Iring King Jordan Research Paper
Iring King Jordan was born June 16, 1943 in Glen Riddle, PA, in 1988, King was the first deaf president of Galladette university the world's only university with all programs and services designed specifically for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. That year Gallaudet students, with support from many alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University, protested the Board of Trustees' appointment of a hearing person to the presidency. After the week-long protest The deaf now protest the Board reversed its decision and named Jordan, one of three finalists for the position, the eighth president of Gallaudet and the first deaf president since the institution was established in 1864. On campus, he was widely applauded for his successful
efforts to increase funding, including funds for the expansion and construction of two new large-scale centers for education research and support. Jordan not becoming deaf until 21, was the first deaf president. Later, into thousand six, King resigned from his presidency and retired into thousand eight. On April 6, 2010, it was announced that Jordan had been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the commission on present Scholars
efforts to increase funding, including funds for the expansion and construction of two new large-scale centers for education research and support. Jordan not becoming deaf until 21, was the first deaf president. Later, into thousand six, King resigned from his presidency and retired into thousand eight. On April 6, 2010, it was announced that Jordan had been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the commission on present Scholars