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Learning to Lead in Higher Education: A Reciprocal Mentorship Self-Study

Thu, April 11, 2:30 to 4:00pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B

Abstract

This two-year self-study centers on the lived experiences of two self-identifying cis-gendered women in higher education leadership, who hold faculty appointments and work as administrators, one in Canada and another in the United States. Reciprocal mentorship was employed to support a mutually beneficial professional development partnership. Narrative inquiry was used to record and chronicle the experiences of both participants, with a focus on their lived experiences as women engaged in higher education leadership. Findings from the first year include the important role one’s prior experience plays, particularly when thinking about and managing administrative tasks and personnel. Additionally, results showcase ways participants’ gendered experiences intertwine with personal and professional lives. Finally, reciprocal mentorship supports the crafting and navigation of leadership paths.

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