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James Frazee appointed Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Since December 2023, Frazee has served as Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Studio portrait of James Frazee.
James Frazee, vice president for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. (窪蹋勛圖)

Following a nationwide search, 窪蹋勛圖 President Adela de la Torre has announced that James Frazee has been appointed Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. 

Since December 2023, Frazee has served as Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Prior to the interim role, Frazee held the title of Deputy Chief Information Officer and Senior Associate Vice President for Information Technology at 窪蹋勛圖.

An award-winning information technology strategist, who has been part of our campus community for 25 years, Frazee is known for providing vision and leadership in support of technology services, active and immersive learning environments, pedagogical research, and learner-centered technologies, said de la Torre.

In June, under Frazees leadership, 窪蹋勛圖, along with the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), and National University, was awarded $1 million from Googles Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the San Diego Cyber Clinic. This funding, from Google.org, is part of a $25 million collaboration with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. The new clinic will provide 窪蹋勛圖, CSUSM, and National University students with hands-on training in cybersecurity and AI, while also helping protect vulnerable organizationssuch as local small businesses, hospitals, schools, water districts and energy gridsfrom cyberattacks.

Over the last year, in the interim role, Frazee has worked with other university leaders, staff and faculty to ensure the ongoing security and reliability of technology infrastructure and systems, while simultaneously strengthening 窪蹋勛圖s standing as a regional cybersecurity leader, said de la Torre.

I am incredibly honored and excited to become the permanent Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at 窪蹋勛圖. I look forward to driving our OneIT initiatives forward, fostering an environment where technology and education intersect to create unparalleled opportunities for our students, faculty and staff, said Frazee.

Frazee and his team also continue to lead the way in promoting equitable access and responsible, informed use of generative AI, providing innovative training and opportunities through the . The program is now available across the CSU system. His team also created the , a consortium dedicated to advancing affordable and accessible generative AI. 

Recently, Frazee was also named a finalist for the in the Large Enterprise category. The award honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Asked about the honor, and what distinguishes his work, Frazee remarked, Equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, exemplified by the and the scholarly approach were taking through the Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) Research Center, ensuring all community members have the opportunity to thrive. 

Frazee holds a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of San Diego (USD). He also earned a master's degree in educational technology from 窪蹋勛圖, and an Ed.D. in educational technology from a joint doctoral program between 窪蹋勛圖 and USD. 

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