Accusations of Plagiarism against DEI Advocates at Elite Universities
Multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocates at elite universities have been accused of plagiarism, including Columbia University's chief DEI officer Alade McKen. McKen is accused of lifting significant material from sources like Wikipedia without proper attribution in his doctoral dissertation.
Key Points
- Alade McKen accused of plagiarizing in his doctoral dissertation
- Accusations of plagiarism against other DEI advocates as well
- Multiple instances of unattributed text from various sources
Pros
- Exposing academic dishonesty
- Holding individuals in positions of influence accountable
Cons
- Undermining academic integrity
- Causing reputational damage to the individuals and institutions involved