Women in Higher Education Leadership

Abstract

This chapter will provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the reality that there are far fewer women than men in higher education leadership, and in particular, at the most prestigious educational institutions. In addition, this chapter will cover the key explanatory factors that underpin this phenomenon. Likewise, this chapter will review the existing organizational change models that are designed to address this problem. Specifically, the recruitment, retention, and promotion of diverse women to the academy will be addressed.