Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2019
Thesis Director
Dianne Timm
Thesis Committee Member
Tanya M. Willard
Thesis Committee Member
Ceci Brinker
Abstract
Using qualitative methodology. the researcher examined motivations, social support networks, and challenges college women face in student leadership positions. Four semi-structured interviews were conducted at a midsized university in the Midwest with college women in various positions of organizational leadership. The researcher identified motivational factors for women to apply for leadership positions as well as described the social support network that exists for college women in positions of leadership. Challenges college women face in achieving higher leadership positions were also identified. Lastly, recommendations were made for student affairs professionals and women in leadership based on the research findings.
Recommended Citation
Schwartz, Rebecca, "Support from Above the Glass Ceiling: Narratives of Women as University Student Leaders" (2019). Masters Theses. 4397.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4397
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Gender Equity in Education Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Leadership Studies Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons, Women's Studies Commons
