1. The Gender Wage Equity Project Eckerd College Presenters Donna Trent, Ph.D. trentdm@eckerd.edu Sandy Bramlett sabramle@eckerd.edu Laura Ward wardll@eckerd.edu

2. Create and present a workshop focusing on the issues surrounding gender wage equity. Workshop Plan: Four hours total; three hours for topic presentations and one hour for introduction, conclusion, and movement. Four workshop topics presented by a guest speaker Participants would have the opportunity to choose three workshops to attend.

3. Topical literature reviews Survey One on One interviews Focus Groups

4. A AUW published literature Relevant topics selected History Wage Equity in Florida Industry and Education Negotiation practice Employee and Employer Wage by Ethnicity, Age, Religion Gender wage law (Florida an US)

5.  Literature review output drove the survey questions  Institutional Review Board certifications  Survey Monkey utilized  Survey Participants: – Eckerd students and Alumni – Eckerd College Faculty – AAUW and ASPEC members

6. Utilized the members of the Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC) to aid in our research.  Focus groups Group 1 - male Group 2 - female  One on One interviews

7. Literature Review discussions  Key theories, issues, and information with the other members Survey Results - review and analyze  Participants provide Know Not know Want to learn

8. One on One interviews  Various professions represented Similar reoccurring issues – Not aware it was happening to them at the time – Amazed that gender wage equity is still an issue Focus Groups  Similar issues brought forward by both groups Mentoring Social Networking Power Politics

9. Data collected and analyzed determined workshop topics. Mentoring, Social Networking, and Power Politics What Am I Worth? Legislation – Past, Present, and Future Historical time line

10.  Expectations established at first meeting  Commitment for individuals and group Time –Deadlines Outputs –Written Involvement –Group Meetings –Data collection (verbal, research, etc.) –Setup and Clean up the day of the workshop  Time frames Needed to maintain a certain amount of structure yet allowing for flexibility

11.  Understanding the group dynamic Where did our strengths lie  Communication Tools to use Phone Face to Face On Line Class (Module)  Marketing Utilize every tool available Electronic Media (Social Networking Sites) Newspaper (School and Community) Flyers, Posters

12. Bringing awareness to Gender Wage Inequity Participant evaluations told us: “Made me more aware of how far women have come and how much more needs to be done.” “ Learned more about what women have to deal with in our society and how to help make it better for our women’s future!” “The entire session was well organized – both presenters spoke with confidence. I learned a lot and feel inspired to reach out to others. Best presentation all day!” How is success measured? Elements necessary to plan a workshop Effectiveness in organizing and presenting information in an understandable manner. Excellent – 99% Effectiveness of the presentations. Excellent – 100% Overall effectiveness of the presentations. Excellent - 90%

13. Were not able to secure speakers Student presenters were up for the challenge Found it necessary to change the design at the last minute Due to the number of pre-registered participants, changes were made to ensure success Changed to 3 workshops with all participants attending each

14. Remain flexible Be proactive not reactive Ability to evaluate a positive outcome Make necessary changes for success