Hello!

This is my e-portfolio website.  I consider it my online resource site and resume.  I keep it up-to-date with the latest information on experiences, events and accomplishments in which one may be interested. If you ever need more information, feel free to contact me via email at joseph.sawasky@wayne.edu (my work email address).

I am currently the Chief Information Officer at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.  WSU's campus is a rich and diverse urban environment.  I have a wonderful team in Computing and Information Technology, and together we are helping drive WSU forward in its urban higher education mission.

Prior to joining Wayne State University, I was the Chief Information Officer of the University of Toledo.  In a unique and highly publicized event, the University merged with the Medical University of Ohio on July 1, 2006.  So in addition to leading the Information Technology division of a research extensive institution of higher learning, I was given the opportunity to also lead IT for the University of Toledo Medical Center hospital and clinics.  It was a very busy time for my fantastic team: merging IT organizations, integrating systems, working on a "big bang" ERP project, and starting a tranformational Digital Campus/Digital Hospital initiative. 

I have always been blessed to work with wonderful people, which helps make challenging IT work enjoyable and fulfilling.

In addition to my work, I am a graduate student in the College of Education's Educational Technologies program.  I have studied under excellent faculty, and the work continues.

I have been a resident of the midwestern United States all my life, and believe I have inherited the best cultural values of this area from my parents and the region: a solid work ethic, a strong sense of family and community, and appreciation for all the beauty of the Great Lakes and the dramatic changes of season.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for visiting.

JOE