Leesburg-based Beacon College has appointed Dr. Brad Hough as its new chief information officer. In this new role for the college, Hough will oversee the information technology division responsible for maintaining the school’s networks, computers, and technology systems.
Recognized as a hands-on CIO professional who believes there are tremendous opportunities to apply technology in the higher education environment, Hough believes there is much more that can be done to leverage technology for educational benefit.
“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Hough in this senior-level position for the College that is fundamental to strengthening and safeguarding our hard-earned organizational momentum, advancing our mission, and helping to grow our institution,” said Dr. George J. Hagerty, Beacon president.
Previously, Hough served as the vice president for IT and CIO at Logan University, where he oversaw both the Information Technology Services and Academic Technology Services departments. He served on the President’s Cabinet and was responsible for budget management, hiring and supervising personnel, policy development, short- and long-term planning, enterprise-wide technology projects, communicating a vision for technology in education, and representing technology and distance learning issues for strategic planning.
Prior to Logan University, Hough served as CIO at Covenant Theological Seminary. where he led the institution through a conversion of the campus administrative software system, built and introduced student and faculty portals, and was the lead architect in developing a course management system that integrated with the administrative software.
Hough received a bachelor of arts degree in interactive multimedia systems design from Western Washington University, a master of education degree in school administration (instructional design) from Western Washington University, and a doctorate in education and human development (instructional technology) from Vanderbilt University.
Founded in 1989, Beacon College is the first accredited baccalaureate institution dedicated to educating primarily students with learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. Recognized nationally as a preeminent institution for accommodating and preparing students who learn differently to prosper in a global economy, Beacon College provides a forward-thinking environment with multiple degree programs and specialized support services for neurodivergent students.
