Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Dr. Rick Gatteau Seminar III: Unit 7 Monday, February 20, 2012

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Tonight’s Agenda  Welcome!  Gender Poll  Women College President Study  Carol Gilligan’s Theory of Women’s Moral Development Development  Open Q&A

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Take these poll questions about decisions related to gender …

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 1: Whom would you rather hire as a full-time babysitter while you work? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 2: Whose voice do you trust more when you call for computer tech support? a. A man’s b. A woman’s c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 3: Whom would you prefer to pilot your plane when you travel? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 4: When buying a home, with which owner would you prefer to negotiate on the price? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 5: Whom would you prefer to perform your heart surgery? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 6: If you could have an agent negotiate for your salary, whom would you prefer? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Question 7: If you could choose the next president at the college where you work, whom would you prefer? a. A man b. A woman c. It makes no difference

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Survey Debrief Originally intended to examine pay differential between the sexes – and help explain why men are paid more than women in certain fields. Originally intended to examine pay differential between the sexes – and help explain why men are paid more than women in certain fields. Important that we recognize stereotypes and generalizations about men and women. Important that we recognize stereotypes and generalizations about men and women. Shouldn’t matter WHO operates on us, pilots our plane, or babysits for our children – want the most qualified person. Shouldn’t matter WHO operates on us, pilots our plane, or babysits for our children – want the most qualified person. It’s a matter of what we believe to be true based upon our own experiences, what we see in the media, and what we think of as the “norm.” It’s a matter of what we believe to be true based upon our own experiences, what we see in the media, and what we think of as the “norm.”

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Breaking Barriers in Higher Education: An Exploration of Female Presidential Leadership at Selective Institutions

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy RESEARCH QUESTIONS What factors influence and propel women to seek the college presidency at selective institutions? What factors influence and propel women to seek the college presidency at selective institutions? What are the leadership styles and values of women college presidents? What are the leadership styles and values of women college presidents? What significance, if any, is attached to gender in the role of a college president? What significance, if any, is attached to gender in the role of a college president? What is the impact of institution status, type, and culture on female presidential leadership? What is the impact of institution status, type, and culture on female presidential leadership? What are the commitments, accomplishments, challenges, and rewards of women college presidents? What are the commitments, accomplishments, challenges, and rewards of women college presidents?

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy TAKE A MINUTE AND WRITE A PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF YOUR IMAGE OF A COLLEGE PRESIDENT …

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Status of Women College Presidents % of women serving as presidents 1975: 5% 1986: 10% 1992: 12% 1995: 16% 1998: 19% 2001: 21% 2007: 23% (Source: American Council on Education)

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Gilligan’s Theory of Women’s Moral Development Women define morality in the context of not hurting others; working to solve conflicts. Women define morality in the context of not hurting others; working to solve conflicts. Women are more inclined toward caring; men are more inclined toward justice. Women are more inclined toward caring; men are more inclined toward justice. Women see connection as non-hierarchical and as a web. Women see connection as non-hierarchical and as a web.

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Gilligan’s Theory in Relation to Women College Presidents 8 Key Leadership Qualities: Developing a vision Developing a vision Serving as a symbol and role model Serving as a symbol and role model Working collaboratively Working collaboratively Fostering open communication Fostering open communication Building community Building community Delegating responsibility Delegating responsibility Taking risks Taking risks Maintaining perspective Maintaining perspective

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Gilligan’s Theory in Relation to Women College Presidents 8 Key Commitments & Challenges: Commitment to mission Commitment to mission Developing a comprehensive curriculum and promoting academic excellence Developing a comprehensive curriculum and promoting academic excellence Promoting social justice and civic service Promoting social justice and civic service Advocating diversity Advocating diversity Strengthening the institution’s financial position Strengthening the institution’s financial position Building good faculty relations Building good faculty relations Building good community relations Building good community relations Developing the institution’s identity and status Developing the institution’s identity and status

Student Services Foundations & Philosophy Additional Questions & Comments?