2 Trustees Resign From Gallaudet U.The acting chair of the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University resigned last week, a day after Sen. John McCain also stepped down from the board. Both indicated they were disappointed by the board's decision, just over a week earlier, to rescind the appointment of a new president in the face of determined protests by students, professors, and alumni. "I... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |