Former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) will join the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) faculty this semester as Distinguished Professor in the Practice of National Governance.

Hagel will teach undergraduate and graduate student courses in U.S. foreign policy in the fall.

"Senator Hagel brings great expertise on important foreign and domestic issues facing our nation,” said Georgetown President John J. DeGioia. "He is a great addition to our community of distinguished scholars, and I look forward to his contributions to Georgetown.”

In addition to his teaching commitments, Hagel also will conduct seminars and other educational activities for SFS students and the broader university community.

"I am honored to become part of this respected institution and look forward to contributing to the important efforts that Georgetown continues to make in educating our next generation of leaders,” said Hagel.

First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, Hagel served two consecutive terms. He also served as chair of both the Senate Global Climate Change Observer Group and the Senate Oversight Task Force and as co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. Hagel has been a member of four Senate committees -- the Committee on Foreign Relations; the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; the Select Committee on Intelligence; and the Committee on Rules and Administration.

"I am pleased to welcome Senator Hagel to the School of Foreign Service and know he will offer valuable insight and understanding on critical issues in foreign policy and on the policymaking process,” said SFS Dean Robert L. Gallucci.

Hagel has authored "America: Our Next Chapter: Tough Questions, Straight Answers” (Ecco 2008), in which he explores domestic issues -- including the health care crisis, immigration and Social Security and Medicare reform. He also examines foreign policy problems, including China’s growing economy, India and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities, and Iran’s aggressive political, ideological and nuclear stances.

-- Blue & Gray Staff Reports

(February 5, 2009)