First-generation college students of color (FGCSsOC) represent a growing population of students seeking higher education in the United States, and they are well represented among students pursuing degrees in marketing; yet the marketing industry continues to struggle with a lack of diversity in its workforce. Additionally, the scant research on…

African American women in executive-level leadership positions at three community colleges across southern New Jersey are underrepresented. Initial data found that women in five southern New Jersey community colleges make up 42% of executive leadership positions, where 38% are White women, and 4% are African American women. This data led to this…

The shortage of academic nurse leaders (ANLs) is imminent and creates a crisis for the nursing profession. Nurse educators commonly assume leadership roles with minimal preparation and training. However, few research studies have explored the transition of nursing faculty to ANLs. Consequently, several aspects of transitioning from educator to…

Intercollegiate athletics has always been recognized as a male-dominated entity, and theabsence of women in positions of leadership has been apparent for a long time. Theresearcher examined the differences in the leadership styles exhibited by men and womenwho currently hold intercollegiate athletic administrative positions. Additionally,…

Though the societal demand for increased racial diversification in higher education leadership hierarchies is not a new issue, it remains a matter of contention. The persistent underrepresentation of Black leaders at predominantly White institutions is often attributed to racial discrimination. The obstacles Black leaders encounter in their career…

One way to engage in career exploration and gain expertise in a specific field is through a college education. Some studies have sought to discuss the external factors that play a role in a student's career decision making prior to and after entering college, but none of these studies discuss the role a social movement plays in a college student's…

Students in our nation's largest school systems--a majority of whom are students of color from nondominant communities--are unlikely to attend schools with strong, consistent leadership. Those big-city school systems are increasingly adopting principal pipeline initiatives to address the quality and stability of their principal corps. Principal…

This study was designed to explore whether athletic identity, NCAA division level, or sport revenue earnings impact student-athletes' ability to prepare for their career as they transition out of sport. Social identity theory was discussed to examine how identity formation may influence navigating the dual roles of being both a student and an…

This chapter provides insights into the mid-level management leadership challenges, realities of their position, and the unique impact mid-level managers bring to campus organizational culture.

Existing inequalities in STEM-related vocational-technical education (VTE) programs are more prevalent than within 4-year programs. Situated in Chile, this study tests whether Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) adequately explains career development among students enrolled in STEM-VTE programs. In doing so, it also examines how external factors…

Despite the fact that precarious modes of employment have become increasingly common in academic careers, studies have shown that precarious contracts are often hidden and masked within higher education structures. This has important implications for the identities of those on such contracts. This paper uses Goffman's work on stigma, 'spoiled…

Are students ready for jobs when it comes time to graduation? This is a common question, and one that is often addressed in the media (e.g., Collie, 2019). Despite psychology being one of the most popular degree plans for undergraduate students (e.g., Higher Education Research Institute, 2008), many students in undergraduate psychology programs…

Background: Research suggests that school counsellors can have a positive influence on students' academic, social-emotional and career development. Although school counsellors have had longstanding direct and indirect involvement in providing support and services to students with disabilities (SWD), research into how school counsellors directly…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted instructors of many community-engaged learning (CEL) courses to utilize virtual CEL as a replacement for in-person CEL. Few assessments indicate whether in-person CEL student learning outcomes (SLOs) can be achieved through virtual CEL. Purpose: This study assesses whether an in-person CEL cohort and a…

Research has documented both stable and nonstable trajectories of depressive symptoms across young adulthood, but has not explored the mechanisms that might explain change in level of depressive affect over time. To explore this question, the current study draws on data from an Israeli longitudinal study of 205 young adults who reported their…