Nicki Fraser
Assistant Teaching Professor & Chair Modern Languages, Florida International University, USA
Bio
Dr. Nicki Fraser, a triple Florida International University (FIU) graduate and a long-time resident of South Florida, brings her extensive experience to her role as the Assistant Chair of the Department. She supports the Public Policy and Administration Chair, faculty, and students in this capacity. Her years of leading, coaching, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students perfectly align with FIU's 2030 strategic plan to prepare and nurture global 21st-century leaders. Her involvement as Global Learning (GL) and Collaborative International Online Learning (COIL) distinguished faculty, collaboration with FIU Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), the Frost Museum at FIU, and The Maurice Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership all contribute to the institution's strategic vision to be a top 50 public university.As an Assistant Teaching Professor at FIU, Dr. Fraser's unwavering commitment to student mentorship is a cornerstone of her role. Whether engaging with students online or in the classroom, she focuses on guiding Pathways and 4+1 PA students (50 plus since 2019) toward their professional public sector goals. As the award-winning faculty adviser to Pi Alpha Alpha, the global Public Affairs Honor Society, she demonstrates her dedication to student success. She teaches Public Policy and Administration undergraduate and graduate courses at the Modesto Madique (MMC) and I75 campuses. Dr. Fraser is a co-PI on the Volker/ NextGen 2024-26 Internship grant. The Volker/Next Gen initiative provides students with opportunities to become future public service leaders.
Since 2019, Dr. Fraser has been part of FIU's GL and COIL Affiliate Faculty, representing the institution's diverse expertise, interests, and commitment to faculty excellence.
Since November 2022, Dr. Fraser researched AI integration pedagogies and professional tool integration for BPPS and MPA students. She attended conferences and presented the opportunities and risks of AI, specifically ChatGpt integration, in coursework.
Dr. Fraser's commitment to the South Florida community is illustrated by her 13-year commitment to the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) South Florida chapter. As president of a 1000-plus chapter, Dr. Fraser leads a 20-member board of public servants to create events and professional development for South Florida public servants.
Since August 2024, I am proud to lead the FIU Modern Languages department as the Interim Chair!