Chris Kaftan - The Elephant in the Corner
DeafDC.com The Gallaudet protests of 2006 had a profound impact on deaf education in general. While many people knew about the presence of the huge elephant in the corner, we chose not to discuss it or acknowledge it for the long term. The elephant I am talking about is a three-headed Cerberus: [...]
Higher Education Education Wed, May 16 2007 hide this blog

From BoT: Current Status of Trustee Nominations
Mishka Zena Board of TrusteesCOLLEGE HALL 800 FLORIDA AVE. NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002-3695May 16, 2007 To: Members and friends of the Gallaudet community From: Dr. Harvey Goodstein, chair of the Committee on Trustees Re: Status of trustee nominations I want to personally thank everyone who has taken the time and interest to submit nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of [...]
Higher Education Wed, May 16 2007 hide this blog

2007 graduates ‘lifelong members of Team Gallaudet,’ says...
Inside Gallaudet The Class of 2007 was given words of encouragement, best wishes, and a reminder that they are lifelong members of Team Gallaudet--“a responsibility that never ends,” by President Robert Davila, who presided over his first Gallaudet Commencement.
Higher Education Tue, May 15 2007 hide this blog

New Beginnings 2007.
The Deaf Sherlock Howdy Fans!As the academic year of 2006-2007 comes to a close for many colleges and universities that celebrate it with Graduation ceremonies through out the nation.There are two colleges that stand out in my mind today. One is for Virginia Tech (VT). Theirs is filled with pain, sadness, and regret for many of their people are missing from their lives. My prayer is on [...]
Higher Education Education Tue, May 15 2007 hide this blog

Gallaudet's New Communication Policy/ PSD Survey
Mishka Zena Here is the old erroneous definition of American Sign Language that currently is included in the University Faculty Guidelines at Gallaudet. Page 3 of the University Faculty Guidelines (May 2006) 2.2 Policy Concerning Communication The University Faculty Recognizes that the Gallaudet academic community includes persons who depend on a variety of communication modes [...]
Higher Education Language Audism Mon, May 14 2007 hide this blog

The Invitation Still Stands by Patti Durr
ASL Community Journal The Invitation Still Stands: Making Room for the Presence Peace and Justice by Patti Durr On April 12, 2007 I invited Dr. I King Jordan to give a public apology at the 150 years on Kendall Green conference during the question and answer period of his keynote address "DPN and the Evolution of the Gallaudet Presidency". Dr. Jordan had just been invited to Saudi Arabia [...]
Higher Education Sun, May 13 2007 hide this blog

Gallaudet Commencement Exercises
RidorLIVE I had a chance to watch some clips of graduate and undergraduate students picking up their degrees at Gallaudet.  I would like to extend my congratulations to certain friends and acquaintenances that I get to know throughout the years at Gallaudet or during the protests. Ladonna Snyder Eric Turevon Ben Moore John Slone Otis Kellam Megan Malzkhun Sam Mather Irina [...]
Higher Education Education Culture Sat, May 12 2007 hide this blog

Dr. Robert R. Davila officially installed as...
Inside Gallaudet A key moment in Gallaudet’s history took place May 9 when Dr. Robert R. Davila was installed as the University’s ninth president.
Higher Education Fri, May 11 2007 hide this blog

addem up-ism Friday.
The Deaf Sherlock Howdy fans (and critic frogs)!Wow.. I love my critics. Can't go a day without them. Try listening to the neighbors of Gallaudet of who you are friends with. When they heard what Rep. Norton said, they were intensely pissed. They know a protest was a near riot situation. They can tell the difference. Now, one other thing that Deaf Teach did make clear. Yes. [...]
Higher Education Fri, May 11 2007 hide this blog

Audism at WVSDB/Gallaudet/ Canada Protest
Mishka Zena  Audism at West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind This is the summary I got: WVSDB  hired a hearing Supt with limited sign language fluency.  Apparently a qualified deaf applicant was interviewed for the position. This school has a strong reputation for for NOT hiring outsiders but only those from within the school or town. They recruited potential employees by [...]
Higher Education Audism Education Fri, May 11 2007 hide this blog

Preparatory Program for Deaf/HH - focus on English but...
Here I am ... Even I grew up oral til I learned ASL. After I learned English at thru my signing professors (Deaf and Hearing) NWC -- My writing skill is greatly improved. Thanks to Gallaudet. Will be the Preparatory program - focus in English class be back and successful? I like to hear you point of view ... no right or wrong here. :-)www.deafread.com
Higher Education Language Education Thu, May 10 2007 hide this blog

USA Revolution vs. Unity for Galladuet.
The Deaf Sherlock Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has mistakenly compared the protest of Galladuet University 2006 to the American Revolution. It was a student uprising, yes. Despite what some say it was a "peaceful protest", it had become a riot gone out of control due to the simple issues that were once focused on and vastly became a vendettia to toss just [...]
Higher Education Thu, May 10 2007 hide this blog

Dateline: November 2008
Berke Outspoken When I read this morning's Washington Post article, "A Sense of Urgency at the Top," my first thought was: Does the Davila-Weiner administration have enough time to accomplish what is literally going to have to be miracles? According to the Post: "By November 2008, the school must achieve compliance with commission standards."November 2008. With the current academic [...]
Higher Education Wed, May 09 2007 hide this blog

Davila's day and RIT landscape.
The Deaf Sherlock Howdy Fans!If I. King Jordan starts crying today, he prolly will be doing that. Today offically marks the end of Jordan's era (though it ended on December 31, 2006) and Davila's beginning. Dr. Davila will be installed today as the Gallaudet University's 9th President. It will mark the 19 years since I. King Jordan was installed after the 1988 DPN. But, this [...]
Higher Education Wed, May 09 2007 hide this blog

Washington Post: Davila's Installation
Mishka Zena To watch the live streaming coverage Davila's installation ceremonies at 12:30, click   [link] From Washington Post:  A Sense of Urgency at the Top School's New President Hasn't Been Waiting on Ceremony For a month after Robert Davila was named president of Gallaudet University in December, he didn't leave campus. There was too much to do. He [...]
Higher Education Wed, May 09 2007 hide this blog

Yes, Stephen Weiner Is Provost
RidorLIVE As many already confirmed, Dr. Stephen Weiner was selected to be the Provost of Gallaudet University yesterday. From what I gathered at Gallaudet, when his name was announced, the audience erupted in cheers.  One student indicated, “It was such a good vibe.  We all feel good about this.” As a former student at Gallaudet which I observed [...]
Higher Education Tue, May 08 2007 hide this blog

Dr. Stephen Weiner selected as Gallaudet's new provost
Inside Gallaudet During a community town hall meeting on Monday, President Davila announced his selection of Dr. Stephen Weiner as Gallaudet’s new provost.
Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Stephen Weiner is New Provost of Gallaudet University
Jamie Berke (About.com) Deaf bloggers are quickly spreading the word about - and reacting to - the appointment of Stephen Weiner, one of the former candidates for president of Gallaudet, as the new...
Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Douglas Craig, the most beloved worker of Kendall Green: DH...
Deaf Progressivism Douglas Craig who was known as the most dedicated and loyal worker since he landed in Kendall Green as a young African-American deaf boy who became homeless after the Civil War. It was pretty interesting how he got to Kendall Green and seeing how much influence he made to the students of National Deaf Mute College. Marieta Joyner updated the research information about [...]
Higher Education Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Josh Allmann - The Bridesmaid Weds
DeafDC.com Today, President Davila officially named Dr. Stephen Weiner as the new Provost of Gallaudet University. While the President may be the public face of Gallaudet, the Provost will be the architect and driver of neccessarily sweeping internal changes over the next few years. At least, I hope — and so do many other people — that [...]
Media Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

5.7.2007: New Gallaudet Provost: Good Choice
Roblog Dr. Stephen Weiner has been selected to be the new Provost for Gallaudet University, according to Dr. Davila today.I don't know much about him or ever met him in person but other deaf people who know him by person or by academic reputation told me that he's very good at what he does and very smart at what he has done for the university (and for the corporation... [...]
Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Dr. Stephen Weiner-Gallaudet University's New Provost
DHH-CommUNITY It's Official! Dr. Stephen Weiner is the new Provost of Gallaudet University. With his appointment, I strongly feel the healing of Gallaudet University has begun, and believe me, you can FEEL the new optimistic energy that has just gone through the Gallaudet community, faculty, staff, alumni, students and stakeholders. WOW!!!! Dr. Davila's choice has [...]
Media Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Support for the NEW PROVOST!
The Deaf Sherlock Howdy Fans!After hearing late breaking news at Gallaudet University, it was announced that Dr. Stephen Weiner as Provost of Gallaudet University. This is MOST EXCELLENT news! But the fact remains: Dr. Weiner is known to be a rule maker. He's tough as nails. If a student gets mixed up with him, that student will kiss his college career good-bye! It [...]
Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Stephen Weiner: Provost at Gallaudet
Mishka Zena Davila will announce Dr. Steve Weiner as the appointed Provost of Gallaudet University at a town hall meeting, but the public relations office had already released a memo to the Gallaudet Community: From: president@gallaudet.edu To: president@gallaudet.edu Subject: Dr. Stephen Weiner named provost Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 15:29:40 -0400 Office of the PresidentCOLLEGE [...]
Higher Education Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog

Provost To Be Announced In An Hour
RidorLIVE At Gallaudet, a new Provost will be announced in an hour. Stay tuned. Another Cop-Deaf Conflict:  This time in Houston, Texas — a deaf woman dialed 911 to ask for help because her hearing brother attacked her and damaged her CIs — when the cops arrived, they listened to her hearing brother who accused her of being [...]
Higher Education Culture Mon, May 07 2007 hide this blog