October 31, 2017

Matthew Bakke, Ph.D.

Former HSLS Department Chair
Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences
Gallaudet University

Dear Dr. Bakke,

The purpose of this letter is to express my intention of applying for Tenure in the Department of
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences.

I started in this department as an Associate Professor (hire date of August 16, 2012). I completed my
Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in June 1994 and then served for 20 years as a Director of
Audiology and subsequently as a VP, Clinical Services in a large hearing and speech clinic.

In the past 5 years since my hire, I have served this department in a number of roles. This includes
serving as an Associate Professor and subsequently as Professor when I was promoted in May, 2017. I
have served as Interim Clinic Director (May- September 2014) and filling that role again since
June 2017. And, as you are aware, I am currently the Chair of the Department of Hearing, Speech and
Language Sciences. I believe through my various roles, I have shown sufficient evidence of my teaching,
scholarly and service capabilities as well as the professional integrity required for Tenure.

In addition to this letter of intent, I am submitting my academic portfolio for review by you and the
Tenure & Promotion Committee highlighting work I have accomplished during the time frame I have
served in the department.

I welcome the opportunity to provide my continued support to this Institution, and I hope for a positive
response. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Larry Medwetsky, Ph.D., CCC-A

Gallaudet University, Dept. of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences
larry.medwetsky@gallaudet.edu

800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-3695

www.gallaudet.edu
Phone: 202-651-5329 Fax 202-651-5324