Former FBI Director James Comey will be in the world of academia this upcoming school year, TIME reports.
Howard University has appointed the former FBI Director to serve as the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy for the 2017-2018 academic year. As part of this role, Comey will lead five lectures, although the topic has yet to be announced. He will also serve as the Opening Convocation keynote speaker, welcoming the incoming Freshman class on September 22.
"[Comey's] expertise and understanding of the challenges we continue to face today will go a long way in sparking rich discussion and advancing meaningful debates across campus," Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick said in a statement.
Compensation for the role is $100,000, but Comey’s using it to start a scholarship fund for future students who are in the foster care system.