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Shaking The Ceiling: First Leadership Role Attainment For Collegiate Women, Elizabeth J. Siecinski
Shaking The Ceiling: First Leadership Role Attainment For Collegiate Women, Elizabeth J. Siecinski
Masters Theses
Using qualitative research methodology, factors and barriers influence leadership role attainment for collegiate women were explored and examined. The study used semi-structured interviews with four participants to look at factors influencing leadership attainment and why women decide to lead. The researcher identified factor before and after college that impacted a women’s decisions to lead, and her ability to attain a role. Challenges and barriers that women face in their leadership role attainment were also found. Overall, the research found that due to barriers and challenges women struggle to lead authentically, and that they see leadership as way to contribute to …
Female Student Veteran's Transition To College, Doug Michaels
Female Student Veteran's Transition To College, Doug Michaels
Masters Theses
This study was focused on learning more about the experiences female student veterans have while transitioning from the military to college as well as what types of resources they utilized during this time. Research on this population is very limited, but the number of relevant studies completed is increasing. A narrative qualitative approach was utilized for this study in order to give this population the platform to tell their stories and for their voices to be heard. There were four participants who have all served at least one year in the military and have completed at least one year of …