Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One. Transforming Your Professional Identity Chapter Two. Navigating Power and Conflict Chapter Three. Finding Joy in Your Work Chapter Four. Growing as a Leader Chapter Five. Crafting a Vision Chapter Six. Building Your Skills Chapter Seven. Winning the Job Concluding Thoughts Notes Index
For years, Marjorie Hass, now the president of Rhodes College, was approached by women in higher education looking for advice and support as they took on leadership roles and navigated challenging career paths. Eventually, she began offering online seminars so she could meet in small groups to answer questions and encourage women to develop mutually supportive relationships. In A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education, Hass draws on her sixteen years of senior leadership experience, her work with national higher education organizations, and her mentorship work with dozens of women to address fundamental issues women face when they lead in higher education. Aiming to level the playing field by giving women the insightful, supportive advice they need to advance in their careers and to lead with excellence, Hass combines practical information with career coaching. In this frank guide to launching, building, and advancing your academic career, Hass addresses a wide range of topics, including * deciding whether academic leadership is for you * developing a personal leadership style * becoming comfortable with power, ambition, and personal voice * navigating patriarchal assumptions * finding joy in leadership work * gaining experience with budget management, revenue generation, personnel management, and fundraising-no matter your current job title * effectively managing conflict * aligning personal and career values and goals * winning your next job * and much more Women at any stage of their academic leadership career will find this guide insightful, useful, and empowering, as will anyone interested in supporting women leaders and diversifying leadership in higher education.
Marjorie Hass (MEMPHIS, TN), the president of Rhodes College, is the former president of Austin College and the former provost of Muhlenberg College, where she was also a professor of philosophy. She is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities' board of directors and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Committee on Women Athletes.