Terry Cottrell

Terry Cottrell is an accomplished professional serving as the Vice President for Information Technology and Planning at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.1 With over two decades of executive IT experience, Cottrell has established himself as a leader in the field of information technology and academic planning.3

Education and Qualifications

Cottrell's educational background is extensive and includes:

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management from the University of St. Francis
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the University of St. Francis2

Career at University of St. Francis

Throughout his career at the University of St. Francis, Cottrell has held various leadership positions, including:

• Vice President of Information Technology & Planning
• Vice President of Operations, Planning & Technology
• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Dean of Academic Technology & Library Services
• Library Director
• Assistant Library Director

Additional Roles and Contributions

Beyond his primary role, Cottrell has:

• Taught as an instructor and course developer at the University of St. Francis and Northwestern University
• Served on boards of organizations such as HData, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, and the Plainfield Public Library District
• Contributed columns to EMERALD PUBLISHERS
• Worked as an admissions reviewer at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Personal Strengths

Cottrell is known for his strengths in:

• Futuristic thinking
• Deliberative decision-making
• Competitive drive
• Focused approach
• Continuous learning and adaptation

These qualities have contributed to his success in envisioning, planning, and implementing technological and operational strategies in higher education.