The University of Iowa ASL Program faculty consists of Deaf, DeafBlind, and hearing individuals. We have designed our courses to teach American Sign Language and Deaf culture and to foster strong classroom communities among our students. Our classes are fully immersive to facilitate the development of receptive and expressive skills in ASL, but also to ensure equal visual access to classroom communication for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing. The ASL faculty strives to continually alter our curriculums to actively engage our students and reflect their diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Through courses, campus events, and local community activities, we aim to bring awareness, educate, and promote American Sign Language and the Deaf community as natural parts of human diversity.

Access, opportunity, and diversity in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The principles of access, opportunity, and diversity are fundamental to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa, as we conduct our work in the context of the whole of humanity.

• In our teaching, we encourage exploration, inquiry, and the questioning of the many facets of human experience and understanding.
• In our research, scholarship, and creativity, we generate new knowledge and perspectives, while reflecting and shaping the cultures and societies in which we live.
• In our service to Iowans, we partner with communities to address critical challenges and foster leadership in a global context.

By embracing this vision together, we are laying a strong foundation that empowers all Hawkeyes to succeed and lead in a diverse and ever-changing world.

 With a commitment to meeting accreditation requirements, upholding the professional code of ethics, and aligning with Higher Learning Commission standards throughout CLAS, we strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity and excellence.