[WADNet Post] May 12, 2006: Gallaudet Updates
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Gallaudet University News
-- Unity for Gallaudet Forum Resolution
-- Updates on Events at Gallaudet University
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Unity for Gallaudet Forum Resolution
Resolution from the GUAA-WI chapter and the concerned Deaf community
members on Unity for Gallaudet
developed at Madison Association of the Deaf clubhouse on May 10, 2006.
To: Gallaudet University Board of Trustee
From: GUAA-WI chapter and the concerned Deaf community members
CC: I. King Jordan, Jane K. Fernandes, FSSA, NAD and GUAA
Subject: Unity for Gallaudet
There were over 30 GUAA-WI chapter members and concerned Deaf community
members in attendance at Madison
Association of the Deaf clubhouse on the evening of May 10, 2006 to
share their profound feelings and concerns
about the current crisis at Gallaudet University. The group consisted of
Gallaudet alumni ranging in classes from '54 to
'00. Deaf community members who did not attend Gallaudet University also
came out in significant numbers to
participate in the discussions and in the development of the resolution
below.
The consensus among us is as follows:
Whereas, the GUAA-WI chapter is an organization with nearly 150 members.
Whereas, we support and embrace in full all five talking points
developed by the FSSA. The talking points as follow
are:
1. It is not about individuals, it is about social justice.
2. The role of President at Gallaudet University is seen as being more
than just a university administrator, it involves
the role of ambassador for the international Deaf and hard of hearing
community.
3. We resent the president's office's divisive actions during the crisis.
4. There are too many unanswered questions regarding the role of the
president's office in the search process and the
inclusiveness of diversity and the community perceptions.
5. We care deeply about Gallaudet and its future. This protest is to
save Gallaudet from low academic expectation
and exclusionary university practices.
Whereas, we are too deeply concerned by the split among our beloved
Gallaudetians and the United States Deaf
Community as the result of the crisis at Gallaudet University. As the
presidential signer of our alma mater's charter
once famously said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Be it resolved that GUAA-WI formally and strongly requests the Gallaudet
University Board of Trustees to do the
following:
1. The Gallaudet University Board of Trustees must demonstrate
flexibility, democracy and dynamism, and take a
proactive stance to resolve the current crisis by doing whatever is
necessary to resolve the impasse including but not
limited to rescinding the offer of presidency to Dr. Jane Fernandes.
2. No reprisals of any kind be made against any of the faculty, staff,
students and alumni involved in this protest.
Be it resolved that GUAA-WI members and concerned Deaf community members
in attendance unaminously and
enthusiastically adopts this resolution on May 10, 2006.
GUAA-WI chapter forum committee
GUAA WI Chapter Members: Wisconsin Deaf Community Members:
Chris Woodfill '97 Thomas Armato
Steven A. Fuerst '94 Matt Klam
Suzette A. Fuerst (Aguayo) '97 Ken Hewitt
Paul Fuerst '93 Ann Marie Hathway
Tamara Fuerst (Perry) '95 Tony Acker Jr.
Darrell Roby '98 Kristie Acker
Michael Ginter ' 85 Clifford Schrubbe
Linda Ginter (Stecker) '82 Nancy Bartram
Dianne Armato (Holbus) '82 Byron Bartram
Roger Claussen '85 Joseph Riggio
Jerrod Keim '00
Karla Gunn '96
Leonard J. Peacock '54
Jack R. Hathway '57
Patricia A. Dyreson '69
John B. Dyreson '68
Tom Harbison '75
Kathryn Harbison (Hegberg) '76
Gary A. Fitts '76
Jack Cassell '75
Ann Cassell '74
Deloris Erlandson '60
Jeffrey Bronk '92
Zuhair Alsaegh '95
Ryan Kelly '05
(Contributed by: Christopher Woodfill, WADNet Reader)
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May 9, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Graham, Board Secretary
FROM: Celia May Baldwin
SUBJECT: Tenure on the Board of Trustees
After many sleepless nights and much reflection these past several days,
I regret to tell you that on Sunday night I came
to the decision to resign from the Gallaudet Board of Trustees. The
presidential search and the controversy that has
ensued have put enormous strain and stress on me. I simply could not
ignore the numerous aggressive threats I have
received over the past weeks.
I cannot express how disappointed I am that it has to come to this
point. However, I trust that you will give me your
full support and understanding in my decision.
It is my sincerest hope that you feel I have served Gallaudet University
to the fullest in the years that I have been on the
Board. I admire and respect each of my colleagues on the Board and am
glad that I had the opportunity of working
closely with several of them in the recent months as the Interim Chair.
I also appreciate all the assistance I received
from the President’s Office. I am truly saddened by recent events.
I am confident that we all share the same goal of working towards the
best possible future for Gallaudet University.
Thank you for allowing me to serve this fine institution.
cc: Board of Trustees
I. King Jordan
(Contributed by: Gary Fitts, WADNet Reader)
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STATEMENT REGARDING RESIGNATION OF ACTING CHAIR, CM BALDWIN
"I am deeply saddened by the resignation of acting board chair CM
Baldwin. No one should face threats and personal
attacks and we respect her personal decision to step down. I am grateful
for her tenure on our Board and her
commitment to Gallaudet. We remain united in our support and decision of
Dr. Fernandes and are committed to
moving the University forward."
Brenda Brueggemann, Acting Board Chair
Gallaudet University
(Contributed by: Gary Fitts, WADNet Reader)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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