Journalism School professor Sree Sreenivasan has been named Columbia’s first University-wide chief digital officer, Provost John Coatsworth announced on Wednesday. Social media expert Sree Sreenivasan will be responsible for expanding Columbia's online distance-learning programs. Sreenivasan, who was previously the Journalism School's dean of student affairs, has taught digital journalism and social media. In an email to senior administrators, Coatsworth said that his responsibilities will include expanding online distance-learning programs and facilitating Columbia's use of technology as an educational tool.
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