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Laursen, Sandra; Austin, Ann E. – Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020
Despite decades of effort by federal science funders to increase the numbers of women holding advanced degrees and faculty jobs in science and engineering, they are persistently underrepresented in academic STEM disciplines, especially in positions of seniority, leadership, and prestige. Women filled 47% of all US jobs in 2015, but held only 24%…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Females, Change Strategies, Science Education
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. – 1986
The document presents partial recommendations of a Pennsylvania State University Study Group on the Status of Women at the University. Recommendations concern job assessment and evaluation, recruitment of women faculty, part-time benefits and compensation, and recruitment of women administrators. Among specific recommendations are the following:…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Employed Women, Faculty Evaluation, Faculty Promotion
Bennett, John B., Ed.; Figuli, David J., Ed. – 1990
A collection of essays is presented, primarily taken from a quarterly newsletter titled "The Department Advisor." The essays include: "A Few Suggestions to New Department Chairs" (Artin Arslanian); "Chairing the Small Department" (Robert Wolverton); "Common and Uncommon Concerns: The Complex Role of the Community College Department Chair" (Myrna…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Planning
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. – 1987
The document presents partial recommendations of a Pennsylvania State University Study Group on the Status of Women at the University. Recommendations concern "chilly" classroom climate, dual career recruitment and retention, and employee relations and representation. Among specific recommendations are the following: (1) study the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Dual Career Family, Employed Women, Faculty College Relationship
Hyer, Patricia; And Others – 1983
The status of women faculty members at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is examined. Attention is focused on the progress made by the university over the last 5 years in hiring and promoting women faculty, the representation of women in the administration and university governance, and salaries. Major conclusions are as follows:…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Administrator Selection, Departments, Employment Practices
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. – 1988
The final report of the Pennsylvania State University Strategic Study Group on the Status of Women describes activities and presents recommendations concerned with the broad areas of leadership share, structure and quality of University worklife, and structure and quality of the academic environment. Recommendations address the following specific…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Employed Women, Ethnic Groups, Faculty Promotion