D-RE: REPORT OF EVALUATION

Circle appropriate action: Reappointment Merit Increase Promotion Tenure

Section I: Background Information

A.
Name Julie Mitchiner
Department Education
School School of Education Business and Human Services

B. Date of this evaluation: C. Rank:

September 1, 2017 Associate Professor

D.
SCPI Rating: Date of SCPI:

ASLPI Rating:4.5 Date of ASLPI: 10/11/2010

*For Tenure, targeted ASLPI rating of 2.5 or SCPI rating of Advanced is required. For promotion, targeted ASLP rating of 3.0 or SCPI
rating of Intermediate Plus is required. If the rating is below the required score, please provide additional documentation.

E. Period of time covered by the evaluation: from _August_2009_____ to _August 2017

(time since last MI or promotion)

F. Does faculty member being evaluated hold a joint appointment with a separate administrative unit at Gallaudet
or have administrative responsibilities external to the department (e.g., GRI, a second academic department,
etc.?) YES NO (Circle one) If yes, write an explanation and attach it to this form.
Section II: Teaching

From UF Guidelines, Section 2.1.2.1:

Teaching competence includes both expertise in the faculty member's field and the ability to impart knowledge deriving from that field to
Gallaudet students. A competent teacher must possess the ability to communicate course content clearly and effectively; he/she must also
be available to the students individually, responsive to their academic needs, and flexible enough to adapt curriculum and methodology to
those needs. [Effective communication as intended by this heading is separate from and in addition to proficiency in Sign Communication as
outlined in Section 2.1.2.4.]

A. List of courses taught during evaluation period

Summer 2017
EDU 674 Applications in ASL and English Bilingual ECE: 0-5
EDU 679 Capstone III

Spring 2017
EDU 665 Introduction to Children’s Literature
EDU 626 Integrative Methods in ECE: K-3
EDU 768 Capstone II
EDU 900 Dissertation Research

Fall 2016
EDU 665 Introduction to Children’s Literature
EDU 789 Field Experience: Deaf Education
EDU 767 Capstone I
EDU 900 Dissertation Research

Summer 2016
EDU 763/PST Assessment in ASL and English Bilingual ECE

Spring 2016
Sabbatical Leave

Fall 2015
EDU 665 Introduction to the Children's Literature
EDU 789 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education
EDU 793 Field Experience in Deaf Education
EDU 795/PST 672 Capstone I (online)

Summer 2015
EDU 897 Ph.D. Research Internship

Spring 2015
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 638 Student Teaching: Elementary Education
EDU 821 Proseminar II: Critical Pedagogy in Deaf Education
EDU 626 Integrative Methods in ECE: K-3

Fall 2014
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 789 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education
EDU 767/PST 673 Capstone I: ASL and English Bilingual Early Childhood Education Certificate Program
(online)
EDU 769/PST 677 Capstone III: ASL and English Bilingual Early Childhood Education Certificate Program
(online)

Summer 2014
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature

Spring 2014
EDU 821 Proseminar II: Critical Pedagogy in Education
EDU 768 Capstone II (online)
EDU 626 Integrative Methods in Early Childhood Education: Primary
EDU 793 Field Experience in Deaf Education

Fall 2013
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 767/PST 673 Capstone I: ASL and English Bilingual Early Childhood Education Certificate Program
(online)
EDU 789 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education

Summer 2013
EDU 761/PST 697 Theoretical Perspectives of ASL/English Bilingual Education (online)

Spring 2013
EDU 626 Integrative Methods of Early Childhood Education: Primary
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 792 Student Teaching Seminar (online)
EDU 797 Student Teaching in Deaf Education

Fall 2012
EDU 655 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 320 Early Childhood Environments
EDU 789 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education

Spring 2012
EDU 626 Integrative Methods in Early Childhood Education: Primary
EDU 628 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature
EDU 793 Field Experience in Deaf Education

Fall 2011
EDU 797 Student Teaching: Deaf Education
EDU 792 Student Teaching Seminar (online)
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature

Spring 2011
EDU 789.01 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education
EDU 789.03 Practicum II & Seminar: Deaf Education
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature

Fall 2010
EDU 772, 782, 789 Practicum II & Seminar
EDU 320 Early Childhood Environments

Spring 2010
EDU 665 Introduction to Children's Literature

Fall 2009
EDU 782, 772 Practicum II & Seminar
EDU 424 Integrative Methods for Early Childhood Education: Preprimary

Spring 2009
EDU 426 Integrative Methods for Early Childhood Education: Primary
EDU 438 Student Teaching in Elementary Schools


B. List of other teaching-related activities (e.g., dissertation committees, course development, unique
features, etc.) during the evaluation period:

2009
• Participated in department’s curriculum revision process to revise and develop 600-level courses
with a focus on ECE
• Mentored a Ph.D. student completing her university teaching practicum in EDU 424 (Received
positive evaluation from Dr. Hulsebosch who was supervising the practicum experience on my
mentorship)
2010
• Made improvements in EDU 665 Children’s Literature course to utilize varied strategies to explore
diversity and social justice in Children’s Literature
• Completed a Research Internship at VL2
2011
• Strengthened the quality of the EDU 665 Introduction to Children’s Literature course by
incorporating ASL and English bilingual practices and assignments
2012
• Led the workgroup to implement the new ASL and English Bilingual Early Childhood in Deaf
Education graduate certificate program
2013
• Completed university-mandated trainings for online university teaching
• Enhanced the use of technology in my courses (e.g. ECHO, electronic rubrics, Knovio)
2014
• Led a successful Ph.D. seminar (EDU 821 Critical Pedagogy)
• Provided advisement to two Ph.D. advisees

2015
• Dissertation Committee for Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners Ph.D. student
• Secondary Advisor for Ph.D. student in Educational Neuroscience Program

2016
• Mentored Ph.D. students on their comprehensive examination (EDU 900
• Completed Classroom Discourse Observation and mentoring services to improve ASL skills

2017
• Strengthen the quality of the EDU 764 Applications in ASL and English Bilingual in ECE: 0-5 by
updating the course materials and readings
• Served on two successful dissertation defenses, Dr. Jordan Wright & Dr. Bobbie Jo Kite

Additional teaching related activities:
• Advising undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students
• Chair in capstone project for Advanced Studies student, Emily Wojahn
• Involved in course and program development for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants, Toddlers, and
their Families: Collaboration and Leadership Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program
• Guest Lecturer in Martha Sherdian’s Masters in Social Work course on Infant Development
 • Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners, Comprehension Examination Committee,
Jordan Wright, 2014
• Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners Qualifying Examination committee:
o Joseph Santini, 2013
o Katie Cue, 2013
o Cara Keith, 2014
o Andrea Sonnier, 2014
o Kim Misener Dunn, 2014
• Thesis Committee Empurpled: The Making of Children’s Book A MA thesis in Deaf Studies: Cultural
Studies, Sarah Rachel Kasavan, Spring 2013
• Department of Education Curriculum Revision Workgroup, 2009-2010
• Program and course revisions, Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners, 2014
• Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners Comprehensive Examination Chair:
o Kim Misener-Dunn, 2016

C. Sources used in determining the rating: (check all that apply)

__X___self-report ___X__peers ___X__students

___X___classroomobservation ___X__personal observation ___X____ others

D. Narrative:

Dr. Mitchiner has consistently expanded her range of skills by teaching both face-to-face, and on-
line course. She has led seminars, and practicum classes for UG, MA and most recently to PhD students.
She has taught a variety of course over the years. More notably, she has contributed her knowledge and
skills in the area of Early Childhood Education to curriculum revision, course design, and the
establishment of an on-line certificate program, which she currently coordinates. Her courses are known
to be well organized, rigorous, and to directly address students’ and program learning outcomes. A
student writes that Dr. Mitchiner ‘embodies critical pedagogy and she employs dialogical ways of knowing
so skillfully.” Dr. Mitchiner’s passion for teaching about young children and her commitment to include a
multicultural perspective and social justice lens to her teaching is evident in her reflections and the
comments made by her students and peers alike.
Dr. Mitchiner has engaged in a variety of teaching related activities as noted above and as directed
by the Department Evaluation guidelines. She advises students from all levels UG, MA, PhD, chairs
capstone committees, mentors students in university teaching and sits on qualifying and comprehensive
examinations for our doctoral students. She is known to offer ample support to her students inside and
outside of class. Dr. Mitchiner can be counted on to offer independent studies, include students in
research and help other faculty supervise student teachers.
Dr. Mitchiner has continued to major improvements in Department courses by infusing culturally
responsive pedagogy to support our students to become change agents and to become conscious about
social justice issues in education. She achieves this aim by selecting high-quality course readings and
children literature that address social justice issues and critical pedagogy, incorporating meaningful
integrative teaching methods using project-based approaches, developing projects and by designing
assignments that incorporate ASL and English bilingual approaches.
Dr. Mitchiner has consistently received high ratings on peer and course evaluations throughout
the years. Peers and students commend her on her accomplishment in providing congenial, student-
centered environments that facilitate active participation and learning. Peers also recognized that she
aims to apply current research in ECE and Deaf Education.
 According to the Department Evaluation Guidelines, evaluation in the area of teaching must
consider teaching evaluations, peer evaluations, completion of goals over the years and the faculty
member’s ability to reflect on and justify their evidence. The guidelines also indicate that “merit increases
may focus on a particular meritorious contribution” over the evaluation period. Dr. Mitchiner has gone
above and beyond the duties expected of a faculty. She has exceeded her goals and made meritorious
contributions years after year.)

Dr. Mitchiner is a respected teacher recognized for her high degree of pedagogical knowledge
who cares about improving her knowledge and skills as a teacher. Her achievements in the area of
teaching over the evaluation period have been rated as Outstanding by her peers.

E. Rating: (circle one) Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding

Section III: Scholarship/Creative Activity/Research

From UF Guidelines, Section 2.1.2.2:
Competence in this area means that a department member is expected to continue to grow in his/her field, and contribute to and remain
aware of developments within it. Evidence of such growth and contribution may include a variety of creative or artistic endeavors, traditional
scholarship and research, presentations at workshops or meetings at professional societies, advanced study, origination and administration
of grants, authoring of textbooks, workbooks, software, classroom materials, and so on.

A. List of scholarly, creative, research activities conducted during evaluation period:

2009
• Completed 4 Ph.D. courses with a 4.0 GPA at George Mason University
• Participated in all “Educators without Borders” Seminars at George Mason University
• Co-Presented with Dr. Sass-Lehrer at CAID conference in Washington, DC
o Sass-Lehrer, M., Mitchiner, J., & Benedict, B. (June, 2009). Birth to Three: A New Paradigm for a
Diverse Population. Presented at the Council of American Instructors of the Deaf Conference,
Gallaudet University,Washington, DC.
• Co-authored a poster session at Division of Early Childhood Conference in Albuquerque, NM
o Sanchez, S., Thorp, E., Calderon, S., Moran, S., Mitchiner, J., & Muccio, L. (October,
2009). Supporting & Maintaining Young Children’s Access to Home Language. Poster session
presented at The Division for Early Childhood Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
2010
• Presented at National ASL/English Bilingual Early Childhood Education Summit in Washington, DC on
Deaf Children’s Human Rights to Sign
o Mitchiner, J. (April 2010) Deaf Children’s Human Rights to Sign. National ASL/English
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Summit. Washington, DC.
• Co-Presented with Dr. Sass-Lehrer at 2010 EHDI Meeting, Chicago, IL
o Sass-Lehrer, M., Mitchiner, J., & Benedict, B. (March, 2010). Birth – 3: A New Paradigm for a
diverse Population. Presented at the Annual Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Published a chapter:
o Mitchiner, J. & Sass-Lehrer, M. (2011). My Child Can Have More Choices: Reflections of Deaf
Mothers on Cochlear Implants for their Children. In Paludneviciene, R., & Leigh, I.W.
(Eds.) Cochlear Implants: Evolving Perspectives. Washington DC: Gallaudet University Press.
• Presented at James Madison University through Skype on Deaf Education
• Completed 2 Ph.D. courses with a 4.0 GPA
• Completed Research Internship at VL2

2011
• Served on a panel at CEC conference
 o Nussbaum, D., Kinsella-Meier, M.A., Mitchiner, J., & Rush, L. (April, 2011). Town Hall: Language
and Educational Considerations for Children with Cochlear Implants. Panel presentation at the
Council of Exceptional Children 2011 Convention & Expo, National Harbor, MD.
• Co-presented with colleagues at EHDI conference
o Benedict, B., Sass-Lehrer, M., Mitchiner, J., Hanks, W., Hutchinson, N., & Seal, B. (February,
2011). Interdisciplinary Programming for Early Intervention Specialists: One University’s
Experience. Presented at The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Atlanta,
GA.
• Co-presented with a colleague at ASDC conference in Maryland
o Mitchiner, J. & Gough, M. (June, 2011). ASL Time for Young Children. Presented at the American
Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) Conference, Frederick, MD.
• Successfully defended Dissertation Proposal


2012
• Presented a poster at the first FCEI conference in Austria
o Mitchiner, J. (2012, June). Deaf families with children who have cochlear implants: Beliefs &
perspectives on bilingualism in American Sign Language & English. Poster session presented
at the 1st International Congress on Family-Centered Early Intervention for Children Who are
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Bad Ischl, Austria.
• Co-presented at International Conference on Cochlear Implants
o Nussbaum, D. B., & Mitchiner, J. (2012, May). Cochlear implants: Where do visual language &
Deaf culture fit in? Poster session presented at the 12th International Conference on Cochlear
Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies, Baltimore, MD.
• Published a research brief with my colleagues
o Visual Language and Visual Learning Science of Learning Center. (2012, June). The
Implications of Bimodal Bilingual Approaches for Children with Cochlear Implants (Research
Brief No. 6). Washington, DC: Julie Mitchiner, Debra Berlin Nussbaum, and Susanne Scott.
• Completed my dissertation
o Mitchiner, J. (2012). Deaf families with children who have cochlear implants: Perspectives and
beliefs on bilingualism in American Sign Language and English. (Published doctoral
dissertation). George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

2013
• Presented at the annual AERA conference in San Francisco
o Mitchiner, J. (2013, May). Deaf parents with cochlear-implanted children: Beliefs and
perspectives on American Sign Language and English. Presented at 2013 Annual American
Education Research Association (AERA) meeting, San Francisco, CA.
• Co-presented at EHDI conference in Arizona
o Nussbaum, D.B. & Mitchiner J. (2013, April). The implications of bimodal bilingual approaches
for young children with cochlear implants. Presented at 2013 Early Hearing Detection and
Intervention Annual Meeting, Glendale, AZ.

2014
• Published a peer referred article in JDSDE
o Mitchiner, J. (2014). Deaf Parents of Cochlear Implanted Children: Beliefs on Bimodal
Bilingualism. Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education.
• Published a review on Baobab Storybook app in DSDJ
o Mitchiner, J. (2014). Storybook App Review: The Baobab. Deaf Studies Digital Journal, Issue 4,
Spring 2014. Retrieved from dsdj.gallaudet.edu
• Co-presented a poster at ACEDHH conference in Washington, DC
o Mitchiner, J., Batamula, C., & Kite, B. (2014, February). Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early
Childhood Education: Teacher Preparation with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher Candidates.
Poster session at 2014 Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of
 Hearing (ACE-DHH) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
• Co-presented a poster at ACEDHH conference in Washington, DC
o Mitchiner, J., Hile, A., Kite, B., Santini, J., & Neese Bailes, C. (2014, February). Language
acquisition and literate thinking in young Deaf children with Deaf caregivers. Presented at 2014
Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACE-DHH) Annual Meeting,
Washington, DC.

2015
• Contribution to a chapter
o Mitchiner, J. (2015) Making the classroom environment accessible to ALL. In Theoharis, R. &
Fitzpatrick M. Trains, Video Games & Superheroes: Autism in Context. Dubuque, IA: Kendall
Hunt Press.

• Referred Presentations
o Mitchiner, J., Nussbaum, D., Batamula, C. & Kite, B.J. (2015, October). Considerations
in Facilitating Development of Signed and Spoken Languages with Young Children who are Deaf
and Hard of Hearing. Presentation, 6th annual Coalition for Global Hearing Health,
Washington, DC.
o Batamula, C., Keith, C., Kite, B.J. & Mitchiner, J. (2015, March). Family language policy &
planning: How does it all fit in your family? Presentation, 14th Annual Early Hearing Detection
& Intervention Meeting, Louisville, KY.

Grants:
• Completed three external grant applications (April & December 2014, December 2015)
o U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
(Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services (CFDA
84.325K: Focus Area A & B) (Co:Investigator: Christi Batamula)
• Gallaudet Small Research Grant (December 2015) Reggio Emilia Approach in Deaf Education ($5,000)
(Co-Investigators: Christi Batamula & Bobbie Jo Kite)


2016
Referred Articles
• Mitchiner J, Batamula, C., & Kite, B. (Submitted). Hundred Languages of Deaf Children: Exploring
Reggio Emilia in Deaf Education.

• Mitchiner, J. (2016). Taube Eltern CI-Implantierter Kinder und ihre Vorstellungen zum bimodalen
Bilingualismus (Teil I). [Deaf Parents of Cochlear Implanted Children: Beliefs on Bimodal
Bilingualism] In: DAS Zeitschrift fur Sprach und Kultur Gehorloser, Nr. 103., S.282-296.

Refereed Conferences
• Mitchiner, J. (2016, June). Family Language Policy and Planning for Young Children with Cochlear
Implants. Presentation, 3rd International Congress on Family-Centered Early Intervention for
Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCEI), Bad Ischl, Austria.

Invited Presentations/Workshops
• Mitchiner, J. (August, 2016). Anti-Bias Education. Workshop at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf,
Philadelphia, PA. (The file is too large to upload)

• Mitchiner J. (June, 2016). Critical Pedagogy: Reggio Emilia Approach in Deaf Education. Workshop
at New Mexico School for the Deaf, Santa Fe, NM.

• Batamula, C., Kite, B.J., Mitchiner, J., & Simms, L. (May, 2016) Family Language Planning and
Policy. Presented at Black Deaf Advocate: Eastern Regional Conference. Washington, DC.

• Mitchiner J. & Batamula, C. (March, 2016). Anti-Bias Education. Workshop at Marie Philips School
for the Deaf, Framingham, MA.
2017
Referred Articles
• Mitchiner J, Batamula, C., & Kite, B. (Submitted). Hundred Languages of Deaf Children: Exploring
Reggio Emilia in Deaf Education. (Revised)

Non-referred publications:
• Mitchiner, J. & Gough, M. (2017). Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing preschool students’
emerging ASL skills: A bilingual approach. Odyssey, (1)18, p. 32-36.

Referred Conferences:
• Mitchiner, J. Gárate, M., Reisnaur, M., Batamula, C., & Kite, B. (2017, April). Family Language
Policy & Planning: ASL and English Bilingual Approach. Presentation, Early Childhood
Education Summit VIII, Rochester, NY.
•
Invited Presentations
• Mitchiner, J. (April, 2017). Project-Based Studies with Young Children, Presentation at ECE
Summit VIII, Rochester, NY.

Research Projects:
Language acquisition and literate thinking in young d/Deaf children with signing caregivers (Signs of
Literacy) (2013-2016)

Reggio Emilia Approach in Deaf Education (2015-current) (Co-investigators: Christi Batamula & Bobbie
Jo Kite)

Hearing Families and their Experiences learning American Sign Language (2017-current) (Co-
Investigators: Amy Lieberman, Boston University)

B. Sources used in determining the rating: (check all that apply)

__X___self-report __X___peers __X___personal observation __X___other

C. Narrative:
Dr. Mitchiner has demonstrated consistent and growing engagement in the area of scholarship
first and foremost by focusing on and completing her dissertation, which she accomplished in 2012.
Upon completion of her dissertation, she published a peer-reviewed article based on her research in the
Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education. She co-authored a chapter in a book, contributed to a book
chapter, and wrote a research brief for the Visual Language and Visual Learning review series. Dr.
Mitchiner has consistently disseminated her work via more than 17 presentations at national and
international refereed conferences and at other venues via invited presentations.
Dr. Mitchiner collaborates with other experts in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from within and
outside the Department expanding the impact her work has on the field. Aside from the scholarly work
she produced, Dr. Mitchiner co-wrote, submitted then revised and re-submitted a grant proposal to
support the preparation of personnel in Early Childhood Education who work with Deaf children. Her
research focuses on language acquisition, literate thinking in young deaf children and the use of Reggio
Emila Approach in Deaf education and the experience of hearing families learning ASL. Her work
intersects with the various foci recognized by the department and addresses the Department's and
University bilingual goals as well as the needs of the educational and professional field. Most recently Dr.
Mitchiner applied for a Priority grant to expand her research. While she did not receive it, she secured a
small research grant to pursue her current project Reggio Emilia Approach in Deaf Education while on
sabbatical. Since that time, she has completed her work and submitted a manuscript for publication in a
peer reviewed journal. The manuscript was accepted with revisions.
Dr. Mitchiner’s ability to work collaboratively with people from within and outside the department
aims to improve the state of Early Childhood Education for Deaf children and bring a Bilingual focus to
those services. As noted through the years in her annual portfolio evidence, her scholarly work and
creative activates revolved around these topics. In her reflection on scholarship, she states that she is
passionate about “advancing the linguistic rights of children.” This passion is evident in her contributions
to the academic arena and conveys a strong sense of coherent research agenda, which guides and
brings together everything she does.
Dr. Mitchiner's colleagues recognize her engagement and interest in scholarly work. Her passion for
her field is evident in her work and in her steady and growing involvement in scholarship activates
including grant writing, presentations, and collaborative research projects which she initiates.
According to the Department Evaluation Guidelines in the area of Scholarship, the work must
demonstrate evidence of extensive continuing time and effort, high quality of scholarly activity that merits
national or widespread recognition. For the variety and impact of her work, contributions to the field, and
productivity in the area of Scholarship, reviewers assigned Dr. Mitchiner a rating of Commendable.

D. Rating: (circle one) Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding

Section IV: Service

From UF Guidelines, Section 2.1.2.3:

The educational process is not limited to the classroom; competence as a department and faculty member therefore requires service in one
form or another. According to the individual's interests and skills, contributions of service may be made to the student body (e.g., academic
advising, sponsoring of student activities, etc.), the academic department (service on committees, coordination of multi-section courses,
etc.), the school, the university (library liaison, faculty committees, public relations activities, outreach, etc.), the community, and professional
organizations. A faculty member is also expected to participate responsibly and with professional and intellectual candor in department,
school, and faculty activities.

A. List of service activities engaged in during evaluation period:

2009
• Served on the PEP-C Committee
• Coordinated NAEYC 2009 Conference Gallaudet Student Volunteers

2010
• Coordinated “Week of Young Children” Family Events at Gallaudet University
• Chairperson for “Hearts for Haiti” event with Capitol Hill Deaf Parents organization
• Volunteered for ASL Story Time at Northeast Public Library
• Facilitated a workshop on “Language Time: ASL” with ECE teachers and staff at Clerc Center
• Presentation Proposal Reviewer for CEC Families/Schools/Community Partnership Strand
• Department of Education Faculty Search Committee

2011
• Coordinated Student Volunteers at the 2nd National ASL & English Bilingual ECE Summit
• Facilitated work groups during the ECE Summit
• Coordinated Council of Exceptional Children Conference’s Town Hall on cochlear implants
• Served on Faculty-Student Affairs Committee

2012
• Served the department as an Assessment Coordinator
• Coordinator of ASL & English Bilingual Early Childhood Education: Birth to 5 graduate certificate program
• Served on Faculty-Student Affairs Committee
• Judge for 2012 Battle of the Books Competition at Gallaudet University
• Led a parent workshop on parenting styles

2013
• Served as an Executive Committee Member for Gallaudet’s Battle of the Books Competition
• Served the Department as Assessment Coordinator
• Coordinated ASL and English Bilingual ECE in Deaf Education certificate program
• Served on Faculty-Student Affairs Committee
• Council of Exceptional Children Convention & Expo Presentation and Poster Proposal Reviewer
• Served on Faculty Search Committee
• Reviewed Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations

2014
• Served as an Executive Committee Member for Gallaudet’s Battle of the Books Competition
• Chairperson for Clerc Center’s Essay Contest (Gallaudet’s 150th Celebration)
• Co-Coordinated logistics for the 2014 Association of College Educators for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Meeting (ACE-DHH)
• Served on the Department Doctoral Studies Committee (DDSC)
• Served as Benefits & Risk Assessment Reviewer: VL2’s Storybook App: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
• Served in VL2’s Quality Assurance Review Board (QARB) Working Group
• Interviewed on Higher Education Today Show

2015
• Served as an executive committee member for Gallaudet’s Battle of the Book Competition
• Served on Faculty Professional Development Committee
• Coordinated student volunteers at the 2015 ECE Summit at Gallaudet
• Assisted with the 2015 ECE Summit at Gallaudet
• Served as Editorial Board Reviewer for Journal of American Sign Language and Literature (JASLL)
• Council of Exceptional Children Convention & Expo Presentation and Poster Proposal Reviewer
Parent/Family Partnership Strand)
• Report Writer for Specialized Program Association for our ECE program
• Assessment Coordinator for the department
• Coordinated ASL and English Bilingual Early Childhood in Deaf Education Graduate Certificate Program
• Served on Department Doctoral Studies Committee (DDSC)
• Served on Department’s Graduate Admission Committee

2016

Students
- Dissertation Committee Member, Jordan Wright, Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf
Learners, Spring 2016
- Preliminary Examination Secondary Advisor, Bradley White, Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience,
Summer 2016
- Dissertation Committee Member, Bobbie Jo Kite, Ph.D. in Education, George Mason University,
 Summer 2016
- Comprehensive Examination Committee Member, Heather Zimmerman, Ph.D. in Critical Studies in
Education of Deaf Learners, Fall 2016

Department
- Assessment Coordinator
- ASL/English Bilingual ECE Certificate coordinator

SEBHS
- Deaf & Hearing Infants, Toddlers and Families: Leadership and Collaboration Graduate Certificate
Co-Program Director

University
- Faculty Professional Development Committee Member, 2015- current, Co-Chair, 2016-2017

Partner Schools
- Provided professional trainings and workshops to several schools

Education and Professional Field at Large
- Editorial Board for Journal of American Sign Language and Literature (JASLL) 2014-current
2017
Students
- Dissertation Committee Member, Jordan Wright, Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf
Learners, Spring 2017
- Qualifying Examination Secondary Advisor, Bradley White, Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience,
Summer 2017
- Dissertation Committee Member, Bobbie Jo Kite, Ph.D. in Education, George Mason University,
Summer 2017

Department
- Assessment Coordinator
- ASL/English Bilingual ECE Certificate coordinator

SEBHS
- Deaf & Hearing Infants, Toddlers and Families: Leadership and Collaboration Graduate Certificate
Co-Program Director

University
- Faculty Professional Development Committee Member, 2015- current, Co-Chair, 2016-2017

Education and Professional Field at Large
- Editorial Board for Journal of American Sign Language and Literature (JASLL) 2014-current
- Ad-Hoc Article Editor for SAGE Open, 2017
- Ad-Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2017

B. Sources used in determining the rating: (check all that apply)

 ___X__self-report __X___peers __X___personal observation ___X__other

C. Narrative:

Dr. Mitchiner has become an asset to the department as she expands her participation in all of
the department programs (BA, MA, PhD). She has shown exceptional leadership skills in her work as the
Department Assessment Coordinator and the coordinator of the ECE Bilingual Certificate Program. She
has made valuable contributions to all six areas of service (student, department, unit, university, and
national/international community and schools, and professional at large).
She consistently supports students in various capacities such as coordinating student volunteers
at several conferences (NAEYC conferences, ECE Summit, & ACE-DHH conference) and evaluating
students’ capstone, serving in qualifying examinations, and serving on or co-chairing dissertation
committees. In the Department, she is a regular participant in admissions and interview committees,
attends all scheduled meetings, and completes faculty evaluation. She has served the Unit through her
work in the PEP-C committee, the Interdisciplinary Birth to 3 graduate certificate program work group,
and most recently as a writer for the Specialized Professional Association report which contributes to the
accreditation process.
She supports the University by serving on the Faculty-Student Affairs committee and the
University’s Battle of the Books competition executive committee. She is a current member of the Faculty
Professional Development Committee. She contributes her time to the community by hosting charity-
related event for families in DC and volunteering at the NE Library to lead ASL storytime. To the
Professional field, Dr. Mitchiner has given her time as a proposal reviewer for the Council of Exceptional
Children and was part of the planning committee for the 2014 Association of College Educators of Deaf
and Hard of Hearing conference. In 2015, she joined the Editorial Board for the Journal of American Sign
Language and Literature (JASLL) as a reviewer and recently served as an article Editor for SAGE Open
as well as a reviewer for Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.

Her contributions to the various service areas indicate a commitment of time and effort and make
an impact at every level of service. For this, Dr. Mitchiner has consistently received ratings of
commendable and outstanding in the area of service. Her colleagues recognized in particular her
commitment to young deaf children and their families through her contributions to the field.
According to the Department Evaluation Guidelines in the area of Service, faculty must contributes to
at least 5 out of the 6 service levels [1) Students, 2) Department, 3) Unit (GSPP), 4) University, 5)
Community and partner schools, 6) the National/International Education and/or Professional Field at
Large], the activities should be of an exceptionally high quality, meriting (or resulting in) national or
widespread recognition, and reflect extensive time and effort committed to service. For her time,
commitment, range of activities and the overall impact of her service activities, reviewers assigned Dr.
Mitchiner a rating of Outstanding.

D. Rating: (circle one) Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Commendable Outstanding

Section V: Professional Integrity

A. Narrative:

Since Dr. Mitchiner joined the faculty she had made numerous valuable contributions to the department
and done so in a manner that includes and respects those around her. She is known for her professional
and collaborative nature. She is a valued member of the department and her colleagues look forward to
her continued work and the opportunity to work with her.

B. Rating: (circle one) Unsatisfactory Satisfactory

Section VI: Rating Summary and Calculation of Points

 First three areas of Sign Communication
evaluation Rating Merit Other
For Tenure, ASLPI targeted Areas of Evaluation Points
(circle) Points
Unsatisfactory score 2.5 or higher; SCPI
0 points must be 1, Teaching U S C O 3
Advanced or higher 2. Scholarship –Creative
U S C O 2
Satisfactory For Promotion/ MI, ASLPI Activity-Research
1 point targeted score is 3.0 or 3. Service U S C O 3
higher; SCPI must be
4. Sign Communication
Commendable Intermediate Plus or
2 points higher
ASPLI date: 10/11/2010 4.5 N/A
Refer to Faculty 5. Professional Integrity U S N/A
Outstanding
Guidelines Sections 8
3 points
6.8.6.2 thru 6.8.6.4
Total:

Section VII: Personnel Action Criteria

Merit Increase - 6 Levels (4-9 points) Promotion Tenure

At least 4 points in the first three areas of
evaluation
No Unsatisfactory rating in any area.
A SCPI rating of Intermediate Plus or
better.
A target ASLPI rating of 3.0 or additional
documentation of progress in ASL
At least 6 points in first three areas of Qualifications and
evaluation. criteria specified in
No Unsatisfactory rating in any area. Guidelines 7.5
A SCPI rating of Intermediate Plus or
better.
A targeted ASLPI rating of 3.0 or
documentation of progress in ASL

Time in rank requirements (Guidelines

7.4.3)

Section VIII: Summary/Recommendations

Narrative highlighting recommendations for continued development as a faculty member and prospects
for future personnel action:

Section IX: Recommendations

Based on this evaluation and the criteria for personnel actions summarized above, the following action is
recommended: (Check where appropriate)

____ Reappointment ____ Non-reappointment ____ Tenure ____ Dismissal

_X___ Merit Increase: (Number Points Earned: __8___ )

____ Promotion to new Rank: ______________________

Chair¹ Date _____8/29/2017____________

Faculty member comments (optional):

8/29/17
Faculty Member² Date ______________________

¹ If this evaluation pertains to a department Chair, the Dean or other department member designated by the Dean will prepare and sign the form.
² A faculty member’s signature does not necessarily indicate agreement with the contents of the evaluation.