Gallaudet University announces four presidential candidates

Royale · 09-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Presidential Search 2009

Gally alumni, what do you think?

I know Roz Rosen personally because I went to meet with her several times to discuss Greek-related issues during my Gally years. She is also an excellent fundraiser and communicator. She was the one who was able to convince the Kellogg Foundation to grant a one-time funding of $12 millions dollars instead of making an annual grant up to $3 or 4 millions dollars per year to Gally so they were able to use this funding to build the Kellog Conference Center.

Also I know Dr. Stephen Weiner personally. He is one of the most well-liked people on the campus and has a great, approachable and personable personality toward alumni, students, staff and faculty members.

If you have any ill or degrading remarks/attitudes toward Gally, please do not reply here. Thanks!

Tousi · 09-02-2009, 03:38 PM

Since I know Roz personally, it'd be unfair of me to say she should be selected.

Royale · 09-02-2009, 03:41 PM

DEAF WORLD AS EYE SEE IT HURWITZ! ROSEN! STERN! WEINER! WHOA!

This blog has a link of video chat between Hurwitz, Rosen and Weinner.

Frisky Feline · 09-02-2009, 03:47 PM

either roz or steve. But roz is the first choice.

shel90 · 09-02-2009, 08:16 PM

Hurwitz is my friend's father.

***Brian*** · 09-03-2009, 07:36 AM

I believe that Gallaudet needs someone who is young and who can hang on for years to come.

I think Roz Rosen or Ron Stern would be good choices for the position.

Didn't Roz have family members working at Gallaudet? Is there a law prohibiting relatives from working under the same roof?

Stephen Weiner is young, but from reading several sources, something says he is not ready for a bigger job just yet. He'd probably be happy to stay with his current position as the Provost.

As for Alan Hurwitz. I don't know enough about him to say something here.

Chevy57 · 09-03-2009, 07:54 AM

I know Dr. Stephen Weiner personal. I had been seen him during my college life. But he s too old to become next president. I favor Rosen or Weiner becuase they are young.

Miss-Delectable · 09-05-2009, 12:02 AM

washingtonpost.com

Gallaudet University officials named four finalists Wednesday in the search for the next president of the nation's premier college for the deaf and hard of hearing, signaling that the school is near the conclusion of a process that sparked mass protests and arrests last time.

The finalists are: T. Alan Hurwitz, president of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Roslyn Rosen, director of the National Center on Deafness at California State University at Northridge; Ronald J. Stern, superintendent and chief executive of the New Mexico School for the Deaf; and Stephen F. Weiner, provost of Gallaudet.

In a message posted Wednesday afternoon on the school's Web site, search committee chairman Jim Macfadden wrote that "we had a lot of fun coming to this point, naming the final candidates. Now the excitement, anticipation and thrill begins."

The school's trustees are seeking a replacement for Robert Davila, whose term ends in December. After I. King Jordan, a popular president, departed in 2006, students rebelled against the selection of Jane K. Fernandes, Jordan's provost, as his successor.

They took over the administration building, then barricaded the gates to the school. Police arrested more than 100 students as they cleared the entrances. The trustees rescinded Fernandes's appointment and installed Davila, who is credited with restoring stability, first as interim leader and then as president.

All the finalists are deaf, and all can sign. Previous protests swept Jordan in as Gallaudet's first deaf president. Fernandes said the opposition to her was rooted in the fact that she grew up among hearing children and did not learn American Sign Language until her 20s. Protesters cited other objections, including her record at Gallaudet and the credibility of the search process.

Weiner, 54, has been provost of Gallaudet since July 2007 and has worked at the school for all but two of the past 29 years. He has served as dean of the undergraduate school and associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies, among other posts. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Gallaudet and a doctorate in education, counseling and development at American University.

Since 2000, Stern, 57, has led the New Mexico school, which is both state school and outreach agency to school districts and families. He helped draft New Mexico's Educational Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. He graduated from Gallaudet and received a master's degree at Northridge and a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of New Mexico.

Rosen, 66, spent more than 30 years at Gallaudet as chief academic officer, professor and dean of the College for Continuing Education, among other posts. She is past president of the National Association of the Deaf. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Gallaudet and a doctorate in education administration from Catholic University.

Hurwitz, 67, presides over one of eight colleges in the Rochester Institute of Technology and is vice president and dean of the institute, in addition to leading the school for the deaf. He holds a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, a master's degree from St. Louis University and a doctorate in education, curriculum and teaching from the University of Rochester.

The finalists will visit the campus in the next few weeks, and the board of trustees will make a selection in October. The new leader will start Jan. 1.

KarissaMann05 · 09-05-2009, 12:15 AM

Mmm... sound good interesting to me.

deafskeptic · 09-05-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss-Delectable

washingtonpost.com

Gallaudet University officials named four finalists Wednesday in the search for the next president of the nation's premier college for the deaf and hard of hearing, signaling that the school is near the conclusion of a process that sparked mass protests and arrests last time.

The finalists are: T. Alan Hurwitz, president of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Roslyn Rosen, director of the National Center on Deafness at California State University at Northridge; Ronald J. Stern, superintendent and chief executive of the New Mexico School for the Deaf; and Stephen F. Weiner, provost of Gallaudet.

In a message posted Wednesday afternoon on the school's Web site, search committee chairman Jim Macfadden wrote that "we had a lot of fun coming to this point, naming the final candidates. Now the excitement, anticipation and thrill begins."

The school's trustees are seeking a replacement for Robert Davila, whose term ends in December. After I. King Jordan, a popular president, departed in 2006, students rebelled against the selection of Jane K. Fernandes, Jordan's provost, as his successor.

They took over the administration building, then barricaded the gates to the school. Police arrested more than 100 students as they cleared the entrances. The trustees rescinded Fernandes's appointment and installed Davila, who is credited with restoring stability, first as interim leader and then as president.

All the finalists are deaf, and all can sign. Previous protests swept Jordan in as Gallaudet's first deaf president. Fernandes said the opposition to her was rooted in the fact that she grew up among hearing children and did not learn American Sign Language until her 20s. Protesters cited other objections, including her record at Gallaudet and the credibility of the search process.

Weiner, 54, has been provost of Gallaudet since July 2007 and has worked at the school for all but two of the past 29 years. He has served as dean of the undergraduate school and associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies, among other posts. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Gallaudet and a doctorate in education, counseling and development at American University.

Since 2000, Stern, 57, has led the New Mexico school, which is both state school and outreach agency to school districts and families. He helped draft New Mexico's Educational Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. He graduated from Gallaudet and received a master's degree at Northridge and a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of New Mexico.

Rosen, 66, spent more than 30 years at Gallaudet as chief academic officer, professor and dean of the College for Continuing Education, among other posts. She is past president of the National Association of the Deaf. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Gallaudet and a doctorate in education administration from Catholic University.

Hurwitz, 67, presides over one of eight colleges in the Rochester Institute of Technology and is vice president and dean of the institute, in addition to leading the school for the deaf. He holds a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, a master's degree from St. Louis University and a doctorate in education, curriculum and teaching from the University of Rochester.

The finalists will visit the campus in the next few weeks, and the board of trustees will make a selection in October. The new leader will start Jan. 1.

I'm glad to see that what happened at Gally wasn't just reported as "she's not deaf enough this time around".

Anyway, whoever they chose hopefully they will serve Gally students well and foster in a much better environment for learning. Since they are Deaf, they should be much more responsive to their needs.

DURAY · 10-18-2009, 12:50 PM

the new Gallaudet president is Alan Hurwitz.

shel90 · 10-18-2009, 12:59 PM

Iam happy for my friend as it is her dad who won. Congrats to them!!

HorseRace · 10-18-2009, 01:19 PM

congrat him! but does he will do good job for it??

Tousi · 10-18-2009, 01:51 PM

All I can say is that the selection of any one of the four would have been protest-proof, lol.

DURAY · 10-18-2009, 03:17 PM

hopefully the deafhood crew in Southern CA won't rise up and direct the protest again if any

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

All I can say is that the selection of any one of the four would have been protest-proof, lol.

shel90 · 10-18-2009, 03:24 PM

IMO, a celebration instead of bringing up the past is much needed. Why bring up the protests when they had nothing to do with this win?

Royale · 10-18-2009, 06:06 PM

Although the selection of Hurwitz has surprised me, I think they have made a right decision to choose him as new President of Gallaudet University. I have heard alot of good things about him.

Jolie77 · 10-18-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm pleased with the selection of Dr. Hurwitz becoming Gallaudet's President.

I think given of his educational background and his knowledge of infrastructure of both areas with the technology and liberal arts could even have a better chance for Gallaudet to move forward to the next level.

I was watching this video (dated Oct 1st; It's 1 hour 6 minutes long) of Dr. Hurwitz giving a presentation of his vision and what it could bring to Gallaudet, that is if he were to be selected as a president.

In overall, I was impressed with his presentation. I think he sent a strong message in order of how his vision would work to make Gallaudet a better place with a lot of opportunities.

Royale · 10-18-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolie77

I'm pleased with the selection of Dr. Hurwitz becoming Gallaudet's President.

I think given of his educational background and his knowledge of infrastructure of both areas with the technology and liberal arts could even have a better chance for Gallaudet to move forward to the next level.

I was watching this video (dated Oct 1st; It's 1 hour 6 minutes long) of Dr. Hurwitz giving a presentation of his vision and what it could bring to Gallaudet, that is if he were to be selected as a president.

In overall, I was impressed with his presentation. I think he sent a strong message in order of how his vision would work to make Gallaudet a better place with a lot of opportunities.

I cannot agree with you more. The academic program at Gally needs to be expanded and I would love to see some engineering fields to be offered there.

Chevy57 · 10-19-2009, 08:50 AM

Gallaudet University names new president

washingtonpost.com

***VamPyroX*** · 10-19-2009, 01:33 PM

Hmm... what about NTID? Who will be the vice president / dean of NTID?

I'm glad they picked him for Gallaudet. He's a good guy.

Tousi · 10-19-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DURAY

hopefully the deafhood crew in Southern CA won't rise up and direct the protest again if any

You mean Northern CA, not Southern.....

Tousi · 10-19-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shel90

IMO, a celebration instead of bringing up the past is much needed. Why bring up the protests when they had nothing to do with this win?

Not my intention; I only said that because there's already some gnarling and gnashing in some quarters......

DURAY · 10-19-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

You mean Northern CA, not Southern.....

yeah, Genie and David must be boiling...

shel90 · 10-19-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

Not my intention; I only said that because there's already some gnarling and gnashing in some quarters......

U know what..u are right. Already at my work, there was a discussion of some people objecting to him because he was raised orally and believes in the oral philosophy. I hope it doesnt become another full-blown protest. Time to move on and let him do the job.

Chevy57 · 10-20-2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Hmm... what about NTID? Who will be the vice president / dean of NTID?

I'm glad they picked him for Gallaudet. He's a good guy.

DeCaro become NTID's Interim President. He was my former teacher. He was short.

RIT - NTID - NTID News - DeCaro to Become NTID's Interim President

Jolie77 · 10-20-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shel90

U know what..u are right. Already at my work, there was a discussion of some people objecting to him because he was raised orally and believes in the oral philosophy. I hope it doesnt become another full-blown protest. Time to move on and let him do the job.

I agree it is time to move on and let Dr. Hurwitz to do his job. Even though he was raised orally by going to C.I.D; Still, he was able to have both worlds and that alone may help him be able to incorporate that for Gallaudet. Time is changing since there's a lot of more students that have CI's; Students that are mainstreamed; Students that requires more needs to be accommodated.

I just hope that it will prosper down the road for the better.

Kai Onca · 10-20-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

All I can say is that the selection of any one of the four would have been protest-proof, lol.

well said!

shel90 · 10-20-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolie77

I agree it is time to move on and let Dr. Hurwitz to do his job. Even though he was raised orally by going to C.I.D; Still, he was able to have both worlds and that alone may help him be able to incorporate that for Gallaudet. Time is changing since there's a lot of more students that have CI's; Students that are mainstreamed; Students that requires more needs to be accommodated.

I just hope that it will prosper down the road for the better.

I am friends with his daughter and she is culturally Deaf. I dont want to ask her about her dad's view on oralism because that's not the primary focus here.

***VamPyroX*** · 10-21-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

DeCaro become NTID's Interim President. He was my former teacher. He was short.

RIT - NTID - NTID News - DeCaro to Become NTID's Interim President

He's back? Cool.

I entered RIT after he left his position as Dean. Now, he's back.

09-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Royale Eek Doggah! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: World's Second Coldest Capital City! Posts: 3,173	Gallaudet University announces four presidential candidates Presidential Search 2009 Gally alumni, what do you think? I know Roz Rosen personally because I went to meet with her several times to discuss Greek-related issues during my Gally years. She is also an excellent fundraiser and communicator. She was the one who was able to convince the Kellogg Foundation to grant a one-time funding of $12 millions dollars instead of making an annual grant up to $3 or 4 millions dollars per year to Gally so they were able to use this funding to build the Kellog Conference Center. Also I know Dr. Stephen Weiner personally. He is one of the most well-liked people on the campus and has a great, approachable and personable personality toward alumni, students, staff and faculty members. If you have any ill or degrading remarks/attitudes toward Gally, please do not reply here. Thanks!

09-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frisky Feline ♥Provoke♥Pounce♥Purr ♥ Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,441	either roz or steve. But roz is the first choice. __________________ .................mew???

09-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
shel90 In a pink and black world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the land of the free Posts: 29,677 Blog Entries: 3	Hurwitz is my friend's father. __________________ Shel~ "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -George Santayana

09-05-2009, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable Dreaming as always...... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: No.1 Shopping Capital in Australia Posts: 12,364 Blog Entries: 3	Gallaudet University Announces 4 Finalists for President washingtonpost.com Gallaudet University officials named four finalists Wednesday in the search for the next president of the nation's premier college for the deaf and hard of hearing, signaling that the school is near the conclusion of a process that sparked mass protests and arrests last time. The finalists are: T. Alan Hurwitz, president of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Roslyn Rosen, director of the National Center on Deafness at California State University at Northridge; Ronald J. Stern, superintendent and chief executive of the New Mexico School for the Deaf; and Stephen F. Weiner, provost of Gallaudet. In a message posted Wednesday afternoon on the school's Web site, search committee chairman Jim Macfadden wrote that "we had a lot of fun coming to this point, naming the final candidates. Now the excitement, anticipation and thrill begins." The school's trustees are seeking a replacement for Robert Davila, whose term ends in December. After I. King Jordan, a popular president, departed in 2006, students rebelled against the selection of Jane K. Fernandes, Jordan's provost, as his successor. They took over the administration building, then barricaded the gates to the school. Police arrested more than 100 students as they cleared the entrances. The trustees rescinded Fernandes's appointment and installed Davila, who is credited with restoring stability, first as interim leader and then as president. All the finalists are deaf, and all can sign. Previous protests swept Jordan in as Gallaudet's first deaf president. Fernandes said the opposition to her was rooted in the fact that she grew up among hearing children and did not learn American Sign Language until her 20s. Protesters cited other objections, including her record at Gallaudet and the credibility of the search process. Weiner, 54, has been provost of Gallaudet since July 2007 and has worked at the school for all but two of the past 29 years. He has served as dean of the undergraduate school and associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies, among other posts. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Gallaudet and a doctorate in education, counseling and development at American University. Since 2000, Stern, 57, has led the New Mexico school, which is both state school and outreach agency to school districts and families. He helped draft New Mexico's Educational Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. He graduated from Gallaudet and received a master's degree at Northridge and a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of New Mexico. Rosen, 66, spent more than 30 years at Gallaudet as chief academic officer, professor and dean of the College for Continuing Education, among other posts. She is past president of the National Association of the Deaf. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Gallaudet and a doctorate in education administration from Catholic University. Hurwitz, 67, presides over one of eight colleges in the Rochester Institute of Technology and is vice president and dean of the institute, in addition to leading the school for the deaf. He holds a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, a master's degree from St. Louis University and a doctorate in education, curriculum and teaching from the University of Rochester. The finalists will visit the campus in the next few weeks, and the board of trustees will make a selection in October. The new leader will start Jan. 1. __________________

10-18-2009, 12:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
shel90 In a pink and black world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the land of the free Posts: 29,677 Blog Entries: 3	Iam happy for my friend as it is her dad who won. Congrats to them!! __________________ Shel~ "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -George Santayana

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09-02-2009, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,361	Since I know Roz personally, it'd be unfair of me to say she should be selected.

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Royale Eek Doggah! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: World's Second Coldest Capital City! Posts: 3,173	DEAF WORLD AS EYE SEE IT HURWITZ! ROSEN! STERN! WEINER! WHOA! This blog has a link of video chat between Hurwitz, Rosen and Weinner.

09-03-2009, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Brian* 極度の調整器 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,752	I believe that Gallaudet needs someone who is young and who can hang on for years to come. I think Roz Rosen or Ron Stern would be good choices for the position. Didn't Roz have family members working at Gallaudet? Is there a law prohibiting relatives from working under the same roof? Stephen Weiner is young, but from reading several sources, something says he is not ready for a bigger job just yet. He'd probably be happy to stay with his current position as the Provost. As for Alan Hurwitz. I don't know enough about him to say something here.

09-03-2009, 07:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 7,895	I know Dr. Stephen Weiner personal. I had been seen him during my college life. But he s too old to become next president. I favor Rosen or Weiner becuase they are young.

09-05-2009, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 The Deaf Cougar Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 4,913 Blog Entries: 15	Mmm... sound good interesting to me.

10-18-2009, 12:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
DURAY Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 407	the new Gallaudet president is Alan Hurwitz.

10-18-2009, 01:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
HorseRace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 1,593	congrat him! but does he will do good job for it??

10-18-2009, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,361	All I can say is that the selection of any one of the four would have been protest-proof, lol.

10-18-2009, 03:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
shel90 In a pink and black world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the land of the free Posts: 29,677 Blog Entries: 3	IMO, a celebration instead of bringing up the past is much needed. Why bring up the protests when they had nothing to do with this win? __________________ Shel~ "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -George Santayana

10-18-2009, 06:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Royale Eek Doggah! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: World's Second Coldest Capital City! Posts: 3,173	Although the selection of Hurwitz has surprised me, I think they have made a right decision to choose him as new President of Gallaudet University. I have heard alot of good things about him.

10-18-2009, 08:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jolie77 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA (The Bluegrass State) Posts: 8,184 Blog Entries: 1	I'm pleased with the selection of Dr. Hurwitz becoming Gallaudet's President. I think given of his educational background and his knowledge of infrastructure of both areas with the technology and liberal arts could even have a better chance for Gallaudet to move forward to the next level. I was watching this video (dated Oct 1st; It's 1 hour 6 minutes long) of Dr. Hurwitz giving a presentation of his vision and what it could bring to Gallaudet, that is if he were to be selected as a president. In overall, I was impressed with his presentation. I think he sent a strong message in order of how his vision would work to make Gallaudet a better place with a lot of opportunities. __________________ “Tough girls come from New York. Sweet girls, they're from Georgia. But us Kentucky girls, we have fire and ice in our blood. We can ride horses, be a debutante, throw left hooks, and drink with the boys, all the while making sweet tea, darlin'. And if we have an opinion, you know you're gonna hear it.” - Ashley Judd

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Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 7,895	Gallaudet University names new president washingtonpost.com

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*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 32,137	Hmm... what about NTID? Who will be the vice president / dean of NTID? I'm glad they picked him for Gallaudet. He's a good guy. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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