Columbia University has appointed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to teach a course on diplomacy, decision-making, and leadership, starting next month. This decision comes as elite institutions face calls for broader ideological representation. Keren Yarhi-Milo, the dean of the School of International and Public Affairs, highlighted the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives in academia. Pompeo aims to promote fact-based discourse and instill national pride among students. While Columbia insists his hiring was planned without political influence, it addresses concerns about campus controversies and ideological bias.
Columbia University has chosen Mike Pompeo to lead a course on diplomacy and leadership, aiming to promote diverse ideologies on campus.
Keren Yarhi-Milo emphasized the importance of engaging practitioners from various backgrounds to foster learning and discourse.
Pompeo expressed his commitment to teaching fair and fact-based discussions while highlighting the need to instill national pride in students.
While Columbia states that Pompeo's hiring was pre-planned and free from political pressure, it comes amid broader discussions on academic openness.
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