George J. Tenet to speak at RIT commencement

The Honorable George J. Tenet, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will give the keynote address at RIT’s 2002 commencement. Tenet will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during the May 24 ceremony.

Tenet was sworn in as Director of Central Intelligence in July 1997 under President Bill Clinton. With the strong support of President George W. Bush, he became the first CIA director in 28 years to remain in office after the White House changed occupants.

Prior to being named CIA director, Tenet served as deputy director. He has also served on the White House National Security Council and the Senate Intelligence Committee staff.

Tenet, a native of New York City, is a graduate of the School of Foreign Affairs at Georgetown University and the School of International Affairs at Columbia University.

The mission of the CIA is to support the president, the National Security Council, and all who make and execute United States national security policy.

The intelligence gathered by the CIA will play a vital role in the war on terrorism. Tenet will serve on the front lines in this new war.