Fraser, Nicki

Associate Teaching Professor, Public Policy and Administration , Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

COIL Affiliated Faculty
FIU Frost Museum Advisory Board
FIU-Public Policy & Administration
Global Learning Notable Faculty
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Dr. Fraser, a triple graduate of Florida International University (FIU) and a long-time resident of South Florida, brings her extensive experience to her role as Interim Chair of the FIU Modern Languages Department. She has long supported the Public Policy and Administration students as an innovative teaching professor and mentor. 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 FerrÃ© Institute for Civic Leadership all contribute to the institution's strategic vision to be a top 50 public university.

As an Associate 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 (over 50 since 2019) toward their professional goals in the public sector. As the award-winning former faculty adviser to Pi Alpha Alpha, the global Public Affairs Honor Society, she demonstrated her dedication to student success. She teaches Public Policy and Administration undergraduate and graduate courses at the Modesto Madique (MMC) and I-75 campuses. Dr. Fraser is a co-PI on the Volker/ NextGen 2024-26 Internship grant. The Volker/Next Gen initiative offers students opportunities to become future leaders in public service.

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 has researched AI integration pedagogies and professional tool integration for BPPS and MPA students. She attended conferences and presented on the opportunities and risks of AI, specifically the integration of ChatGPT, in her coursework.

Dr. Fraser's commitment to the South Florida community is exemplified by her 14-year membership in the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) South Florida chapter. As the former president of a 1,000-plus chapter, Dr. Fraser led a 20-member board of public servants in creating events and professional development opportunities for South Florida public servants.
Since August 2024, she has proudly led the FIU Modern Languages department as interim chair. https://dll.fiu.edu/