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Section 2:
Office of the Dean
REQUESTS FOR GALLAUDET INTERPRETING SERVICES (GIS)
Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) publishes a booklet called Gallaudet
Interpreting Service: A Guide to Requesting Service. Most of the following
important points to remember are taken from that booklet. GIS's web site
address is: http://gis.gallaudet.edu
At the Clerc Center, almost all sign language interpreting services are
paid to GIS from one centralized interpreting and translating budget in
the Office of the Dean. (A few services may be grant-supported.) This
means that any Clerc Center employee can initiate a request, but charges
are billed to the Office of the Dean.
Remember, GIS provides sign language interpreters only. If your request
includes interpreting in a language other than English or sign language,
you must request services from the Clerc Center Interpreting and Translating
Services office (ITS). See ITS Guidelines and Procedures, Section 2.12,
in this handbook.
Requesting Interpreting Services
- All requests for interpreters must be submitted to GIS as early as
possible, but not later than five (5) full working days before the scheduled
starting time of the event. For example, if you are requesting service
on a Wednesday, your request must be received by close of business on
Tuesday of the preceding week. Less than five day's notice decreases
your chances of securing an interpreter and a late fee will be charged.
- Requests requiring more than five (5) interpreters should be submitted
at least 30 days in advance.
- Requests must be submitted on an Interpreter Request Form, which can
be found in either print or online version at the GIS web site. (Printed
form follows this procedure in the Handbook.)
- Fill out the form completely. Be sure to give as much pertinent information
as you have. If you do not have all the information yet, note that you
will supply it as soon as you can. GIS cannot fill your request unless
they have complete information. Attach agendas, participant lists, program
descriptions, and any other helpful information.
- Fill in your department or unit budget account number. This is for
identification purposes only. Your unit will not be charged.
- You do not have to obtain a signature from the Office of the Dean
to submit your request. However, if your request will be costly (over
$1000), you should contact the Dean's Office to discuss the request.
- Print request forms may be sent to the GIS office (Fay House) or faxed
to ext. 5752.
Confirmation of Request
You will receive confirmation that your request has been received
via e-mail. You will receive a second confirmation e-mail message when
an interpreter(s) has been assigned to your event.
GIS location Fay House (House 3)
GIS telephone 202-651-5199
GIS fax 202-651-5752
GIS E-mail gis@gallaudet.edu
Web address http://gis.gallaudet.edu
Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
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