A Greg Gunderson "Racing for a Living" fan alert! Greg's Poll slips to #11!
Greg Gunderson's current poll standing vote has slipped from #8 down to #11. Vote often and as many times as you can UNTIL JULY 31! Don't stop just because Greg is securely at #11 or any other poll vote position in the top 15. Because of our complacency we allowed Greg's poll ranking slip to #11. With that lazy attitude it will ensure that Greg's position won't stay in the top 15 poll vote position. Hit the vote button!
Check out Greg Gunderson's latest video asking you to vote for him and help him to become the first deaf professional race car driver to hit newest racing reality show "Racin for a Living". The top 15 drivers with the high number of votes will go on the show and a chance to race in a NASCAR event. Greg Gunderson could possibly become the first ever deaf NASCAR driver!
With the power of email and the internet we can keep up with this voting to ensure that Greg Gunderson's poll standing stays in the top 15. The higher the ranking position, the better. Keep voting folks! It's not over. Pass the word around and start the massive voting again and bump that #11 closer to #1 poll ranking position.
Vote often and as many times as you can. Greg's success can only work with your help.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Cochlear Implant Center at Gallaudet University
Here's an informal poll for current and former students of Gallaudet University. It's a simple "yes" or "no" poll regarding Gallaudet University's Cochlear Implant Education Center which was established in 2000.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Fernandes Resigns!!
Holy Smokes! Dr. Jane K Fernandes Resigns!! Now, I'm sure the Gallaudet University protesters will have a nice summer. Just in time, too, right after graduation.
Have a nice summer.
Have a nice summer.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #16
A good show! Saw lots of Matt Hamill and more of him during his "Confession" video-tapes. One good thing about this episode is that we learned that Matt has good buddy, Danny Abaddi, on his side to help him make sense of what's going on at the house. Not sure why Danny took a liking to Matt when everybody in the house basically hate him thinking he's full of arrogance. Plus a bit of jealousy among them when Matt is getting the full attention from coach Tito Ortiz. He thinks he can make Matt into the next UFC fighter. He even explained to Matt that just like him he, too, trained for 5 months to fight in his first UFC contest. Also, you'll see more of Matt's interpreter as well.
Matt knows he need to do some Jujitsu and boxing to compliment his already awesome wrestling skills. He's a hard worker but sometimes a bit too hard when it comes to sparring with other fighters. A force of habit? Sparring partners don't like that. Nobody wants to get injured before a fight. And when a sparring partner gets hit too hard, he's going to hit back even harder to send a message. That's what happened when Kendall Grove . Kendall got pissed whenever Matt went a bit too hardwith his aggressive hits. In response to that, Kendall did a type of sucker punch (?) by doing a kick to his side of his face when Matt stepped back. No jaw broken but it did hurt a few days afterwards. Enough so that he could really chew his food properly. Danny helped him make cereal and sandwiches for him. Fighters were making fun of his injury and how he "never" makes his own food.
In one scene Matt was showing a few moves involving the leg and knee in a one-leg lock position. I know that move. When done right you're looking at an injured knee. The other fighters wanting to learn from Matt about his techniques but Matt said that he wasn't allowed to. Not sure what he meant by that but he gave in and showed Kendall Grove that move. He didn't like that when he could feel his knee about to pop. After a few moves Matt jokingly, I knew he was joking, plopped down on a sofa chair and proclaimed "Let the king rest." The other fighters not having enough sense or the innate ability to see that he was just joking.They've been around him long enough to know that he isn't that type of person to act like that. The fighters took umbrage with his "king" comment. Kendall wants to push him into traffic for that remark. Really, guys, they need to learn to lighten up and see the difference. Had Solomon Hutcherson, the king of smack, said the same thing, the fighters would be laughing about it. Or at least not hold much of grudge about his smack talk. Matt was not even doing smack talk in first place. That's not his style. And they hadn't figured that out yet? He was just joking around you lunkheads!
That day or the next, Danny pulled Matt to his side and told him that a few of the fighters were upset with his "king" comment he made thinking he said that just to boost his own ego about his wrestling prowess. Not so according to Matt. He elaborated that he was only joking and asked Danny whether he should apologize. They both agreed. Matt went over to Kendall and the others to publicly apologize about the misunderstanding. Hand shakes and hugs were exchanged and an understanding came about. Good for Matt!! If it weren't for a good friend like Danny, this whole resentment thing would have continued for awhile thinking Matt was all bravado. Humbleness seems to more like it than smack talk compared to Solomonnnnnnnnnnn! - "Who won?"
Speaking of bravado. Michael Bisping has a problem with Matt's wrestling ability. Or more accurately about Matt's supposed ego over his wrestling skills. The issue seems to stem from the fact that whenever he's told to stop by tapping on him , he would stop wresting and throws his arms outward with hands up in the air. Bisping thinks it's a sign of an ego thing thinking it means that he's so good, he doesn't have to use his hands to wrestle. Well, he is that good and did some wrestling practices without using his hands. But I don't throwing his hands up in the air is all about that. When you wrestle and you're deaf, you don't hear the referree whistle telling you to stop. The hearing wrestler may stop but not the deaf one. And not stopping could earn you a technical foul or some infraction. I suspect that this is Matt's habit whenever a coach or referree taps you telling you to stop he will immediately throw his arms up in the air so as to not incur any possible foul. You don't see Matt having a smug face when he does that. It's more of an automatic response whenever he gets the tap. I'll find out more about this whether that is the case or not.
All this while I thought that Matt would fight in this episode. Not so. Just a lot of air time. Which is good for Matt Hamill fans.
The next fight is between Tait and Josh. And this looks to be a real good one according to Dana who gave a few clues about the fight at the end of Episode 6. But we'll have to wait until next week to see the results.
And Noah? I felt like punching him in the face after what he did scaring everybody.
It started when he went into the bathroom. A few of the fighters were around to see him enter the bathroom and decided to wrap toilet paper around his bed just to play a joke. Noah comes out. Saw the wrapped bed and proceed to go downstairs not batting an eye looking somber and a bit distraught. Alarmed, the fighters couldn't figure it out until Michael Bisping explained that Noah picked up a manila envelope with his name on it earlier that day. Must be terrible news in that envelope. Or so they thought. Thinking perhaps one of his family member died or got killed in a horrible car crash. They were bringing up all kinds of possible and tragic scenarios. Mike Nickels ran after Noah outside to try and offer comfort and figure out what happend. Noah wouldn't say. He brooded about for about an hour or so. Finally, Noah explained that his girlfriend of 6 months thought that he was cheating on her. The guys were like...WTF? Noah wanted to make a phone call to try and straighten everything out but one of the rules of TUF3 is no outside contact. This includes making phone calls. Noah was threatening to leave unless he gets the call. Dana comes over and hears him out and basically told him either he stays or leave. Noah choose to leave. And that left the Ortiz team without a fighter. Ortiz wasn't exactly happy to hear why he left. Ortiz explains that a fighter has to be physically, mentally and emotionally tough. Must be a soft side to Noah's. Now, who will be the mystery fighter to replace Noah? Ortiz seemed not happy with the new replacement but certainly some of the fighters were happy to see him. Could be interesting.
Dana in his confessional said that Noah isn't a fighter and doesn't give a **** if he's having problems with his girlfriend. If somebody died or were seriously ill, sure he'll let them make the phone call. But over a girlfriend who thinks he's cheating? C'mon. At least he wished him happiness and have 19 kids but bluntly reminded the viewers that he is certainly not a fighter. I like that Dana. He has this certain snarl in his lips. Serious guy.
The Matt Hamill saga continues. Who will he fight? Will it be Tait (if he wins against Josh)? Or Mike Nickels? Stay tuned folks. It ain't over yet.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Don't Forget. Matt Hamill is on SpikeTV Tonight
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #14
Matt Hamill - First UFC Fighter? Blog #13
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #12
Reminder, Matt Hamill vs Bisping Confrontation Tonite?
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #10
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Matt knows he need to do some Jujitsu and boxing to compliment his already awesome wrestling skills. He's a hard worker but sometimes a bit too hard when it comes to sparring with other fighters. A force of habit? Sparring partners don't like that. Nobody wants to get injured before a fight. And when a sparring partner gets hit too hard, he's going to hit back even harder to send a message. That's what happened when Kendall Grove . Kendall got pissed whenever Matt went a bit too hardwith his aggressive hits. In response to that, Kendall did a type of sucker punch (?) by doing a kick to his side of his face when Matt stepped back. No jaw broken but it did hurt a few days afterwards. Enough so that he could really chew his food properly. Danny helped him make cereal and sandwiches for him. Fighters were making fun of his injury and how he "never" makes his own food.
In one scene Matt was showing a few moves involving the leg and knee in a one-leg lock position. I know that move. When done right you're looking at an injured knee. The other fighters wanting to learn from Matt about his techniques but Matt said that he wasn't allowed to. Not sure what he meant by that but he gave in and showed Kendall Grove that move. He didn't like that when he could feel his knee about to pop. After a few moves Matt jokingly, I knew he was joking, plopped down on a sofa chair and proclaimed "Let the king rest." The other fighters not having enough sense or the innate ability to see that he was just joking.They've been around him long enough to know that he isn't that type of person to act like that. The fighters took umbrage with his "king" comment. Kendall wants to push him into traffic for that remark. Really, guys, they need to learn to lighten up and see the difference. Had Solomon Hutcherson, the king of smack, said the same thing, the fighters would be laughing about it. Or at least not hold much of grudge about his smack talk. Matt was not even doing smack talk in first place. That's not his style. And they hadn't figured that out yet? He was just joking around you lunkheads!
That day or the next, Danny pulled Matt to his side and told him that a few of the fighters were upset with his "king" comment he made thinking he said that just to boost his own ego about his wrestling prowess. Not so according to Matt. He elaborated that he was only joking and asked Danny whether he should apologize. They both agreed. Matt went over to Kendall and the others to publicly apologize about the misunderstanding. Hand shakes and hugs were exchanged and an understanding came about. Good for Matt!! If it weren't for a good friend like Danny, this whole resentment thing would have continued for awhile thinking Matt was all bravado. Humbleness seems to more like it than smack talk compared to Solomonnnnnnnnnnn! - "Who won?"
Speaking of bravado. Michael Bisping has a problem with Matt's wrestling ability. Or more accurately about Matt's supposed ego over his wrestling skills. The issue seems to stem from the fact that whenever he's told to stop by tapping on him , he would stop wresting and throws his arms outward with hands up in the air. Bisping thinks it's a sign of an ego thing thinking it means that he's so good, he doesn't have to use his hands to wrestle. Well, he is that good and did some wrestling practices without using his hands. But I don't throwing his hands up in the air is all about that. When you wrestle and you're deaf, you don't hear the referree whistle telling you to stop. The hearing wrestler may stop but not the deaf one. And not stopping could earn you a technical foul or some infraction. I suspect that this is Matt's habit whenever a coach or referree taps you telling you to stop he will immediately throw his arms up in the air so as to not incur any possible foul. You don't see Matt having a smug face when he does that. It's more of an automatic response whenever he gets the tap. I'll find out more about this whether that is the case or not.
All this while I thought that Matt would fight in this episode. Not so. Just a lot of air time. Which is good for Matt Hamill fans.
The next fight is between Tait and Josh. And this looks to be a real good one according to Dana who gave a few clues about the fight at the end of Episode 6. But we'll have to wait until next week to see the results.
And Noah? I felt like punching him in the face after what he did scaring everybody.
It started when he went into the bathroom. A few of the fighters were around to see him enter the bathroom and decided to wrap toilet paper around his bed just to play a joke. Noah comes out. Saw the wrapped bed and proceed to go downstairs not batting an eye looking somber and a bit distraught. Alarmed, the fighters couldn't figure it out until Michael Bisping explained that Noah picked up a manila envelope with his name on it earlier that day. Must be terrible news in that envelope. Or so they thought. Thinking perhaps one of his family member died or got killed in a horrible car crash. They were bringing up all kinds of possible and tragic scenarios. Mike Nickels ran after Noah outside to try and offer comfort and figure out what happend. Noah wouldn't say. He brooded about for about an hour or so. Finally, Noah explained that his girlfriend of 6 months thought that he was cheating on her. The guys were like...WTF? Noah wanted to make a phone call to try and straighten everything out but one of the rules of TUF3 is no outside contact. This includes making phone calls. Noah was threatening to leave unless he gets the call. Dana comes over and hears him out and basically told him either he stays or leave. Noah choose to leave. And that left the Ortiz team without a fighter. Ortiz wasn't exactly happy to hear why he left. Ortiz explains that a fighter has to be physically, mentally and emotionally tough. Must be a soft side to Noah's. Now, who will be the mystery fighter to replace Noah? Ortiz seemed not happy with the new replacement but certainly some of the fighters were happy to see him. Could be interesting.
Dana in his confessional said that Noah isn't a fighter and doesn't give a **** if he's having problems with his girlfriend. If somebody died or were seriously ill, sure he'll let them make the phone call. But over a girlfriend who thinks he's cheating? C'mon. At least he wished him happiness and have 19 kids but bluntly reminded the viewers that he is certainly not a fighter. I like that Dana. He has this certain snarl in his lips. Serious guy.
The Matt Hamill saga continues. Who will he fight? Will it be Tait (if he wins against Josh)? Or Mike Nickels? Stay tuned folks. It ain't over yet.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Don't Forget. Matt Hamill is on SpikeTV Tonight
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #14
Matt Hamill - First UFC Fighter? Blog #13
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #12
Reminder, Matt Hamill vs Bisping Confrontation Tonite?
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #10
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Don't Forget. Matt Hamill is on SpikeTV Tonight.
All you Matt Hamill fans. Time to take a break from the Gallaudet University protest and blow some steam by watching tonight's SpikeTV Episode 6. We're all stressed out. Time to root for Matt who may possibly become the first deaf UFC fighter if he wins this TUF3 reality show. I believe we will see a lot more of Hamill in this episode. Below are schedules for Episode 6. If you miss it tonight, there are two other days to catch it.
Thursday, May 11th@10:00pm-Episode 6
Saturday, May 13th@ 10:00pm-Episode 6
Monday, May 15th @ 11:00pm-Episode 6
Six more episodes to go after Episode 6. Check for upcoming schedules.
- Success is a state of mind. You get thrilled about it.
Thursday, May 11th@10:00pm-Episode 6
Saturday, May 13th@ 10:00pm-Episode 6
Monday, May 15th @ 11:00pm-Episode 6
Six more episodes to go after Episode 6. Check for upcoming schedules.
- Success is a state of mind. You get thrilled about it.
When the Outside World Do Not Understand (or do they?) about Gallaudet Protest
Here's a website that is getting a constant list of negative even derogatory comments from mostly hearing people who have nothing much (or good) to say about Deaf culture.
Are these perceptions correct in what they're seeing about the RDPN protest at Gallaudet University?
Hat tip to Kevin McCaul
The whole idea of deaf culture seems completely perverse to me. It's a fetish.
Are these perceptions correct in what they're seeing about the RDPN protest at Gallaudet University?
Hat tip to Kevin McCaul
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Rock Bottom? "Deaf-Mutes Make A Noisey Rucus"
It was bound to happen. Just like passing a rumour to one person to the next and have it distorted by passing it to the next person. Bad Karma.
Don't say that I didn't warn you.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
When Protesters Ignore Courteous Dialogues with Dr. Jane K Fernandes
Deaf-Centrism Exposed?
"Aggressive Threats" Splashed over 7 pages on Google Search on Celia May Baldwin's Resignation Letter
Simon Says "Aggressive Threats" - repeat often
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
Normally, those with disabilities bring warm feelings to heart as they struggle to achieve and get ahead despite their limitations often with a positive outlook most of us could learn from. Ironically, though, the deaf seem to rank among the crabbiest leftwing activists out there.
At Gallaudet University in the Nation's Capital, students and faculty are holding protests because the new president of the school is not what they consider "deaf enough". It is not that she does not have a sufficient level of hearing loss to satisfy these rabblerousers but rather that she did not learn to speak sign language until early adulthood, married someone with hearing (so much for it being what's on the inside that counts), and dared to mother children who are themselves not deaf (talk about reverse Eugenics). And for good measure, Fernandes is a pariah because she is White (good radicals never let that one slide by).
The school's outgoing President I. Jordan King calls the protests an example of identity politics. For the organized deaf are not about empowering the individual but rather about keeping them dependent upon those running this particular ghetto.
Don't say that I didn't warn you.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
When Protesters Ignore Courteous Dialogues with Dr. Jane K Fernandes
Deaf-Centrism Exposed?
"Aggressive Threats" Splashed over 7 pages on Google Search on Celia May Baldwin's Resignation Letter
Simon Says "Aggressive Threats" - repeat often
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
When Protesters Ignore Courteous Dialogues with Dr. Jane K Fernandes
With permission from the original author:
Yet, time and time again we hear protesters complain about Dr. Jane K Fernandes' signing ability even though we keep hearing that a person's signing ability is not the issue. If it isn't then why are we still seeing/hearing students complain about her signing skills? Will the FSSA remain mum about that, too? This was the protesters' last chance in having an open dialogue that by design is supposed to be a discovery process. Not about having the opportunity to mow her down. Yet, another opportunity blown to pieces.
Again, to the FSSA, the balls are in your court on how this will be construed by the media if they ever get wind of these loony antics directed toward JKF, IJK or the BoT. Just like today at 12PM open forum with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Good luck.
I, as a staff member, was content to be neutral in the conflict and to watch from the sidelines. I do believe that the FSSA brought up some important and valid issues that need to be addressed. With that said ...
Jane ended the open forums, because she said that they all were about attacks and calls for resignation.
And you know what? She is right. This is not a dialogue. This is more like a cross between a medieval witch hunt and an execution.
After watching today's forum, I am beyond disgusted, horrified, and angry. *No one* should have to endure the kind of flak and c**p that she has had to. A student (?) coming up on stage and telling her in so many words that she is disgusted with JKF and f**k her, that is not dialogue. A faculty member coming up and after bringing up some valid points, telling her that it was embarrassing that she could not sign "tent city" properly. That is not dialogue either. That is puerile, unadultered hatred, befitting of a kindergarten class, not an institution of higher education. Shame on whoever were those people.
Couple that with the fiasco around Celia May Baldwin's resignation. Search on Google News for "Gallaudet aggressive threats", and you already see 10 pages worth of hits. You are losing the PR war, folks, and after today's episode at the noon forum, I am no longer surprised at why that is the case.
Yes, some of JKF's answers at the forum were not exactly convincing. Yes, there are real issues that need to be addressed. But come on, you gotta take a strong stand against what happened today, and for civility. There should be some serious soul searching about what happened and why JKF ended the practice of the forums. Otherwise, well ... let me say that I am not optimistic anymore, in contrast to last Wednesday when the FSSA was formally brought to light.
Yet, time and time again we hear protesters complain about Dr. Jane K Fernandes' signing ability even though we keep hearing that a person's signing ability is not the issue. If it isn't then why are we still seeing/hearing students complain about her signing skills? Will the FSSA remain mum about that, too? This was the protesters' last chance in having an open dialogue that by design is supposed to be a discovery process. Not about having the opportunity to mow her down. Yet, another opportunity blown to pieces.
Again, to the FSSA, the balls are in your court on how this will be construed by the media if they ever get wind of these loony antics directed toward JKF, IJK or the BoT. Just like today at 12PM open forum with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Good luck.
Were You Prevented From Leaving Gallaudet University?
Do you have a story about how you were prevented from leaving Gallaudet University during the Fernandes/Jordan/BoT protest causing you to miss your travel plans? Such as trying to leave for your internship? Summer vacation? Or simply wanted to go home for the summer break? Did the FSSA do anything to address your concerns about trying to leave the campus? Or how others have treated you for not participating. I, and many others, are interested in hearing YOUR unspoken side of the story of how you were detained, handled or treated during the RDPN protest.
Deaf-Centrism Exposed?
Here's a letter posted on GallyNet-L via from DeafDC (thanks!!) who notified everybody of this important letter on Dr. Jane K. Fernandes's accomplishments while as Provost of Gallaudet University for the past 6 years.
Somebody's going to feel a bit guilty after reading this letter. And it won't be me. It wasn't me who did this to Gallaudet.
All I can is, wow! A quiet and effective leader. She did all those things while students went about partying on campus. Well, maybe studied a little bit, too.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
"Aggressive Threats" Splashed over 7 pages on Google Search on Celia May Baldwin's Resignation Letter
Simon Says "Aggressive Threats" - repeat often
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
From: Shirley Shultz MyersSent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 11:27 PMTo: gallynet-l@gallynet.orgSubject: [GallyNet-L] Response to the leadership issue
To the current argument that Jane has not demonstrated leadership, I reply:One grievance that has become part of the protest against Jane Fernandes is that the Gallaudet community has not listened to the voices of people of color and has not supported the BDSU [Black Deaf Students Union]. I ask you: Who was the first administrator to have given BDSU strong financial and moral support and contributed to building them up as a force to be heard by the SBG [Student Body Government] and other people on campus? Who paid for and attended their recent spring banquet? Who supported the Step Afrika performance? Jane Fernandes.
Who moved quickly to build a diversity plan to address the campus climate and produce the diversity and multiculturalism almost everyone professes to want? Who made it a priority of her time (although some wanted a slower response which would have meant a more delay in addressing this critical aspect of the campus climate)? Jane Fernandes.
Who began dialogue about audism and racism this year as part of her work on changing the campus climate? Who backed strongly the Safe Zone training after the murders in 2000? Jane Fernandes.Who wrestled, behind the scenes, with the status quo in terms of financial versus academic cycles in an effort to have the business side serve academic needs, not the other way around and who succeeded? Jane Fernandes.
Who brought us through two murders that could have crippled Gallaudet? Who brought us through 9/11 and instituted safety plans so well and so quickly that she advised federal agencies? Jane Fernandes.
Who led the development of the first ever deaf aesthetics and deaf centric and visucentric concepts? Jane Fernandes.
Who understands the best practices and trends in higher education and can converse with established academic consultants on these topics? Who has supported seeds of change in teaching and learning and now is moving toward a comprehensive and specific plan of actions to realize best practices and current trends at Gallaudet? Jane Fernandes.
Who took the lead to get the Mellon Presidential Fellowship for faculty development and course development in interdisciplinary studies and for capstone support? Jane Fernandes.
Who directed the library after the Librarian vacated his job in order to gain a deeper understanding of the library and gather information for a new Librarian? As part of the information gathering, who set up a library review committee to do an extensive review to address information literacy and technology needs as well as to support our position as leader in Deaf related research? Who then handed the library over to Eileen Matthews for oversight while making plans for a second search after the first one failed through no fault of anyone at Gallaudet? Who hired a librarian from a diverse background with the expectation that the new librarian will work carefully to implement the ideas of the library review committee? Jane Fernandes.
Who quintupled the Honors Program budget in order to build a stronger academic culture and higher standards when other administrators let it languish or even tried to cut an already tiny budget? Who has facilitated a budding respect for academic culture at Gallaudet by backing this program and paying for book authors to speak on campus? Who began and continues to seek to address rampant plagiarism and other issues of academic integrity issues? Who dismissed or supported the dismissal of top students for lack of academic integrity although it has meant attacks by arrogant, unrepentant student enemies? Jane Fernandes.
Who had enough integrity and cared enough about Gallaudet to reject the soft corruption of turning a blind eye to limited results and the easy popularity of cronyism. Who cut less successful programs across the campus even though it meant earning long term enemies? Jane Fernandes.
So.
No leadership? No heart for inclusive Deaf life and higher academic standards? No integrity? Maybe we cannot see what we have never experienced. Maybe we cannot understand what have no concept of. Maybe we have no humility about our individual lenses. Maybe Jane Fernandes believes in us more than we believe in ourselves.
Posting despite the witch hunt hysteria that has closed minds to dialogue, Shirley Myers.
P.S. While I am here, I would like to state for the record these facts to counter false accusations of scandal surrounding her tenure: The ASL and Deaf Studies Department initiated tenure for Jane Fernandes and requested documentation from her of her academic achievements to support their request for tenure for her. The Promotion and Tenure (P and T) Committee saw the documentation, certified that she met the requirements for tenure and supported the department’s recommendation. Jane had nothing to do with the processing of paperwork and was not involved except to provide documentation of her academic achievements to the Department of ASL and Deaf Studies at their request.
Somebody's going to feel a bit guilty after reading this letter. And it won't be me. It wasn't me who did this to Gallaudet.
All I can is, wow! A quiet and effective leader. She did all those things while students went about partying on campus. Well, maybe studied a little bit, too.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
"Aggressive Threats" Splashed over 7 pages on Google Search on Celia May Baldwin's Resignation Letter
Simon Says "Aggressive Threats" - repeat often
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
"Aggressive Threats" Splashed over 7 pages on Google Search on Celia May Baldwin's Resignation Letter
I was right. The media is indeed gobbling up Celia May Baldwin's letter that have the words "aggressive threats". In fact, this morning, there are 7 pages of the Google news search results (as of this morning) with the words "aggressive threats" and "Gallaudet".
Now, the world will probably see Gallaudet University as a violent university where deaf students who do not get their say will go into a terrible fit of temper tantrums. And add to the long list of myths about deaf and Deaf people.
And also, graduation is coming up. I have heard talks that students attending their own graduation ceremony will use that day to protest, with the help of parents and friends. BAD IDEA!
Graduation Day should be a day with absolutely no signs of protests.
The FSSA had better get a handle on this if they want to avoid another media bombshell. They need to take the reign and talk to all of the graduating students (mostly the protesters) explaining that Graduation Day is supposed to be a day free of any political dissents or protests so that everyone can be assured to enjoy a day with good memory. If not controlled and you have one idiot graduating student who walks the stage to receive his diploma and then turns to the audience and say "F U! JKF!" Or something to that effect with IKJ looking on.
DON'T DO IT!!
FSSA...the balls are in your court. Either you make sure that you communicate well, often, and with great, great emphasis to these graduating students not to pull any stupid protest stunts. This includes having protest messages taped to their caps or gowns. Or whatever. If this gets out of hand, there will be lots of angry people upset at those who are ruining a wonderful day to those who may be neutral or support JKF. If it does get out of hand then the media would love nothing more than to add that awful incident along with "aggressive threats", "She doesn't say 'Hi'", or "not deaf enough" to the world.
More black eyes for Gallaudet?
Now, the world will probably see Gallaudet University as a violent university where deaf students who do not get their say will go into a terrible fit of temper tantrums. And add to the long list of myths about deaf and Deaf people.
And also, graduation is coming up. I have heard talks that students attending their own graduation ceremony will use that day to protest, with the help of parents and friends. BAD IDEA!
Graduation Day should be a day with absolutely no signs of protests.
The FSSA had better get a handle on this if they want to avoid another media bombshell. They need to take the reign and talk to all of the graduating students (mostly the protesters) explaining that Graduation Day is supposed to be a day free of any political dissents or protests so that everyone can be assured to enjoy a day with good memory. If not controlled and you have one idiot graduating student who walks the stage to receive his diploma and then turns to the audience and say "F U! JKF!" Or something to that effect with IKJ looking on.
DON'T DO IT!!
FSSA...the balls are in your court. Either you make sure that you communicate well, often, and with great, great emphasis to these graduating students not to pull any stupid protest stunts. This includes having protest messages taped to their caps or gowns. Or whatever. If this gets out of hand, there will be lots of angry people upset at those who are ruining a wonderful day to those who may be neutral or support JKF. If it does get out of hand then the media would love nothing more than to add that awful incident along with "aggressive threats", "She doesn't say 'Hi'", or "not deaf enough" to the world.
More black eyes for Gallaudet?
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Simon Says "Aggressive Threats" - repeat often
Well, that didn't take long. I blogged a piece 5 hours ago predicting that the media will pick up the ominous "numerous aggressive threats" comment made by Celia May Baldwin. Sure enough, Washington Post splashed it's headline with "Citing Stress and 'Aggressive Threats,' Gallaudet Board Chief Steps Down".
Will the media take a run with this "aggressive threats"?
Let's take a short review:
1) Not "deaf enough"
2) Does not say "Hi".
3) Deaf culture
Nice going, folks. I think the protesters' boat is approaching Niagra Falls.
Can't we all just get along? - Rodney King.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
Will the media take a run with this "aggressive threats"?
Let's take a short review:
1) Not "deaf enough"
2) Does not say "Hi".
3) Deaf culture
Nice going, folks. I think the protesters' boat is approaching Niagra Falls.
Can't we all just get along? - Rodney King.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
What People on the Outside Are Saying about the Deaf Protest
Check out this site with over 240 posts from people not familiar with Deaf culture and why this RDPN (Real Deaf President Now) protest is occurring. Lots of interesting comments thrown at deaf people and false myths if you know what I mean. This was set up in order to see what they would say. So far, I'm surprised that forum has maintained its discourse for a full week so far.
From Gallaudet University....she resigns!!!
Ok. Not her. In fact it was Celia May Baldwin who resigned her position today from the Gallaudet Board of Trustees as Chairperson. Wrong person that the Deaf community was hoping for. One of the reason why she resigned?
The FSSA quickly issued a rebuttal/clarification in response to Baldwin's resignation letter:
It wasn't even a Faculty Senate vote in the first place (ie "non-binding") unlike some of the few other bloggers (like here, here and here) who insisted on calling it a Faculty Senate vote. But the FSSA's responded to the incorrect labeling of the "Faculty Senate" vote by Celia May Baldin in this letter here. However! Note in the 2nd line of Baldwin's letter from last night, she mentioned "University Faculty". Compare that to the "Re: Resolution of No Confidence by the Faculty Senate" near the heading of her letter. I think the "Faculty Senate" could be a faux pas on her part when she clearly meant "University Faculty" seen in the written portion of the letter addressing the vote of no confidence in the Board that was passed by the University Faculty.
I dunno. Kind of hard to believe she would actually address them as the "Faculty Senate." Maybe something will clear up later on.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
I simply could not ignore the numerous aggressive threats I have received over the past weeks.Congratulations FSSA and the rest of the "She doesnt' say 'Hi' " protesters crowd. And protesters hit it big with Foxnews "Deaf Enough?". Well, that's what the world will be seeing you as anyway. Wait til the press picks up the ominous "numerous aggressive threats" comment made by Celia May Baldwin. They'll simply eat that one up.
The FSSA quickly issued a rebuttal/clarification in response to Baldwin's resignation letter:
The first of your errors is your statement that the voting body that considered proposed resolutions at the meeting on May 8th was the Faculty Senate. In fact, it was a special meeting of the full University Faculty, not the 21-member Senate. Professor Mark Weinberg, Chair of the University Faculty, reports that 145 full-time regular faculty were in attendance and voting, out of a possible 220. This is the highest number of faculty members who have attended a University Faculty meeting in recent history.
It wasn't even a Faculty Senate vote in the first place (ie "non-binding") unlike some of the few other bloggers (like here, here and here) who insisted on calling it a Faculty Senate vote. But the FSSA's responded to the incorrect labeling of the "Faculty Senate" vote by Celia May Baldin in this letter here. However! Note in the 2nd line of Baldwin's letter from last night, she mentioned "University Faculty". Compare that to the "Re: Resolution of No Confidence by the Faculty Senate" near the heading of her letter. I think the "Faculty Senate" could be a faux pas on her part when she clearly meant "University Faculty" seen in the written portion of the letter addressing the vote of no confidence in the Board that was passed by the University Faculty.
I dunno. Kind of hard to believe she would actually address them as the "Faculty Senate." Maybe something will clear up later on.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side "Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
Monday, May 08, 2006
I King Jordan's Freudian Slip? Or Right brain Left Brain Language Interference?
Got an interesting note in my email from one sharp person regarding I King Jordan supposed Freudian slip of the, uh, fingers signing "president" instead of "provost" when he talked about Provost Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
We know that Lynn Jacobowitz made a pointed reference about IKJ's supposed Freudian slip by making notes of a videotape taken during his retirement announcement address. And she managed to get the deaf and hard of hearing audience all riled up, probably over nothing, in the speculation that the signing of "president" was in fact a Freudian slip as seen in the transcript provided by Elisa in her blog.
The supposed Freudian slip was when IKJ referred to Provost Fernandes as being the "next president [of Gallaudet]" where he then immediately corrected himself.
But let's look further on this involving IKJ's left hand where the right brain governs its movements and the right hand where the left brain governs its movements. And then you have of the speaking and signing done in a fashion that are done almost simultaneously.
Here are IKJ's slip ups.
IKJ fingerspelled with his left hand the Provost's name: "Jane Fernandes". And he then switched over to his right hand and finger-spelled "Jane" and almost signed "president" and then promptly corrected himself fingerspelling "provost" twice. You can see the video of the slip up at timecodes 23:20 to 23:28.
But in this video you do not see the word "next" as in the "next president" [of Gallaudet University]. Had he said that in that fashion it would have been an interesting show and would point more to a Freudian slip. But there is also an explanation in cognitive and language science for what had happened that does not involve a Freudian slip.
There is a process called "First-to-second language interference" which, in this case, would be the English language interfering with ASL or sign language. IKJ's first language is English. His second is sign language though not in pure ASL. From the American Scientist:
There's more elsewhere on the internet that talks about "first to second language interference."
IKJ signed the word "president" througout his speech delivery so much that it could have been a factor when he tried to fingerspell "provost". For "provost", he spells it out. Knowing that the "pr" in provost and president, in his first language (English) speaking mind he was saying "provost" but his signing hand almost signed the word "president" because it began with the "pr"?
We'll never know for sure if it was a Freudian slip but it is rather tacky, sad and irresponsible to attack IKJ for signing the wrong word (almost). He didn't sign "next president" but talked about the current provost. And that alone is probably sufficient to say that it wasn't a Freudian slip.
We know that Lynn Jacobowitz made a pointed reference about IKJ's supposed Freudian slip by making notes of a videotape taken during his retirement announcement address. And she managed to get the deaf and hard of hearing audience all riled up, probably over nothing, in the speculation that the signing of "president" was in fact a Freudian slip as seen in the transcript provided by Elisa in her blog.
The supposed Freudian slip was when IKJ referred to Provost Fernandes as being the "next president [of Gallaudet]" where he then immediately corrected himself.
But let's look further on this involving IKJ's left hand where the right brain governs its movements and the right hand where the left brain governs its movements. And then you have of the speaking and signing done in a fashion that are done almost simultaneously.
Here are IKJ's slip ups.
IKJ fingerspelled with his left hand the Provost's name: "Jane Fernandes". And he then switched over to his right hand and finger-spelled "Jane" and almost signed "president" and then promptly corrected himself fingerspelling "provost" twice. You can see the video of the slip up at timecodes 23:20 to 23:28.
But in this video you do not see the word "next" as in the "next president" [of Gallaudet University]. Had he said that in that fashion it would have been an interesting show and would point more to a Freudian slip. But there is also an explanation in cognitive and language science for what had happened that does not involve a Freudian slip.
There is a process called "First-to-second language interference" which, in this case, would be the English language interfering with ASL or sign language. IKJ's first language is English. His second is sign language though not in pure ASL. From the American Scientist:
Although competition between languages explains some of the differences in first- and second-language learning, if first-language interference were the only problem, then learning a first language itself should never pose difficulties. However, deaf individuals learning American Sign Language (ASL) for the first time in adolescence do not achieve native-like competence even after decades of use (indeed, they do less well than individuals, deafened in adolescence, who learned ASL as their second language). In other words, age itself may be a factor. Many changes occur with age that could affect language learning and create the wide range of individual differences that are the hallmark of learning a second language—loss of ability to segment sounds, loss of neurological plasticity, increased capacity to recall and store input, changes in motivation to learn and self-consciousness.
There's more elsewhere on the internet that talks about "first to second language interference."
IKJ signed the word "president" througout his speech delivery so much that it could have been a factor when he tried to fingerspell "provost". For "provost", he spells it out. Knowing that the "pr" in provost and president, in his first language (English) speaking mind he was saying "provost" but his signing hand almost signed the word "president" because it began with the "pr"?
We'll never know for sure if it was a Freudian slip but it is rather tacky, sad and irresponsible to attack IKJ for signing the wrong word (almost). He didn't sign "next president" but talked about the current provost. And that alone is probably sufficient to say that it wasn't a Freudian slip.
60 Percent of Gallaudet Faculty Members Shows up for Votes of No Confidence at Gallaudet University
The Washington Post has an article about a "breaking news" at Gallaudet University where instructors rendered "No-Confidence Votes" on the BoT's choice of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes as Gallaudet University's 9th president. The biggest mislead (or the lack of getting the right info out) is that the Washington Post did not report on the total number of university faculty members on the campus of Gallaudet University. (note: corrected error from 40 to 60% in subject heading)
Resolution of support for JKF: 49 to 96 vote or 66% who did not support JKF. 145 faculty members voted.
Vote to ask JKF to step aside: 77 to 68 vote or 53% voted to ask her to step aside. 145 faculty members voted.
Vote to call for the search to be reopened: 85 to 58 vote or 59% voted for the reopening of the search process. 143 faculty members voted.
Vote of No-Confidence in the BOT's decision: 80 to 57 vote or 58% voted No-Confidence. 137 faculty members voted.
Vote of No-Confidence in JKF: 93 to 47 vote or 66% voted No Confidence. 140 faculty members voted.
The largest number of faculty members present in any of the "voting" process is 145 (note: non-binding!). Some Deaf bloggers are calling these votes as a "success". However, the faculty members present in the votes as reported in WaPo were the ones who were willing to come. The largest number of faculty members present was 145. This number present DOES NOT represent the total faculty population. The Washington Post failed to note this as well. Also, there is no mention on the actual number of faculty members who are deaf and hard of hearing that have a stake in this. Nor whether any of these faculty members who participated in the votes were hearing. What's the actual faculty count who are able to vote? Yet, even on the BoT there were 4 hearing people present out of 21 to vote on for the next president of Gallaudet University. Are there hearing faculty members who are also anti-JKF? It'd be an interesting tidbit of information to know.
The total faculty population is at least 222, including Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and hearing faculty members. In doing the counting there were a few links that did not provide a list of faculty names by department. Recognizing this accounting shortfall, the total faculty population number is perhaps closer to 240 (Give or take a few numbers. Note, the bump up to 240(?) was due to 4 other departments that did not have a faculty list).
Even though the 145 faculty members (deaf and hh only?) showed up for the "No Confidence" votes? How many deaf and hard of hearing faculty members did NOT show up? Or even the hearing ones? How many hearing voted "No" for the support of BoT's decision? How many hearing faculty members said "Yes"? That I'd like to know.
This means that the votes of "No Confidence" do not represent the total university faculty members population. In fact, 145 out 240(or 222?) faculty members present means that approximately 60 percent (or 65% for the 222 members) of the faculty population actually showed up for the "votes". Deja vu? Could this mean a potential ratio of 144 to 96 votes (or 126 to 96 votes for the 222 members) in support of BoT's for JKF? What would the votes be like from those who didn't or couldn't show up for the university faculty votes? Does the mere action of not showing up mean that missing faculty members were more likely to be in support of JKF? We won't be able to know the answer regarding the missing university faculty members' voting preferences will we now?
Meanwhile, see the tally results below.
Number of Faculty Members "professors"
Department of ASL and Deaf Studies - 12
Dept of Art - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Biology - 7 (corrected from 12)
Dept of Business - 12
Dept of Chemistry and Physics - 3
Dept of Communication Studies - 7
Dept of Counseling - 7
Dept of Education - 18
Dept of Educational Foundations and Research - 9
Dept of English - 29
Dept of Family and Child Studies - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures - 12
Dept of History and Government - 13
Dept of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences - 21 (Graduate and Adjuct faculty)
Dept of Interpretation - 7
Dept of Linguistic - 8
Dept of Math and Computer Science - 14
Dept of Philosophy and Religion - 2
Dept of Physical Education and Recreation - 16
Dept of Psychology - 15
Dept of Social Work - 6
Dept of Sociology - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Theatre Arts - at least 1 (total ?)
The tally:
12
1
7 (corrected from 12)
12
3
7
7
18
9
29
1
12
13
21
7
8
14
2
16
15
6
1
1
total = 222
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
During last night's closed-door, standing-room-only faculty meeting, a resolution of support for Fernandes failed by a vote of 49 to 96. Faculty members then went on to vote 77 to 68 to ask Fernandes to step aside and 85 to 58 to call for the search to be reopened, with no reprisals against anti-Fernandes protesters on the Northeast Washington campus.
The faculty also passed an 80 to 57 vote of no confidence in the board's decision and a 93 to 47 vote of no confidence in Fernandes.
Resolution of support for JKF: 49 to 96 vote or 66% who did not support JKF. 145 faculty members voted.
Vote to ask JKF to step aside: 77 to 68 vote or 53% voted to ask her to step aside. 145 faculty members voted.
Vote to call for the search to be reopened: 85 to 58 vote or 59% voted for the reopening of the search process. 143 faculty members voted.
Vote of No-Confidence in the BOT's decision: 80 to 57 vote or 58% voted No-Confidence. 137 faculty members voted.
Vote of No-Confidence in JKF: 93 to 47 vote or 66% voted No Confidence. 140 faculty members voted.
The largest number of faculty members present in any of the "voting" process is 145 (note: non-binding!). Some Deaf bloggers are calling these votes as a "success". However, the faculty members present in the votes as reported in WaPo were the ones who were willing to come. The largest number of faculty members present was 145. This number present DOES NOT represent the total faculty population. The Washington Post failed to note this as well. Also, there is no mention on the actual number of faculty members who are deaf and hard of hearing that have a stake in this. Nor whether any of these faculty members who participated in the votes were hearing. What's the actual faculty count who are able to vote? Yet, even on the BoT there were 4 hearing people present out of 21 to vote on for the next president of Gallaudet University. Are there hearing faculty members who are also anti-JKF? It'd be an interesting tidbit of information to know.
The total faculty population is at least 222, including Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and hearing faculty members. In doing the counting there were a few links that did not provide a list of faculty names by department. Recognizing this accounting shortfall, the total faculty population number is perhaps closer to 240 (Give or take a few numbers. Note, the bump up to 240(?) was due to 4 other departments that did not have a faculty list).
Even though the 145 faculty members (deaf and hh only?) showed up for the "No Confidence" votes? How many deaf and hard of hearing faculty members did NOT show up? Or even the hearing ones? How many hearing voted "No" for the support of BoT's decision? How many hearing faculty members said "Yes"? That I'd like to know.
This means that the votes of "No Confidence" do not represent the total university faculty members population. In fact, 145 out 240(or 222?) faculty members present means that approximately 60 percent (or 65% for the 222 members) of the faculty population actually showed up for the "votes". Deja vu? Could this mean a potential ratio of 144 to 96 votes (or 126 to 96 votes for the 222 members) in support of BoT's for JKF? What would the votes be like from those who didn't or couldn't show up for the university faculty votes? Does the mere action of not showing up mean that missing faculty members were more likely to be in support of JKF? We won't be able to know the answer regarding the missing university faculty members' voting preferences will we now?
Meanwhile, see the tally results below.
Number of Faculty Members "professors"
Department of ASL and Deaf Studies - 12
Dept of Art - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Biology - 7 (corrected from 12)
Dept of Business - 12
Dept of Chemistry and Physics - 3
Dept of Communication Studies - 7
Dept of Counseling - 7
Dept of Education - 18
Dept of Educational Foundations and Research - 9
Dept of English - 29
Dept of Family and Child Studies - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures - 12
Dept of History and Government - 13
Dept of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences - 21 (Graduate and Adjuct faculty)
Dept of Interpretation - 7
Dept of Linguistic - 8
Dept of Math and Computer Science - 14
Dept of Philosophy and Religion - 2
Dept of Physical Education and Recreation - 16
Dept of Psychology - 15
Dept of Social Work - 6
Dept of Sociology - at least 1 (total?)
Dept of Theatre Arts - at least 1 (total ?)
The tally:
12
1
7 (corrected from 12)
12
3
7
7
18
9
29
1
12
13
21
7
8
14
2
16
15
6
1
1
total = 222
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
"Not Deaf Enough" - Newsmax reports.
It's official. Sort of. I think. The RDPN protest is now going downhill. When you get a Newsmax report (a very, very widely read Conservative electronic news) on the protest with the caption that reads "President-Elect 'Not Deaf Enough' for University" (see about the erroneous 99.9% support remark by E. Lynn Jacobowitz on campus support) then certainly that's what the world will see and perceive as a first impression. The outside world's public perception on deafness is that they do not understand readily at all about Deaf culture.
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Board of Trustees. Gallaudet. I King Jordan. Deaf Culture. Emotional baggage. What else?
Nice going with the protest. Smoothly run I'd say.
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Board of Trustees. Gallaudet. I King Jordan. Deaf Culture. Emotional baggage. What else?
Nice going with the protest. Smoothly run I'd say.
Newsmax Reports..."Not Deaf Enough."
It's official. Sort of. I think. The RDPN protest is now going downhill. When you get a Newsmax report (a very, very widely read Conservative electronic news) on the protest with the caption that reads "President-Elect 'Not Deaf Enough' for University" (see about the erroneous 99.9% support remark by E. Lynn Jacobowitz on campus support) then certainly that's what the world will see and perceive as a first impression. The outside world's public perception on deafness is that they do not understand readily at all about Deaf culture.
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Board of Trustees. Gallaudet. I King Jordan. Deaf Culture. Emotional baggage. What else?
Nice going with the protest. Smoothly run I'd say.
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Board of Trustees. Gallaudet. I King Jordan. Deaf Culture. Emotional baggage. What else?
Nice going with the protest. Smoothly run I'd say.
The Unspoken Side of RDPN Gallaudet Protest
Last year I posted a blog called "The Unspoken Side of Deaf President Now Protest" recalling what I've witnessed and saw while a freshman student at Gallaudet during DPN week that March of 1988. Now, on DeafDC blog Chris and Allen Kaftan wrote a piece called "The Gallaudet Community Shoots Self in Foot" that talks about the unspoken side of RDPN protest that many people will not reveal or discuss such as these incidents (and here). Both are similar in what I've witnessed back then to what the Kaftans have with this RDPN protest.
Seems like there are two faces of FSSA. One that tell protesters not to get violent and make sure that this is a peaceful protest. The second face is when students are in a bind, they won't help them to remedy their problems such as this one incident:
Unity you say?
And then the Kaftans commented on this popular blogger who called Adam Stone a "Borg" because he wears a Cochlear Implant. That "Borg" remark was a retalitory response to Stone's blog piece favoring Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Even though Adam also wrote a very supportive piece on Ron Stern.
Unity you say?
The Kaftans continue show sides the unspoken side of faculty, students, staff and alumni protesters such as the Jacobowitz's incident:
Unity you say?
As I have said before this "Tent city" is more like a slum city. Are students really protesting? The semester is over and finals completed LAST WEEK! Students who are camped on the lawns of Gallaudet University are not really protesting according to Kaftan.
Plus, Gallaudet turned off the electricity? So, no more televisions or laptops and yet they complained about it? Read what Kaftan have to say about that in the Tent city remark.
Unity you say?
And then we have Bridgetta Bourne-Firl in a video over at Joey Baer's ASL blogsite that Kaftan brought my attention to where Bridgetta goes on record saying that a Gallaudet University president need to be more "Deaf-centered." And all along I thought this was NOT about Deaf culture and ASL native signers? (note the sarcasm and rhetorical remark).
Unity you say?
And finally, it's all about facts. FACTS! And only the facts, ma'am. Not rumours. Not conspiracy theories. Not about slinging mud at IKJ (whose 18 years of good leadership will now be forever tarnished), JKF and the BoT just so protesters can feel better and very smug. It's about being honest of the things that have gone on. No protest is ever perfect. In fact, I received so much flak about my own personal blog piece "The Unspoken Side of Deaf President Now Protest" last year that many were calling me a "traitor." Why be called a traitor when I point that laws were broken several times such as the one time when student protesters broke into a yellow school bus, which is a federal property, hot-wired it, hijacked it and have it placed in the front gates with the tires deflated in order to stymie the DC police, staff and other people from entering the campus.
Unity you say?
Thank you, Kaftans, for presenting the unspoken side of RDPN protest at Gallaudet University. As I have said before, there are two sides to every story. And this is one story that the other side didn't want to present the ugly and realistic side of the protest.
Protesting is fine. As long as it is done right. Done wrong and the whole thing will simply disappear like a bad memory.
There are lots more on the Kaftan's piece "The Gallaudet Community Shoots Self in Foot." A very good piece that gives you an idea on what have been going on the dark side of the protests.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
Seems like there are two faces of FSSA. One that tell protesters not to get violent and make sure that this is a peaceful protest. The second face is when students are in a bind, they won't help them to remedy their problems such as this one incident:
One student packed up her bags and tried to go home for the summer. Because she couldn’t get off campus, she missed her flight and had to pay an unreasonable amount of money to go home. When a faculty member and a student leader with the FSSA were appealed to, they smiled, shrugged, and said “Oh, well.”
Unity you say?
And then the Kaftans commented on this popular blogger who called Adam Stone a "Borg" because he wears a Cochlear Implant. That "Borg" remark was a retalitory response to Stone's blog piece favoring Dr. Jane K. Fernandes. Even though Adam also wrote a very supportive piece on Ron Stern.
Unity you say?
The Kaftans continue show sides the unspoken side of faculty, students, staff and alumni protesters such as the Jacobowitz's incident:
The forum with Celia Baldwin and Tom Humphries available to answer questions from the community ended up not being a true question-and-answer session. From videos of the forum we’ve been able to watch, the highlight of the event was Dr. Lynn Jacobowitz’s now-famous “We don’t trust you” retort, to which Baldwin and Humphries were not allowed a chance to respond. Audience members erupted in cheers and hollers and soon thereafter walked out. Their anger is understandable, but their actions led to naught.
Unity you say?
As I have said before this "Tent city" is more like a slum city. Are students really protesting? The semester is over and finals completed LAST WEEK! Students who are camped on the lawns of Gallaudet University are not really protesting according to Kaftan.
The Tent City Farce:
Students, alumni, children, cats and dogs are gathering on the front lawn of Gallaudet in an impromptu protester community. Are they protesting? No. They’re playing video games, cooking out, dancing, chatting, checking the internet on laptops hooked up to University facilities. There’s even an entertainment committee. Adrean McCann has just published a cartoon (www.signupcomics.com) that depicts Tent City as a fun vacation destination. “Meet courageous people, collapse empires,” it exclaims. The circus atmosphere at Tent City totally undermines the seriousness of the protest.
And now, on a rainy and chilly day in DC, Tent City is practically abandoned. Yet another reason to question the Tent City community’s real reasons for camping out.
Plus, Gallaudet turned off the electricity? So, no more televisions or laptops and yet they complained about it? Read what Kaftan have to say about that in the Tent city remark.
Unity you say?
And then we have Bridgetta Bourne-Firl in a video over at Joey Baer's ASL blogsite that Kaftan brought my attention to where Bridgetta goes on record saying that a Gallaudet University president need to be more "Deaf-centered." And all along I thought this was NOT about Deaf culture and ASL native signers? (note the sarcasm and rhetorical remark).
Unity you say?
And finally, it's all about facts. FACTS! And only the facts, ma'am. Not rumours. Not conspiracy theories. Not about slinging mud at IKJ (whose 18 years of good leadership will now be forever tarnished), JKF and the BoT just so protesters can feel better and very smug. It's about being honest of the things that have gone on. No protest is ever perfect. In fact, I received so much flak about my own personal blog piece "The Unspoken Side of Deaf President Now Protest" last year that many were calling me a "traitor." Why be called a traitor when I point that laws were broken several times such as the one time when student protesters broke into a yellow school bus, which is a federal property, hot-wired it, hijacked it and have it placed in the front gates with the tires deflated in order to stymie the DC police, staff and other people from entering the campus.
Unity you say?
Thank you, Kaftans, for presenting the unspoken side of RDPN protest at Gallaudet University. As I have said before, there are two sides to every story. And this is one story that the other side didn't want to present the ugly and realistic side of the protest.
Protesting is fine. As long as it is done right. Done wrong and the whole thing will simply disappear like a bad memory.
There are lots more on the Kaftan's piece "The Gallaudet Community Shoots Self in Foot." A very good piece that gives you an idea on what have been going on the dark side of the protests.
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Not Acceptable! When Protesters Terrorize other Deaf People
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
Associated Press Delivers....More Media Cover Gallaudet Protests
That's all it took. The Associated Press (AP) to deliver the news about the RDPN protest at Gallaudet University. Once the AP delivers, other smaller internet and television news organizations picks it up. Washington Post is beginning to report a better (some say "accurate") version of the protests. CNN picked up the AP story. So did USAToday.
There is your answer FSSA. Issue news releases. You may have to invest a few hundred dollars at a time for each news release. But if you really want to get the story out to help counter the "She doesn't say 'Hi'." Although, E. Lynn Jacobowitz is exaggerating when the professor said that "99.9%" of the people at Gallaudet support the protest. But outside readers might actually believe it thinking the total supporters would be like 3 people (.1 percent or .001) who are not anti-JKF from a student, faculty and staff population of about 3000. Pretty far fetched when last week when an informal poll was conducted on campus that showed a 2/3 suppport. Even the FSSA ongoing poll reports the same where 63% of the votes think the protest is justified. Looks like somebody lied just to get the story out? You would think somebody with a PhD and years of teaching would know the math difference of .01% (100% - 99.9% = .1% or .001) to the total campus population which gives a whopping total of 3 dissenters (ie pro-JKF)?
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
There is your answer FSSA. Issue news releases. You may have to invest a few hundred dollars at a time for each news release. But if you really want to get the story out to help counter the "She doesn't say 'Hi'." Although, E. Lynn Jacobowitz is exaggerating when the professor said that "99.9%" of the people at Gallaudet support the protest. But outside readers might actually believe it thinking the total supporters would be like 3 people (.1 percent or .001) who are not anti-JKF from a student, faculty and staff population of about 3000. Pretty far fetched when last week when an informal poll was conducted on campus that showed a 2/3 suppport. Even the FSSA ongoing poll reports the same where 63% of the votes think the protest is justified. Looks like somebody lied just to get the story out? You would think somebody with a PhD and years of teaching would know the math difference of .01% (100% - 99.9% = .1% or .001) to the total campus population which gives a whopping total of 3 dissenters (ie pro-JKF)?
Previous blogs on Gallaudet University's selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes.
Hearing the Other Side
"Vigilant Ally" for Deaf Culture Dominance at Gallaudet?
Unity for Gallaudet? For Whom?
RDPN Protesters Continue to Grasp Straws
Deaf Protest Soon to Turn Violent at Gallaudet University???
Doh! Is Washington Post Clueless - electronic petition has value?
Washington Post Live Chat with Dr. Jane K. Fernandes
Deaf Quote Heard Around the World - "She doesn't say 'hi'."
IKJ Supports BoT Decision, Student Protesters Get Bogged Down Again?
A Real Deaf President Now Protest Continues....
The Selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes - a Rush Job?
Did the "Really Deaf President Now" Protest Fizzled Yesterday?
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now
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