Issues for Women in Student Affairs with Children

The article examines how mothers who are employed in student affairs positions balance the responsibilities of work and family. Therough interviews with mothers who were at the least directors of student affairs, issues such as plnning skill, support from supervisors and subordinates, flexible work environments, a lack of role models, changing ambitions and career goals, child care, spousal support, and improved efficiency and effectivenesss were explored and the implications of these factors for administrators discussed.