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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. As a result, leadership may demonize them. Leadership narratives are spun to serve their interests, often at the expense of their people, faculty, staff, and even students. References Baum, L.

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Let’s look outside academia for university leaders

LSE Higher Education Blog

Indeed, in taking on formal leadership roles, some will shed their academic skin in acknowledgement of the seeming incompatibility of managerial and academic interests. At an operational level, endless demands leave no time for academic pursuits for those at the summit of university leadership. The exit strategy of the failed scholar?

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

HEPI

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. Over the past two centuries, they have advanced knowledge, dismantled systemic barriers, and set new standards in innovation and leadership.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carolyn Carter omen have made remarkable strides in leadership across various fields, forging pathways for mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity. Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia.

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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Were watching the dismantling of the very fabric that holds Americas innovation and academic leadership together, one professor warned. Researcherssome of thegreatest minds of our timeare losing funding, careers, and platforms. What Do We Do Now?

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At first, it felt affirmingproof that I belonged in academia. The Burden of Excellence In academia, excellence isnt just expected of women of colorits demanded. Beyond these demands, academia sets another trap: our worth is measured by metrics that offer little tangible reward. But over time, the shine dulled.