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How Women Community College Presidents Describe Their Career Pathways

Author : Markisha D. Venzant Sampson
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Download or read book How Women Community College Presidents Describe Their Career Pathways written by Markisha D. Venzant Sampson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose The purpose of this qualitative study was two-fold: (a) to determine the barriers women encounter as they pursue becoming a community college president; and (b) to identify the supports and career paths that are described as assisting women in obtaining the position of community college president. More specifically, emergent themes regarding the career paths, barriers and obstacles related to female presidents’ professional roles and responsibilities, and their strategies for success were sought in this study. This study is informative and inspirational to other women within the community college system who aspire to presidency positions as well as those who serve in leadership roles in all types of institutions. It is believed that the information that is gathered and shared will be used to inspire and assist women to continue along the path to become community college presidents. Method A phenomenological research design was used to explore participants’ experiences in Texas. The process was meant to explore the phenomenon related to the experiences of female presidents. Data were collected through individual face-to face and phone interviews. A qualitative method of analysis was used to analyze the data collected around the experiences of the presidents as described to the researcher by the participants. Findings from this study were explanations of experiences of community college presidents as they related to their own unique career pathways. Results included barriers and supports that the women encountered along the way, as well as the career paths they followed. Although every woman who participated in this study had a unique journey to and experience in the presidency, several similarities or themes were identified that bind these women together. Aspiring women presidents need to be more open minded about relocating, sometimes out of state, to move into a college presidency. Although not always easy for some women, particularly those women who are part of dual career marriages, or who have children who have not yet graduated from high school, more women need to become open minded about the possibility of relocating if they are to attain the office of presidency. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2312

Career Pathways and Experiences of Women Community College Presidents

Author : Renee Ann Kuharski
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
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Download or read book Career Pathways and Experiences of Women Community College Presidents written by Renee Ann Kuharski and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Female Community College Presidents: A Comparative Study of Career Paths, Mentorships, Professional Development, and Demographics

Author : Lisa M. Tittle
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Total Pages : 262 pages
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Book Synopsis Female Community College Presidents: A Comparative Study of Career Paths, Mentorships, Professional Development, and Demographics by : Lisa M. Tittle

Download or read book Female Community College Presidents: A Comparative Study of Career Paths, Mentorships, Professional Development, and Demographics written by Lisa M. Tittle and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to develop a profile of female community college presidents by examining their personal characteristics, career paths, mentorship, and professional development. The participants in this study were female community college presidents whose institutions were members of the Association of Community College Trustees. Quantitative data were gathered and analyzed to obtain a demographic profile and provided an update to the research findings of two similar studies about female college presidents and their ascension to presidencies. The results of this study suggested that participants had mentors who influenced their career paths to become presidents. Furthermore, an analysis of the data revealed that participating in professional development activities provided additional skills and opportunities that helped the participants become presidents. Finally, the data suggested that following the traditional career path of faculty member, dean, chief academic officer, and then president was not necessary to become a president. These findings were compared to similar studies. This study adds to the body of literature that examines women in leadership at community colleges. of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy The problem examined in this study was the phenomena of disproportionate suspension of African American males in urban high schools. In order to evaluate this phenomenon, a cultural lens was used to understand the experiences that led to suspension of African American males at True Urban High School. Research participants recounted (in their own voices) the suspension experience from precipitating event(s) to culmination. Further, the researcher examined the degree to which teachers' level of cultural proficiency played a role in the imposition of suspension on these students. In order to understand the suspension experiences, a qualitative research design was employed. Survey data from seven African American male participants (four of the seven were purposefully selected for individual interview sessions) and two teachers were analyzed in the completion of this research. -- Abstract.

Womens' Career Pathways to the College Presidency

Author : Theresa Barry
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Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Womens' Career Pathways to the College Presidency written by Theresa Barry and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a qualitative study of the career development of four technical college presidents in the Midwest. It examines the factors or influences, both personal and structural, that shape a woman's career path as she moves into the position of a two-year technical president. Richie et al.'s (1997) study, "A theoretical model of highly achieving African American-Black and white women's career development" is used as the framework. Key emergent factors include educational attainment, professional development, and career pathing. This study moved beyond Richie et al.'s study by finding that social class and historical context were critical factors when studying career the career development of technical colleges presidents. The implications of the findings are explored for two-year technical colleges' who want to attract and hold women in the presidency.

Female Community College Presidents

Author : Sharon D. Buddemeier
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Female Community College Presidents written by Sharon D. Buddemeier and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ascension to the Presidency: A Descriptive Study of Female Presidents in the North Carolina Community College System

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Download or read book Ascension to the Presidency: A Descriptive Study of Female Presidents in the North Carolina Community College System written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The under representation of females in executive leadership positions in higher education such as president is well documented. Furthermore, the concept of women in leadership roles is new with much of the research taking place from the 1970s to the present. Until that time research on leadership in higher education was almost exclusively from the male perspective. Research regarding leadership and the career pathways females follow to attain leadership positions could benefit all in the higher education arena by introducing a new perspective. Moreover, the style of leadership employed by presidents who are females could help expand the definition of leadership. The stories described by the participants in this study reveal that leadership is genderless. However, the participants in this study do lean to a particular style of leadership that has been described in the literature as feminine. The career pathways chosen by the participants in this study as described by one participant, 'is no different' from the way males choose to secure executive positions in higher education or any other profession.

Female Community College Presidents' Career Development Processes

Author : Sharon Elizabeth Vanhook-Morrissey
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Total Pages : 158 pages
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Download or read book Female Community College Presidents' Career Development Processes written by Sharon Elizabeth Vanhook-Morrissey and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keywords: career pathways, multiple role challenges, mentoring, female community college presidents, career development, gender socialization.

Female Community College Presidents' Career Development Processes: A Qualitative Analysis

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Download or read book Female Community College Presidents' Career Development Processes: A Qualitative Analysis written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of female community college presidents' career development processes and of the experiences that influenced their decisions to become community college presidents. Although more women than ever are moving into the highest positions of leadership in community colleges, little qualitative information is available that describes their career development experiences. Traditional career development theory is inadequate for describing or predicting women's career development behavior. Researchers have identified the need for a theory of career development that accounts for the influences of gender-role socialization, multiple role responsibilities, and developmental learning to describe women's career choice behavior. This study used a qualitative multiple-case study approach. Five female community college presidents shared their career development stories through in-depth interviews. The participants in this study were all serving in their first presidency and were the first female presidents at their respective colleges. The conceptual model that emerged from this study illustrates the four components of the women's career development experiences. The first component, Formative Experiences, describes the background and early career experiences that influenced the women's career choice decisions. The second component, Key Developmental Experiences, describes the work roles, formal and informal learning, and mentoring experiences that helped the women gain technical and professional competence in community college administration. The third component, Multiple Role Challenges, describes the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with the demands of a career and the influence of those challenges on the women's career development. The fourth component, Career Achievement, describes the importance of work in the women's lives and their satisfaction in their roles as presidents. The key findings of this stud.

Career Paths, Mobility Patterns, and Experiences of Two-year College Women Presidents of Color

Author : Josephine Reed-Taylor
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Total Pages : 354 pages
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Download or read book Career Paths, Mobility Patterns, and Experiences of Two-year College Women Presidents of Color written by Josephine Reed-Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Career Paths of Female Vice-presidents in Community Colleges

Author : Jacqueline Quinn
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Total Pages : 131 pages
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Download or read book Career Paths of Female Vice-presidents in Community Colleges written by Jacqueline Quinn and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the career paths and preparation of female vice-presidents employed in community colleges in the state of Mississippi. There is limited qualitative information available that describes the career paths of vice-presidents in the state’s community colleges. Community colleges are making great strides in promoting women in leadership roles in administration, but research indicates there still seems to be a question as to the leadership ability of women. This study used the qualitative case study research approach, and 4 female community college vice-presidents shared their career experiences through in-depth interviews. The instruments included a brief demographic survey, interview guide and curriculum vita for each participant. Each participant in this study was currently serving in the position of vice-president in 1 of Mississippi’s community colleges. The conceptual framework of the study illustrates the exploration of female community college administrators in the areas of career paths, professional responsibilities and career aspirations. The participants described their career paths to their current positions by educational levels, diverse professional experiences, sharing their career barriers they faced in their career paths, the strategies that helped them succeed. They described their professional responsibilities which involved association with organizations outside their normal responsibilities. They also described barriers or obstacles faced while accomplishing their professional responsibilities, as well as strategies for overcoming those barriers. The participants described their major accomplishments in their professional career and offered advice to aspiring female community college vice-presidents. The key themes that emerged from the study include professional experience diversity, parental influence, importance of mentor relationships and positive role models, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) participation, facing and overcoming professional challenges, and the positive influence of serving others. Of the 4 study participants, 3 indicated they did not set out to become community college vice-presidents. Each participant felt it was her exposure and diverse backgrounds that got her noticed, and all were well prepared when the opportunity to serve in this role presented itself.

The Community College Presidency

Author : George B. Vaughan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Community College Presidency written by George B. Vaughan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, published by the American Association of Community Colleges, contains valuable information about the nation's community college presidents. The authors provide a comprehensive profile of these leaders, highlighting different characteristics most presidents hold in common as well as important differences that emerge when data are cross-tabulated according to age, gender, and race. The findings on the risk and stress levels of the presidency could be used to encourage (or discourage) interested individuals to pursue the presidency as a career choice, and could be used by leadership training institutes to advise students about career choices and chances of success. The book contains a foreword by David R. Pierce, and chapters include: (1) "The State of the Presidency"; (2) "Family Background"; (3) "Pathways to the Presidency"; (4) "Assuming the Presidency: Routines and Relationships"; (5) "On the Job: Worldviews and Aspirations"; (6) "Views from the Trenches: Seven Presidents Speak Out"; (7) "Looking to the Future: More Views from the Trenches"; and (8) "The Presidency in Transition." The appendix contains the survey instrument. A subject index is also included. (Contains 27 references.) (CB).

Women at the Top

Author : Mimi Wolverton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000971309
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Women at the Top written by Mimi Wolverton and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although much has been written about leaders and leadership, we unfortunately know little about the women who fill this particular role. This book—the first in a series that explores women leaders in different contexts—remedies this gap by presenting the reflections of nine women community college, college, and university presidents on what they see as key tenets of leadership, illuminated by pivotal events in their careers.These presidents know the power of words, and in telling their stories through these interviews with the authors, they let us know who they are, what their visions are, and what they value.While they express some differences in their emphases on particular leadership characteristics, they show remarkable unanimity in their beliefs as to which are the most important—competence, credibility, and communication. The participants discuss the growing opportunities for women in higher education administration, without minimizing the barriers that still exist, nor the potential for backlash against powerful and assertive women. They stress the need for women to be very careful about making the correct choices for themselves; to balance personal life and work; and to appropriately prepare for leadership. This book both breaks new ground, and offers guidance for women who aspire to positions of leadership—in any field of endeavor. The Presidents: Gretchen M. Bataille, University of North Texas, Denton, TexasBarbara Douglass, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT Mildred García, California State University, Dominguez HillsCarol C. Harter, University of Nevada, Las VegasMamie Howard-Golladay, Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NYMartha T. Nesbitt, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GeorgiaPamela Sue Shockley-Zalabak, University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsBetty L. Siegel, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GAKaren Gayton Swisher, Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS Each confronts her world with grace, her work with passion, and her life with enthusiasm. The Series: Pathways to Leadership is a series about successful women who have reached the pinnacle of their careers. It features stories about extraordinary women who have found paths to success—whether it’s leading a college or university or becoming successful scholars in science and engineering or thriving in some other male-dominated arena.

Pathway to the Presidency

Author : George B. Vaughan
Publisher : American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
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Download or read book Pathway to the Presidency written by George B. Vaughan and published by American Association of Community Colleges(AACC). This book was released on 1990 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Career Paths of Female Presidents in the California Community Colleges

Author : Stephanie J. Rodriguez
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ISBN 13 : 9781109873078
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Career Paths of Female Presidents in the California Community Colleges by : Stephanie J. Rodriguez

Download or read book Career Paths of Female Presidents in the California Community Colleges written by Stephanie J. Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 2007, approximately 45% of community college presidents throughout the United States are expected to retire, and California is no exception. Due to the high retirement rates, there will be shortage of candidates to fill community college leadership roles (Shultz, 2001). As a result, in California there is opportunity for women seeking presidential positions in the California Community Colleges.

Navigating the Labyrinth of Leadership

Author : Amanda Doyle Herwatic
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ISBN 13 : 9781339769646
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Navigating the Labyrinth of Leadership written by Amanda Doyle Herwatic and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of female presidents in Arkansas community colleges. This was accomplished by collecting data through one-on-one interviews to examine how these women have navigated the labyrinth of leadership to reach the presidency of a community college. Using the conceptual framework of the labyrinth, as purported by Eagly and Carli (2007), this study focused on these lived experiences of these women and examined the life choices made, career paths, educational background, and obstacles these women have faced in navigating the labyrinth of leadership to reach the presidency. Through an inductive and deductive analysis of the data collected, the researcher was able to determine that the labyrinth concept is overwhelmingly applicable to the female community college president experience. The balance of family and employment was central to the journey of these women. Reoccurring instances of building social capital and blending agency with communion were also present in the journeys of these women. However, despite a close adherence to the labyrinth, the women in this study did not overwhelmingly face prejudices and resistance, a central idea of the labyrinth concept.

No Crystal Stair

Author : Camille Broussard Wise
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (854 download)

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Download or read book No Crystal Stair written by Camille Broussard Wise and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The California Community College system is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.6 million students attending 112 colleges. Community colleges are integral to workforce development, economic recovery, and an accessible and affordable gateway for transfer to four-year universities. While community college student population is very diverse, executive leadership is not necessarily representative of these shifting demographics. Organizations and aspiring leaders may not be prepared for the mass vacancies created by impending retirements of executive leadership positions (ELP) at community colleges.This study sought, through the counterstories of female community college presidents of color, to identify challenges and opportunities for California community colleges to develop representative and sustainable executive leadership and organizational cultures inclusive and supportive of aspiring female community college presidents of color. Specifically, this study sought to illuminate various career paths of female leaders of color in higher education, as well as unique personal, professional, and organizational challenges that may hinder their ascension. Setting the context for this study are the shifting demographics of community college campuses, impending mass retirements of community college presidents in the next five years, and organizational culture and practices that may impede the ascension of female administrators of color that could present a challenge for organizations to foster sustainable and representative leadership. Within a conceptual context of Critical Race Theory, narrative counterstories illustrate the career paths and experiences of female community college presidents of color and allow the analysis of organizational culture factors to understand if and how organizational and cultural systems at California community colleges may exist that hinder the recruitment, support, and professional ascension of female community college presidents of color.

A Practical Guide to Becoming a Community College President

Author : Edward J. Valeau
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000388123
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Becoming a Community College President written by Edward J. Valeau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource helps aspiring leaders demystify the challenges associated with becoming a community college president. Building on existing scholarship and research related to historical origins of the community college, this book explores the role and function of the presidency, discusses existing demographics and the importance of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, and unpacks the required competencies and leadership challenges related to becoming a community college president. Including real voices from award-winning and current presidents as well as a step-by-step approach to attaining the position, this is an important resource that speaks to the needs of today and tomorrows’ community college leaders.