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Dr . Hector Molina , Vice Chancellor for IT and Chief Information Officer at FSU , shares his experience transforming the institution with Adobe as its partner in digital solutions
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Dr . Hector Molina , Vice Chancellor for IT and Chief Information Officer at FSU , shares his experience transforming the institution with Adobe as its partner in digital solutions

Broadly speaking , what are the main aims of a state educational institution ? Put simply by Fayetteville State University ( FSU ), it is to ‘ provide students with the necessary education and resources to progress them into a career of their choosing ’. In this day and age , the differentiating factor between adequacy and excellence among educational institutions is their ability to gain access to the right tools and services that , across any industry , enable the best possible outcomes .

FSU recognises this , striving for success on behalf of its students and driven by the passing of graduates into careers across various fields of expertise . But to achieve a higher graduate success rate requires a high level of education and a focus on applicable skills that will allow graduates to thrive in the work environment .
Not only is technology the tool that allows students to carry out their studies — particularly during times of disruption — but it equips them with a wealth of applicable digital skills , which are a basic necessity in our ever-increasing digital society .
So , who will set about procuring , testing , and rolling out digital products that enhance the student experience and set students up to prosper ? As well as sharing a discussion about his time in the military , I was humbled to find out how the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at FSU , Dr . Hector
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