Seminole State Welcomes Hank Glaspie as Vice President of Information Technology and Resources/CIO

Seminole State College of Florida has selected Henry W. Glaspie, Ph.D., as the Vice President of Information Technology and Resources/CIO. With extensive experience in technology leadership and a commitment to innovation, Dr. Henry (Hank) Glaspie will play a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission through cutting-edge technology solutions and resource management. 

 

Glaspie is an accomplished technology executive with over 30 years of progressive experience in technology project operations and security management within academic, military, non-profit, and healthcare settings. He has a proven track record of aligning technology initiatives with organizational strategies to achieve mission-critical objectives. Additionally, he is recognized as an innovative strategic thinker and problem solver with exceptional leadership skills.  

 

Most recently, he served as Interim Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO at UCF. He brings a breadth of knowledge and expertise in the ever-changing areas of IT and cybersecurity. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and committed to serving others through effective technology solutions.  

 

Glaspie earned his Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation at UCF, where he focused his research on cybersecurity, medical simulation, and logistics. He also holds two master’s degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, and several certifications. In addition, he serves as a board member for the National Cyber Watch Center and was an active member of the Florida State College Information Security Working Group and the Florida State College Technology Refresh Committee, to name a few of his industry affiliations and professional associations. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Navy as an officer for eight years. 

 

In this vital role at Seminole State, Glaspie will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the College’s technology infrastructure and ensuring alignment with the College’s mission and strategic goals. This role drives innovation, manages IT resources, and provides secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions to support organizational growth.  

 

Glaspie is qualified and ready to meet the unique demands of this role with a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to drive success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. 

 

Seminole State College of Florida, “Your Learning Partner for Career Success,” serves more than 22,000 students across six sites in Central Florida. A full-service education provider, Seminole State has thrived by adapting to and meeting the needs of an ever-changing, vibrant community. Seminole State offers 11 bachelor’s degrees in high-demand, high-growth fields; two-year associate degrees; specialized certificates; continuing professional education; adult education and guaranteed admission via DirectConnect to UCF® to the University of Central Florida for associate in arts (A.A.) graduates. By offering flexible, affordable, high-quality educational programs and services, the College continues to help students learn, succeed and GO Far.  

 

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