Biography

Dr. Michael Casdorph is vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Augusta University, where he leads the institution’s technology strategy, operations, and digital enablement across the university, including the Medical College of Georgia, the Dental College of Georgia, and campuses statewide. An accomplished technology executive with more than 35 years of experience, including nearly 30 years in higher education and more than 15 years in academic healthcare, he is recognized for aligning technology investments with institutional priorities, strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience, and advancing innovation in support of teaching, research, and data-informed decision-making.

Since joining Augusta University in 2009, Dr. Casdorph has held a series of progressive leadership roles spanning academic technology, research technology, and enterprise information technology. He was named interim CIO in 2018 and appointed vice president of information technology and chief information officer in 2019. In addition to his university leadership responsibilities, he chairs the University System of Georgia CIO Council, reflecting his broader leadership and influence across the state’s higher education technology community.

Dr. Casdorph holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Marylhurst University, a master’s degree in educational technology from the University of South Carolina, and a doctorate in education from Georgia Southern University. He also completed the University System of Georgia Executive Leadership Institute and Columbia Business School’s Technology Leadership Institute. In 2021, he received the Georgia CIO ORBIE Award for education, government, and the public sector.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Casdorph values family life. He and his wife, Danene, are proud parents of Matthew, Madison, Kaitlyn, Kendel, Bailey, and Lottie, reflecting his commitment to balancing executive leadership with personal priorities.