Professional Goals:

 

Kent State Universityhas just added the full-time position to coordinate the ASL/English Interpreting Program.  This is due to the growth of the program.  Within a few years it has burgeoned from 15 students to over 60!  After the interview process, I was chosen for this position.  Here are a few goals that I have for the program in years to come:

 

• That the numbers of students in our major would continue to grow

• That our numbers would necessitate the hiring of more full-time faculty members

• That all of our faculty would began and complete their quest for a Ph.D. 

• That we would be successful in our attempt to get accreditation from CCIE (Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education) within the next 5-7 years

• That we would remain current in our field and provide students a current curriculum

• That we would be mindful of our students' investment into our program and provide them a good return on investment

 

Personal Goals:

• That I will begin researching the concepts of passive voice and "grit"

• That I will begin my publishing career

• That I will get on the tenure track

• That I will explore the idea of being a department chair or assistant dean