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DPN. YOU ARE THERE MARCH 6, 1988 Gallaudet University, Washington DC. Gallaudet University- estab. 1864 only Liberal Arts University in world for Deaf people. Sunday, March 6, 1988. All are happy Why???. 3 Finalists for President- Chosen by Board of Trustees. Harvey Corson
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DPN YOU ARE THERE MARCH 6, 1988 Gallaudet University, Washington DC
Gallaudet University-estab. 1864only Liberal Arts University in world for Deaf people
Sunday, March 6, 1988 • All are happy • Why???
3 Finalists for President- Chosen by Board of Trustees • Harvey Corson Deaf, Superintendent Louisiana School, well respected in Deaf Community • I. King Jordan Deaf, Psychology professor… Dean at Gallaudet, Well respected in Deaf Community • Elizabeth Zinser Hearing, Chancellor NC State, Wants to learn signs, Unknown in Deaf Community
Sunday Night March 6, 1988- Mayflower HotelWashington, DC • And the winner is…….. • Gallaudet finally has its first…… • Woman President !!!!!!!
What to do now ??? • Don’t go to classes Monday • Make protest signs • Contact Board of Trustees • Try to get support • Can teachers/staff come on campus?
Monday, March 7, 1988 • All gates blocked • Top administrators blocked • Teachers not allowed in • Meeting requested with BOT
4 Demands • Zinser out- Deaf President chosen • BOT President out • 51% BOT Deaf • No Punishment
Tuesday March 8, 1988 • Gallaudet alumni arrive on campus • They say….. • “Deaf Prez Now!” and…. • Give $1,000 to help
Florida Ave. Entrance to Gallaudet University– Tuesday, March 8, 1988
You are national news!Dr. Zinser watches from N.C.She decides to fly to D.C. on Wed. and try to resolve the “situation”. • Will you meet with her? • Will you allow her on campus?
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Wednesday, March 9, 1988 • The Faculty and Staff vote to support the students—jeopardizing their own jobs • “Nightline” tries to resolve the issues with guests- Dr. Zinser, student leader-Greg Hlibok, • and actress- Marlee Matlin
Thursday March 10 • I. King Jordan retracted his support for the Board's decision to appoint Elisabeth Zinser. He told the onlookers that he now fully supported the four demands set forth by the students, and felt the protest was completely justified. • (Show video ) • Dr. Zinser is …where????
What to do ???? • Start whole process again ??? • Choose from 1 on the two remaining candidates