Peter Siegel

Peter Siegel, an expert in university information and learning technologies, became UC Davis' new vice provost for information and educational technology and chief information officer on August 15, 2006.

As vice provost, Siegel is responsible for providing the leadership necessary to assure the effective and strategic deployment of information and educational technology to the campus's academic and administrative operations. He also is responsible for coordinating technology between the Davis campus and the UC Davis Health System.

Siegel manages the myriad forms of information technology used throughout the campus, including computing systems and data, voice and video communication services. The position is part of the chancellor's cabinet, and reports to both the chancellor and provost.

Peter M. Siegel is the vice provost and chief information officer (CIO) for information and educational technology at the University of California, Davis, with primary responsibilities for research computing, academic, and administrative computing.

As vice provost and CIO, Siegel is responsible for providing the leadership necessary to assure the effective coordination and strategic deployment of information and educational technology to the campus's academic and administrative operations. He also is responsible for coordinating technology between the Davis campus and the UC Davis Health System. To meet these goals, Vice Provost Siegel works very closely with several advisory groups and the community at large – all key components of the campus IT governance structure.

Siegel oversees the myriad forms of information technology used throughout the campus, including classroom and educational technologies, cyber-safety, computing systems and data, cyber-infrastructure, voice and video communication services. The position is part of the chancellor's cabinet, and reports to both the chancellor and provost.