Women of the Global Majority and Their Pathways to the Presidency
November 8, 2023
What are the barriers encountered by women of the global majority who are seeking a presidency in higher education, and what are effective strategies to mitigate them?
The pathways to presidency are different for every candidate. For some, it is a direct path through progressively responsible leadership roles in academic affairs, while others discover routes through student affairs, administrative services, or alternative areas. Additionally, some obtain presidential roles in higher education from impressive backgrounds and leadership experience in business. For women of the global majority, the pathways are often circuitous and fraught with barriers not encountered by others.
This is a bonus webinar in the 2023 Women’s Leadership Speaker Series, featuring an engaging conversation on effective strategies to alleviate identified obstacles to the presidency.
Participants
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Jann L. Joseph, President, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Vice Chair, ACE Women's Network Executive Council
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Ashley Gray, Lead Consultant and Researcher, ALG Consulting LLC
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CharMaine Hines, Vice Chancellor, Academic Accountability and Policy, Wayne County Community College District
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Women in Leadership and Their Well-Being
October 5, 2023
The complexity of a college or university requires that its leadership have constant availability; thus, leaders are always representing the institution. How do leaders—women in particular—craft and maintain a healthy work-life balance?
With many responsibilities, presidents of higher education institutions often have workdays of 12 hours or more, plus weekend commitments. Campus safety, enrollment, strategic financing, crisis management, accreditation, student life, athletics, alumni affairs, learning outcomes, academic freedom, and community engagement are just some of the day-to-day obstacles leaders face during their tenure. While challenging, the job is also rewarding thanks to the accomplishments of graduates, the philanthropic support of donors, and the national and international recognition of faculty and staff.
Participants
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Kim Lee, Director of Community Engagement, ACE Connect
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Jann L. Joseph, President, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Vice Chair, ACE Women's Network Executive Council
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Barbara Gellman-Danley, President, Higher Learning Commission
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Patrice Buckner Jackson, Founder and Lead Facilitator, EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC
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Leading in Rural America
July 27, 2023
Serving at the helm of a complex organization such as a college or university requires nimble and strategic leadership skills that align with the dynamic demands of the institution and broader community. College presidents are essential leaders across numerous sectors, including education, business and industry, health care, ecumenical, and social services.
While each presidential appointment is unique, presidents who are leading institutions located in rural America or institutions that primarily serve learners from Indigenous populations have notably different experiences than those leading larger campuses located in metropolitan areas. Women presidents, a minority in the college presidency, also have distinct experiences. Data from ACE’s
The American College President: 2023 Edition indicated that 33 percent of presidencies were held by women, and 44 percent of associate degree granting institutions were led by a woman.
Participants
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Kim Lee, Director of Community Engagement, ACE Connect
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Maria Gallo, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Rachel Desmarais, President, Vance-Granville Community College
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Ardis Eschenberg, Chancellor, Windward Community College
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Tiffany Sanderson, President, Lake Area Technical College
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Advancing Women Leaders Through Advocacy and Policy
April 13, 2023
Michelle Asha Cooper of the Lumina Foundation and Boston University’s Mary L. Churchill engage in a conversation about how advocacy and policy at institutional, state, and federal levels can support the advancement of women in higher education leadership.
This event took place on April 13, 2023, at the ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC, in conjunction with ACE2023, ACE’s Annual Meeting.
Participants
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Mary L. Churchill, Associate Dean and Professor of the Practice, Boston University
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Michelle Asha Cooper, Vice President for Public Policy and Executive Director, Washington, DC Office, Lumina Foundation
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Advocacy: A Proven Strategy to Challenge the Erosion of Women’s Rights
March 29, 2023
Last summer was marked by the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The education sector continues to recognize advances in gender equity and mitigate challenges for women in ascending to top leadership roles and tenure in higher education.
Though we should continually celebrate the contributions of women and advocate for fair treatment, March is Women’s History Month. Our expert panel discusses how advocacy for women’s rights serves as a conduit for gender equity and ideates about how we move forward.
Participants
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Kim Lee, Director of Community Engagement, ACE Connect
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Maria Gallo, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, Dean of the Burnett Honors College and Professor of Public Administration, University of Central Florida
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Gloria D. Thomas, President, HERS
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