FY 2008 Annual Report of Achievements - Gallaudet University

professionals who are interested in coming to Gallaudet University for various short- and long-term
programs. International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for maintaining the university’s compliance
with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). ISS works with university
departments to ensure all current international students and scholars are in compliance with
immigration regulations. It also works with students to update them on regulations and guide them
through immigration status change or maintenance procedures.
Table 13. International Student Services Activities, Fall 2007–Summer 2008
Activity Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Summer 2008
Tracking of studentsʼ attendance, performance
and immigration rules compliance; submitting
reports to the U.S. Department of Homeland
Securityʼs SEVIS
141 79 20
Face-to-face student advising for all students
holding F-1 visa
272 284 63
Completing visa applications for students and
potential students
32 35 46
International Outreach (IO) disseminates Gallaudet materials and resources around the world,
enhancing the university’s position as a global leader in deaf education. During FY 2008, IO efforts
reached nearly 1,000 people through three trips abroad—to India, Bulgaria, and China—laying the
groundwork for future collaborations to meet the educational and training needs of deaf and hard of
hearing people in those countries. The English Language Institute (ELI) joined CPSO in summer 2008.
For information about ELI’s activities, see “Academic Support Services.”
Gallaudet Leadership Institute, Professional Studies, and Enrichment Programs
(GLIPSEP). Gallaudet Leadership Institute, Professional Studies, and Enrichment Programs
(GLIPSEP) is dedicated to improving the quality of the personal and professional lives of deaf and
hard of hearing individuals by (a) developing the leadership abilities of these individuals, their
families, and other individuals in their personal and professional communities and (b) developing
and enhancing the professional leadership abilities of individuals who administer programs and
services that work with the deaf and hard of hearing population.
Gallaudet Leadership Institute (GLI). Established in October 2002, GLI addresses acute
leadership shortages in education and other social service professions, including deaf-centric forprofit
and nonprofit agencies and corporations. GLI programs focus on seven areas: (a) association
leadership and management; (b) business entrepreneurship; (c) consumer, family, and community
advocacy; (d) deaf women leadership; (e) early education professional development leadership;
(f) educational leadership focused on change leadership; and (g) enhancing deaf education: language
planning and leadership.
GLI programs are tailored to address specific needs and are usually distinct in content and
focus compared to general academic disciplines. Program instructors are subject matter experts.
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