Empowering Women in Academia: Improving Methods, Practices, and Approaches for Change and Transformation (Impact) - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798369386385

Editeur : IGI Global, 2025

Synopsis

Empowering women in academia is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational institutions. The Improving Methods, Practices, and Approaches for Change and Transformation (IMPACT) initiative aims to address systemic barriers that hinder women's advancement in academic careers by advocating for structural changes, developing support networks, and promoting leadership opportunities. By rethinking traditional academic practices and embracing innovative approaches, IMPACT seeks to create an equitable environment where women can thrive as researchers, educators, and leaders. Further research of the initiative may inspire a more inclusive and transformative future for academia that benefits all students, faculty, and institutions. Empowering Women in Academia: Improving Methods, Practices, and Approaches for Change and Transformation (IMPACT) explores the recruitment, retention, and success of women administrators, faculty, and staff in academic environments. It examines the lived experiences of women faculty and leaders, including unique intersectional experiences, and experiences of women from underrepresented groups. This book covers topics such as gender studies, imposter syndrome, and sociology, and is a useful resource for educators, administrators, academicians, sociologists, and researchers.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Lolita L. Kincade, Ph.D., CFLE, PPS, NCC, LPC, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Human Development and Family Relations Department at the State University of New York Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, New York. She earned a Ph.D in Family Studies from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Kincade is certified as a Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her professional interests include improving quality and standards of individual and family life. She has published research on diverse topics, including the intersection of race and gender, and social justice education and advocacy. She has worked with diverse populations in academic, hospital, and community settings, and is experienced in research consultation, program development and planning, non-profit administration, and policy advocacy. Dr. Kincade is motivated to impact and transform institutions of higher education in the interest of students, faculty, and leaders of color.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IGI Global
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798369386385
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 530
• Éditeur: Kincade Lolita L, Brossette Alicia, Lacy Constance
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible