Great expectations: Senior Indigenous leadership positions in higher education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Michelle Trudgett ◽  
Susan Page ◽  
Stacey Kim Coates
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Indigenous Leadership ◽  
Great Expectations

What Does It Mean to Be a “Woman Leader” in Academia?

2020 ◽  
pp. 210-235
Author(s):  
Berrin Yanıkkaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
Pay Differences ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Woman Leader

This chapter seeks to determine how patriarchy and capitalism together work to oppress women in academic leadership positions. In today's globalized world, higher education institutions, both state and private, either have strong ties with the corporate world or are run as if they are corporations themselves. Women who work their way up to management positions in academia are forced to accommodate patriarchal and capitalist ways of leading, which undervalue democratic processes such as getting legitimacy from people and deliberation, as well as other ways of “doing things” or “leading” differently. This study aims to discuss the multi-layered forms of gender-based discrimination in regard to civil status, age, ethnicity, class, and pay differences in academic leadership positions.

What Does It Mean to Be a “Woman Leader” in Academia?

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-244
Author(s):  
Berrin Yanıkkaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
Pay Differences ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Woman Leader

This chapter seeks to determine how patriarchy and capitalism together work to oppress women in academic leadership positions. In today's globalized world, higher education institutions, both state and private, either have strong ties with the corporate world or are run as if they are corporations themselves. Women who work their way up to management positions in academia are forced to accommodate patriarchal and capitalist ways of leading, which undervalue democratic processes such as getting legitimacy from people and deliberation, as well as other ways of “doing things” or “leading” differently. This study aims to discuss the multi-layered forms of gender-based discrimination in regard to civil status, age, ethnicity, class, and pay differences in academic leadership positions.

scholarly journals URGENT ISSUES AND MODERN CHALLENGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 671-673
Author(s):  
Yurii Pelekh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Dynamic Changes ◽  
Great Expectations ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Science And Education

Modern society, which is experiencing dynamic changes due to the new global challenges, is definitely looking for solutions in science and education. The life of many generations has proved that no matter what problems humanity faces, their solution requires intellectual effort, a scientific approach and a quality education system as one of the most effective means of disseminating ideas, knowledge and values. At the same time, such a situation always leads to the thorough attention to the phenomenon of education, in particular higher education. Great expectations and hopes cause significant demands and fundamental tasks that the society puts forward to the academic community. Satisfaction of these requirements and the solution of such tasks is probably not possible without self-analysis and self-reflection, without identifying those problems that inhibit the development of education itself, decrease its functionality, and discredit its status as the spiritual basis of social life. Therefore, we will further try to formulate our vision of current issues and current challenges in higher education.

Women in Higher Education in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-210
Author(s):  
Abiola Ibidunni Odejide ◽  
Obasanjo Joseph Oyedele
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Institutional Policies ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
External Threats ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Political Security

This chapter examines issues of female access to higher education in Nigeria and the equity and empowerment interventions available to female staff and students in higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the light of Items 4 and 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on the major challenges, responses, their drivers, and their effectiveness. Statistical and existing qualitative data are used to highlight the persistent sociocultural, economic, political, security, and policy challenges that continue to negatively impact female participation and experiences in higher education. It advocates enactment and implementation of legislation and institutional policies to promote gender equity, gendering of the curriculum, females' equitable and quality participation in leadership positions, and better security from internal and external threats. Advocacy to foster widespread attitudinal change and collaboration on global and regional development initiatives marked by national priorities should facilitate the attainment of these goals. .

Ladies Leading Ladies Who Lead Ladies

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ashley Gambino ◽  
Rachel Flemming
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Extant Literature

During the COVID-19 pandemic, women in academic leadership positions were faced with an unprecedented career challenge. While data previously existed to show that female leaders face an uphill battle in obtaining promotions, tenure, and leaderships positions within academia, the COVID-19 crisis that ensued within higher education created an unstable work-life balance, inequitable work expectations, and a need for increased psychosocial support for these already disadvantaged leaders. This chapter will explore the power and challenge of women mentoring other women in the midst of a global crisis. Using a personal perspective from a mentor and mentee, the authors will comment on current and extant literature on the challenges facing women leaders in academia.

Women and leadership: challenges and opportunities in Saudi higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jouharah M. Abalkhail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women's Careers ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Women’S Careers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine women managers’ perceptions of forces influencing their career progression to leadership positions in Saudi Arabian higher education (HE). Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, interpretive approach is adopted for analysing in-depth interviews with women managers in Saudi HE. Findings The findings of this study provide an in-depth understanding of Saudi women’s experience in management in HE. This study shows that women face a number of challenges preventing them from achieving equitable representation in leadership positions; conversely, they do have some opportunities which help them in their careers. Additionally, it provides more explanation of how the macro factors trickle down to the organizational level to shape organizational process and practices, and have an impact on women accessing leadership positions. Furthermore, this study suggests that socio-cultural background does matter when studying women in management in the Saudi context. Research limitations/implications The paper, mainly focussing on women managers in Saudi HE, gives a clear picture of women’s careers and influencing factors. Practical implications The research has implications for government and other related institutions to formulate effective policies and appropriate strategies to help Saudi women access leadership posts. Originality/value The novelty of this paper is in its focus on the under-researched topic of careers of Saudi women managers. The paper is also valuable as it emphasizes the societal context for researchers wishing to study women’s careers in the Arab world.

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