Ahead of the Curve: What 94,000+ Voices Reveal about Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 1:00PM–1:45PM MT
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Panel Session
Drawing on the largest artificial intelligence survey ever conducted in higher education, designed and led by San Diego State University, this panel shares insights from more than 94,000 students, faculty, and staff and previews new findings from a 2026 replication study. Building on a longitudinal research effort launched at SDSU in 2023 and expanded systemwide in 2025, learn how institutions can translate large-scale data into strategy, policy, and practice for responsible artificial intelligence adoption.

Presenters

  • Ed Clark

    Chief Information Officer, California State University, Office of the Chancellor

  • James Frazee

    Vice President & Chief Information Officer, San Diego State University

  • Sean Hauze

    Chief Operating Officer, San Diego State University

  • Leslie Kennedy

    Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Technology Services, California State University, Office of the Chancellor