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Lessons & Landscapes: Lived Experience In The Outdoors, Rachael Grasso
Lessons & Landscapes: Lived Experience In The Outdoors, Rachael Grasso
Summit to Salish Sea: Inquiries and Essays
This personal narrative documents Rachael Grasso’s lived experience in the outdoors, focusing on mental health and female leadership. Originally written for a graduate capstone presentation, the narrative visits landscapes that Rachael associates with life lessons and pivotal moments in her career and personal life. She hopes to incorporate these experiences into her future work as an educator and outdoor instructor.
The Influence Of Gender And Ethnic Diversity In Higher Education Leadership, Jordan A. Romager
The Influence Of Gender And Ethnic Diversity In Higher Education Leadership, Jordan A. Romager
WWU Graduate School Collection
This study aimed to investigate the impact of ethnic and gender diversity on the practice of leadership in higher education. Fourteen higher education leaders participated in hour-long semi-structured interviews about their leadership practice/philosophy, leadership influences, leadership history/experience, and leadership recommendations. Leaders reported practicing ethical styles of leadership and emphasizing collaboration and relationship-building in their leadership. Leaders reported that their childhood environment highly impacted them, especially socioeconomic status and access to education. Leaders experienced challenges around managing financial crises and unreasonable expectations while in their positions. Leaders recommended that current and future leaders put a greater emphasis on improving diversity issues, …