AI Steering Committee

The purpose of the AI Technology Implementation Steering Committee is to explore, evaluate, and provide guidance on the implementation of AI technologies at CSULB. In this work, we aim to help anticipate challenges associated with the use of these technologies and propose resources to address them.

The committee reviews recommendations and approves the deployment of appropriate AI technologies on campus. Through its two subcommittees, the committee coordinates campus implementation and communicates CSULB AI work with other CSU campuses to facilitate collaboration and strengthen our expertise.

Co-chairs 

  • Karyn Scissum Gunn, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 
  • Beth Lesen, Vice President for Student Affairs 

Campus Representatives

  • Min Yao, Vice President & Chief Information Officer
    Secretary to the Committee
  • Shariq Ahmed, Associate Vice President, Academic Technology Services
    Chair of Academic AI Subcommittee
  • Bryon Jackson, Associate Vice President, Technology Solutions & Innovation
    Chair of Business Operations AI Subcommittee
  • Scott Vandygrift, Director of Financial Management Information Systems, 
    Representative for Division of Administration & Finance
  • Jeff Klaus, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs, 
    Representative for Division of Student Affairs
  • Fred Camba, Assistant Director, Development Information Systems, 
    Representative for Division of University Relations and Development
  • Alexis L. Pavenick, Associate Librarian for Literatures and Languages
    Chair of Academic Senate Faculty Advisory Committee for Technology (FACT)
  • Lexi Thicksten, 
    Student Representative (appointed by ASI)
  • Shrey Modi
    Student Representative

  • There are two subcommittees: Academic AI Subcommittee and Business Operations AI Subcommittee
  • The purpose of the two subcommittees is to coordinate and conduct hands-on testing of AI technologies and recommend appropriate AI technologies for campus-wide deployment
  • Each subcommittee may consist of 7-10 standing members and a number of ad hoc members as needed
  • The two subcommittee chairs recommend appropriate members to the subcommittees. 

  • Draft and implement a guideline for the appropriate selection, implementation, and use of AI technologies on campus
  • Define the procedures, process, roles and responsibilities of proposing, evaluating, purchasing, and implementing AI technologies
  • Establish the two subcommittees
  • Create a website/page for AI steering committee and use it to communicate CSULB efforts in implementing AI technologies
  • Propose funding for implementing approved AI technologies and associated training
  • Identify and develop training toolkits to assist faculty, staff, and students in the use of AI in teaching, research, learning, and business operations