Open Access19: ACCESS TO SUCCESS
Author(s) -
DaileyHebert Amber,
Donnelli Emily,
Mandernach B. Jean
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2010.tb00611.x
Subject(s) - scarcity , public relations , political science , presidential system , organizational change , climate change , business , economics , politics , law , microeconomics , ecology , biology
The scarcity of women leaders in academia influences policies, procedures, and expectations and in turn perpetuates a climate that deters development of future women leaders. Despite research supporting the need for institutional change to create leadership avenues for women faculty, little evidence of such change exists. The Presidential Leadership Program for University Women was developed as a proactive, integrative mentoring model to link female academics. Crucial to the program's success are networking opportunities, peer mentoring in a group setting, and a culminating “legacy project” designed to improve the campus climate and services for women.