Robert Clougherty

Robert Clougherty has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Their most recent role is as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at CampusWorks, Inc., which they started in May 2022. Prior to that, they founded their own company, 2tothe6thpower, where they served as Founder from August 2020 to May 2022.

Before their entrepreneurial venture, Clougherty held the position of Vice President for Technology, Design, and Innovation at Felician University from August 2019 to August 2020. Robert also served as Provost at Glasgow Caledonian New York College from December 2013 to August 2019.

Clougherty has a strong background in technology and education. Robert co-founded MINDAPPSTER in January 2015 and served as its CEO until July 2019. From 2007 to 2012, they worked at Empire State College, first as the Acting Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Open Education, and later as the Dean of the School for Graduate Studies. Their achievements at Empire State College include significant enrollment growth and the development of new programs.

Earlier in their career, Clougherty worked at Tennessee Technological University as the Director of the Institute for Technological Scholarship and as a Professor from 1994 to 2007. Robert played a key role in promoting technological leadership and implementing e-learning initiatives at the university.

Clougherty started their academic career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 1990 to 1994. Robert has also worked as a freelance writer for Greentree Gazette from 2007 to 2009.

Overall, Robert Clougherty's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology, education leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Robert Clougherty earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Villanova University, graduating cum laude in 1982. Robert then pursued a Master of Arts degree in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from Texas Woman's University, which they completed in 1985. In the same year, they began their doctoral studies at The University of Tulsa, specializing in Modern Letters. After six years, they successfully obtained their PhD in 1991. In 2005, Clougherty attended the Frye Leadership Institute, where they received a fellowship in Higher Education Leadership.