On becoming a woman leader : learning from the experiences of university presidents / Susan R. Madsen ; foreword by Reba Keele.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Madsen, Susan R.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Series:

Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women college presidents--Case studies.

Women college presidents.

Women college administrators--Case studies.

Women college administrators.

Educational leadership--Case studies.

Educational leadership.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 321 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2008]

Summary:

This groundbreaking book is about the lifetime development of ten strong, interesting, and competent women leaders in higher education. It is a scholarly analysis of the influences and opinions of these women who are either currently serving as president/chancellor or recently retired. The women are presidents and chancellors of systems, Research I universities, regional comprehensive colleges and universities, teaching institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and public and private universities.

Contents:

I: Youth

Introduction

Family background and childhood

Adolescence

College years

II: Adulthood

Career paths and barriers

Influential individuals

Developmental activities

Other life roles

III: Leadership

Leadership motivation, styles, and philosophies

Presidential advice and perspectives.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-310) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780470197622

0470197625

OCLC:

166255130

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