Women in Higher Education articles from November 2004

Women in Higher Education archives from November 2004

Suing for tenure: a court of last resort for women faculty.
November 1, 2004... Lest we forget that higher education was created by and for the other gender, a new report provides shocking reminders that sex discrimination in the academy continues to destroy the careers of some of its best educators. Published by the...

Harvard women complain of fewer tenures.(NEWSWATCH)(Harvard University)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A group of senior women professors at Harvard University is hoping to reverse the sharp drop in tenure offers to women in recent years. They met with Harvard president Lawrence H. Summers in October to discuss tenuring trends during his...

Wells College trustees vote to admit men.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... After 136 years of being the Grand Old Dame in educating women, Wells College NY will admit men in 2005, announced Board of Trustees President Stephen L. Zabriskie. The decision came after months of study and three days of trustee discussion on...

Bates College champions optional SAT.(NEWSWATCH)(Scholastic Assessment Test)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... In a 20-year study evaluating its policy of optional SAT scores for admission, Bates College ME reported no difference in academic performance or graduation rates between 7,000 submitters and non-submitters. Bates did find a difference in...

MUW helps students lose weight.(NEWSWATCH)(Mississippi University for Women's ShapeUp and ShipOut)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... With being overweight identified as a national problem, Mississippi University for Women is sponsoring ShapeUp and ShipOut, a program designed to promote good health. Organized by the Office of Recreation and Fitness and the graduate program in...

Utah College whistleblowers sue.(NEWSWATCH)(Salt Lake Community College)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two women who blew the whistle on spending problems at Salt Lake Community College UT are now suing the school for retaliation. Christine Martin and Nancy Grissetti's lawsuit seeks an injunction to end further alleged retaliation and gain...

NCAA seeks scholarships for women.(NEWSWATCH)(National Collegiate Athletic Association )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... More funds for women's sports are being proposed by the NCAA Division 1 Management Council, among 131 proposals to be considered in January. Proposals include more spending on women's sports, more rules for women's team coaches, and of course a...

NAU swim coach imprisoned for harassment.(NEWSWATCH)(Northern Arizona University)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A former swimming coach at Northern Arizona University pled guilty to charges of sexually abusing members of a girls' swim team and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Charles Arabas had been accused previously of similar charges at Northeast...

Wrestling coaches lose the match.(NEWSWATCH)(case of liability for eliminating wrestling from college sports)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... College wrestling coaches may have lost their last match against Title IX in October, when a federal appeals court ruled that although schools may be eliminating men's sports to comply with federal regulations, the U.S. Department of Education...

Sex assault education for female students.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Many schools throughout the county are starting sexual assault education for women. The University of Wisconsin-Superior just began offering a Rape Aggression Defense class in response to a recent near-abduction. Mississippi State is among more...

Tennessee athletes must attend classes?(NEWSWATCH)(University of Tennessee)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Skipping class may soon cost athletes playing time at the University of Tennessee. The UT athletic department is considering a student athlete class attendance policy for fall 2005, said men's AD Mike Hamilton. Currently coaches of various...

Women at pharmacy schools face barriers.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Women faculty at pharmacy schools continue to face disparities in salary, advancement and leadership positions despite a 30-year increase in the numbers of women entering the sciences, according to the study "The Status of Women in Pharmacy...

Baylor nixes crew, adds equestrian.(NEWSWATCH)(Baylor University's womens sports)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Faced with a lawsuit filed in March by seven members of the school's club crew team suing the school for failing to elevate it to varsity status, the Baylor University TX board of regents approved the addition to equestrian as a Division I...

New MentorNet program unites academics.(NEWSWATCH)(Academic Career program)
November 1, 2004... Flush from its success since 1997 in linking students in science and engineering to their seniors working in business and industry via email mentoring, MentorNet is now turning its focus to within the academic community. In its 2003 pilot...

Journal of Women in Educational Leadership.(NEWSWATCH)(University of Nebraska-Lincoln's women faculty's quarterly periodical)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two female faculty members at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have created a quarterly journal called the Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. Dr. Marilyn L. Grady and Dr. Barbara Y. LaCost are co-authors of the journal, "the...

Diverse workforce requires eclectic leadership strategies.
November 1, 2004... Many more women and people of color have joined the workforce over the past decade, and by 2008 they will be about 70% of the workers. That shift calls for a major reconsideration of leadership strategies and multi-ethnic perspectives. Dr....

Fulbright scholars: women educate a waiting world.(IN HER OWN WORDS)(Fulbright Scholar Program)
November 1, 2004... To educate one's self is selfish, but in the best possible way. Knowledge always means power, but power left untapped is little more than cocktail party chatter. Education is not enough Having an education brings two responsibilities....

Women and wealth: how to connect them for your campus.(fundraising for colleges through wome philanthropists)
November 1, 2004... Thanks to greater career opportunities, savvy investments and longer lives, women are sitting on a pile of money that has the potential to change the world. The combined net worth of the 1.6 million female top wealth holders is $2.2...

University of Notre Dame.(Women on the Move)(Anne (Sandy) Barbour moves to University of California at Berkeley)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Anne (Sandy) Barbour, deputy director of athletics at the University of Notre Dame IN since July 2003, becomes director of athletics at University of California at Berkeley.

Carroll College.(Women on the Move)(Lynne L. Bernier promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Lynne L. Bernier, VP for academic affairs at Carroll College WI, moves to provost of the college.

George Washington University.(Women on the Move)(Beverly Bond moved to Rhodes College )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Beverly Bond, VP for advancement at George Washington University DC, becomes VP for external programs at Rhodes College TN.

City Colleges of Chicago's Harry S Truman College.(Women on the Move)(Marguerite E. Boyd promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Marguerite E. Boyd, interim president of City Colleges of Chicago's Harry S Truman College IL, becomes president of the college.

Cleveland State Community College.(Women on the Move)(Luba Chliwniak moves to Hartford Community College )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Luba Chliwniak, VP for academic affairs at Cleveland State Community College TN, moves to VP for instruction at Hartford Community College MD.

Virginia State University.(Women on the Move)(Clementine S. Cone promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Clementine S. Cone, executive assistant to the president at Virginia State University, becomes VP for administration and finance at the school.

Indiana University.(Women on the Move)(Nancy A. Dailey moves to State University of New York College at Plattsburgh)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Nancy A. Dailey, vice chancellor for external relations at Indiana University at Kokomo, will become VP for institutional advancement at State University of New York College at Plattsburgh.

Willamette University.(Women on the Move)(Tori Haring-Smith joined Washington and Jefferson College )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Tori Haring-Smith, VP for educational affairs at Willamette University OR, moves to president of Washington and Jefferson College PA in January.

Boston Consulting Group.(Women on the Move)(Marilyn Hausammann joined Harvard University )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Marilyn Hausammann, director of human resources as Boston Consulting Group MA, becomes VP of human relations at Harvard University MA.

Menlo College.(Women on the Move)(Dr. Sandra Hubler moves to George Mason University )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Sandra Hubler, VP for student affairs at Menlo College CA, becomes VP for university life at George Mason University VA.

Rockford College.(Women on the Move)(Annie Krug promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Annie Krug, assistant VP of strategic marketing and public affairs at Rockford College IL, will become VP for advancement at the college.

University of Maine.(Women on the Move)(Luanne Lawrence moved to Oregon State University)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Luanne Lawrence, executive director of public affairs and marketing for the University of Maine, will become the VP for university advancement at Oregon State University.

Hinds Community College.(Women on the Move)(Michelle Lee, the first women police chief)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Michelle Lee becomes the first woman police chief of the Hinds Community College MS for the main campus.

Northeastern University.(Women on the Move)(Patricia Maguire Meservey moved to Suffolk University )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Patricia Maguire Meservey, vice provost for faculty and budget at Northeastern University MA, will become provost and academic VP at Suffolk University MA.

Miami University.(Women on the Move)(Barbara R. Schirmer joined University of Detroit Mercy )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Barbara R. Schirmer, dean of the school of education and allied professions at Miami University OH, moves to VP for academic affairs and provost of University of Detroit Mercy MI.

Mount Mary College.(Women on the Move)(Eileen Schwalbach promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Eileen Schwalbach, interim VP for academic and student affairs at Mount Mary College WI, moves to VP for academic and student affairs of the college.

SUNY College.(Women on the Move)(Vicki Templeton-Cornell promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Vicki Templeton-Cornell, interim VP for advancement at SUNY College at Potsdam, will become VP for college advancement.

University of Georgia.(Women on the Move)(Rebecca White, first female dean)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dr. Rebecca White, associate provost and VP for academic affairs and interim dean of law since July 2003, becomes university of Georgia's first female dean of its law school.

'Quadruple jeopardy' threatens new minority faculty.
November 1, 2004... Entering a new position in any profession is often an unnerving and challenging experience. The transition becomes even more difficult without a support system. Dr. Marie Byrd of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Dr. Chandra...

The few who succeed: women administrators in higher ed.(IN HER OWN WORDS)
November 1, 2004... In 2002 women were 21.1% of college presidents in the United States, according to data from The American Council on Education. At two-year colleges, the percentage was 27% and at doctorate schools it was 12%. Although the number of female...

How to overcome isolation among distance learners.(Thomas Edison State College's strategy)
November 1, 2004... Online education opens college doors for adult women, who often are tied to nonstandard schedules by children and employers. Partners and jobs keep them place-bound, perhaps far from a suitable campus. The academic "third shift" starts at the...

Saving student lives with healthy campuses.(universities taking steps to prevent student suicides)
November 1, 2004... Student suicide has become an epidemic on campuses across the United States. It's the third leading cause of death among Americans age 15 to 24 (after accidents and homicides) and the second among college students that age (after accidents)....

Dismantling organizational barriers at Catholic schools.(women professors)
November 1, 2004... Although women have equal dignity and rights with men according to Catholic social teaching, they face discrimination at work, in social life and in public policy. Those at Catholic colleges and universities face a variety of institutional...

Who's got your remote control?(emotional control)
November 1, 2004... When is the last time you gave your remote control to someone else? Was it just this morning? Right before you got out of the house this morning, did you toss your remote control to your kids so they could go "CLICK. Have a bad day, mom."...

Here's help to explore entrepreneurial options.
November 1, 2004... Tired of banging their heads against the glass or stained glass ceilings, an increasing number of women are starting their own businesses. Women on campus are also giving the idea a serious look. A growing number are giving up the quest...

You never know which will be the last laugh.(THE LAST LAUGH)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Sometimes it turns out that you really don't know somebody at all. I just returned from an out-of-town memorial service for a family friend who recently died of breast cancer at age 42. My direct contact with her mostly ended 25-30 years...