Keywords
higher education leadership, Black women, diversification, leadership path
Abstract
While women represent the majority of college students, they are underrepresented in positions of leadership in higher education. The presence of Black women in positions of leadership is even less. This article sought to identify how many Black women are presidents of four-year colleges and universities, what types of institutions these women lead, and their path to the presidency. This research identified 83 Black women college presidents, 55 of which represent some type of first for their institution and, in some cases, even the system or state. Their pathway to the presidency was consistent with the literature finding that women’s path to the presidency is most often through academic leadership.
Recommended Citation
Jack, L. Hazel
(2023)
"Profile of Black Women Presidents at Four-Year Colleges and Universities,"
Journal of Research on the College President: Vol. 7, Article 6.
https://doi.org/10.54119/jrcp.2023.070105
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jrcp/vol7/iss1/6
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