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Leadership Programs for Academic Women: Building Self-Efficacy and Organizational Leadership Capacity
Angela Y Ford1, Sharon Dannels2, Page Morahan3
1School of Education, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
Journal of Women'S Health (2002)
|October 16, 2020
Summary
Leadership programs for women in academia enhance self-efficacy and career advancement. Graduates maintained increased leadership skills and positions 2 years post-program, aiding institutional growth and reducing the gender gap.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Leadership Development
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Few rigorous longitudinal evaluations exist for women's leadership programs in academia.
- The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM®) and Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science (ELATES at Drexel®) programs aim to develop women leaders.
- Understanding program impact is crucial for advancing women in academic leadership roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To longitudinally evaluate the impact of the ELAM® program in its third decade.
- To compare outcomes between ELAM® and ELATES at Drexel® graduates.
- To assess changes in leadership competencies and career progression using the Leadership Learning and Career Development (LLCD) Survey.
Main Methods:
- The LLCD Survey was administered to graduates from 2013-2016 at entry, post-graduation, and 2 years after completion.
- Two-way mixed effects analysis of variances were used to analyze differences between programs and changes over time.
- Descriptive statistics and narrative responses were analyzed for trends.
Main Results:
- Self-efficacy in key leadership competencies (strategic finance, organizational dynamics, etc.) increased during the program and was maintained for 2 years post-completion.
- Applications and offers for leadership positions significantly increased post-program.
- Graduates demonstrated increased institutional commitment and more strategic personal development goals.
Conclusions:
- Both ELAM® and ELATES at Drexel® programs effectively enhance and maintain graduates' self-efficacy in leadership roles.
- Findings offer practical insights for leadership development curricula and institutional support strategies.
- These programs contribute to decreasing the gender gap in academic leadership.
Keywords:
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