Randleman Program

The Randleman Program

The vision of the Randleman program is to recruit and retain interpreters of color across the field of interpreting. It is fundamental that the interpreting field reflects the unique, diverse, and rich cultural experiences within the Deaf community. By supporting and increasing representation of interpreters of color, we celebrate how the field of interpreting can flourish through cultural competency and diverse perspectives. While the Randleman Program encourages participation by interpreters of color, the program is open to all interpreters, regardless of race, color, and/or national origin.

Program Offerings & Opportunities

The Randleman Two-Year Preceptorship for Interpreters of Color

The Randleman program was established at the National Technical Institute of the Deaf as a two-year preceptorship to address identified gaps in interpreting education for interpreters of color, while simultaneously focusing on interpreting, diversity, equity, intersectionality and inclusion. Built on four foundational pillars, the Randleman two-year preceptorship empowers proteges to create a personalized curriculum while they gain experience and navigate the field. Proteges work full-time as interpreters in the post-secondary environment, have weekly meetings with their preceptor, weekly small discussions where they define and describe the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of interpreting, as well as weekly professional development opportunities tailored to people of color. This position is eleven-months with benefits that follows the RIT academic calendar. See more information about how to apply.

The Randleman Program Summer Intensive for Interpreters of Color

The Randleman Summer Intensive Program was designed to engage interpreters of color nationally and support their emerging careers by introducing participants to the Randleman program and the pillars from which the program is built. This virtual five-week program accepts a total of 16 participants for the A.M. cohort and 8 participants for the P.M. expedited cohort. This experience is a condensed curriculum modeled after the two-year preceptorship. This program is designed for emerging interpreters in their senior year of an interpreter training program and interpreters with up to five years of experience. This summer intensive program allows for interpreters of color to gain insight into the field of interpreting, analyze their own mental processing while interpreting, discuss the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of interpreting, while supporting and networking with other interpreters of color across the nation. See more information about how to apply.

The Randleman Program Summer Intensive for Deaf Interpreters of Color

The Randleman Summer Intensive Program was designed to engage deaf interpreters of color nationally and support their emerging careers by introducing participants to the Randleman program and the pillars from which the program is built. See more information about how to apply.

Our Team

The Randleman Program was founded by Angela Hauser, Denise Herrera, Kristi Love Cooper, and Daron Ladson.

Learn more about our team

Group photo, framed in the word Randleman

History

Valerie Randleman

Valarie Randleman

Diversity challenges are prevalent in society today, and higher education is no exception. Anecdotal evidence suggests that interpreters of color have a significantly different experience going through interpreter training programs than their white counterparts. Systematic norms catering to the success of the majority often adversely affect students of color. These norms can manifest in oppressive, alienating ways that make it difficult for interpreting students of color to succeed.

Learn about the history of the Randleman Program

Application Process

Items required to apply for the two-year Preceptorship for Interpreters of Color:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Two references (name, email, direct contact information) from the following options:
    • A deaf consumer
    • One of your interpreter education program instructors
    • A previous mentor
    • A past employer in an interpreting related capacity
    • A colleague in the field of interpreting

If you are selected to proceed to the next phase of the application process:

  • You will receive instructions to complete an assessment showcasing your skills in both ASL to English and English to ASL
  • You will participate in a panel interview conducted in both ASL and English

In the final phase of Randleman Program Preceptorship acceptance, a criminal background and/or motor vehicle records check will be required. Written permission is obtained from individuals prior to conducting this check. Acceptance to the preceptorship is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by RIT Human Resources.

Applications deadline: Monday, June 5, 2023

RIT Brassring job posting and how to apply

Session Dates: May 16th -June 15th, 2023 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
Time: A.M. Cohort 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm EST
P.M. Cohort 6pm-8pm EST

Information required to apply for the Summer Intensive for Interpreters of Color Program:

  • First and Last Name, Pronouns
  • Email address
  • Letter of Recommendation and/or Reference contact information
  • Resume (file upload - pdf, doc, docx, rtf, or txt)
  • Essay questions (max 1000 words)
    1. Tell us about yourself and what you can bring to the program.
    2. Why join this summer intensive program for interpreters of color?
    3. What do you hope to take away from this experience?

Applications are open from March 13th to March 27th, 2023.

There will be opportunities outside of the program hours for 1:1 or group sessions with your mentor and sessions with NTID’s ASL consultants.

Applications are now closed.

Giving

We appreciate any contributions you would like to make to the Randleman Endowment Fund:

  • Go to the Gift page
  • Select/enter gift amount
  • Choose Additional Designations
  • In the Search box, enter Randleman
  • Select the Randleman related fund(s) for your gift and click Done
  • Check any gift type boxes, enter info, and click Continue
  • Enter your personal and payment information and Submit

Contact

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