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Gallaudet Trustees Split on Fernandes

Gallaudet University trustees have split in their support for incoming president Jane K. Fernandes, a shift from their united front endorsing her as the best person to lead the school for the deaf.
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Susan Kinzie

DEAF IN THE CITY
… should wait and see. But the implications of this comment seriously bothers me. It may be in going public Fernandes has overplayed her hand-won't people call for an investigation, now that it's known there's some violation? There is also this, from the same article : ” . . . I'm not really thinking of resigning, no. But I'm trying to think of how . . . to work from now until January to be in a position to be where I can be effective.” Why January? What will make Jane Fernandes more effective in January? …

Mishka Zena
… she wrote, ???the University and in??particular the Board of Trustees will undergo intense scrutiny from?? Congress. I venture to guess Congress will ask why you did not perform your fiduciary duties to the University. And you will have to explain.??? Gallaudet Trustees Split on Fernandes – washingtonpost.com Commentary: This private e-mail was leaked to Washington Post. So it appears Fernandes is blackmailing the university and Bot. Hmmm, now this reinforces my suspicions the last few weeks that another reason may be lying behind her refusal to …

The GU Private Investigator
… The Washington Post??is reporting on Thursday???s front page that perhaps as many as seven Board of Trustees members have asked Fernandes to resign! Fernandes is now considering her options. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con tent/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101802035.

ASL Community Journal
… with all types of deafness and means of communicating. Technology, such as cochlear implants, has made it increasingly easy for deaf students to communicate with hearing people, rather than immersing themselves in the deaf community. source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con tent/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101802035.

gallaudet protests
The best article in Washinton Post, ever. It says that the BOT is split on Fernandes, that some BOT members have threatened to resign, and that Fernandes sent emails to each member trying to keep her job. A Must Read! Gallaudet Trustees Split on Fernandes

Wisconsin for FSSA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con tent/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101802035.

Gally FSSA News
article on the Washington Post website

Riderside for FSSA: Unity for Gallaudet!
… her as the best person to lead the school for the deaf. Last night, Fernandes said some members of the board of trustees have asked her to resign amid growing pressure from a coalition of students, faculty, alumni and staff who oppose her. Read more ???. [IMG ] No Comments ?? | [IMG ] General | [IMG ] Permalink [IMG ] Posted by Teri …

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October 22, 2006 - Posted by Mishka Zena | Uncategorized | | 3 Comments

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  1. Aaaw, do I blush!

    Comment by PR | October 22, 2006 | Reply

  2. BRAVO to the Deaf bloggers! Now the world is paying attention!

    Comment by Lipstick | October 23, 2006 | Reply

  3. PR, you deserved it.

    Lipstick, thanks. The PR dept tried to silence the deaf people, but we  all sure showed them we are very strong! :)

    Comment by Mishka Zena | October 23, 2006 | Reply


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