Re: Interim President of Gallaudet
I think Patti has some excellent ideas. What do you think? Do you have any more ideas? elizabeth
1. Who should be the interim president of Gallaudet University?
An interim president must be someone that both Pro-Fernandes supporters and FSSAP Coalition agree to. (I personally added a “P” for parents to the FSSA Coalition)
2. Why should the Board of Trustees appoint this person as interim president?
Since IKJ will retire in 56 days (December 31), it’s imperative for the BoT to appoint someone as interim president.
3. For how long should this person be allowed to serve as an interim president?
As long as it takes the BoT to houseclean and restructure the administration system at GU. The BoT has to enact a new justice set of bylaws for everyone on campus; and to constitute a fair process in recruiting the right candidates for the appointment of the next president of GU. I believe that the BoT has to set up a temporary affirmative action ensuring justice in hiring more under-presentative people, especially deaf and deaf people of color.
4. What should this interim president do immediately after her/his appointment?
To abolish the Expressive Guideline that IKJ enforced as well as the practices of favoritism, audism and racism. To put back the sacred shared governance in place. Not only that but the interim president has to acknowledge that the BoT is the president’s boss, not the other way around. ACUTALIZES healing processes for everyone. by patricia raswant
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well…what can i say
Dr Davila.
Dr. Harvey Goodstein would be a great candidate for interim president.
While FSSAP is good but would like to add FSSAPF. Might be ridiculous but think of those who are also Friends OF FSSA and wholeheartedly supported the protest. We, the San Antonians, talked about being “left out” but decided to look past that. Since the FSSAP has been brought up…didn’t hurt to mention it. Unity for Gallaudet!! : )
I would prefer Dr. Harvey Goodstein as interim president.
The question is: Would he be willing to resign from the
BoT? Tempus omnia revelat. Jean Boutcher
I think it’s extremely important that whoever gets to serve as the interim president NOT be considered as a candidate for president. With that reassurance, I believe nearly all of us will consent to ANY Deaf person taking the temporary reins of the Gallaudet University. The BoT should clarify the interim president’s duties in writing. I think Dr. Frank Turk or Dr. Harvey Goodstein–if he doesn’t have to resign from the BoT–would be perfect for interim president.
Whew. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m feeling quite wary and guarded. I’m still waiting to exhale.
Terri, you make an excellent point. Why not contact FSSA and share with them your thoughts?
Juan, that is a valid point about the Interim President not considered a candidate for the president.
I hope they will find a good Interim president, whoever this person may be!