Deafness in Society: Deaf History 3

When was Gaulladet University founded

1857 as a Gallaudet school for Deaf children

Gallaudet was established by __________ __________ __________, Thomas Hopkins Galladet's youngest son

Edward Miner Gallaudet

In _____, Gallaudet University opened its collegiate division

1864

The worlds first university for the deaf?

Gallaudet

April 14, 1857: __________ __________ sends a letter to 20-year-old Edward Miner Gallaudet inviting him to become superintendent of the institution.

Amos Kendall

What president signed the Gallaudet charter allowing the Columbia institution for instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind to grant collegiate degrees

Abe Lincoln

When did Congress pass the act allowing collegiate degrees for the Deaf

June 28, 1864

a year later (1865) what did the Columbia Institution for Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb drop?

"and the Blind" from its name, Congress removes its responsibility to educate blind students

Where did blind students have to transfer to?

transferred to the Maryland Institution for the Blind.

What happened May 2, 1894?

The board of directors changes the name of the collegiate department from "National Deaf-Mute College" to Gallaudet College in honor of Reverend Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

What happened August 4, 1986?

President Ronald Regan signs Education of the Deaf Act which includes changing the name of Gallaudet College to become Gallaudet University

Andrew Foster (1925-1987)

First African-American student to receive a bachelor's degree from Gallaudet College, graduating in 1954

Where did Andrew Foster go after receiving his BA in Education, a Master's in Special Education, and a degree in Christian Missions

In 1957, Foster goes to Ghana to establish a school. Foster also sets up schools inNigeria, Chad, Senegal, Cameroon, Kenya, and many other African countries

Deaf President Now (DPN)

protest that took place at Gallaudet that closed down the campus and staged marches on the US capitol in 1988

Lasted from (March 6 - March 13, 1988)

How long was the Deaf President Now protest?

From its inception, Gallaudet __________ (had/didnt have) hearing Presidents

Had

What did the Deaf President Now Protest want?

Their First deaf president

rally of 1,000 students, staff, faculty, and alumni gathers on campus carrying signs, handing out fliers

Over the next four days students camped out on campus in support of Deaf President selection

What was the first deaf president of Gallaudet

Dr. I. King Jordan

Who did the board of trustees select as the new president of Gallaudet after the resignation of the last president on MARCH 6TH 1988

Elizabeth Zinser

What were the list of demands by DPN presented on March 7th

1. Zinser must resign and a deaf president be selected

2. Jane Spilman must resign as chair of Board of Trustees

3. Percentage of deaf members of Board increased to at least 51%

4. No reprisal against any protestor

Did Zinser comply with the demands?

No