As organizations like the American
Council on Education are seeking to advance women in higher education,
and many of us are approaching (or avoiding) retirement age, many women
with great potential are questioning whether a leadership
opportunity in higher education is for them.
The issue from my perspective is that
women, especially those I label as "real women," are smart,
value-driven, and consistently asking themselves tough questions as they
seek to lead full, balanced lives. . . .
Excerpted from the fall 2008 issue of The Presidency. To
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Excerpt Where Are All the Real Women in Higher Education? Shirley Pippins The Presidency fall 2008 issue
