Women in Higher Education articles from May 2005

Women in Higher Education archives from May 2005

Trust is the key to creating a great place to work.
May 1, 2005... What is your definition of a great workplace? For some it's being appreciated and rewarded for their work, irrespective of gender. For others, it's a welcoming, nurturing environment that allows a balance of work and family life. But at...

Title IX now covers retaliation.(NEWSWATCH)(education policy)
May 1, 2005... Whistle-blowers who accuse schools of sex discrimination are protected from retaliation under federal law, according to the Supreme Court's recent ruling. The 5-4 ruling broadens the interpretation of Title IX, which prohibits sex...

Court dismisses Colorado sex lawsuit.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A federal judge in Denver dismissed two lawsuits against the University of Colorado that started the football recruiting sex scandal on the Boulder campus. The lawsuits claimed that the school created a hostile environment for women that led to...

Backlash greets OCR's weakening Title IX.(NEWSWATCH)(Chronicle of Higher Education )(women's athletics interests)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... As reported in WIHE last month, the US Department of Education relaxed Title IX rules recently. The policy clarification puts more responsibility on students and government investigators, rather than schools themselves, to show that women's...

Fraternity suspended for making porn video, but Pierce College OKs field rental for Spice.(NEWSWATCH)
May 1, 2005... California State University at Chico suspended a fraternity after its members admitted participating in an adult film at their off-campus residence. Phi Kappa Tau's national chapter also suspended the school's chapter for its involvement with...

Top Harvard dean to leave. A coincidence?(NEWSWATCH)(Lawrence Summers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... In the wake of the controversy regarding comments made by Harvard University President Lawrence Summers, one of his top female appointees recently announced her resignation. Ellen Condliffe Lagemann, dean of Harvard's Graduate School of...

Fashions change, but feminism stays.(NEWSWATCH)
May 1, 2005... The first and second waves of feminism brought with them a rejection of then-current women's fashions, but today some feminists are working to dress up the movement's "fashion victim" image. The aim is to attract more young women to feminism...

Jury finds no bias against 'pretty' Harvard librarian rejected for 16 promotions.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Harvard did not discriminate against a black assistant librarian who alleged that she was passed up for 16 promotions and was told she was just a "pretty girl" who dressed too sexy to get ahead, according to a ruling by a federal jury. ...

Former Nevada VP sues for defamation.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A former University of Nevada Reno VP is suing the school, its president and two others. Dr. Linda Brinkley filed suit after losing her position as VP of research and dean of the graduate school last fall and being reassigned to faculty. ...

NCAA panel backs increase in scholarships for female athletes in four sports.(NEWSWATCH)(National College Athletic Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Female athletes would get more scholarships under changes recommended by the NCAA's Division I Management Council. Women now make up about 42% of college athletes currently, and receive about 44% of financial aid to athletes. College...

Republicans hold value-priced bake sale.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The College Republicans at Grand Valley State University MI are defending their decision to hold an "Affirmative Action Bake Sale," during which they priced cupcakes differently based on a customer's gender and race. "We're going to deny...

Lesbian coach wins settlement.(Merry Stephens)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... An award-winning high school basketball coach has negotiated a settlement after alleging that the school was trying to fire her because of her sexual orientation. Merry Stephens was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2004 and "Coach of the...

Nebraska still has fewer women faculty.(University of Nebraska )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... According to information left out of a recent gender-equity report, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a lower percentage of female faculty than all but one of the 10 universities to which it compares itself. NU Provost Jay Noren, who...

Supreme Court considers effect of age bias.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Workers who sue employers based on age discrimination do not need to prove that the discrimination was intentional, according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The 5-3 decision removed the requirement that employees show evidence of...

Women community college presidents reflect on values.
May 1, 2005... How do women leaders reflect on their values in relation to how they lead their colleges? Is value reflection an important part of their jobs? In 2003-2004, I conducted a study to explore these issues as part of my PhD dissertation in...

Is VP of student affairs your career goal?(vice president)
May 1, 2005... Being the senior student affairs officer on campus carries great rewards. It also brings tradeoffs, especially for women. To decide whether it's for you, first ask yourself: * Are you a big picture person? * Do you like planning and...

University of North Carolina.(Women on the Move)(Margaret Bradley-Doppes appointed as director of athletics and recreation at University of Denver )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Margaret (Peg) Bradley-Doppes, former athletics director at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, becomes director of athletics and recreation at the University of Denver CO.

U.S. Naval Academy.(Women on the Move)(Mary A. De Credico appointed as provost of Bucknell University )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Mary A. De Credico, vice academic dean at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis MD, will become provost of Bucknell University PA.

University of California.(Women on the Move)(Lindsay Ann Desrochers as vice president at Portland State University )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Lindsay Ann Desrochers, VP for administration at University of California at Merced, will be VP for finance and administration at Portland State University OR.

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Neoucom Foundation.(Women on the Move)(Sue Dreitzler appointed as interim president at Lake Erie College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Sue Dreitzler, VP for institutional advancement at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Neoucom Foundation, becomes interim president of Lake Erie College OH.

Catholic Healthcare Partners.(Women on the Move)(Deborah Eamoe appointed as vice president at Union Institute & University )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Deborah Eamoe, corporate director of associate relations at Catholic Healthcare Partners OH, moves to VP of human resources at Union Institute & University OH.

Coastal Carolina University.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Lynn Franken appointed as vice president at Beloit College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Lynn Franken, dean of the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University SC, moves to VP of academic affairs and dean at Beloit College WI.

Gibbs College.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Mary Jo Greco appointed as president of Hesser College)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Mary Jo Greco, president of Gibbs College NJ, moves to president of Hesser College NH.

Independence Community College.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Judith Hansen appointed as president of Southwestern Oregon Community College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Judith Hansen, president of Independence Community College KA, will become president of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay on July 1.

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Statistical Sciences Group.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Sally Keller-McNulty appointed as dean at Rice University )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Sally Keller-McNulty, former leader of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Statistical Sciences Group NM, becomes dean of the school of engineering at Rice University TX.

Monalco Inc.(Women on the Move)(Julie Landes appointed as vice president at Alverno College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Julie Landes, former VP at Monalco Inc. WI, becomes VP for advancement at Alverno College WI.

National Governors' Association.(Women on the Move)(Christine M. Lapaille appointed as vice president at George Mason University)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Christine M. Lapaille, director of communications at the National Governors' Association DC, moves to VP for university relations at George Mason University VA.

Mendocino Lake Community College.(Women on the Move)(appointed Kathryn G. Lehner as president and superintendent )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Kathryn G. Lehner, executive VP of academic affairs at Mendocino Lake Community College CA, will be president and superintendent at the college.

Indiana State University.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Diane P. Michelfelder appointed as dean of Macalester College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Diane P. Michelfelder, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana State University, will move to provost and dean of the faculty at Macalester College MN.

Peace College.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Nina T. Pollard appointed as vice president of Mars Hill College )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Nina T. Pollard, VP for academic affairs at Peace College NC, becomes VP for academic and student affairs at Mars Hill College NC.

Cornell University.(Women on the Move)(Inge Reichenbach appoined as vice president at Yale University)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Inge Reichenbach, VP for alumni affairs and development at Cornell University NY, will move to VP for development at Yale University CT in June.

Duke University.(Women on the Move)(Judith Simpson White appointed as executive director/president of Higher Education Resource Services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Judith Simpson White, assistant VP for campus services at Duke University NC, will become executive director/president of HERS, the Higher Education Resource Services. She has led several women's initiatives in her 12 years at Duke in her...

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs: University of Michigan.
May 1, 2005... The University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The University of Michigan is one of the nation's preeminent research universities, comprising 19...

Overcoming gender role barriers in communication.
May 1, 2005... It's not just a Mars vs. Venus world: Gender role is a better predictor of cooperative influences on communication styles than is biological sex, according to Dr. Gayle Hartleroad, associate director of graduate programs at the school of...

A History of American Higher Education includes some women.
May 1, 2005... Although severely limited in size and scope, women's involvement in American higher education has influenced the ever-changing face of the academy. In his 2004 book A History of American Higher Education, John Thelin has examined the role...

What student services do campus athletes need?
May 1, 2005... College student-athletes are a unique population. While they have the same stressors as their peers, they also face increased visibility, demands on their time, rules and expectations. Campus athletics departments are based on a business...

25 signs of growning up.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 1. Your houseplants are alive, and you can't smoke them. 2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of the question. 3. You keep more food than beer in the fridge. 4. 6 a.m. is when you get up, not when you go to bed. 5. You hear your...

Thinking of getting a doctorate?
May 1, 2005... Pursuing a doctorate is a complex decision, especially for women. To help women sort their plans and support them on the doctoral path, Dr. Kenya Ayers, vice provost and associate VP for academic affairs at Kettering University in Flint MI,...

Life is a moving experience, or nothing at all.
May 1, 2005... Helen Keller once said, "Life is either a daring adven ture or it is nothing," but she never drove a U-Haul. I've come to understand that people like me have a mission in life: creating change, movement, maybe even improvement. In...