John Bucher is the Chief Technology Officer at Oberlin College, where he provides leadership for all central and distributed IT services. Holding a Ph. D. from The University of Kansas in educational policy, his expertise spans strategic planning, educational technology, and IT security.
Outside of his professional life, John is a family man who relocated to the area and expressed enthusiasm for exploring the Oberlin community. His public focus remains heavily on his leadership roles within higher education technology.
Uniquely for a CTO, he holds a Ph. D. not in a technical discipline but in educational policy and leadership.
John Bucher
Chief Technology Officer at Oberlin College
Oberlin, Ohio, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Educational Technology
His career and Ph. D. in educational policy are focused on leveraging technology to enhance services and learning within higher education.
IT Strategic Planning
He has extensive experience leading long-term technology planning and architecture at multiple universities, including Kansas State and Oberlin College.
IT Security Services
His responsibilities as CTO include oversight of the college's IT security services, a stated area of professional interest.
Media Appearances
John Bucher Chairs Nonprofit. Featured in Oberlin College Review
Work History
7-1996
Chief Technology Officer at Oberlin College
Chief Technology Officer at Oberlin College
7-1993 - 7-1996
Director of Computing & Network Services at Kansas State University
7-1987 - 7-1993
Director of Computing Services at University of South Dakota
Education
1974 - 1984
Ph.D. from The University of Kansas
1974 - 1984
Wright State University from The University of Kansas
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Location : Oberlin, Ohio, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Technology Officer at Oberlin College
