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Michael Carlin, Ph.D.
CIO, Vice-Chancellor for IT – UNC Charlotte | Lead Higher Ed IT Transformations + Complex Change Management | Secure, Sustainable & Scalable Enterprise Architecture | Customer-Focused IT Strategy + Operations
Michael Carlin, Ph.D., is the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte).12 He joined UNC Charlotte in this role in 2013.36
Education and Background
Dr. Carlin holds the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County1
Professional Experience
Dr. Carlin has over 20 years of experience in higher education IT.5 At UNC Charlotte, he leads the Office of OneIT, which is responsible for the university's information technology infrastructure and services.1 His role encompasses:
- Leading IT teams
- Overseeing enterprise infrastructure
- Managing enterprise applications
- Directing academic affairs IT support
- Supervising business and student affairs IT support
- Guiding planning, projects, and process strategy
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Carlin's professional interests include:
Contact Information
For those wishing to reach Dr. Carlin professionally:
- Office: Kennedy 320C
- Phone: 704-687-8483
- Email: Mike.Carlin@charlotte.edu8
Dr. Carlin is also active in the broader higher education IT community, as evidenced by his involvement with EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association that helps higher education elevate the impact of IT.7
