upgrading the library SHOULD be one of our highest priorities. Really. Having a variety of scholary resources on hand will attract talented scholars and researchers. It will offer them incentive to come to Gallaudet, learn, and work there.

Anyway, here’s my 2 cents, hoping someone sees this.

Marshall can’t sign properly to save his life, although I have been told that he’s very intellgent. However, his ability to relate to ASL Deaf people is virtually nil.

Weiner, well.. He is known for being a little bit disorganized, but otherwise, a very sincere person.

So, I’d go for Weiner.

But I truly believe that Innes will get the position, for obvious reasons. (Close friendship with Bob Davila) If Innes gets the job, then nothing has changed. Let’s see.

The ultimate truth is to come soon.

In a system where you don’t have a vote, you’d better hope so, my friend.

Dr. Weiner addressed main concerns and emphasized that he would include the community’s input. All of this makes sense in contrast to Dr. Fernandes’ past leadership, if any.

In fact, I disgree with Allmann’s observation claiming that Weiner does not have the right set of presentation skills. There was not one moment when my thoughts drifted away during his presentation, and I can say the same thing for others when I witnessed all those nods and side comments from where I was sitting. Weiner knows Gallaudet by heart, in and out.

Many of us were surprised at ourselves for somewhat ‘overlooking’ him last year, but then again the past administration did all they could to shun him out. Heck, Weiner was given only a two-day notice to prepare his presentation while Fernandes received more than one week.

Anyway, I surely hope Dr. Davila will review each candidate’s qualifications in depth and community’s comments.

The most qualified people have seen what happens at Gallaudet and can find thankful positions elsewhere

I’m not at all impressed with your writing, tortured logic, and baseless assertions with unsaid assumptions.

Want to clarify why you think Marshall and Innes will be there “just a year or two” while Weiner will be there five to seven years?

And, uh, on what grounds do you assert that Weiner is the “overwhelming” choice for provost by students and faculty? Any polls you care to point out to me?

Steve Weiner has an incrdible vision and will do much better than Marshall and Innes. If it’s Innes, he’ll be there just a year or two. Same with marshall. Weiner will serve 5 to 7 years. I don’t think the provost should serve any longer than that The position needs healthy turnover and change every few years.