Emerging & Innovative Technologies Committee (EITC)
Meeting Schedule
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. every 1st Thursday in September, November, February, April & June.
About the EITC
The Emerging & Innovative Technologies Committee (EITC) champions the use of new technologies across Texas A&M by recommending promising solutions, promoting informed discussion, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.
Members
- Rodger Paxton II - University Police Representative
- Debbie Lollar - Transportation Services Representative
- Jeff Lowry - University Staff Council Representative
- Wyatt Buchanan - Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness Representative
- Shane Hinkley - Division of Finance Representative
- John Kovacevich - TAMU Galveston Representative
- Xiyao Huang - School of Law Representative
- James Caverlee - Faculty Member Representative
- Marc Huffstickler (Secretary)- Technology Services Representative
- Zachary Tanton (Chair) - Technology Services Representative
- Jim Colson (Chair-elect) - Assoc VP for Health
- Andrew Pilsch - Faculty Member Representative
- Thomas Mather - TAMU Qatar Representative
- Luke Altendorf - Student Affairs
- Shawn Lupoli - Computer Science and Engineering Representative
- Roman Shor - Petroleum Engineering
- Gaurav Pandey - Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
- Unal Goktas - Computer Science & Engineering
- Adam Mikeal - CISO Ex-officio
- Vacant - Faculty Senate Representative
- Vacant - Student Government Association Representative
- Vacant - Graduate & Professional Student Council Representative
- Vacant - McAllen Campus Representative
Ex-Officio Members
- Michael Leary - Chief Technology Officer
Committee Scope & Membership
Scope
- Scan and Assess: Monitor trends and breakthroughs in technology to determine relevance and potential impact for Texas A&M University.
- Strategic Evaluation: Evaluate candidate technologies for alignment with the university’s strategic priorities, operational efficiency, and scalability, while also addressing potential security and risk considerations.
- Recommendation and Guidance: Provide informed recommendations for pilot projects, strategic investments, or full-scale implementations, ensuring that technology adoptions are both innovative and sustainable.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Foster an environment that encourages discussion and knowledge transfer across academic, administrative, and technical domains, ensuring a holistic approach to technology adoption.
- Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing: Serve as a central forum for sharing best practices, lessons learned, and emerging use cases, thereby advancing the collective understanding and effective application of new technologies across campus.
Membership
- 1 Faculty Senate Representative
- 2 Faculty Members (Appointed by the Provost)
- 1 Staff Council Representative
- 1 Student Government Association Representative
- 1 Graduate and Professional Student Council Representative
- 2 Technology Services Representatives (Appointed by the Vice President for IT and CIO)
- 1 Financial Management Operations Representative
- 1 Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness Representative
- 1 University Police Department Representative
- 1 Transportation Services Representative
- 1 School of Law Representative
- 1 Galveston Campus Representative
- 1 McAllen Campus Representative
- 1 Qatar Campus Representative
Ex-Officio Members
- Chief Technology Officer
Last Modified: September 8, 2025