Not the first time this has benn mentioned, but here's another story on ongoing problems at Gallaudet that raise questions about the institution's future (recent improvements have been noted). The primary factor that usually gets tossed out? The low graduation rate. The story says it is consistently below 50%. I think recent numbers are around 40% (but don't quote me on that).
Here is a transcript of the interview with Interim President Bob Davila. Here's a transcript of Mr. Davila's post-holiday welcome back speech to the Gallaudet community where he outlines some of his plans for the University until such time when a new President can be chosen and take office.
The University has chosen a new leader (if only temporarily), a nationally known deaf figure. , The Board, the faculty, and the students have all reportedly expressed approval of the choice. Robert Davila, the man to head the school, comes from an interesting background, and was once an assistant secretary at the US Department of Education.