In this episode, Joe Gottlieb speaks with Sean Moriarty, Chief Technology Officer at State University of New York, Oswego, about how a “leader as coach” model grounded in trust, consistency, and human connection has shaped his approach to technology in higher ed. Sean shares how his dual reporting relationship to both the Provost and CFO enables broad, strategic alignment across campus priorities, and how his team’s investment in management training and innovation grants continues to pay dividends - especially through the pandemic and into the AI era.
Listeners will gain insight into the power of building a “coalition of the willing,” fostering early adopters, and grounding digital strategy in user-centric design. Sean’s story illustrates how personal leadership philosophies, institutional mission, and regional transformation can converge to create resilient and adaptive digital ecosystems.
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State University of New York, Oswego
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