NYU Women's Leadership Forum

Participants from Women and Leadership at NYU, October 19, 2007

UPCOMING EVENTS

The National Research Council for Research on Women presents "Hitting the Ground Running: Research, Activism and Leadership for a New Era" on June 5-7, 2008 at the Kimmel Center, NYU. Learn more

RECENT NOTEWORTHY ARTICLES

Gender Gap in Academic Wages is Linked to Type of Institution, Researcher Says, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Preoccupations: Women, Repeat This: Don't Ask, Don't Get, New York Times Job Market

Free Executive Summary: Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine.

Benefits and Challenges of Diversity, Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI), University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Recommendations for Enhancing Department Climate, Women in Science and Engineering Institute (WISELI), University of Wisconsin at Madison.

EXTERNAL WEB RESOURCES

The Leadership Alliance: An academic consortium of 33 leading research and teaching colleges and universities which helps institutions develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector.

On Campus with Women: A publication of the Association of American Colleges and Universities Program on the Status and Education of Women which focuses on women's leadership in higher education, the campus climate, curriculum and pedagogy, and new research and data on women.

Diversity Web: A project of the Association of American Colleges and Universities Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives (ODEGI) which helps colleges and universities establish diversity as a comprehensive institutional commitment and educational priority.

Center for Creative Leadership: A nonprofit educational institution focused on creating new knowledge that advances the field of leadership development and that postively transforms the way leaders, their organizations and their societies confront the most difficult challenges.

Women's Network for a Sustainable Future: A network which provides a forum for business and professional women to congregate, reflect and act on the converging issues of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

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About Us

The NYU Women's Forum concept originated in 2005 when national attention put the role, function, and challenges facing women in the academy into the spotlight. From the controversial debate about why relatively few women pursue and flourish in the sciences, to reports about the persistence of the glass ceiling in the academy and elsewhere in society, to the work/family collision course encountered by many women striving to achieve both a successful career and a home life of acceptable quality - the time seemed right for NYU to reflect upon and examine itself in that context.

The objective of the NYU Women's Leadership Forum is to foster leadership development, facilitate professional growth, and sponsor opportunities for outreach among women in leadership roles. It is expected that these efforts will create new and exciting ways for women at NYU to take part in the vibrant life of the University. Through professional and personal networking, access to electronic resources and materials, and participation in an array of events such as conferences, guest presentations, and opportunities for professional development, women can exchange information and interact with others who have common interests and goals.

To find the members of the Women's Leadership Forum Planning Committee please click here

Women and Leadership at NYU

On October 19, 2007, over 200 women faculty and administrators in leadership roles attended a conference entitled, "Women and Leadership at NYU." They gathered to explore whether and how gender plays out as a significant factor in their leadership experiences at NYU. Also examined were the following questions:

What have been the experiences of women leaders at NYU?
How can the University foster an environment that encourages, nurtures, and cultivates future women leaders?

"Women and Leadership at NYU" consisted of the following: (1) Opening remarks by Planning Committee Chair Diane Yu, (2) Keynote address by President John Sexton, (3) "Flash Reports" on various activities currently underway in the schools and in the administration of special interest to women, (4) a "Conversation on Leadership," with women panelists from around NYU, moderated by Wagner School Dean Ellen Schall, (5) Luncheon Roundtables on designated topics, where facilitated discussions took place, and (6) a wrap-up session moderated by GSAS Dean Catharine Stimpson, including brief reports from the reporters at the Luncheon Roundtables.

To learn more about this event, click on the following links :

Strategic Networking for Faculty and Administrators

On January 29, 2008, more than 200 faculty and administrators gathered in separate sessions to hear Eva Wisnik's presentation on Strategic Networking. Ms Wisnik, an expert on networking and career coaching, explored such questions as: