About Gallaudet

Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students. The University enjoys an international reputation for the outstanding graduate programs it provides deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people. In addition, the University's Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center serves deaf and hard of hearing children at its two demonstration schools and throughout the nation by developing, implementing, and disseminating innovative educational strategies. Gallaudet University was founded in 1864 by an Act of Congress, and its charter was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.

Board of Trustees

• Dr. Alan Hurwitz, President (President's Office)
  
• Dr. Stephen Weiner, Provost, Academic Affairs
  
• Paul Kelly, Vice President, Administration and Finance
• Edward Bosso, Vice President, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
• Donald Beil, Chief of Staff
• Dr. Cynthia King, Chief Information Officer (interim)
• Dr. Richard Lytle, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Stragtegic Planning
• Deborah DeStefano, Special Assistant to the President, Operations and Board Liaison
• Dr. Catherine Andersen, Associate Provost, Enrollment Management
• Dr. Ann Powell, Associate Provost, Diversity (interim)
• Dr. David Armstrong, Executive Director, Gallaudet Press and External Affairs
• Fred Weiner, Executive Director, Program Development