FY 2018 Annual Report of Achievements
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Annual Report of Achievements October 1, 2017–September 30, 2018 Front cover photos, left to right. Second row, middle photo: Seniors excitedly show off their tassels after making the rounds at Gradfest. Gradfest is a “one‑stop shop” event First row, first photo: Shellane McKitty raises her arms as part of a Black for graduating students to gather information, pick up their regalia, Student Union performance at UnityFest, an annual festival celebrating purchase their class rings, and finalize all arrangements for their the different cultures and traditions on campus. upcoming Commencement. Annual Report of Achievements First row, middle photo: Dr. Khadijat Rashid, Dean of the School of Second row, last photo: Dr. Daniel Lundberg teaches a chemistry course October 1, 2017–September 30, 2018 Education, Business and Human Services, delivers welcome remarks and in the department’s state of the art chemistry lab. Dr. Lundberg is one thanks to all who attended the Pan African Dinner. The dinner was one of the many Gallaudet professors preparing students to make a real of the many activities leading up to the Nigerian MOU signing. difference in the sciences. First row, last photo: Recent Gallaudet graduate Marissa Rivera poses in Last row, first photo: A member of the Gallaudet swim team glides to the the hallway of the Longworth House Office Building where she interned finish line with practiced precision and ease during a meet. with Congressional representative Mark Takano (D‑Calif). Last row, last photo: Dr. Audrey Cooper, assistant professor and director Second row, first photo: In the Motion Light Lab, founder and creator of the International Development Program, gives a classroom lecture to Melissa Malzkuhn demonstrates motion capture while signing graduate students. “Gallaudet.” The lab uses creative literature and digital technology to create immersive learning experiences for deaf children and visual learners. Student Chelsea Hilaire shows her Gallaudet pride during UnityFest, an annual festival celebrating and unifying the many cultures and traditions that make up the Gallaudet community. Annual Report of Achievements October 1, 2017–September 30, 2018 Table of Contents Fiscal Year 2019 Highlights . .2 I. Definitions of Terms Used ..................................................................................3 About Gallaudet University . 16 I. Mission Statement. .17 II. Vision Statement ........................................................................................17 III. The Gallaudet Credo ....................................................................................18 IV. History of Gallaudet .....................................................................................19 The First 100 Years. 19 A Time of Expansion ...................................................................................19 V. Institutional Name .......................................................................................21 VI. Fast Facts ..............................................................................................22 Location. .22 Website ...............................................................................................22 Founded. .22 Programs .............................................................................................22 Public Service .........................................................................................22 Technology ...........................................................................................23 Research ..............................................................................................23 Enrollment ...........................................................................................24 Annual University Tuition and Room and Board (Academic Year 2018–2019) .................................24 Alumni. 24 Fundraising ...........................................................................................25 Employees ............................................................................................25 Funding ..............................................................................................25 Endowment ...........................................................................................25 Community Impact ....................................................................................25 VII. Accreditation ..........................................................................................25 | iii VIII. Board of Trustees .....................................................................................26 Executive Committee ..................................................................................26 Additional Members . 27 Public Members .......................................................................................27 Performance Requirements . 28 I. Education of the Deaf Act Reporting Requirements. 29 From the EDA. 29 From the EDA on Research .............................................................................31 II. Government Performance Results Act Report ...............................................................32 Program Goal .........................................................................................32 Short-Term Strategic Plan 2017–2020: Creating Conditions to be Ready for Transformation . 64 I. Short-Term Strategic Plan Priorities ........................................................................65 Priority One: Define Gallaudet’s Bilingual Mission: Validating and Enriching Bilingualism and Our Multicultural Identities Within Our Community. ......................................................................65 Priority Two: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence: Creating a Thriving Community .....................66 Priority Three: Enhance Student/Learner Success and Experience: Creating Learners, Leaders, Innovators, and Change-Makers as Part of Gallaudet’s Mission ............................................................68 Priority Four: Building Blocks of Success: Improving Our Infrastructure and Investing in Our People ...........70 Priority Five: Enhance Academic and Community Vitality: Positioning Gallaudet as a Thought-Leader Related to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind People and for All of Humanity .......................................72 Priority Six: Optimize Resources: Improving Financial Planning and Management Practices and Strengthening and Diversifying Revenue Streams ....................................................................... 74 Priority One: Define Gallaudet’s Bilingual Mission: Validating and Enriching Bilingualism and Our Multicultural Identities Within Our Community . 76. I. The Center for Bilingual Teaching and Learning .............................................................77 II. Bilingual Mission Framework Task Force. 80 Priority Two: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence: Creating a Thriving Community . 82 I. Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) ............................................................83 EDI Mission and Goals .................................................................................83 Achievement Highlights, 2017–2018. .84 Priority Three: Enhance Student/Learner Success and Experience: Creating Learners, Leaders, Innovators, and Change- Makers as Part of Gallaudet’s Mission . 88 I. Enrollment ..............................................................................................89 II. Recruitment of a Diverse Student Body .................................................................... 110 III. Persistence and Graduation Data .........................................................................112 IV. Support Programs and Strategies ........................................................................124 Academic Advising ...................................................................................124 Athletics and Intramurals Programs ....................................................................125 Career Center ........................................................................................126 Counseling and Psychological Services ..................................................................127 iv | GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY Office for Students with Disabilities .....................................................................127 Office of Residence Life and Housing ....................................................................128 Student Center Programs and Services ..................................................................129 Student Success .......................................................................................132 Tutorial & Instructional Programs ......................................................................132 V. Alumni Survey Information ..............................................................................133 Post-Graduation Employment Experience ...............................................................133 Employment Fields ...................................................................................133 Internship Participation ...............................................................................133 Hearing Undergraduate Outcomes ......................................................................133 Priority Four: Building Blocks of Success: Improving Our Infrastructure and Investing in Our People . 136 I. Adaptive Digital Learning ................................................................................137