Learning To Lead in Higher Education: Insights Into the Family Backgrounds of Women University Presidents
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Volume
5
Issue
3
Publisher
ProActive Publications
Publication Date
1-1-2007
First Page
183
Last Page
200
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to explore the lived experiences of women university presidents related to becoming leaders or learning to lead. This manuscript highlights the research focused on the immediate family backgrounds and influences on these presidents. The research question was as follows: With regard to their family backgrounds and influences, what are the lived experiences of women university presidents related to developing into the leaders they have become today?
Recommended Citation
Madsen, S. R. (2007). Learning to lead in higher education: Insights into the family backgrounds of women university presidents. The Journal of Women in Educational Leadership, 5(3), 183-200.