Cornell University professor warns about new free speech committee being stacked with DEI scholars

Cornell University announced a new free speech committee which is staffed with several scholars with a background or interest in the diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI].

Cornell University President Martha Pollack announced the theme of the 2023-24 academic year will focus on free expression, and she unveiled a Steering Committee for Free Expression.

The deans of each college in Cornell are partners in planning the themed year and related programming and resources. A steering committee includes the deans of the College of Human Ecology, the School of Public Policy, the College of Computing and Information Science, professors, and other top brass Cornell officials.