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Prior to accepting the CIO position at SC State, Ham was director of information technology for the Orangeburg County Consolidated School District 5, where he supervised a staff of 25 and provided strategic direction for the district’s information technology infrastructure and functionality.
SC State has heavily invested in shoring up its information technology infrastructure. With the University Computing and Information Technology Services (UCTIS) team, Ham will lead the resulting initiatives to support classroom and laboratory learning, remote learning and research and development.
“Our goal of improving the technology infrastructure at South Carolina State University is to enhance the overall university experience by increasing access to high-bandwidth, highly available Wi-Fi across campus,” Ham said. “By doing so, we aim to provide students, faculty, and staff with a protected and safe environment for their online activities.
“This includes ensuring that our Wi-Fi network is secure and reliable, capable of accommodating multiple devices simultaneously,” he said. “Through these improvements, we strive to create a more connected and technologically advanced campus, empowering individuals to engage in seamless virtual learning, research, and collaboration.”
From 1996-2002, Ham was a mathematics and technology teacher at Calhoun County High School, where he was Teacher of the Year in 1999.
From 2001-2012 he was dean and program coordinator at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
His certifications include:
· Microsoft Certified Professional
· Microsoft Certified Systems
· Administrator Microsoft Technology
· Associate Microsoft Office 365
· Administrator CompTIA A+
· Cisco Certified Networking Associate
· Cisco Certified Network Instructor.
Ham may be reached at [email protected].
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About South Carolina State University
Founded in 1896 as a land grant institution with a mission of providing service to the citizens of the state, South Carolina State University has evolved from a small teachers’ college into a major University center of learning and research. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., South Carolina State offers more than 50 different fields of study on the undergraduate and graduate levels. South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools
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