Latino Leadership in Community Colleges: Issues and Challenges

Gutierrez, Michael; Castañeda, Cindy; Katsinas, Stephen G.

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“…Research on leadership development has demonstrated that interventions do not impact men and women in the same way (Avolio et al, 2009). Participation in leadership development programs and exposure to a variety of experiences were found to be contributing factors in the leadership path of Latinos in higher education (Gutierrez et al, 2002). Yet, a larger number of studies have shown that racial and ethnic minority faculty face a unique set of obstacles to promotion and tenure including racism, stereotypical perceptions, systemic barriers, and feelings of isolation (Bradley, 2005;Gutierrez et al, 2002;Mendez-Morse, 2000).…”

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Transformational leadership and the big five personality traits of counselor educators

Lopez-Perry

2020

Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy

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This study examined the association between Big Five personality and counselor educators' transformational leadership style. Findings indicate that all five personality traits were significant predictors. Transformational leaders were characterized by a low score on Neuroticism and high scores on Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousnes s. Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Openness to Experience were the strongest predictors. This study did not find gender or racial/ethnic differences. Implications for counselor education are discussed.

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Transformational leadership and the big five personality traits of counselor educators

Lopez-Perry

2020

Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy

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“…Brown (2005) proclaimed, ''Academic leadership should reflect the diversity of the students, faculty, staff and administration in the higher education institutions they serve' ' (p. 664). Although community colleges are recognized as the educational vehicle for Latino=as to pursue their dreams through higher education, (Gutierrez, Castañ eda, & Katsinas, 2002) most colleges have not systematically encouraged Latinos to pursue leadership positions at community colleges. Therefore, this inertia has made advancement for Latinos more difficult.…”

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In Their Own Words and by the Numbers: A Mixed-Methods Study of Latina Community College Presidents

Muñoz

2009

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

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In 2006, only 26 Latina CEOs served in associate degree colleges, primarily at Hispanic-serving institutions. In spite of the gains made by women in higher education, equity in the representation of Latinas in higher education at the highest administrative ranks has not been achieved. The primary purpose of this research was to learn from Latina community college presidents about their experiences on the pathway to the presidency. This mixed methods study examined the career paths and early influences, as well as external forces that converged to support their ascent to being presidents and chancellors. The conditions and experiences examined were (a) influences that Latina community college presidents identified as having the most impact on personal career success, (b) strategies Latinas have employed to overcome barriers or challenges on the pathway to the presidency, and (c) the organizational climate and practices within community colleges that either hinder or support Latinas. The convergence of these conditions was analyzed to determine effective strategies to support Latinas in achieving leadership roles.The following themes emerged from the findings: personal context, professional preparation, professional context, and challenges and the leadership pipeline. The findings suggest that trustees played a critical role in promoting diversity. Moreover, although systemic barriers exist, the Latina presidents in this study refused to allow bias to prevent them from succeeding. Recommendations for further studies and implications for developing Latinas to gain access to the leadership pipeline were discussed in the findings.

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“…Administrators of Color serve as mentors for faculty of Color on campus and guide, said faculty who are considering the administrative pathway. Faculty of Color also serve as role models and mentors for students of Color (Gutierrez, Castañeda, & Katsinas, ) and provide encouragement for succeeding academically and facilitating their career aspirations (Cole & Barber, ). In 2001, the University of California President Richard Atkinson wrote to the nine chancellors of the system and stated that increasing faculty diversity is one of the valuable consequences of a commitment to a broad and diverse academic curriculum.…”

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Why Diversity and Equity Matter: Reflections from a Community College President

Rodríguez

2015

New Drctns Community Coll

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What roles can leaders play to create, nurture, and sustain a campus culture that can ultimately lead to improving student success, to diversifying the ranks of faculty and administrators, and to facilitating meaningful engagement concerning the critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion? This chapter offers the candid views and suggestions of an accidental leader, who now leads one of the largest community college districts in the nation.

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Latino Leadership in Community Colleges: Issues and Challenges

Cited by 26 publications

References 6 publications

Transformational leadership and the big five personality traits of counselor educators

Transformational leadership and the big five personality traits of counselor educators

In Their Own Words and by the Numbers: A Mixed-Methods Study of Latina Community College Presidents

Why Diversity and Equity Matter: Reflections from a Community College President

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