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Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University

http://www.gallaudet.edu

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. Gallaudet will empower its graduates with the knowledge and practical skills vital to achieving personal and professional success in the changing local and global communities in which they live and work. Gallaudet will also strive to become the leading international resource for research, innovation and outreach related to deaf and hard of hearing people.

  • Karen Alkoby
George Mason University

George Mason University

http://www.gmu.edu

George Mason University, located in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor near Washington, D.C., is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. With strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, information technology, biotechnology and health care, Mason prepares its alumni to succeed in the workforce and meet the needs of the region and the world. Mason professors conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer, climate change, information technology and the biosciences. Mason's Center for the Arts brings world-renowned artists, musicians and actors to its stage. Its School of Law is recognized by "U.S. News and World Report" as one of the top 40 law schools in the United States.

  • Pelin Kurtay,
  • Kamaljeet Sanghera,
  • Amarda Shehu
Georgetown University

Georgetown University

http://www.georgetown.edu

Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Drawing upon this legacy, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. With our Jesuit values and location in Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers students a distinct opportunity to learn, experience and understand more about the world.

  • Lisa Singh
Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College

http://www.ggc.edu

A center for INNOVATION in teaching, Georgia Gwinnett College offers leading-edge technology, personal attention and hands-on learning experiences for students who want to forge their own paths. It's a place where CREATIVITY is fostered and rewarded, and students and faculty are encouraged to think big. And it's a place where students are empowered to put ideas into action, finding INSPIRATION all around them - on campus, in the workplace, in their communities and out in the world. It's no wonder GGC is known as the Campus of Tomorrow. Groundbreaking technology, unparalleled student and faculty engagement, and abundant opportunities for students to put theory into practice. That's Georgia Gwinnett College. Where innovation, creativity and inspiration meet.

  • Sonal Dekhane,
  • Kristine Nagel,
  • Nannette Napier,
  • Xin Xu
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

http://www.gatech.edu

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Georgia Tech has 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students who receive a focused, technologically based education. The Institute offers many nationally recognized, top-ranked programs. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Sciences, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.

  • Barbara Ericson,
  • James Foley,
  • Zvi Galil,
  • Mark Guzdial,
  • Charles Isbell,
  • Alessandro Orso,
  • Haesun Park,
  • Alicia Richhart,
  • Cedric Stallworth,
  • Jennifer Whitlow
Governors State University

Governors State University

http://www.govst.edu

GSU excels at providing the quality education that is essential for success in today’s world. GSU’s exemplary efforts bring unequalled education opportunities to the region’s diverse population. The university is remarkably inclusive and serves students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. GSU, expanding on its commitment to excellence and reflecting the best research on student success, will become a full-service university with the admission of its inaugural freshman class in 2014. GSU is committed to serving as the region’s public square and making the community stronger through programs and partnerships in education, healthcare, government, and business. The university is also fully committed to sustainability through its alternative energy and conservation efforts. GSU, the only public university in the Chicago Southland region, is a national model in providing education pathways that lead its graduates to lives rich in purpose, commitment, and contribution.

  • Carlos Ferran,
  • David Green,
  • Soon-Ok Park