Information TechnologyThe Information Technology Focus Area is supported by the Center for Information Technology Services (CITS) and schools. The table below identifies the RTF focus area status of each recommendation or decision followed by a membership roster including the primary and deputy focus area leader. The following initiatives have been approved by senior leadership to move forward as part of the COVID-19 Recovery process.

UMB Approved Initiatives

IssueStatus
IT Virtual Resources In Progress
IT Security In Progress
IT Support In Progress
Virtual Training In Progress

IT Virtual Resources

In Progress

DescriptionDate ApprovedExpected Completion
  • Evaluation of virtual resources to expand reliability and accessibility.
6/26/20  

IT Security

In Progress

DescriptionDate ApprovedExpected Completion
  • Evaluate enhancement opportunities to strengthen IT security. 
6/26/20  

IT Support

In Progress

DescriptionDate ApprovedExpected Completion
  • Provide IT support resources to faculty and students as they prepare for a blended approach of virtual didactic teaching/learning and in-person clinical instruction through an approach that meets needs while mitigating risks of spreading COVID-19.
6/26/20  

Virtual Training

In Progress

DescriptionDate ApprovedExpected Completion
  • Expand virtual training opportunities for the UMB community to support effectiveness and efficiency in teleworking.
6/26/20  

Focus Area Roster

  • Primary Focus Area Leader

    Zia Mafaher, MS
    Associate Vice President, Networks and Communications Systems
    Center for Information Technology Services
    University of Maryland, Baltimore

  • Deputy Focus Area Leader

    Sharon Bowser, MBA
    Associate Dean and Chief Information Officer
    University of Maryland School of Medicine 

Focus Area Members

  • Keith Brooks, Ed
    Assistant Dean
    University of Maryland Graduate School

    Kent Buckingham, MS
    Executive Director, Information Technology
    University of Maryland School of Dentistry

    Amir Chamsaz, ScD, MS
    Managing Director, Web Development and Interactive Media
    Office of Communications and Public Affairs
    University of Maryland, Baltimore

    Mike Green, MBA 
    Director, Information Technology
    University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
    Assistant Dean for Information Technology
    University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

    Tim Munn, MS
    Assistant Dean, Information Technology
    School of Pharmacy

  • David W. Pitts, MBA
    Assistant Dean for Informatics
    University of Maryland School of Social Work

    Matt Rietschel, MS
    Assistant Dean for Information & Learning Technology
    Assistant Professor
    University of Maryland School of Nursing

    Patricia Scott 
    Assistant Vice President Enrollment Administration – University Registrar
    University Student Financial Assistance & Enrollment Services
    Office of Accountability and Compliance
    University of Maryland, Baltimore

    James Stephens, M.Ed. MLIS
    Associate Director, Health Sciences and Human Services Library
    University of Maryland, Baltimore 

    Legal Advisors

    Deepa Bhattacharyya, JD
    Associate University Counsel
    Office of University Counsel
    University of Maryland, Baltimore

    Arthur (Skip) Rose, JD
    University Counsel
    Office of University Counsel
    University of Maryland, Baltimore