face similar issues, and can work together to become strategic, fiscal, and communications leaders.
Click to learn more about the program.Other areas where future programs and customized training are being developed include, project management, procurement, enterprise architectures, computer programming, leadership and more.
The Innovation Center
Envision future solutions and learn about new technologies and IT services as they become available! Within Harrisburg University's state-of-the-art Academic Center, government professionals will have the opportunity to learn about technology innovations, trends and best practices emerging in industry, through programs put on in partnership with the IT industry. Through hands-on demos, educational sessions, user group meetings and technology pilots, government technology professionals will learn from industry technology experts, and will be better able to pilot and evaluate new technologies that can support government Information Technology.
To request information about becoming a GTI Founding Member, email GTI@HarrisburgU.edu.
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Call 717.901.5190 or email GTI@HarrisburgU.edu for more information.