Wiley McKinzie, vice dean of the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is an expert on academic incubation, understanding future curricular needs, and predicting new programs.

His areas of teaching and research include data communications and computer networking, telecommunications policy and standards, and technology as an organizational strategic resource.

McKinzie, formerly the dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology, has overseen the development of academic programs in software engineering, computer integrated manufacturing, telecommunications, interactive media design, information technology, environmental management, safety technology, opto-electronics, emergency management, senior living management and service management.

McKinzie completed a master's degree and doctoral studies in computer science at the State University of New York at Buffalo (1973) and a bachelor's in mathematics at the University of Wichita (1960). He has been an editor for Computer and IEEE Software magazines.

Jim Myers focuses on challenges associated with the development of natural resources, infrastructure and the related impact on human health and welfare. He spends much of his time on project implementation in the developing world. He has worked extensively on energy, water and food-systems development in post-conflict environments in southeastern Europe.

In 1998, Myers led the implementation of academic programs at the American College of Management and Technology—an RIT affiliate—in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In 2002, he helped establish the American University in Kosovo and continues to lead the RIT programs at American University in Kosovo. He is a consultant to the World Bank’s Western Balkans Energy Efficiency Assessment team and has worked on numerous development projects in the Western Balkans. He also conducts research in Haiti and serves on the board of Haiti Outreach Pwoje Espwa (H.O.P.E), a non-profit organization that provides health care and basic infrastructure in Borgne, Haiti.

Myers teaches courses in natural resource economics, environmental accounting and finance, infrastructure development and appropriate technology. Since 2002, he has received grants, contracts and foundation awards totaling more than million. He is currently director of the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies and Global Outreach Education at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he supports RIT global initiatives in Southeastern Europe, Dubai and the Caribbean. He also serves as director of the Center for Energy and Natural Resource Development at the American University in Kosovo. He earned his Ph.D. in natural resource economics from Michigan State University and his M.S. and B.S. degrees from RIT.