Charley Butcher
AI, Change Management & Technology Consolidation Consultant
With over 28 years of experience in educational technology and a forward-thinking vision for AI, Charley is dedicated to helping institutions navigate their digital transformation. His expertise is built on a proven track record of leading and implementing large-scale technology initiatives that not only enhance learning environments but also create more efficient and resilient organizational structures.
AI Integration & Curriculum Modernization:
Charley has been at the forefront of responsibly and effectively integrating AI across the curriculum for many years. His work has culminated in the development of a comprehensive "AI integration blueprint" designed to empower both educators and students. His expertise in this area has led to numerous presentations and discussions at national events, including Educause, RTM, and ACCS. Charley focuses on practical applications of AI to improve academic rigor, student engagement, and faculty productivity, ensuring that technology serves as a powerful partner in the educational mission.
Change Management & Faculty Empowerment:
Successful technological change is less about the tools and more about the people. Charley specializes in the human side of innovation, ensuring a smooth and collaborative transition for faculty and staff. Through extensive professional development and a hands-on, supportive approach, he has successfully driven the adoption of new technologies and methodologies. One example is his recent work with faculty to improve usage of the Learning Management System (Moodle), where he helped increase faculty usage from 17% to 96%. He also recently spearheaded a 1:1 device program, a critical initiative for enhancing student engagement and digital literacy, especially given the institution’s recent pivot to AI literacy. He excels at empowering educators to confidently embrace new tools, transforming their teaching practices for the modern learner.
Consolidation, Efficiency, and Vendor Strategy:
In an environment often cluttered with disparate tools and vendors, Charley is an expert in strategic consolidation. By leveraging powerful, unified ecosystems like Google Workspace, he has helped organizations streamline administrative processes, automate manual tasks, and significantly reduce operational overhead. His role as a Google Super Admin and experience as a Google Webinar Panelist provide a unique perspective on maximizing the value of these platforms, moving beyond basic functionality to create a truly integrated and efficient digital campus. This strategic approach to vendor management not only cuts costs but also simplifies the user experience for the entire community.
His consulting work is centered on these three pillars: creating a strategic and responsible AI plan, managing the change to ensure buy-in and success, and optimizing technology portfolios for long-term efficiency. He is committed to partnering with organizations to build a more agile, innovative, and future-ready educational landscape.
Recent Presentations and Interviews:
Invited Presentation: "Google Innovation" (with Sandra Perez). Google Educational Summit, Silicon Valley, CA. (July 2026).
Conference Presentation: "Tech Stack Reduction" (with Sandra Perez). NACUBO Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. (July 2026).
Webinar: "From Pilot to Production: Scaling AI Support Across Campus" (with Sandra Perez). Chronicle of Higher Education. (June 2026).
Conference Presentation: "The Great AI Cleanup: Ditch the Tool Fatigue and Streamline Your Workflow with Google" (with Sandra Perez). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference 2026, Orlando, FL. (June 2026).
Interactive Demo / Host: "Gemini in the AI Playground" (with Sandra Perez). Teaching and Learning with AI Conference 2026, Orlando, FL. (June 2026).
Fireside Chat: "CDW Druid Lynchburg Panel" (with Sandra Perez). ASCUE Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. (June 2026).
Community Presentation: "AI Tips and Tricks." Forest Rotary Club, Forest, VA. (May 2026).
Webinar: "How Lynchburg Built an AI Agent That Answers, Assists, & Adapts at Scale" (with Sandra Perez). Campus Technology. (April 2026).
Webinar: "How Agentic AI is Reshaping the Student Experience End to End" (with Sandra Perez). Druid and Lynchburg. (April 2026).
Conference Presentation: "Revolutionizing the Academic Affairs Experience" (with Sandra Perez). RTM Higher Education CIO Conference, San Diego, CA. (March 2025).
Keynote Address: "Keynote" (with Sandra Perez). Google Summit, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA. (March 2025).
Keynote Address: "Brains and Bots." Vital Conference, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA. (February 2025).
Invited Speaker: "Thinking about AI." CICV Presidents Meeting, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA. (October 2024).
Conference Presentation: "Google Automation." Teaching with AI, Orlando, FL. (October 2024).
Conference Presentation: "Active Learning in Higher Ed." RTM Higher Education CIO Conference, San Diego, CA. (April 2024).
Conference Presentation: "Piecing Together the Academic Affairs Experience" (with Sandra Perez). ACCS-VA 2024, Portsmouth, VA. (March 2024).
Webinar: "Google and Teaching." Google Webinar Series, Virtual. (November 2022).
Conference Presentation: "Google Workspace." ACCS-VA 2019, Portsmouth, VA. (March 2019).
Conference Presentation: "Active Learning on a Budget." ACCS-VA 2017, Charlottesville, VA. (March 2017).
Conference Presentation: "Google Across Campus." ACCS-VA 2016, Charlottesville, VA. (March 2016)
Certifications:
Google Certified Administrator
Teaching with Artificial Intelligence 2025 from EDUCAUSE
Generative AI for Educators Certificate from Google
Google AI for Higher Education from Google
Google AI Professional
Google AI Essentials
Google AI Prompt Engineering
AI for App Building
AI for Content Creation
AI for Data Analysis
AI for Writing and Communication
AI for Research and Insights
AI for Brainstorming and Planning
AI Fundamentals