Dr. Edward Lavieri
Dean - School of Computer Science and Information Technology
As Dean for the School of Computer Science & Information Technology, Dr. Edward Lavieri provides executive academic leadership across multiple schools, campuses, and workforce education initiatives within the American InterContinental University System (AIUS). He is responsible for academic quality, strategic planning, curriculum innovation, faculty leadership, program development, accreditation readiness, student success, and institutional effectiveness across online, hybrid, and campus-based programs.
Dr. Lavieri also provides systemwide leadership for responsible artificial intelligence and academic technology governance, including faculty development, policy recommendations, curriculum modernization, and the implementation of innovative teaching and learning technologies.
With more than 25 years of distinguished military service in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Lavieri retired as a Command Master Chief. Following his service, Dr. Lavieri has two decades of leadership in higher education. Professional experience includes university administration, academic leadership, faculty development, curriculum design, instructional design, online learning, accreditation support, software engineering, systems analysis and design, and artificial intelligence governance. Dr. Lavieri has served in leadership roles across multiple higher education institutions, overseeing academic quality, program innovation, faculty performance, student success, and technology integration.
Dr. Lavieri is an accomplished author, researcher, and consultant, with expertise in generative AI, higher education governance, cybersecurity, software development, and workforce-aligned curriculum design.
Areas of Expertise
- Higher Education Leadership and Administration
- Artificial Intelligence Governance
- Generative and Agentic AI
- Academic Technology Strategy
- Curriculum Design and Program Development
- Online Learning and Instructional Design
- Faculty Development and Academic Innovation
- Accreditation and Academic Quality Assurance
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity and Information Technology
- Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies
- Workforce-Aligned Education and Credentialing
- Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Technology Governance and Digital Transformation
Education History
- Doctor of Computer Science, Colorado Technical University
- Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Bowie State University
- Master of Science in Education, Capella University
- Master of Science in Operations Management, University of Arkansas
