St. Cloud State University
2010 Summer Leadership Institute
For Women in Higher Education Administration
The Second Annual Summer Leadership Institute will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Atwood Memorial Center. More information will be provided in the near future.
See below for information on the 2009 conference program.
The Professional Life Cycle of Women in Higher Education Administration
June 18, 2009
Keynote Speaker Sharon McDade
Sharon A. McDade is the director of the American Council on Education Fellows Program, the nation’s premier higher education leadership development program. McDade came to ACE in January 2008 from The George Washington University, where she served as director of the Center for Educational Transformation and Leadership, associate professor of higher education, and coordinator of the higher education administration program. Her research, teaching, and consulting have focused on the leadership development of higher education administrators as well as the management of colleges and universities.
A nationally renowned expert on higher education leadership, McDade has been involved with leadership development programs for senior administrators such as the Harvard Institute for Educational Management, the Massachusetts Higher Education Executive Leadership Institute, and the National Association for Women in Education’s Institute for Emerging Women Leaders.
Keynote Address: The Professional Life Cycle of Women in Higher Education Administration
The keynote address considers the stages and themes in the professional and career life cycle of women administrators. Beginning with entry positions in academic affairs (faculty) and administration, the presentation will consider the ladder rungs to senior posts and the presidency, and explore the leadership learning and stretching that typically is absorbed along the way.
Panels and Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1: Impact of the Obama Administration on Higher Education
Presenter: Ms. Melissa Fahning, Government Relations Specialist, MnSCU Chancellor’s Office
This session explores higher education policies currently being developed by the new Obama administration and how they impact the work and possibilities for women in higher education, including our institutions, students, and funding, and what we can expect from the Obama administration and the 111th Congress both in regard to the Higher Education Act Reauthorization and upcoming initiatives.
Breakout Session 2: Professional Socialization of Female Administrators
Presenter: Dr. Jill Abbott,
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Minnesota State Community and Technical College
This session explores various stages of professional socialization related to female administrators, including points of entry, transitions, networking, sponsorship, challenges/obstacles, and gender specific aspects, including tips and recommendations for making transitions more positive and helpful to women in the academy.
Panel Presentation: IFO Feminist Issues Research Grant
Presenters: Dr. Christine M. Imbra, Dr. Gabriela J. Silvestre, Ms. Christine C. Lepkowski, and Mr. Xingcai Liu, St. Cloud State University
The panel is comprised of members of a research team who will share preliminary findings from a mixed-method research study specifically designed to investigate how the professional status of female faculty members is affected by their personal status. This study sheds light on the academic pipeline and the advancement of women in higher education.
Breakout Session 3: Career Outlook for Women in Higher Education Administration
Presenter: Dr. Diana R. Lawson, Dean of the G.R. Herberger College of Business, St. Cloud State University
This session explores career opportunities available to women entering and advancing in the field of higher education administration and how the outlook currently appears given the financial position that most institutions find themselves in today.
Breakout Session 4: Impact of the Financial Crisis on Higher Education Institutions
Presenter: Senator Kathy Sheran,
Minnesota State Senate
This session explores the financial crisis in the state and how the crisis is impacting our colleges and universities, women in higher education, and the way we lead our organizations.
Panel of Administrators: A Voice of Our Own: The Professional Life of a Female Administrator
Presenters: Chancellor Kathryn A. Martin,
University of Minnesota – Duluth
Provost Rita Knuesel,
College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
Vice President Wanda I. Overland,
Student Life and Development, St. Cloud State University
Dean Luanne C. Kane,
Instructional Services, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
A distinguished group of college and university administrators, representing a variety of institutional types, will discuss current and critical issues related to the professional life cycle of women in higher education.
Questions:
Please contact Gail Ruhland at (320) 308-5759 or gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu if you have questions about the registration process.
Please contact Christine M. Imbra at (320) 308-1689 or cmimbra@stcloudstate.edu if you have questions about the program.
Brochure (.pdf)
Summer Leadership Institute Schedule (.pdf)
The First Annual Summer Leadership Institute was sponsored by:
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