Paralleling Women as President of AECT with Changes in U.S. Laws and Social Norms

• In Event: Special Session - Paralleling Women as President of AECT with Changes in the U.S. Laws and Social Norms (Hosted by the History and Archives Committee)

Short Description

Of the 88 presidents who have served AECT since 1923, only 17 were/are women. In the past 12 years, however, women have filled the position 50% of the time. In this session, we will discuss the U.S. laws and movements regarding women’s rights that have changed since the founding of AECT. Several women who have recently served as AECT president present their experiences in running the organization.

Authors

• Robert Doyle, Harvard University

• Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech

• Ana Donaldson, University of Northern Iowa - Retired

• Kay Persichitte, Univ of Wyoming

• Heather Leary, Brigham Young University - Idaho