GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
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Mission Statement
Mission Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. Vision Gallaudet University will build upon its rich history as the world’s premier higher education institution serving deaf and hard of hearing people to become the university of first choice for the most qualified, diverse group of deaf and hard of hearing students in the world, as well as hearing students pursuing careers related to deaf and hard of hearing people. Gallaudet will empower its graduates with the knowledge and practical skills vital to achieving personal and professional success in the changing local and global communities in which they live and work. Gallaudet will also strive to become the leading international resource for research, innovation, and outreach related to deaf and hard of hearing people. Gallaudet will achieve these outcomes through providing the following: A bilingual learning environment, featuring ASL and English that provides full access for all students to learning and communication. A commitment to excellence in learning and student service. A world-class campus in the nation’s capital. A virtual campus that expands Gallaudet’s reach to a broader audience of visual learners. An environment in which research can grow, develop, and improve the lives and knowledge of all deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide
About This Cause
Gallaudet University has been the educational, political, social, and economic engine of the deaf and signing community on a national and global scale for 160 years. Founded in 1864, Gallaudet University is a federally chartered private university for deaf and hard of hearing students. Located in Washington D.C., Gallaudet is the only institution of higher learning in the world where students live and learn in American Sign Language and English. The University’s mission is to ensure the intellectual and professional advancement of people who are deaf and hard of hearing and it maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity. Gallaudet is a global agent of change, preparing students to flourish and helping society value and appreciate all that deaf people have to offer.