Tiger Collective: News from NTID and President Solomon

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in memoriam

In Memoriam

Join me in honoring this individual who was part of NTID’s history.

Portrait of President Solomon

Thoughts from President Solomon

I hope the academic year is off to a strong start for you and that you share my excitement for all we will accomplish together this year. As we begin the new academic year, I invite you to consider how your work helps students discover, pursue, and achieve their dreams.

Continue reading for updates on the NTID Strategic Journey, exciting fall events, community member highlights, and much more.

ask me anything

Ask Me Anything

Students asked, and I’m answering! Check out my responses to our students’ most burning questions.

A person with glasses and short brown hair smiles while holding a large white sign that reads "Craving Some Applefest food? Come on in and grab Some!" and includes two red apple drawings. They are standing among other people at an outdoor gathering.

Student Engagement and Services

NTID Student Engagement and Services has moved to CSD-2030, where students can find staff support Monday through Friday. This fall, the Student Life Team hosted the 29th Annual Apple Fest, launched a new Peer Mentoring Program with nine Community Student Leaders, and assumed support for NTID student-led athletic organizations.

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Communications, Marketing, and Multimedia Services

Share story ideas about noteworthy students, faculty, and staff with Pam Carmichael or your CMMS contact, and remember to request NTID broadcast emails at least three business days in advance and post upcoming events to the RIT events calendar.

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Department of Access Services

DAS supports communication access needs in and outside the classroom. For captioning or interpreting outside of classes, submit a service request at least three business days in advance. DAS looks forward to serving your this year!

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Center on Access Technology

The Center on Access Technology is helping advance accessible communication across RIT and beyond. Recent highlights include the installation of TigerChat in the RIT Public Safety lobby to support communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing community members, a full-day accessibility design workshop with Meta, and continued RIT/NTID collaboration with Google DeepMind on emerging sign-language-to-text technology.

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DeafBlind Support Committee at RIT/NTID

The DeafBlind Support Committee raises awareness, strengthens communication access, and supports DeafBlind students at RIT/NTID. DeafBlind students should request approved accommodations through the DSO Student Portal each semester, and community members are encouraged to connect with the committee to learn more about DeafBlind access.

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Ombuds

The RIT Ombuds office offers a safe, confidential place for students, faculty, and staff to bring concerns, disputes, or questions. Ashley Meyer is available in LBJ-2211 on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Ashley is also available to meet on other days by appointment.