Syracuse University CIO Scozzafava retires

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Samuel (Sam) Scozzafava, Jr., VP and chief information officer (CIO) at Syracuse University, on June 30 announced plans to retire from the university after more than 15 years of service. 

Eric Sedore, Syracuse’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim VP for information technology and CIO, reporting directly to Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud. 

Scozzafava was named the university’s VP for information technology and chief information officer in late 2015.

“Sam has been steadfast in his commitment to advancing information technology at the University, has worked tirelessly to support the academic and research enterprise and has consistently advocated for enhancements that improve the student experience, inside and outside the classroom,” Steve Bennett, senior VP for international programs and academic operations and chief of staff for academic affairs, said in a release. “I appreciate his leadership and service and wish him well as he begins his retirement.”

Scozzafava joined Syracuse University in 2007 and has served in several management-level positions within its information-technology services (ITS), including manager of the student administration application development team and director of enterprise application systems. 

Prior to his appointment as CIO, he served as the university’s associate CIO for administrative systems.

“I have enjoyed my time working with, learning from and supporting our students, faculty and staff,” Scozzafava said. “I am especially proud of my ITS colleagues’ efforts to enhance digital inclusion, advance information technology in support of the research enterprise and ensure consistency in teaching and learning during the pandemic. I will be forever grateful for my time at Syracuse University.”