Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm Bailey is a visionary, legally trained technology executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience spanning higher education, government, and healthcare. Her leadership philosophy centers on equity, impact, and collaboration, building technology ecosystems that empower people, transform institutions, and anticipate the future. Currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology for Drexel University, she oversees a team of over 160 professionals leading enterprise-wide information technology strategy and operations, shaping a forward-looking IT vision that amplifies the impact of Drexel University’s academic strategic priorities. Renowned for her strategic insight and collaborative leadership, Dr. Malcolm Bailey brings together academic, operational, and technological imperatives to drive digital innovation at scale.
With a unique and rare combination of technical acumen, legal training, and deep expertise in marketing, communications, and enrollment strategy, Dr. Malcolm Bailey has held senior leadership positions at the Minnesota State System of Colleges and Universities System Office, as well as institutions such as Buffalo State University, The Catholic University of America, and Delaware State University. She has driven student-centered initiatives with an equity lens, integrating data, digital tools, and governance models that prioritize access, retention, and success. Her leadership has shaped institutional resilience through innovation, and she has been a national voice on how technology can be a lever for inclusive excellence.
A frequent speaker and published thought leader, Dr. Malcolm Bailey has contributed to EDUCAUSE and other IT community forums on topics such as AI governance, digital transformation, and institutional equity. She serves on the EDUCAUSE CIO Program Advisory Committee and chaired the Minnesota Learning Network Board. Her service includes extensive board and volunteer roles, mentoring emerging CIOs, and advocating for women and people of color in tech leadership.
Dr. Malcolm Bailey holds a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University (PA), a master’s from The George Washington University (DC), a doctorate from Delaware State University, and an Executive Juris Doctorate from Purdue Global Law School (IN).
Hosts Sophie and Kathe talk with Jacquelyn Malcolm Bailey and John Dunning about how higher education leaders can support higher education values by building systems, teams, and cultures that support institutional resilience in a changing world.
Hosts Cynthia and Jack talk with Jackie Malcolm Bailey, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities about what she learned from overseeing an ERP implementation at her institution.
EDUCAUSE community members offer CIO and senior technology leaders’ perspectives on the 2023 Top 10 IT Issues.
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