Harvey Corson
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Harvey J. Corson, Ed.D.
, is currently the Executive Director for the American School for the Deaf
in West Hartford, Connecticut
. He announced his retirement in 2006, ending his term as Executive Director, a post he held at the American School for the Deaf
since 2001.
Corson graduated from Gallaudet University
in 1964.
During the Deaf President Now
(DPN) movement, he was one of the two deaf candidates vying to become the next (and the first deaf) president of Gallaudet University (in Washington, D.C.
).
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...
, is currently the Executive Director for the American School for the Deaf
American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States. It was founded April 15, 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc and became a state-supported school in 1817.-History:...
in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town was incorporated in 1854. Prior to that date, the town was a parish of Hartford....
. He announced his retirement in 2006, ending his term as Executive Director, a post he held at the American School for the Deaf
American School for the Deaf
The American School for the Deaf is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States. It was founded April 15, 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc and became a state-supported school in 1817.-History:...
since 2001.
Corson graduated from Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is a federally-chartered university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing, located in the District of Columbia, U.S...
in 1964.
During the Deaf President Now
Deaf President Now
Deaf President Now was a student protest at Gallaudet University. The university, established by an act of Congress in 1864 to serve the Deaf, had always been led by a hearing president...
(DPN) movement, he was one of the two deaf candidates vying to become the next (and the first deaf) president of Gallaudet University (in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
).