Abstract

This research project is aimed to identify the challenges and barriers women face in higher education while striving to obtain leadership positions and provide possible solutions to resolve the gender gaps found in higher education’s leadership. A literature review was conducted, which informed questions that were asked in an interview setting. Interviews were conducted with leaders that identify as women in higher education and sought to provide personalized accounts of the researched trends. Ultimately, despite higher education being perceived as a progressive industry and having legislature in place to combat gender disparities, leadership positions are not reflective of gender distribution in higher education. In fact, women are faced with significant hinderances to their leadership paths because of sexual harassment, hiring practices, and work-personal conflicts; not for a lack of skills or experience.

Date Created

3/13/2024

Project Type

Capstone

College or School

College of Professional Studies Granite Division

Program or Major

Leadership

Date

2024

Language

English

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