Reflection On The Oppression Of Deaf Males

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I can completely understand the frustration of the students. They are attending a university with the primary focus on deaf or hard of hearing students. Having the board of trustees select a president that has little experience or knowledge of the deaf community could be a little upsetting. These students probably want a president that can understand and communicate just as well. However, I do not feel as if she couldn't do the job, but if there was an opportunity for a hearing impaired person to be selected as president I think that is something the students would appreciate. I think they just wanted someone who could better communicate with them.
I completely disagree with the boards (Jane Spilman) point of view. Being a board chair of a

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