ASEI Mission Statement
ASL/English Interpreting Program’s Mission Statement
We transform students into professional sign language interpreters who possess the expertise, professional discretion, and interpersonal intelligence that empowers them to adapt to various consumers, settings, and situations. Our mission is aligned with the mission of Kent State University. From the first course in the program, students engage in a range of learning environments. They encounter variation in the languages used and the individuals within the classroom and practical settings. Students are challenged to think critically as they develop second language proficiency, analyze linguistic differences, and apply these investigations to professional practice. That process focuses on student discovery and allows them to challenge themselves to be wiser people and better citizens.