Women in Higher Education articles from June 2005

Women in Higher Education archives from June 2005

Surviving and thriving as an interim administrator.
June 1, 2005... Navigating higher education becomes complicated due to interim appointments. It seems pretty simple: You agree to do it for a period of time, and then something happens... but what? Uncertainty rules when you become an interim, a role...

Harvard pledges $50 million for women.(Harvard University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... When Harvard President Lawrence Summers wondered aloud in January whether the dearth of women in science was due to an "intrinsic aptitude," he came under siege. Amid his many apologies was a promise to appoint two committees to advise how...

Newly revised SAT exam still draws fire.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new SAT timed writing test "sends troubling messages about writing," according to the National Council of Teachers of English. Added in March, the new component is not an effective way to measure students' writing ability, the group...

6,000 petition Congress for female scientists.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Two U.S. senators recently accepted a petition asking Congress to take action on the limited involvement of women in sciences, mathematics and engineering. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Senator George Allen (R-Virginia) accepted the...

Threats drive feminist activist from campus.(Whitney Williams)
June 1, 2005... Whitney Williams is in hiding and has withdrawn from classes at the University of New Hampshire, where her feminist actions brought scorn and physical threats. Williams was the spokesperson for the campus Feminist Action League (FAL), a...

Princeton narrows faculty gender pay gap.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Princeton University was the only Ivy League school to reduce its gender pay gap for professors in the past year, according to a study by the American Association of University Professors. President Dr. Shirley Tilghman also has increased...

Record number of female scientists honored.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... More than 25% of the National Academy of Sciences' new members are women--19 of the 72 new members. After years of discussing the old boys' club feel of the academy, members say the group has worked hard to find candidates who reflect the...

Glass ceiling extends to Canadian schools.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Canadian women in academics hold only about 30% of the top administrative jobs, according to a survey released at a meeting of the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC). While the actual number of senior women has increased...

Oregon women 'Take Back the Night'.(University of Oregon)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... University of Oregon women showed passion and humor in highlighting their Take Back the Night rally. One group, the Radical Cheerleaders, was dressed in tie-dyed shorts, neckties, striped socks and rainbow suspenders. They boosted crowd...

Rape suit costs Colorado women $124,692.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A lawsuit by two women who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by University of Colorado football players or recruits obviously had merit, because it led to massive changes in athletics recruiting, leadership and policies at the University...

Weakening Title IX in athletics draws fire.
June 1, 2005... Reaction to the U.S. Department of Education's "Additional Clarification for Title IX" was swift and strong. As reported in WIHE last month, the March 17 "clarification" allows schools to determine student interest in a sport by using an...

More frosh report turning to spirituality.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Almost 80% of college freshmen believe in God, but almost half describe themselves as "doubting," "seeking" or "conflicted," according to a study released recently. "Spirituality in Higher Education; A National Study of College Students'...

Education Dept advises aid for distance Ed.(NEWSWATCH)(Education)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The U.S. Department of Education is recommending that Congress ease its rules that limit financial aid for distance-education programs. At the center of the discussion is the "50% rule," a 1992 law that prevents schools from offering...

President Cole decides to stay at Bennett.(NEWSWATCH)(Johnetta Cole)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Two days after announcing her resignation as president of Bennett College NC, Dr. Johnetta Cole was persuaded to stay by a huge outpouring of support. Some supporters raised money for the historically black college for women, while others...

A correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... President Belinda C. Anderson of the Virginia Union University spoke at the February ACE state coordinator's conference, which WIHE reported in the April 2005 issue. As the school's new president, she learned from attending financial...

Using 'small wins' to experience big success.(Panel Discussion)
June 1, 2005... Executing large-scale changes on campus can take years, even decades. To make a difference, consider adopting a more grassroots approach: focusing on "small wins." Pioneered in the mid-1980s by Karl Weick, the concept involves adopting...

Colorado seeks to postpone frat rush.(University of Colorado; fraternities)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... In an attempt to shed its party school image, the University of Colorado is demanding that fraternities put off their traditional fall recruiting period until the spring semester. The fraternities' response is lukewarm. They said they are...

Re-creating selves: why women over 60 seek degrees.(IN HER OWN WORDS)
June 1, 2005... Three significant events are coming together in these early years of the 21st century: * the fast-approaching "retirement" age of the boomers * the expectation of perhaps 30 active post-retirement years for healthy middle-aged adults...

Minnesota Catholic schools focus on gender identity.
June 1, 2005... Although gender is only one dimension of identity, it's society's prime organizing principle for beliefs and values. In fact, most schools offer Women's Studies courses to give students a gender-based lens to look at the world. But what...

Situational leadership 101: what a new boss needs to know.
June 1, 2005... You've just been promoted to your first administrative position. While it brings more money, prestige and power, it also means you're now responsible for the performance of others, not just yourself. After the glow has worn off and reality sets...

Address sex-role socialization through creative programs.
June 1, 2005... Today's students receive many messages about what it means to be female or male. Encouraging students to reflect on these messages can help to further their self-awareness and identity development, according to two administrators at Colorado...

Dr. Teresa L. Amott.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Teresa L. Amott as provost and dean of faculty at Hobart and William Smith College)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Teresa L. Amott, vice provost at Gettysburg College PA, will become provost and dean of faculty at Hobart and William Smith College NY in early July.

Sharon Manning Beverly.(Women on the Move)(appointed Sharon Manning Beverly as athletics director at Vassar College )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Sharon Manning Beverly will become athletics director at Vassar College NY, where she has been interim AD since July 2004.

Dr. H. Kim Bottomly.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. H. Kim Bottomly as deputy provost for science, technology and faculty development at Yale University )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. H. Kim Bottomly, a Yale professor who has been active in many campus committees including the Women Faculty Forum, will become deputy provost for science, technology and faculty development at Yale University CT on July 1.

Dr. Jennifer Capeheart-Meningall.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Jennifer Capeheart-Meningall as vice president for student affairs at the University of South Florida)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Jennifer Capeheart-Meningall, VP for student affairs at Austin Peay State University TN, will become VP for student affairs at the University of South Florida on July 1.

Dr. Jan Czechowski.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Jan Czechowski as VP for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Washington and Jefferson College )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Jan Czechowski, dean of arts and sciences at the College of Saint Catherine, will become VP for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Washington and Jefferson College on July 1.

Dr. Suzanne Erickson.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Suzanne Erickson for Spring Hill College)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Suzanne Erickson, a professor of finance at Seattle University WA from 1986 to 2003, will set up and lead the new proposed branch in Atlanta GA for Spring Hill College AL.

Dr. Helen F. Giles-Gee.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Helen F. Giles-Gee as president of Keene State College)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Helen F. Giles-Gee, professor of education and former provost at Rowan University NJ, will become president of Keene State College NH on July 1.

Dr. Dianne F. Harrison.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Dianne F. Harrison as vice president for academic quality / external programs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Dianne F. Harrison, dean of graduate studies at Florida State University, moves to VP for academic quality / external programs.

Dr. Mary E. Hines.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Mary E. Hines as lay president of Carlow College)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Mary E. Hines, campus executive officer at Pennsylvania State University at Wilkes-Barre, will become the first lay president of Carlow College PA on July 29.

Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath.(Women on the Move)(appointed Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath as VP for academic affairs at SUNY )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath, dean of academic and student services at Kent State University OH, will become VP for academic affairs at SUNY at Fredonia on July 1.

Kathy Humphrey.(Women on the Move)(appointed Kathy Humphreyas vice-provost and dean of students at the University of Pittsburgh )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Kathy Humphrey, who has been VP for student development at Saint Louis University MO for five years, was named vice-provost and dean of students at the University of Pittsburgh PA.

Dr. Sallie Keller-McNulty.(Women on the Move)(appointed as dean at Rice University )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Sallie Keller-McNulty, group leader for statistical sciences at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will become dean of engineering at Rice University TX.

Dr. Kathy Krendl.(Women on the Move)(appointed at Ohio University )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Kathy Krendl, who has been interim provost at Ohio University since August 2004, has received the permanent position.

Catherine Lewis.(Women on the Move)(appointed as Vice President at Xavier University )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Catherine Lewis, who has been a loaned executive at Spelman College GA after being VP for integrated technology at IBM, will be VP for technology and administration at Xavier University LA.

Lisa Love.(Women on the Move)(appointed as senior Vice President )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Lisa Love has been appointed senior VP for university athletics and AD at Arizona State University starting July 1. She has been senior associate AD at the University of Southern California since 2002.

Dr. Irene M. Moszer.(Women on the Move)(appointed as Vice President)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Irene M. Moszer, former VP of finance and administration at Pacific University OR, becomes VP for business and finance at Alfred University NY.

Ann MCelaney-Johnson.(Women on the Move)(appointed as Salem College )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ann MCelaney-Johnson, associate academic officer at Salem College NC, becomes VP for academic and student affairs on July 1.

Dr. Jo Ann McDowell.(Women on the Move)(appointed president of Metropolitan Community College )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Jo Ann McDowell, president of the Prince William Sound Community College AK, has been selected at the president of Metropolitan Community College NB.

Dr. Janet S. Philipp.(Women on the Move)(appointed president Dr. Janet S. Philipp of Dana College NB)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dr. Janet S. Philipp, dean of the University of Wisconsin Rock County campus, was recently named president of Dana College NB.

Jeanne Shaheen.(Women on the Move)(appointed head of John F. Kennedy School of Government)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Jeanne Shaheen, the first female elected governor of New Hampshire, will lead the Institute of Politics at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Laurie Turner.(Women on the Move)(appointed athletics director at Pacific Lutheran University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Laurie Turner, senior associate athletics director at the University of California at San Diego, becomes athletics director at Pacific Lutheran University WA on July 1.

Career stories from 'perfect ladies' in student affairs.
June 1, 2005... Women starting out in student affairs need to hear from others who've been there. The first five years are the honeymoon. By year five many are facing decisions: Should I change jobs? What happens if I marry? How can I stay true to my values?...

Flexible policies work best over the faculty lifespan.
June 1, 2005... Few professions are quite as rigid as that of a college professor. Six years 'til tenure, then up or out. Work 50 hours a week or more for the next 30 years and retire at 65 or 70, ready or not. At least that's how it was until changes in laws...

Windjammer cruise combines best elements.
June 1, 2005... For the last 20 years I've fantasized about taking a Windjammer cruise--to just about anywhere. In the 1980s when I edited the Wisconsin Tavern League's magazine called Top Shelf, we'd often fill advertising pages with camera-ready ads for...