UMass Boston IT Outcomes–5 Years & Counting

Information Technology at UMass Boston has grown and evolved over the past five years, and IT Outcomes has been with it every step of the way to chronicle its journey. As this is the fifth annual edition of IT Outcomes, we thought we would celebrate this milestone by looking back at some of the people, places, and events that have made the recent history of IT at UMass Boston so remarkable.  

Certainly, a lot has changed in IT at the university since Raymond Lefebvre began his tenure as Chief Information Officer in 2019. The IT division has always played an essential role in making UMass Boston a great university, even back to its earliest days when it was known as the Computing Services department in the 1980s. But as the role and importance of IT has grown significantly in every facet of American life in the 21st century, IT at UMass Boston has grown right along with it, keeping pace with every new trend and innovation, and making sure that the university’s information services perform as well as any in the nation.  

Of course, with the COVID pandemic as probably the biggest story worldwide since 2019, it was just as significant at UMass Boston, and in this section we will look at how IT responded to the pandemic. But there is so much else to look back on too. There has been enormous growth in online and hybrid learning, and in how technology has continued to improve the teaching and learning experience at the university. Additionally, the Technovation and Makerspace programs have accelerated technological innovation to serve our students and faculty. And, in this section we will be checking in with some of our former student employee Star Performers from the past few years to see how their experience at UMass Boston has led them to successful careers after graduation. 

We will also take a look at some of the changes in the IT division itself and how they have not just served the university but also enhanced the careers and well-being of everyone on the IT team.

Let the reminiscing begin!