Substandard Communication with Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing College Students
Date of Award
5-1-2025
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
School of Education and Health Sciences
Advisor/Chair
Meredith Wronowski
Abstract
Existing substandard communication between current college professors and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing college students has affected the rate of college graduation. A significant problem that requires investigation is the disproportionately low graduation rate of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing college students compared to hearing college students within undergraduate college programs. One of the major obstacles is the lack of college personnel formally trained to utilize nonverbal communication methods such as finger spelling, American sign language (ASL), and cued speech. This low rate of college graduation among Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) college students has resulted in limited opportunities for gainful employment within the United States. This study seeks to disclose these perceived obstacles while striving to overcome the prevailing educational barriers
Keywords
Deaf college students, Hard-of-Hearing college students, American Sign Language
Rights Statement
Copyright 2025, author.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, Ruben, "Substandard Communication with Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing College Students" (2025). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7550.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7550
