ASL & Interpreting Studies
Preparing culturally and linguistically competent interpreters, teachers, and users of American Sign Language is the mission of UNC's Department of ASL & Interpreting Studies (ASLIS).
The ASLIS programs offer highly regarded curricula with input from national experts, taught by nationally recognized instructional staff, and offered through multiple delivery methods.
Contact Us
McKee Hall 525 (Box 106)
Greeley, CO 80639
Main Office Phone: 970-351-1060
Office Hours
8:00-4:00 Mountain M-F
Check out what's happening within the ASLIS Department & this year's ASL-English Interpretation Honor Students!
Explore ASLIS Academic Programs
ASL-English Interpretation (B.A.)
Learn to interpret between various users of ASL and English
Teaching ASL (M.A.)
Learn to teach ASL as a foreign/modern language
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2025 Honor Students IN the ASLEI Program
Caroline LaPrade
Caroline is an outstanding student who brings energy, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to the interpreting profession. A quick learner, she has grown tremendously throughout her studies, developing a strong confidence in her work. She has a keen awareness of the diverse positionalities of the deaf and hard-of-hearing students she will serve, demonstrating a desire to ensure her interpreting meets their unique needs. She embodies the highest qualities of an interpreter working in the field of educational interpreting and will be a future leader in the profession.
Elena Stuffel
Elena is an exceptional student. As a multilingual learner, she has continually demonstrated a passion for growth, even with over 20 years of experience as a nationally certified interpreter. Elena sees the value of systems thinking when it comes to approaching her interpreting work, recognizing that each assignment is situated in a system. With this framework, she passionately works in K-12 settings with a heart for students with emerging language. She has already used the content she has learned while in this program to lead workshops for her state and for a national conference presentation. Her receptiveness to feedback and highly reflective nature make her a standout scholar. Her commitment to post-graduate leadership and scholarly writing will undoubtedly contribute to meaningful change in the field.
