Information Technology Leadership: New MBIS

THE MUSKINGUM DIFFERENCE: Award-Winning Information Technology Leadership

Edmund J. “Ed” Romito III ’11G, Chief Transformation Officer for Genesis HealthCare System and 2022 Graduate Commencement speaker, believes that Muskingum’s approach to information technology education provides the key to success in an ever-evolving field.

“My role as Chief Transformation Officer is an extension of my work as Chief Information Officer for the prior 13 years. My MISST education provided me with the foundation for delivering innovative solutions. I constantly draw on the ‘whole brain thinking’ I learned at Muskingum to create strategies for meeting our IT mission of enabling safer, faster, and better healthcare. I also learned how to take technical and abstract IT concepts and develop them into messages that help people understand the work we do and the value it brings to our organization and those we serve.”

Ed has built and leads an award-winning information technology team. Their national honors include six years recognized as a “Most Wired Health System” by Digital Health, eight years listed in Computerworld’s “100 Best Places to Work in IT,” and twice named a “Top 10” IT Department by Healthcare IT News.

Nine members of his team are Muskies who earned Master of Information Strategy, Systems, and Technology (MISST)degrees.

Muskie members of Genesis HealthCare System’s award-winning Information Technology Team: Front: Jennifer Morrison ’12G, Melanie Hall ’18G, Jenny Reichley ’18G, Beth Brock ’18G. Back: Ben Cahoon ’20G, Brad Barborak ’22G, Ed Romito ’11G, Mark Goodall ’14G. Not Pictured: Cari Jewell ’06, ’15G.

MEETING WORKPLACE NEEDS: The Master of Business Information Systems Degree

Dr. Brian Bradshaw, Director of the Master of Business Information Systems program, Department Chair of Information Systems, and Director of Veteran Services.

With the creation of Muskingum’s ground-breaking Master of Information Strategy, Systems, and Technology degree in 2005, the University became known for innovative information technology education that positions its graduates for success.

As workplace and learner needs have changed over time, the program has changed along with them, while retaining its fundamental commitment to preparing creative and innovative business leaders who possess the technical skills and emotional intelligence to effect organizational change.

At the May 5, 2022, Graduate Commencement ceremony, the University granted its first Master of Business Information Systems degree, completing the program’s evolution into a new era.

Offered in a fully online, asynchronous format that provides accessibility and flexibility, the MBIS program can be completed in one year on a full-time basis and in two years on a part-time basis.

An overall focus on improving business performance through the use of technology drives the program. Students can choose from three in-demand concentrations: management, healthcare, and cyber security.

Learners gain real-world experience by collaborating with premier faculty, industry experts, and motivated peers in project-based courses. Through a problem-solving approach, students learn best practices for managing human, business, and technology assets.

MBIS Program Director Dr. Brian Bradshaw comes to Muskingum with an extensive background in information systems and communications. He holds a doctorate and two master’s degrees, along with multiple professional certifications, and is a 20-year U.S. Army Special Operations veteran.

For more information about the MBIS program, visit www.muskingum.edu/gcs/mbis.

Serving Our Veterans

Dr. Brian Bradshaw serves as Muskingum’s Director of Veteran Services, along with his leadership of the MBIS program. For students who are U.S. military veterans, Dr. Bradshaw provides a “one-stop shop,” answering questions and helping facilitate access to local, state, and federal programs. “There are many opportunities for educational and career support open to veterans and their dependents,” he said. “My role is to help them identify and participate in the programs that will help them achieve their goals.” Muskingum has adopted the “8 Keys to Veteran Success,” a voluntary initiative through the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs, and Defense. In May 2022, Muskingum was named to Ohio’s first class of Collegiate Purple Star campuses. The award, which recognizes institutions that are supportive and inclusive of militaryconnected students, was established by the Ohio Department of Education in March 2022, making Ohio the first state in the nation to adopt the designation. For more information about Veteran Services at Muskingum, visit Veteran Services I Muskingum University.