Women in Higher Education articles from April 2004

Women in Higher Education archives from April 2004

Work/life benefits: not just for working moms anymore.
April 1, 2004... Child care advocates in the 1970s and '80s knew that employers who made it easier for working mothers to keep their minds on their jobs would have employees who are more productive and less stressed. After some convincing, their message...

Heat cranked up in Colorado football scandal.(Newswatch)
April 1, 2004... The continuing scandal of the University of Colorado at Boulder using sex and alcohol to recruit football players has had these new developments since last month's report: * Katie Hnida, a former kicker on the football team, charged that...

Single-sex education OK in public schools?(Newswatch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Under a new policy for Title IX, the federal law requiring gender equity in public education, public schools would be free to teach girls and boys separately in more than just physical education classes. The Department of Education, which...

Nebraska may require harassment class.(Newswatch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Deciding to be proactive after a sexual assault lawsuit on campus and the continuing University of Colorado sex scandal, leaders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are considering requiring all employees to take a 90-minute online course...

Three more women sue for misbehavior.(Newswatch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... * A former administrative assistant to Middle Tennessee State University Sidney McPhee has sued him for sexual harassment, also naming the university system, board of trustees, the chancellor and the state. Earlier the board had investigated...

Hispanic Magazine lists top 25 colleges.(Newswatch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... With Latinos making up more than 13% of the U.S. population, the March issue of Hispanic Magazine "looked for superior centers of higher learning where Hispanic students are thriving," based on academic reputation, freshman retention rates and...

14 more campus women move up.(Newswatch)
April 1, 2004... * Dr. Maryann Baenninger, executive associate director of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, will be president of the College of Saint Benedict MN August 1. * Dr. Constance Carroll, president of San Diego Mesa College, has...

Can female leaders end the world's violent conflicts?
April 1, 2004... Violent conflict is on the rise despite efforts to control it. The tragedy of September 11 could be just the tip of the iceberg. Other types of violence include civil wars, poverty and aggression against women and children. Male leadership...

Seven steps to successful leadership in stressful times.
April 1, 2004... Change is everywhere. If you're stressed out from restructuring or budget cuts, you are not alone. "People face so many internal and external distractions, each day you are competing for their time, attention and creative energy," said Dr. Mark...

Tips for managing the marginal employee.
April 1, 2004... -- After three years of superior work, maintenance foreman Tom has slipped in quality, turned defensive and taken all his sick leave, mostly Mondays and Fridays. -- Professor Cecil says he'll never retire, but at age 59 he seems to have...

How to use communication to solve campus conflicts.
April 1, 2004... When conflict rears its head, our socialization makes many of us want to act like ostriches and stick our heads in the sand until it blows over. Instead, learning and using the appropriate communication skills can help resolve conflicts....

The role of mentoring in the careers of athletic directors.(In Her Own Words)
April 1, 2004... Many changes over time have affected the ability of women to make careers in campus athletics leadership. Some women who have been physical education teachers or coaches were able to move into athletics administration with little resistance...

Campus benefits programs must prove their worth.
April 1, 2004... Despite budget crunches, current and predicted trends in the workplace present opportunities for campus professionals in work/life services and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Dr. Donald G. Jorgensen, president of the Employee...

'Library anxiety' hampers the information search.(In Her Own Words)
April 1, 2004... While working as a librarian for almost 10 years before pursuing my doctorate, I met a lot of people who told me, "It must be interesting working with all those books," but then confessed to feeling a little intimidated by libraries. When...

What contributes to online student success?(In Her Own Words)
April 1, 2004... Online education is growing at a phenomenal rate. The Internet as a delivery source, with courses accessible to students anywhere and anytime, makes lifelong learning a reality for many. But online learning isn't for everyone. Using an...

Professional adjuncts serve higher education.(In Her Own Words)
April 1, 2004... Women who cannot find full-time tenure-track positions in their field often become adjuncts as a way to get their feet in the doors. Today higher education is becoming increasingly reliant on instruction by adjuncts, the majority of whom are...

Washington adjuncts win health benefits.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Part-time instructors at community colleges in the state of Washington will share $11 million in settlement of a lawsuit for depriving them of health care benefits over the summer months since 1999. The February 2004 settlement means...

Is customer service an oxymoron?(The Last Laugh)
April 1, 2004... Economists say America is changing from a culture of manufacturing to service, in which the key item exchanged is not something you can touch that has been manufactured, but rather a promise to take care of a need. In fact, enlightened...