Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 2:00PM–3:00PM ET | Online

Webinar | AI in the CSU System: Influencing the Future of Higher Education

The California State University (CSU) system is shaping what AI looks like at scale in higher ed. With 23 campuses and more than 460,000 students, CSU is the nation’s largest and most diverse four-year public university system. We are taking a bold, coordinated approach to leveraging AI to drive innovation, equity, and workforce readiness.

In this exclusive EDUCAUSE webinar, CSU Chief Information Officers will share their perspectives, accomplishments, and challenges encountered while leading AI adoption at scale—highlighting individual campus initiatives while also contributing to a systemwide vision for AI.

Together, they will explore:

  • Strategic AI roadmaps that align with institutional missions and student success.
  • CSU AI Survey
  • Current initiatives shaping classrooms, research, operations, and student services.
  • Challenges and opportunities faced while building responsible, ethical, and scalable AI adoption.

Learning Outcomes:

  • AI Strategy: A coordinated systemwide framework that aligns AI initiatives with CSU’s mission, governance, and student success.
  • Workforce Readiness: Expanded AI literacy, skills, and career pathways that prepare CSU’s 460,000+ students for an AI-driven economy.
  • Responsible Innovation: Ethical, scalable AI adoption that fosters equity, transparency, and industry collaboration.

Additional Resources

Presenters

  • Ed Clark

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

  • James Frazee

    Vice President & Chief Information Officer, San Diego State University

  • Bao Johri

    Vice President for IT and CIO, California State University, Fresno

  • Leslie Kennedy

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

  • John McGuthry

    Vice President and CIO, Information Technology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  • Felix Zuniga

    Campus Engagement Partner, California State University, Office of the Chancellor

Resources & Downloads

  • Chat Log

    146 KB, pdf - Updated on 11/12/2025

  • Recording

    Updated on 11/12/2025

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