Jordan’s Attempt To Derail Protest Fails

 think this is extremely unethical and unprofessional  of an university president to conduct himself like this. elizabeth

Carl called and found out this.

Gallaudet University is fully accredited by MSCHE. No mistake!

I just made a phone call to Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It was a very nice conversation and I was reassured that the post by President I. King Jordan is inappropriate. It begins unnecessary rumors about MSCHE. She told me that my phone call was her second call, and she is fully prepared to inform us that MSCHE has no intention to discredit Gallaudet University. It is always good to check something like that.Kalalau’s Korner: Yet Another Failed Gallaudet University PR Effort

Here is the letter from Jordan.

October 22, 2006

MEMORANDUM

TO: Members of the Campus Community
FR: I. King Jordan
RE: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

As most of you know, we submitted our five-year Periodic Review Report (PRR) to the Middle States Association (MSA) on June first. This Report was developed by a 14-member committee of faculty, staff, students, and administrators. A draft of the report was reviewed by the Faculty Senate, which provided feedback that was incorporated into the report and a draft was made available to the campus community for review and feedback as well. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is scheduled to act on our PRR in November and make a decision about reaffirmation of the University’s accreditation.

Last week, the vice president of the Commission contacted me and informed me that the Commission is concerned about the protest that led to closure of the University for three days and that there is concern about how this affects compliance with accreditation standards.

I have been asked to submit a response to MSA’s concern in early November so that the Commission can incorporate it into their deliberations. I will share my response with the campus community.

I know you are aware of how important MSA accreditation is to the University and to our graduates as they seek employment and further education. I will keep you informed of any further communication and action by MSA.

_____________________

An excerpt from a Gallaudet student’s e-mail message:
“Read below. Loss of accredition is very serious. If accredition is lost, federal funding for student grants are cut and Gallaudet degrees become worthless (for those currently and future seeking jobs) for the time being until accredition regained. ”