Why Are There so Few of Us? Counterstories from Women of Color in Faculty Governance Roles

Authors

Noni Mendoza Reis, San Jose State University
Mei-Yan Lu, San Jose State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2010

Volume

20

Issue Number

1

First Page

61

Last Page

97

Abstract

Women scholars are underrepresented in faculty governance positions in the university settings. This initial descriptive study described the successes and challenges faced by eight (n = 8) women of color in current or former governance roles in California universities. A semi-structured interview schedule was administered that focused on their perceptions in the three areas: competence, confidence and credibility. The findings were analyzed and implications as well as recommendations for further research were made.

Recommended Citation

Noni Mendoza Reis and Mei-Yan Lu. "Why Are There so Few of Us? Counterstories from Women of Color in Faculty Governance Roles" Faculty Publications (2010): 61-97.