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Women in STEM in Higher Education: Good Practices of Attraction, Access and Retainment in Higher Education (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Francisco José García-Peñalvo Alicia García-Holgado Angeles Dominguez Jimena PascualThis open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview of implementations in different regions of the world and provide numerous examples that can be transferred to other higher education institutions.
Women in School Leadership
by N. MythiliSchool leadership quality is among the biggest factors ensuring high-quality student learning worldwide. Women school leaders develop greater interactivity with children, helping them achieve greater engagement with learning and better results. Developing women school leaders is therefore key to improving school education in India and across the world. The proportion of women teachers in developing countries, including India, has risen significantly in recent years. However, their participation in school leadership is comparatively low due to ingrained negative perceptions as well as several sociocultural barriers. Women in School Leadership aims to document vividly the initiative by women, especially in developing countries, to achieve parity in school leadership. It analyses and interprets qualitative primary data collected from detailed case studies of women school heads, and secondary data from Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE), the Indian national database for school information, as per a multi-disciplinary approach. The book validates the current level of progress and suggests ways to improve the situation further through policy measures and by reducing barriers to women’s school leadership development. Success in this endeavour is expected to lead to gender equality, scope for fair access and the promotion of the merit principle in education, competition and employment opportunities in schools.
Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity
by Lisa M. MunozWomen working in the sciences face obstacles at virtually every step along their career paths. From subtle slights to blatant biases, deep systemic problems block women from advancing or push them out of science and technology entirely.Women in Science Now examines solutions to this persistent gender gap, offering new perspectives on how to make science more equitable and inclusive for all. This book shares stories and insights of women from a range of backgrounds working in various disciplines, illustrating the journeys that brought them to the sciences, the challenges they faced along the way, and the important contributions they have made to their fields. Lisa M. P. Munoz combines these narratives with a wealth of data to illuminate the size and scope of the challenges women scientists face, while highlighting research-based solutions to help overcome these obstacles. She presents groundbreaking studies in social psychology and organizational behavior that are informing novel approaches for combating historic and ongoing inequities.Through a combined focus on personal experiences and social-science research, this timely book provides both a path toward greater gender equity and an inspiring vision of science and scientists.
Women in Telecommunications (Women in Engineering and Science)
by Maria Sabrina Greco Dajana Cassioli Silvia Liberata Ullo Margaret J. LyonsThis book provides a breadth of innovative and impactful research in the field of telecommunications led by women investigators. Topics covered include satellite communications, cognitive radars, remote sensing sensor networks, quantum Internet, and cyberspace. These topics touch on many of the challenges facing the world today and these solutions by women researchers are valuable for their technical excellence and their non-traditional perspective. As an important part of the Women in Engineering and Science book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in telecommunications, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure our future in.
Women in the Bible For Dummies
by Rev Kenneth Brighenti Rev John TrigilioComprehensive interfaith coverage of the important female figures This friendly, approachable guide introduces readers to the famous and infamous women of Scripture, describing in everyday language the contributions these women made in their time and ours. From Eve, Sarah, and Esther to Mary and Mary Magdalene, it discusses well-known women of both the Old and New Testaments, examining their role in Biblical narratives, their place in the Jewish and Christian faiths, and the lessons their stories impart to women today.
Women in the Higher Education C-Suite: Diverse Executive Profiles
by Lisa Mednick TakamiExplore how women have succeeded in higher education administration through the collective wisdom of diverse college and university leaders As the percentage of women college and university presidents continues to increase, more and more women are considering academic administration as a viable career. Current and future leaders who aspire to rise to the top ranks of a college or university need a path to help them navigate the various issues they might encounter in today’s academic institutions. Women in the Higher Education C-Suite: Diverse Executive Profiles explores the personal narratives of a diverse group of women CEOs and senior executives serving in two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities in the United States. Emphasizing real-world leadership, this book focuses on the remarkable women who continue to break barriers and inspire the next generation of leaders. Author Lisa Mednick Takami, Ed.D. draws from extended qualitative interviews with successful higher education CEOs and senior leaders to highlight their lived experiences, career trajectories, leadership lessons, and much more. Throughout the book, the leaders discuss common obstacles and offer recommendations to help you overcome them in your professional journey. Those profiled include: Dr. Mildred García, President, American Association of State Colleges & Universities Dr. Linda Oubré, President, Whittier College Dr. Dena P. Maloney, Retired Superintendent/President, El Camino Community College District Dr. Katrice Albert, Vice President Office of Institutional Diversity, University of Kentucky Dr. Jane Conoley, President, California State University, Long Beach Dr. Sandra Boham, President, Salish Kootenai Community College Dr. Judy P. Sakaki, President Emeritus, Sonoma State University Dr. Becky Petitt, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, University of California, San Diego Dr. Erika Endrijonas, Superintendent/President, Pasadena Community College District Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, Norfolk State University Dr. Joanne Li, Chancellor, University of Nebraska, Omaha Focuses on the real experiences and formative development of current women leaders Discusses topics such as work-life balance, career change, and professional legacy Addresses how women leaders navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter and Me Too movements Designed to provide inspiration and guidance for future women leaders, Women in the Higher Education C-Suite: Diverse Executive Profiles is a must-read for educators, researchers, administrators, pre-service teachers, students in leadership courses, and women executives from other fields interested in pursuing senior-level college and university administration positions.
Women in the Story of Jesus: The Gospels through the Eyes of Nineteenth-Century Female Biblical Interpreters
by Heather Weir Marion Ann TaylorThis volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels—Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. Retrieving and analyzing rarely read works by Christina Rossetti, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Wordsworth, and many others, Women in the Story of Jesus illuminates the biblical text, recovers a neglected chapter of reception history, and helps us understand and apply Scripture in our present context.
Women in the Story of Jesus: The Gospels through the Eyes of Nineteenth-Century Female Biblical Interpreters
by Heather Weir Marion Ann TaylorThis volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels—Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. Retrieving and analyzing rarely read works by Christina Rossetti, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Wordsworth, and many others, Women in the Story of Jesus illuminates the biblical text, recovers a neglected chapter of reception history, and helps us understand and apply Scripture in our present context.
Women in the Third World: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Issues
by Nelly P. Stromquist Karen MonkmanIdeal for researching the status and activities of Third World womenFor quick, reliable coverage of women's issues in developing countries, here is a concise reference work written by a team of more than 80 international experts. The Encyclopedia comprises 68 essays that cover the entire Third World, from Africa to Asia, from the Near East to South and Central America, from the South Pacific to the Caribbean. The women authors are acknowledged experts from Harvard University, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, the University of Nairobi, the International Labor Organization, and other institutions, who summarize the most recent scholarship on a wide range of important subjects. Thoroughly indexed and cross-referenced, the Encyclopedia is an ideal starting point for in-depth research in such areas as:recent developments in the prevention of violence against women * the conditions of women's lives across regions and countries * women's participation in government, science, and technology * hidden curriculum issues in higher education * an overview of women's experiences as small-scale entrepreneursA feminist viewpoint enhances the coverageInformed throughout by a feminist perspective, the Encyclopedia focuses on traditional women's concerns, such as political participation, human rights, nutrition, housework, the family, equality, health, and more. But the coverage also extends to such issues as domestic and sexual violence, creation of women-friendly cities, patriarchal ideologies as religious beliefs, the needs of older women, new jobs and exploitation in industrial production, AIDS, the gender consequences of ecological devastation, movements for change, and other areas of increasing awareness. Geographical entries cover all the major regions and countries and discuss conditions and issues in each area.Spotlights the newest and best sourcesThe Encyclopedia brings together information that has been widely scattered in sources from many disciplines. An introduction by the editor illuminates the most important issues faced by Third World women today and analyzes the drastically changed global situation and how the changes impacted on the material presented in the Encyclopedia.Reference aids make information retrieval easyAn annotated bibliography of the latest and most important sources, as well as a reference list at the end of each chapter, provide quick access to current literature. A thorough name and subject index makes it easy to pinpoint information.Special FeaturesOffers articles by recognized scholars and activists on gender and developmental issues * Presents a variety of perspectives by women from both industrialized and developing countries * Summarizes the literature of established disciplines, bringing together important material scattered in many sources * Identifies new areas for research affecting gender and development in emerging fields, such as legal rights * Outlines strategies for action in such critical areas as ecology and urban issues * An annotated bibliography and list of references at end of each chapter make it easy to expand your research
Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups
by Jean E. SyswerdaBased on the bestselling book coauthored with Ann Spangler, Women of the Bible, this study edition includes an introduction to each woman, major Scripture passages, study materials, and cultural backgrounds. There are fifty-two studies, one for each week of the year. Newly gathered study aids include helpful charts as well as a complete listing of all women of the Bible, with pertinent Scripture references. Space is included to record your thoughts and insights.Each timeless biblical story mirrors the challenges and changes today's women face. Through understanding these women's lives, this easy-to-use study resource will help you discover the God behind their stories—and yours.
Women of the Bible: A 12-Week Bible Study for Christian Women
by Kimberlee HermanLearn from the lives of Biblical women through 12 weeks of Bible study The Lord has called upon many women throughout Scripture—women from all walks of life who stepped up when He made them a part of His plans. This book highlights 12 of these women and the valuable lessons you can learn from their stories, inspiring you to persevere through tough times and listen when He calls you in your heart.What sets this book apart:12 weeks, 12 women—Find 12 weeklong study sessions, each focusing on the life of one woman from the Bible, including Rahab, Deborah, Mary of Bethany, and more.Readings and reflections—Apply the wisdom of these Biblical women to your own life with insightful commentary and thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on each day's passage from Scripture.Powerful lessons—Explore what each woman's unique experiences with the Lord can teach you about redemption, courage, and humility.See how God worked through the women of the Bible with this standout among Christian books for women.
Women of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study
by Ann Spangler Jean E. SyswerdaBestselling, updated, and expanded devotional study, Women of the Bible, by Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda, focuses on fifty-two remarkable women in Scripture—women whose struggles to live with faith and courage are not unlike your own.Special features in Women of the Bible include:• A list of all the women of the Bible• Timeline of the women of the Bible• A list of women in Jesus’ family tree• A list of women in Jesus’ life and ministryVital and deeply human, the women in this book encourage you through their failures as well as their successes. You’ll see how God acted in surprising and wonderful ways to draw them—and you—to himself.This year-long devotional offers a unique method to help you slow down and savor the story of God’s unrelenting love for his people, offering a fresh perspective that will nourish and strengthen your personal relationship with him.
Women of the Bible: Old Testament
by Benjamin GalanMany women in the Bible became unexpected heroines and were surprising instruments in God's story. Women of the Bible: Old Testament looks at 11 women in the Bible, featuring women such as Sarah, Hagar, Miriam, Rahab, and Esther. This beautiful bestselling pamphlet presents the women through story and key life events, showing how God used them, plus real-life application for us today. Makes a great women's Bible study or reference.Women played many crucial roles in the Bible. Women of the Bible: Old Testament is a concise, easy-to-understand reference that examines key stories and insights from their lives. Teachers and students alike will enjoy discovering the ironies in their stories and the cultural impact of the times in which they lived. Women of the Bible: Old Testament features:* Sarah & Hagar * Tamar* Miriam* Rahab* Deborah & Jael* Bathsheba* Naomi & Ruth* EstherWomen of the Bible: Old Testament uses a chart format to review the following information:* Bible references for each woman's story* Date and location of the story* Meaning of her name* Key events in the woman's life * How God used her* An overview of her story * Life application Here is an example from the Women of the Bible: Old Testament pamphlet:RAHAB* Bible references for her story-- Joshua 2, 6; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:30; James 2:25* Date and location of the story--Jericho, around 1400 BC* Meaning of name--Rahab probably means "broad, extended"* Key events in the woman's life* Lived in the city of Jericho* Was a prostitute* Gave refuge to the spies that Joshua sent to the city* Believed that God had delivered the city into the hands of the Israelites* Became a member of God's people* Is mentioned in Jesus'genealogy in Mathew 1:5Women of the Bible: Old Testament makes a great women's Bible study or reference.Author: Benjamin Galan, MTS, ThM, PhD Candidate, Adjunct Professor of Old Testament Hebrew and Literature at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
Women of the Old Testament (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Gladys Hunt®Women of the Old TestamentPDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
Women of the Old Testament: 50 Devotional Messages for Women's Groups
by Abraham KuyperThis classic by Dr. A. Kuyper gives us 50 graphic character sketches that radiate scriptural insight. Each character study is based on a specific passage of Scripture.
Women of the Passion
by Joan LynchExperience the time after Jesus' death through the eyes of the women who walked with Him: Mary, his mother, Mary Magdalene, Susanna, and Joanna, among others. Who were these women? What were they thinking, doing, and feeling in the months after the Crucifixion? What kept them going despite the efforts to stamp out Jesus' followers? Women of the Passion offers a tantalizing insight into the lives of these women and tells their story in all of its excitement and religious fervor emphasizing their importance to the founding of the new church. The book was inspired by Scripture and deepened by historical research.
Women on Campus: The Unfinished Liberation
by George W. BonhamWomen on Campus is a collection of compelling essays from the staff of Change, the foremost monthly magazine on American higher learning. This widely praised collec-tion of essays on the feminist struggle for greater participation in American academic life presents a portrait that was rarely reflected in the academic journals. In this classic volume, now available in paperback, a wide spectrum of distinguished, outspoken authors discuss what, when it was originally published, was one of the major goals of American women: full equality in campus life.This widely praised collec-tion of essays on the feminist struggle for greater participa-tion in American academic life presents a portrait rarely re-flected in the academic jour-nals. In this volume, a wide spectrum of distinguished, outspoken authors discuss one of the major goals of American women: full equality in campus life."Academia," says Elizabeth Janeway in her introduction to Women on Campus, "has been getting on without half the research talent and teach-ing skill it might have laid claim to just by ignoring women. "
Women on the Role of Public Higher Education
by Deborah S. Gambs Rose M. KimWomen on the Role of Public Higher Education presents fourteen auto-ethnographic essays by women who have received doctoral degrees in the social sciences from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Their powerful narratives, critical perspectives on the academy, commitment to feminist pedagogy, and development of new forms of research methods offer a nuanced portrayal of the importance of public higher education in people's lives, and for society as a whole. Their personalreflections on the impact public higher education has had in developing a critical political awareness, building a commitment to teaching, and in aiding self-discovery should be seen as evidence for what can happen when higher education is made public.
Women's Career Development Throughout the Lifespan: An international exploration
by Mark Watson Mary McMahon Jenny BimroseWomen's careers have been a topic of research and discussion in many disciplines including sociology, business, industrial, organisational and vocational psychology, and career guidance. Despite the introduction of equal employment legislation in many countries, women’s patterns of career development continue to reflect structural labour market disadvantage. This unique book brings together expert contributions from academic researchers, as well as representing the voices of older women who participated in an international research investigation. Grounded in multidisciplinary empirical studies, the book provides: • a variety of perspectives on women's careers in the 21st century • an international exploration of the voice of the older woman • an understanding of both the challenges and responses to women as they construct their careers. Offering a comprehensive understanding of women’s career development throughout the lifespan, this book will be of key interest to academics and researchers from the fields of education, psychology, management, geography, labour market economics and sociology, as well as career practitioners, managers, trainers, researchers and policy developers.
Women's Colleges and Universities in a Global Context
by Kristen A. RennA pathbreaking study of the critical role women’s institutions play in global higher education.Educating girls and women is a powerful route to improving societies worldwide. When women receive more education, literacy rates in children rise, maternal and infant death rates drop, and women enjoy an increased earning capacity. Yet in parts of the developing world, women’s education is considered a low priority at best and a dangerous countercultural activity at worst.In Europe and North America, the number of women’s colleges is shrinking—yet women-only institutions are growing in size and number in many other regions of the world, where they provide access to female students who are prevented for legal, cultural, religious, or practical reasons from attending coeducational universities. Women’s Colleges and Universities in a Global Context is the first book to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of the increasing significance of single-sex higher education institutions for women around the world.Based on Kristen A. Renn’s on-site study of thirteen women’s colleges and universities in ten different countries—Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom—this timely and provocative volume combines interviews of campus leaders, faculty, and students with extensive online and archival research. Renn provides an overview of each country’s political, economic, and educational situation, then explores the theoretical and practical themes she uncovers in their educational institutions for women. In the end, this volume addresses not only the role of women’s colleges in their own countries but also what these institutions can teach us that would benefit higher education worldwide.
Women's Education in Early Modern Europe: A History, 1500Tto 1800 (Studies in the History of Education)
by Barbara WhiteheadThis book chronicles 300 years of women's education during this time. Barabara Whitehead examines this history from a feminist perspective, pointing to the subversive actions of the women of this period that led to the formation of academia as we know it.
Women's Education in the Third World: An Annotated Bibliography (Routledge Library Editions: Education and Gender #12)
by David H. Kelly Gail P. KellyOriginally published in 1989. This detailed bibliography focuses on women’s education in the developing nations of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East. It contains annotations for about 1200 published works in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German. The entries include extensive research journal, monograph and book literature items, including chapters hidden in books that don’t have women or education as their main theme. The citations are organised thematically but with geographic divisions within each of the 15 sections and each entry has a decently detailed summary. It is prefaced by a useful article written by Gail Kelly on the directions in research at the time and the development of women-centric approaches.
Women's Leadership in African Education
by Ntombikayise Nkosi Mncedisi Christian MaphalalaThis edited volume explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of women's leadership in educational settings - from historical margins to contemporary influence. This theme encompasses the book's focus on the historical journey and the present realities of women in educational leadership. It highlights their resilience, strategies for overcoming barriers and contributions to various aspects of education. It also reflects the enlightening discussion of diverse perspectives and challenges across the chapters, including gender parity, crisis leadership, and women's role in specific educational contexts. This book adopts a comprehensive approach to examining women's educational leadership, arousing readers&’ interest. It combines historical perspectives with contemporary challenges to offer a multidimensional, engaging, and enlightening view.
Women's Voices in the Field of Educational Technology
by J. Ana DonaldsonIn a professional world that has a tradition of the "good old boy" network, women long have fought for recognition in the educational technology field. In this book authors discuss the women in their own lives who have made the difference for them in their professional development. A group of 31 individuals from the USA, Canada, Northern Cyprus, the UK, and South Korea were asked to be part of this endeavor. The breadth of the list was intended to bring together as many perspectives as possible. Some stories included in this book are deeply private, others offer historical perspectives of women's roles in educational technology, while others focus on mentoring. This book is intended as a resource for all individuals in the field of educational technology, instructional design, and learning design at a national and international level.