Harvard’s Diversity Chief Faces 40 Plagiarism Claims
OAN’s Abril Elfi
5:33 PM – Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Harvard’s Chief Diversity Officer Accused of Plagiarism
Harvard’s chief diversity and inclusion officer is facing accusations of plagiarism, with one article even highlighting her failure to properly credit her own husband.
On Monday, Harvard received an anonymous complaint containing 40 examples of plagiarism against Sherri Ann Charleston, dating back to 2009.
The allegations include the failure to properly cite other scholars’ works and the omission of references in footnotes.
The Washington Free Beacon, which independently examined the complaint, claims that in her 2009 dissertation at the University of Michigan, Charleston paraphrased or quoted twelve academics without proper credit.
Furthermore, the complaint states that Charleston took credit for a 2012 study written by her husband, LaVar Charleston, who currently serves as the deputy vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
According to the complaint, Charleston copied significant sections of her husband’s work and used it to support a co-authored, peer-reviewed article in 2014.
The 2014 article, published in the Journal of Negro Education, included the same conclusions, methodologies, and descriptions of survey subjects as her husband’s initial paper, as stated in the complaint.
The complaint was reportedly submitted to Harvard, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After previously holding a similar position at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Charleston became Harvard’s first chief diversity officer in late 2020.
These allegations come shortly after former Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned amidst a scandal involving multiple plagiarism allegations and her handling of anti-Semitism on campus.
With nearly 50 accusations of “plagiarism or insufficient citation,” Gay’s academic career faced intense scrutiny.
When The Post contacted Harvard with claims of Gay stealing others’ work, the university denied the allegations and threatened legal action for defamation and “immense” damages.
In December, Gay requested an inquiry, which revealed the need for several corrections in her academic articles and revisions to her dissertation.
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What are the specific allegations of plagiarism against Harvard’s Chief Diversity Officer, Sherri Ann Charleston?
Harvard’s Chief Diversity Officer Accused of Plagiarism
Harvard’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, Sherri Ann Charleston, is currently facing accusations of plagiarism, marking yet another troubling incident involving high-ranking officials at the prestigious institution. These allegations come shortly after the resignation of former Harvard University President Claudine Gay relating to similar charges and mishandling of anti-Semitism on campus.
On Monday, Harvard received an anonymous complaint containing 40 examples of alleged plagiarism by Charleston, reaching as far back as 2009. The complaint claims that Charleston failed to properly cite other scholars’ works and omitted necessary references in footnotes.
One of the most striking allegations is Charleston’s failure to credit her own husband, LaVar Charleston, for a 2012 study he authored. LaVar currently serves as the deputy vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The complaint alleges that Sherri Ann Charleston copied significant sections of her husband’s work and used it to support a co-authored, peer-reviewed article in 2014. The article, published in the Journal of Negro Education, reportedly included the same conclusions, methodologies, and descriptions of survey subjects as her husband’s initial paper.
The Washington Free Beacon, an independent news outlet that examined the complaint, found evidence that Charleston paraphrased or quoted twelve academics without proper credit in her 2009 dissertation at the University of Michigan. These findings raise serious concerns about her academic integrity and adherence to scholarly standards.
It is noteworthy that these allegations were submitted to not only Harvard but also the University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, indicating a widespread effort to address this issue from multiple angles.
Charleston assumed the position of Harvard’s chief diversity officer in late 2020, following a similar role at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. However, her appointment has now come under scrutiny due to these allegations of plagiarism.
The repercussions of such misconduct can be severe, as illustrated by the recent case involving Claudine Gay. Gay faced intense scrutiny and nearly 50 allegations of plagiarism or insufficient citation throughout her academic career. When confronted by The Post regarding the claims, Harvard vehemently denied the allegations and even threatened legal action for defamation and potential damages.
In response to the mounting accusations, Harvard will likely conduct a thorough investigation to examine the validity of the plagiarism claims against Charleston. If substantiated, appropriate actions will need to be taken to preserve the institution’s academic integrity and reputation. Plagiarism undermines the principles of honesty, originality, and intellectual rigor that lie at the core of academia, and it is crucial that all individuals, regardless of their position, are held accountable for their actions.
As this story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding scholarly standards and the consequences of academic dishonesty. Regardless of the outcome, it is crucial for educational institutions like Harvard to review their processes for detecting and preventing plagiarism, ensuring that such incidents are not tolerated in the future. Only by addressing these issues head-on can the academic community maintain its integrity and continue to provide a high-quality education to its students.
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