Sean Jameson Named Vice President and CIO

March 11, 2026 — Fairleigh Dickinson University announces the appointment of Sean Jameson as the new vice president and chief information officer, effective March 16, 2026.

Sean Jameson

Jameson comes to FDU from Sarah Lawrence College where, since 2007, he has been serving as chief technology officer and chief information security officer. He worked with IT operations in areas such as infrastructure, the cloud, cybersecurity and reducing redundancy in the technologies used throughout the college, including the registration process. Among many other accomplishments, he transformed the digital infrastructure of the institution, enabled new modes of teaching, learning and collaboration, and achieved cost savings through vendor negotiations and IT consolidation.

“I am truly honored, grateful and excited to be joining the FDU community,” Jameson said. “Throughout the entire interview process, I had the opportunity to meet many talented and welcoming individuals who provided a clear picture of FDU’s strength and commitment to its mission. I am looking forward to working together across all campuses, listening, collaborating, and finding new ways to advance FDU’s mission through continued partnership, innovation and service.”

Prior to his tenure at Sarah Lawrence, Jameson served as chief information technology officer at New York University’s School of Professional Studies where, in addition to guiding IT strategy, he developed online learning initiatives and managed data warehousing. In the healthcare realm, he was director of MIS at CarePlus NJ, leading IT operations across a large health network, giving him valuable familiarity with the intersection of healthcare, technology and education.

Jameson earned an MS in computer information systems from Pace University; a BS in history from SUNY Oneonta; and is working on several certifications in cybersecurity, as a chief information security officer and in AI.

“Sean is a proven and innovative information technology leader with extensive experience driving digital transformation, enterprise modernization and IT strategy across higher education, healthcare and corporate sectors,” said Frank Barra, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “He will be an invaluable contributor to the institution moving forward.”

Jameson thanked outgoing VP and CIO Neal Sturm for nearly 50 years of dedicated service and leadership. “His commitment has had a lasting impact, and I’m grateful for the strong foundation he has helped build.”