What's happening at Gallaudet?
I've been somewhat following, with interest, what's been happening at Gallaudet, especially since that institution may be an option for my son someday. I'm also intrigued with the protest from the perspective of higher education institutional politics. As this blog ruminates, "I wonder. What would happen if this was Harvard and 135 faculty and students were arrested because of protesting concerns about the administration? What would be different?"
I've been following the blog, Deaf in the City, for some time. The writer, who is Deaf, gives a very clear, well-written account of things. His History of Gallaudet Protest is especially informative and lucid. The mainstream media tends to fix on one or two points, but don't have a sense for the pulse of the matter, and I've found that reading Deaf Blogs is a much more helpful way of getting a sense of what's really happening.
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Deaf in the City is a really good friend of mine so it's neat to see him linked here! We graduated with the Class of 1997 at MSSD. Jane Fernandes was the director during our time, a horrible one at that. Bleh. She needs to GO NOW.
Posted by: Keri | 17.10.06 13:54
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P.S. You may be interested in reading this blog:
http://www.Deafdc.com/blog
Also, this video made by a brilliant and DEAF filmmaker is worth checking out:
http://www.mosdeux.com/blog/?p=26
Posted by: Keri | 17.10.06 13:59
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I just read that post you linked to, and I thought his account was particularly helpful, as was his link to the list of faculty grievances. Dr. Fernandes sounds like one of those leaders who are becoming more and more common, those who listen only to the advice they want to hear and consolidate their power without reaching out to those below them... hence the reason for her 80-something-percent disapproval rating among faculty. Shudder. I would hate to be a student OR an instructor under that sort of regime. I'm glad they're exercising their right to speak out against her.
Posted by: Erica | 18.10.06 16:40