Comments on: Hlibok: I Relayed In Good Faith http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:35:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Brian Riley http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1203 Brian Riley Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:12:22 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1203 Levinson has been there a long time. In fact, he has already outlasted the proper term-limits and the Board had to vote to make special extensions to his tenure (and also to Bill Graham's and other members). There are four deaf members of the Board that must leave in the spring due to the bylaws and term limits. Bill Graham is the chair of the committee to look for new members. New members are simply accepted by the entire Board voting. The President of Gallaudet never is allowed to vote, although he is allowed to discuss the issues with the Board. He has a "seat" on the Board, but not a vote. Levinson has been there a long time. In fact, he has already outlasted the proper term-limits and the Board had to vote to make special extensions to his tenure (and also to Bill Graham’s and other members).

There are four deaf members of the Board that must leave in the spring due to the bylaws and term limits. Bill Graham is the chair of the committee to look for new members.

New members are simply accepted by the entire Board voting. The President of Gallaudet never is allowed to vote, although he is allowed to discuss the issues with the Board. He has a “seat” on the Board, but not a vote.

]]> By: Anne Marie http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1202 Anne Marie Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:34:17 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1202 Wow, Jean.. a good one #2. You certainly have patience to read everything. I read only few paragraphes and lost my interest. # 1, I am still not 100% clear what role an interim president will have with the BoT? I kept on seeing that BoT was "handpicked" then later I read that selection would be done collectively from now and on. I believe it is in the writing that will stand and I do not know what is in it. Anne Marie Wow, Jean.. a good one #2. You certainly have patience to read everything. I read only few paragraphes and lost my interest.

# 1, I am still not 100% clear what role an interim president will have with the BoT? I kept on seeing that BoT was “handpicked” then later I read that selection would be done collectively from now and on. I believe it is in the writing that will stand and I do not know what is in it.

Anne Marie

]]> By: Jean Boutcher http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1201 Jean Boutcher Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:57:50 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1201 Brian, [1] Who has the authority to appoint people as members of the BoT? It is my understanding that Ken Levinson has been on the Board for the last 16 years. [2] Jane Kelleher Fernandes told on an online interview of The Washington Post in May that she had Jordan as one of the references in her letter of application. The interviewer was somewhat "surprised". The rest is history. Brian,

[1] Who has the authority to appoint people as members of the BoT? It is my understanding that Ken Levinson has been on the Board for the last 16 years.

[2] Jane Kelleher Fernandes told on an online interview of The Washington Post in May that she had Jordan as one of the references in her letter of application. The interviewer was somewhat “surprised”. The rest is history.

]]> By: Good riddance http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 Good riddance Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:26:21 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1200 Chuck Williams, Ken Levinson are 2 Chuck Williams, Ken Levinson are 2

]]> By: Mishka Zena http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 Mishka Zena Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:31:19 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1199 Brian, who are the oter three deaf members who'll be leaving? Brian, who are the oter three deaf members who’ll be leaving?

]]> By: Brian Riley http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 Brian Riley Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:53:48 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1198 The President never had any official power over the BoT. The President has a “seat” on the Board, but no vote. However, the President can try to sway Board members. If the President uses good logic and persuasive arguments, that’s a good thing. However, Jordan played all kinds of power games and manipulated the Board. That’s not healthy. Look what happened! Yes, there will be 4 deaf members of the Board being replaced this Spring, due to term limits running out. My theory all along has been that Jordan attempted to put JK in before those 4 had to leave. One of the 4 leaving is Bill Graham, the Secretary–one of Jordan’s key contacts. The President never had any official power over the BoT. The President has a “seat” on the Board, but no vote.

However, the President can try to sway Board members. If the President uses good logic and persuasive arguments, that’s a good thing. However, Jordan played all kinds of power games and manipulated the Board. That’s not healthy. Look what happened!

Yes, there will be 4 deaf members of the Board being replaced this Spring, due to term limits running out. My theory all along has been that Jordan attempted to put JK in before those 4 had to leave. One of the 4 leaving is Bill Graham, the Secretary–one of Jordan’s key contacts.

]]> By: Jean Boutcher http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 Jean Boutcher Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:34:53 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1197 Dr. Davila said on an online interview (Washingotn Post) that he has no authority with the BoT. Is it because of his status as " INTERIM" president that does not allow him to exercise the power over or control the BoT that Jordan has enjoyed controlling for 19 years? Just my two francs. Dr. Davila said on an online interview (Washingotn Post)
that he has no authority with the BoT. Is it because of his status as ” INTERIM” president that does not allow him to exercise the power over or control the BoT that Jordan has enjoyed controlling for 19 years?

Just my two francs.

]]> By: Mishka Zena http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1196 Mishka Zena Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:53:44 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1196 Deaf Mommy, that's a good question. He didn't elaborate and I didn't ask him. About BoT, I hear there may be few people whose term end next spring, unless they get renewals. Deaf Mommy, that’s a good question. He didn’t elaborate and I didn’t ask him.

About BoT, I hear there may be few people whose term end next spring, unless they get renewals.

]]> By: gwl http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 gwl Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:22:24 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1195 JKF for president after Davila, Carl Shroeder. JKF for president after Davila, Carl Shroeder.

]]> By: Brian Riley http://www.mishkazena.com/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-1194 Brian Riley Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:54:06 +0000 http://blog.deafread.com/mishkazena/2006/12/18/hlibok-i-relayed-in-good-faith/#comment-1194 Everybody, Remember that reality is more powerful than lies and obfuscations. Jordan is now beginning to face *reality*--and that reality is that he will not be president and will not be able to make day-to-day decisions involving $148 million. His puppet will not be president either. That means he will be a political eunuch and his influence will decrease everyday. Board members will suddenly realize: "Why should I pay attention to him?" Very quickly Jordan will have no influence at all. Everybody,

Remember that reality is more powerful than lies and obfuscations.

Jordan is now beginning to face *reality*–and that reality is that he will not be president and will not be able to make day-to-day decisions involving $148 million. His puppet will not be president either.

That means he will be a political eunuch and his influence will decrease everyday. Board members will suddenly realize: “Why should I pay attention to him?”

Very quickly Jordan will have no influence at all.

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