1. Ding-Jo H. Currie, Ph.D. Chancellor Coast Community College District 1370 Adams Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 714-438-4888 dcurrie@mail.cccd.edu

2. The Equality of Women and Men Like the Two Wings of A Bird

3. Inequality retards not only the advancement of women but the progress of civilization itself. The Bird of Humanity can not take flight with a missing wing……….

4. US Congress – 16.8% (90) Senate – 17.0% (17/90) House – 16.8% (73/90) Statewide Elected Executives - 22.9% (72/315) Statewide Elective Offices – 24.3% (1797/7382) Senate – 22.1% House – 25.2%

5. Women make up 10% of Board of Directors of publicly held companies 14.7% of Board seats on Fortune 500 companies are held by women Women are grossly under represented in the business and corporate leadership

6. The Gap in Higher Education Percentage of women college presidents grew from 10% in 1986 to 26% in 2006 -- (community colleges accounted for most of the growth)

8. “Women will be the greatest factor in establishing universal peace.” Jan Addams A Personal Cause?

9. Successful people are willing to do what the unsuccessful people are NOT willing to do. Are you around successful people?

10. “Value provides perspectives in the best of times and the worst of times.” Charles Garfield What are your anchors?

11. Plan your work and work your plan, but leave room for flexibility! What is your plan of action?

12. The mark of perfection is the elimination of ego and greed. Ding-Jo Currie What is your hallmark?

13. Leadership Does Make The Difference! Women Leaders Are Needed and Wanted!