Becoming a female leader in higher education: investigations from a regional university. Issue 3 (16th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Redmond, Petrea; Gutke, Hannah; Galligan, Linda; Howard, Angela; Newman, Tara
• Is Part Of: Gender and education. Volume 29:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 332
• Page End: 351
• Publication Date: 2017-04-16
• Subjects: Leadership -- women -- higher education -- regional university -- gender equity; Sex discrimination in education -- Periodicals; Sex role -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Women -- Education -- Periodicals; Discrimination sexuelle en éducation -- Périodiques; Rôle selon le sexe -- Périodiques; Femmes -- Éducation -- Périodiques; 379.26
• DOI: 10.1080/09540253.2016.1156063
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-0253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Issues of gender imbalance in leadership have long been a significant issue in universities, as is the case across most industries. This paper explores the experiences of seven females who have successfully achieved senior leadership positions at a regional university in Australia. While the experiences of these women differ in many ways, there are certainly similarities in the challenges and adversities that they have faced, and their perceptions of what has allowed them to experience success in their leadership roles. This paper provides a number of recommendations for women aspiring to be leaders in higher education, such as committing to ongoing development, taking opportunities when presented, developing resilience, developing a track record, and seeking support, and also recommendations for institutions.