Biography

Steve Fullerton, Director of Clemson University’s Network & Operations

Center has over 35 years of IT experience, with 17 years in Higher Ed. He oversees a 24x7 operation, aiming to minimize disruptions. Steve builds teams that lead from their positions, emphasizing technical learning and leadership skills. His vision for the NOC is proactive problem-solving before system failures occur. Under his leadership, major incidents at Clemson have dropped from over 50 to less than 15 annually since 2016. Steve has presented at multiple conferences on subjects to assist mindset growth and the importance of strategic thinking.

PRESENTATIONS

Tech Tactics 2024 (virtual) - "From Here to There: Moving Forward by Changing Your Leadership Lenses"

HDI Service World 2024 - "Be Strategic: Swing for the Fences but Keep Your Eye on the Ball"

HDI Service Management World 2023 - "From Here to There: Moving Forward by Changing Your Leadership Lenses"

NERCOMP Conference 2022 - "Does Changing the Motivational Mindset of Teams and Individuals Influence Cultural Change?"

Presented at EDUCAUSE 2013 on “The Value of CCIT’s Leadership Mentoring Program.”

EDUCAUSE Institute - Senior Directors 2019

Clemson Parent Inquiry Sessions – Student Orientations

Clemson Tech Talk “Why are We Moving to EDUROAM.”

Clemson Lunch Time Talks “How Automation Gave Me Back My Day.”

Storage Moves and How It Affects You – Department Chairs/Assoc Deans