Fernandes says Gallaudet board now split

[Alex]

The embattled president designate of Gallaudet University now says some of the school's trustees no longer support her.

Jane Fernandes tells The Washington Post that some trustees have asked her to step down as the next leader of the school for the deaf. She says she's still not thinking of stepping down because if she does, the trustees would come under scrutiny from Congress.

Three of the 20 trustees are members of Congress, and the school receives the majority of its support from the federal government.

Hundreds of students and faculty members have been protesting for more than two weeks, demanding that she resign.

Some of her opponents say she lacks leadership skills. Others believe the process that led to her selection was flawed.

Fernandes has said many of the protesters do not believe she is "deaf enough" to lead the school. She was born deaf but grew up speaking and did not learn American Sign Language until she was 23.

The Associated Press
ABC 7 News - Fernandes Says Gallaudet Board Now Split

 

[guido]

I guess this is progress. Before now, I was under the impression that she had the BOT's full confidence. Regardless of whatever reason she claims for not stepping down, I have no doubt there are some shady dealings behind this. A closed-door selection process, denial of severity of protests, twisting of protestor's message, and stubborn steadfastness are not signs of an honest leader. Someone told me, as president, her salary would be somewhere to the tune of $500,000. No one she won't step aside. Give it up, Jane.

 

[Magnix]

I guess this is progress. Before now, I was under the impression that she had the BOT's full confidence. Regardless of whatever reason she claims for not stepping down, I have no doubt there are some shady dealings behind this. A closed-door selection process, denial of severity of protests, twisting of protestor's message, and stubborn steadfastness are not signs of an honest leader. Someone told me, as president, her salary would be somewhere to the tune of $500,000. No one she won't step aside. Give it up, Jane.

Jane makes half of million a year? You sure? Wow, I didn't know that.

Well, I find it hard to believe that. Wow.

Magnix2k

 

[Magnix]

The embattled president designate of Gallaudet University now says some of the school's trustees no longer support her.

Jane Fernandes tells The Washington Post that some trustees have asked her to step down as the next leader of the school for the deaf. She says she's still not thinking of stepping down because if she does, the trustees would come under scrutiny from Congress.

Three of the 20 trustees are members of Congress, and the school receives the majority of its support from the federal government.

Hundreds of students and faculty members have been protesting for more than two weeks, demanding that she resign.

Some of her opponents say she lacks leadership skills. Others believe the process that led to her selection was flawed.

Fernandes has said many of the protesters do not believe she is "deaf enough" to lead the school. She was born deaf but grew up speaking and did not learn American Sign Language until she was 23.

The Associated Press

Where did you get that information? URL?

Magnix2k

 

[Foxrac]

Jane is too chick to resign. :roll:

It's better to force her to resign by trustee, federal or something.

 

[Jolie77]

According to a source that I just had received regarding to I. King Jordan, Jane Fernandes and Paul Kelly's yearly earnings are as of May 2006 -

I. King Jordan, President - $509,007 + $68,716 (Benefits/Deferred Compensation) + $60,000 (Expense - Fair value of letting IKJ live in the President's House)

Paul Kelly, VP Adm and Fin - $274,746 + $37,091 (Benefits/Deferred Comp)

Jane Fernandes, Provost - $245,876 + $33,193 (Benefits/Deferred Comp)

There's the link to provide the information - How are they being paid?

 

[Magnix]

According to a source that I just had received regarding to I. King Jordan, Jane Fernandes and Paul Kelly's yearly earnings are as of May 2006 -



There's the link to provide the information - How are they being paid?

I see why Jane doesn't want to resign! LOL!

Thanks for the information!

Magnix2k

 

[neecy]

Jane is too chick to resign. :roll:

It's better to force her to resign by trustee, federal or something.

You can't force her out - she was elected fair and square, and if they force her to resign she can turn around and sue for breach of contract.

 

[jazzy]

After watched her interveiw online, I can see why not many wanted her to be president of Gally. It is sadden me to think next one will be hearing and make more bucks instead of deaf woman.

I feel this is all discrimination against deaf woman.

 

[gnarlydorkette]

Fair and Square??

My ass.

Look at this video: YouTube - "Unity for Gallaudet" - Poll Results
and look carefully at Gallaudet's poll results for candidates and tell me what is wrong with this picture.

 

[SaSSy BaBe]

I guess this is progress. Before now, I was under the impression that she had the BOT's full confidence. Regardless of whatever reason she claims for not stepping down, I have no doubt there are some shady dealings behind this. A closed-door selection process, denial of severity of protests, twisting of protestor's message, and stubborn steadfastness are not signs of an honest leader. Someone told me, as president, her salary would be somewhere to the tune of $500,000. No one she won't step aside. Give it up, Jane.

I thought i heard that she will earn abt 2 million dollars for being next gallaudet president which J.King have earned abt 1 million dollars.. that s really interesting information.. i was told by very good friend of mine that are now currently attending Gally.. obivously for ppl that are at gally have more knowledgeable waht s happening and alot of facts abt J. King and Jane F... It s really terribly tragic that gally have to go thru..

 

[Foxrac]

You can't force her out - she was elected fair and square, and if they force her to resign she can turn around and sue for breach of contract.

Fair and Square??

My ass.

Look at this video: YouTube - "Unity for Gallaudet" - Poll Results
and look carefully at Gallaudet's poll results for candidates and tell me what is wrong with this picture.

Neecy, Look at gnarlydorkette's post.

 

[Nesmuth]

My message to the Gallaudet Board of Trustees

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbWcDKkM_x8

Richard

 

[Foxrac]

Well, Jane is just think about $$$$$.

 

[Gemtun]

Well, Jane is just think about $$$$$.

How do you REALLY know that?

Where is proof that she only thinks about money?

 

[Gemtun]

Jane is too chick to resign. :roll:

What do you mean, she is too chicken to resign? It takes MORE balls and guts to NOT resign despite protests, etc.

 

[Kalista]

Jane makes half of million a year? You sure? Wow, I didn't know that.

Well, I find it hard to believe that. Wow.

Magnix2k

Yes that is true, she makes more than 500,000 dollars a year.

 

[Tousi]

Right now the Provost makes about 254K a year and the President makes 509K a year. But the issues are not about money. It's about leadership and tackling a bunch of problems that beset the University. JK may be the best thing since sliced bread on paper; however, it's unfathomable to me how she can take up the reins at this point. The protest has taken her to the point of no return, irregardless of her glowing resume.

 

[Oceanbreeze]

Well, Jane is just think about $$$$$.

I know almost nothing about the issues involved in the protest, but even to me, this statement sounds ill informed.

 

[Alex]

Where did you get that information? URL?

Magnix2k

Sorry about that. Here's the link: ABC 7 News - Fernandes Says Gallaudet Board Now Split

Added it in my first post as well.