This text reviews and explains the professional and personal experiences of women in mangement positions in higher education. Universities and Colleges of Higher Education are believed to promote equality of opportunity; this book reveals some of the pitfalls in the system, and the policy practices which still create barriers for women. This book gathers together the unique personal reflections of 16 eminent women working in higher education across the world, in an attempt to understand why female academics are so under-represented in todays universities.
This text reviews and explains the professional and personal experiences of women in mangement positions in higher education. Universities and Colleges of Higher Education are believed to promote equality of opportunity; this book reveals some of the pitfalls in the system, and the policy practices which still create barriers for women.This book gathers together the unique personal reflections of 16 eminent women working in higher education across the world, in an attempt to understand why female academics are so under-represented in todays universities.
1. Introduction Miriam David and Diana Woodward Part One: International Perspectives 2. Rewinding the Tape: Starting Anew Berit As 3. The Struggle for Balance: The Career of a German University Professor Gertud Pfister 4. Against the Tide: The Career Paths of Women Chief Academic Officers of American Colleges and Universities Karen Doyle Walton 5. A Malady of Leisure and Travel: The Autobiography of a Scholar Chryssi Inglessi Part Two: Reflections on Past Careers 6. A Lifetime of Learning Dorothy Wedderburn 7. A Flying Start Meg Stacey 8. An Accidental Academic Hilary Rose 9. An 'Interesting' Career in Higher Education Dulcie Groves 10. Luck, Hard Work and An Unplanned Career Angela Crum Ewing 11. The Road Not Taken Mavis Ainsworth Part Three: Reflections on Current Careers 12. Health and Efficiency Elaine Thomas 13. From Rags to Riches to Rags Again Dorothy Severin 14. Always a Catholic? Guilt, Rebellion and 'Trying a Little Harder For God' Eileen Green 15. The Accidental Manager Dianne Willcocks 16. 'You Know Where You Are With Numbers Maggie Deacon 17.Women's Careers in Education: Theoretical and Practical Considerations of How the Glass Ceiling Might Be Cracked Myra McCulloch 18. Postscript Miriam David and Diana Woodward
1. Introduction Miriam David and Diana Woodward Part One: International Perspectives 2. Rewinding the Tape: Starting Anew Berit As 3. The Struggle for Balance: The Career of a German University Professor Gertud Pfister 4. Against the Tide: The Career Paths of Women Chief Academic Officers of American Colleges and Universities Karen Doyle Walton 5. A Malady of Leisure and Travel: The Autobiography of a Scholar Chryssi Inglessi Part Two: Reflections on Past Careers 6. A Lifetime of Learning Dorothy Wedderburn 7. A Flying Start Meg Stacey 8. An Accidental Academic Hilary Rose 9. An 'Interesting' Career in Higher Education Dulcie Groves 10. Luck, Hard Work and An Unplanned Career Angela Crum Ewing 11. The Road Not Taken Mavis Ainsworth Part Three: Reflections on Current Careers 12. Health and Efficiency Elaine Thomas 13. From Rags to Riches to Rags Again Dorothy Severin 14. Always a Catholic? Guilt, Rebellion and 'Trying a Little Harder For God' Eileen Green 15. The Accidental Manager Dianne Willcocks 16. 'You Know Where You Are With Numbers Maggie Deacon 17.Women's Careers in Education: Theoretical and Practical Considerations of How the Glass Ceiling Might Be Cracked Myra McCulloch 18. Postscript Miriam David and Diana Woodward
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