This qualitative, multi-site, case study examined the personal and professional experiences of women of color who currently hold higher-level administrative positions at a Texas community college district and the role that Bicultural Socialization Theory played in their pathway to the leadership pipeline. Using interviews, campus observations,…

Two-year public institutions are known for their nurturing academic environments that support students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. One would assume that these nurturing and supportive environments would also go beyond the students to include employees. Family-friendly working environments support the needs of employees to balance…

This study examined career paths and choices leading to the Senior Student Affairs Office (SSAO) for women at community colleges. Data were comprised of 57 resumes and 11 interviews from SSAOs during the 2008-2009 academic year. Network analysis paired with interviews offer career track and progression profiles with rationale for women aspirants.…

This paper explores the issues of what would constitute a positive organizational climate for women and minorities within the community college setting and ways in which such a climate might be achieved. It first describes some traditional or standard measures of a positive organizational climate for women and minorities and then evaluates how…

This bibliography provides an overview of recent scholarship on female community college presidents. A significant and growing number of women are serving as community college presidents. Specifically, there has been an increase in women community college presidents from 11% in 1991 to nearly 28% in 2001. With more women holding presidencies at…

Discusses how despite the large number of women in community colleges, they are underrepresented in high administrative positions and vocational programs offering high paying jobs. Analyzes 26 articles regarding women in community colleges and recommends that more articles need to be written about the female experience. (Contains 30 references.)…

Asserts that women are making a modest gain in the community college leadership roles. Discusses university research on women leaders in higher education, most notably that of Gilligan, who stated that women arrive at their responsibilities through care and concern, a different way from the path of justice men emphasized. Presents author's…

Reports on a study of the proportional representation of women administrators by ethnicity from 1991 to 1997 in a sample of 1,030 two-year colleges. States that Hispanic-serving, urban, California two-year colleges and the percentage of women faculty of color entered as significant positive predictors of change in the representation of women…

Presents a personal perspective on the attributes of entering and leaving the college presidency. Explores the delicate balance on exiting an institution, and suggests that both entering and leaving the presidency are tasks that require business acumen as well as theatrical flair. (Contains 1 reference.) (KS)

Explores the beliefs and values of women in two-year college departmental chair positions. Finds that dominant beliefs are related to educational philosophies and program outcomes, while secondary beliefs and values are related to student-centered issues, suggesting that women in chair positions have a traditional view of themselves as internal…

Reports the findings of a small survey of female and male college presidents, as well as their assistants, which examined the nature of the assistant position, the perceptions and most valued qualities associated with the position, and the most common activities undertaken by presidential assistants. Makes comparisons between perceptions and…

Examines some of the myths surrounding the community college presidency, recommending that an honest self-appraisal may assist aspirants when evaluating the benefits and costs of the position. Suggests that, based on the author's personal experience as college president, holding the position of chief executive officer may not necessarily provide…

Reviews the status of community colleges in the male-dominated Industrial Age and the Information Age, and discusses opportunities for female leaders. Proposes that women leaders in community colleges should make drastic changes in organization, leadership, and management styles, instructional delivery, use of technology, and student services to…

Highlights some of the critical issues facing today's community colleges, such as staff recruiting, funding, meeting student needs, and preparing the workforce. Examines the role of the growing number of women administrators in handling these issues directly, and suggests that women in leadership roles will enhance the resolution to the problems.…

Presents the findings of a study examining how the male spouse of a female college president views his role as compared with a female spouse of a male president. Examines the different role of a male spouse, and the positive and negative aspects of being the spouse of a college president. Explores the hypothesis that the role of a male spouse…