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FY 2008 Annual Report of Achievements - Gallaudet University

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Challenges and Plans for the Future<br />

Senior faculty are retiring in increasing numbers and, in times <strong>of</strong> decreased enrollment and<br />

lean budgets, are not always replaced. Some departments have been severely affected as a result. The<br />

new general studies curriculum has its own full-time faculty as well as faculty on long- and shortterm<br />

loan from academic departments. In some cases, this has resulted in fewer faculty being<br />

available to teach in their original disciplines. Also, the vagaries <strong>of</strong> initial class placement have made<br />

it a challenge for some departments to plan course <strong>of</strong>ferings realistically. These issues are all being<br />

examined through departmental and institutional research.<br />

At <strong>Gallaudet</strong>, faculty performance is evaluated in teaching, research, service, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

integrity, and pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in ASL. The university is currently conducting research on the American<br />

Sign Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Interview (ASLPI) and other measures. Until this research is complete,<br />

the ASLPI is not being used in faculty personnel actions, such as reappointment, merit increases,<br />

promotion, and tenure.<br />

The Division <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs will conduct a reorganization study from January to June<br />

2009, which will affect both the administrative and faculty structure.<br />

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