Jane-Ellen Miller appointed interim Chief Information Officer

Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis today announced Jane-Ellen Miller as the college's interim Chief Information Officer. Miller, an expert in strategic planning, needs analysis, and system implementation and integration, brings more than 30 years of experience to HCC. 

"I am grateful for Jane-Ellen coming to serve in this critical role as the college embarks on an ambitious effort to strengthen its technology infrastructure," said Dr. Willis. "We are committed to augmenting our student and employee experience with a best-in-class environment for digital citizenship and data security. Miller's experience aligns uniquely with our current needs and future goals as a 21st-century college of choice. I am grateful to our Tabitha Herry for her hard work in this role, and I look forward to the fruits of their collaboration."

Miller has served in executive roles with some of the nation's renowned IT consulting firms, including Ellucian and CampusWorks. Her higher education experience includes senior IT oversight roles at Chesapeake College in Maryland, Montgomery College, Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey, and Norfolk State University. 

In her 20-year career with Ellucian, during which time she ascended to the role of regional vice president, she directed a team of 300 employees, 22 CIOs, and three general managers across the northeastern United States. 

"Howard Community College is a premier institution of higher learning and a conduit for students and employees to realize their greatest ambitions," Miller said. I am glad to work with a vibrant and capable leadership team and in a campus community that understands the connection between technical solvency and student success."

Miller is a baccalaureate graduate of Cleveland State University. She began her tenure at the college on July 1.