From: Office of Public Relations <public.relations@gallaudet.edu>
To: public.relations@gallaudet.edu
Subject: Office of Public Relations - Countering Campus Rumors and Myths
Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 13:28:24 -0400

Signature: Gallaudet University - Public Relations/Visitors Center

There are many rumors floating and flying around campus these days. PR
intends to provide the community with facts to counter the
misinformation and falsehoods. The hope is that when thinking people are
presented with the facts they will make decisions that are fair and
informed.

FACT #1: Dr. Jordan was NEVER involved in the Presidential Search
Process. His interviews of the three finalists were at the very end of
the process.  A sitting president is often asked to
interview presidential finalists. His or her [the sitting president's]
feedback is an important part of the overall information used by a Board
of Trustees to make their decisions.

FACT #2: Dr. Fernandes has NO INTENTION of punishing staff members for
their involvement in the current protest.