Britton, L. M. (2013). African American Women in Higher Education: Challenges Endures and Strategies Employed to Secure a Community College Presidency. National Louis University. Chicago, Illinois.
In this study, the researcher selected four community college presidents (three were sitting presidents and one was president before immediately being appointed as chancellor). They were located in various areas: (a) urban, (b) close to multi-campus community college districts, and (c) the Midwest. The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experienced of these African American Women during their tenure, compile their list of barriers, and plan of actions that led to their success in their senior level roles as president. The researcher …show more content…
There is truly signs of disparity in this total selection process. Since there is so little information written to be shared with African American Women who’s American Dream is to become the president of a community college, the researcher’s used a qualitative case study as the research design. The method of data collection was (a) demographic questionnaire with specific instructions to complete the form and pass it on to the researcher before the face-to-face interview, (b) semi-structured interview, and (c) field notes. There were two data analysis companies prepared to take the data and process it in a format useable to the researcher. The companies were Merriam Data Management System and the Creswell’s Data Analysis Company. Therefore, in order for African American Women to be considered for the position, they must understand the common challenges verses the various differences, be sure to acquire the proper credentials before applying, work their way up the ladder of success by creating a pathway that clearly shows the positions prior all led to this current position, be …show more content…
Cejda. B. D. (2008). In Their Own Words: Women Chief Academic Officers Discuss The Community College and their Career Experiences.
This study was actually conducted by a male researcher who selected six women Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) from community colleges located in three different zones: Eastern, Central and Mountain. Their community colleges were public institutions in the suburban or urban areas of the city. The research design used was the basic interpretive qualitative method. The data was compiled from August, 2006 and July 2007. There were very detailed interviews and three to six follow up conversations. These participants were very content with how they moved up the higher education ladder. Between them, they had one hundred and forty-one years of experience. Some actually started as student on the campus and moved up gradually to their positions. The findings were as follows: They pursue their career choices at the community college simple because they had always been treated with respect. There were a couple challenges: one CAO originally did not have her doctorate and after the position was not filled; the college reposted to accept a Master’s Degree. She applied with her Master and was accepted. However, there were some complication which were later resolved. The other CAO who had challenges felt that because she was not married, it was an issue with the institution. The CAOs developed their skills through:
In this study, the researcher selected four community college presidents (three were sitting presidents and one was president before immediately being appointed as chancellor). They were located in various areas: (a) urban, (b) close to multi-campus community college districts, and (c) the Midwest. The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experienced of these African American Women during their tenure, compile their list of barriers, and plan of actions that led to their success in their senior level roles as president. The researcher …show more content…
There is truly signs of disparity in this total selection process. Since there is so little information written to be shared with African American Women who’s American Dream is to become the president of a community college, the researcher’s used a qualitative case study as the research design. The method of data collection was (a) demographic questionnaire with specific instructions to complete the form and pass it on to the researcher before the face-to-face interview, (b) semi-structured interview, and (c) field notes. There were two data analysis companies prepared to take the data and process it in a format useable to the researcher. The companies were Merriam Data Management System and the Creswell’s Data Analysis Company. Therefore, in order for African American Women to be considered for the position, they must understand the common challenges verses the various differences, be sure to acquire the proper credentials before applying, work their way up the ladder of success by creating a pathway that clearly shows the positions prior all led to this current position, be …show more content…
Cejda. B. D. (2008). In Their Own Words: Women Chief Academic Officers Discuss The Community College and their Career Experiences.
This study was actually conducted by a male researcher who selected six women Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) from community colleges located in three different zones: Eastern, Central and Mountain. Their community colleges were public institutions in the suburban or urban areas of the city. The research design used was the basic interpretive qualitative method. The data was compiled from August, 2006 and July 2007. There were very detailed interviews and three to six follow up conversations. These participants were very content with how they moved up the higher education ladder. Between them, they had one hundred and forty-one years of experience. Some actually started as student on the campus and moved up gradually to their positions. The findings were as follows: They pursue their career choices at the community college simple because they had always been treated with respect. There were a couple challenges: one CAO originally did not have her doctorate and after the position was not filled; the college reposted to accept a Master’s Degree. She applied with her Master and was accepted. However, there were some complication which were later resolved. The other CAO who had challenges felt that because she was not married, it was an issue with the institution. The CAOs developed their skills through: