James Frazee

Dr. James P. Frazee is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at San Diego State University (SDSU), the only Carnegie-classified R1 institution in the California State University system. Reporting directly to the President, he serves as SDSU’s senior technology strategist, providing leadership for enterprise IT, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and responsible AI adoption. With more than 25 years at SDSU, Dr. Frazee is widely recognized for his collaborative, mission-driven approach to innovation in public higher education. His recent leadership focuses on advancing AI literacy and trust at scale, including spearheading the largest AI survey ever conducted in higher education, now adopted across the CSU, California Community Colleges, the University of California, and institutions worldwide to inform evidence-based AI strategy. Dr. Frazee’s work emphasizes treating AI not simply as a technology deployment, but as a core academic capability grounded in responsibility, equity, and student success.