This portion of the newsletter is devoted to keeping you informed about changes among our colleagues such as moves to new positions and/or institutions, newly hired colleagues, professional recognition honors, retirements, deaths, etc. To include an announcement in “The Changing Scene,” send a note with the key facts to Marne Einarson (mke3@cornell.edu).

The National Student Clearinghouse announces two appointments.

Thomas O’Dea has been named Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for assuring the delivery of innovative, quality, cost-effective, and efficient IT service to the Clearinghouse. Mr. O’Dea has more than 20 years of IT experience, with positions including President and owner of TOD Marketing LLC, an internet marketing consulting business, and Vice President of Client Solutions for Convergys Corp.

Doug Falk has been named Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Falk will guide the Clearinghouse through the redesign of its enterprise architecture and direct the expansion of its research platform to ensure nationwide scalability. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Falk was the Clearinghouse’s long-time Vice President of Information Technology and CIO.