Affiliation:
1. University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA
Abstract
In this chapter, the author examines the state of women in higher education, including a discussion of roadblocks and deterrents. The author reveals deterrents/roadblocks in common recruitment practices, retainment requirements, and advancement policies. She then focuses on initiatives designed to mitigate those deterrents that act to transform institutions, starting with research and evaluation, identifying and forming pipeline initiatives designed to encourage women to apply for positions in higher education. These initiatives are classified as structures (such as childcare facilities, lactation centers, family resource centers, etc.), pipeline initiatives (equity advisors, ombudspersons/offices, etc.), programs/initiatives (peer networking, mentoring, etc.), policies (tenure clock extensions, etc.), and climate initiatives (addressing unconscious bias, bystander interventions, etc.).
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