Tag: George Mason University

Gender Differences in Observers’ Responses to Workplace Harassment

Overall, women are more likely than men to respond with empathy and engage in bystander intervention after observing workplace harassment. However, in organizations that are highly intolerant of harassment, this gender gap disappears, providing evidence that training programs centered on empathy can create safer workplace environments for everyone.

Stacey Ellis Honored for Early-Career Contributions to Human Resources in Higher Education

Since 2022, Ellis has been a staff member with George Mason University in Virginia, where she focuses on advancing faculty and staff engagement. She has also taught as an adjunct professor for career readiness and professional skills development.

Ten Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Gina Spivey-Brown Named President of Oakwood University in Alabama

Upon assuming her new role on July 1, Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown will become the first woman to lead Oakwood University. She has served as dean of Howard University's College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the past decade.

Four Women Selected for Dean Positions

The new deans are Ana González at Hartnell College in Salinas, California, Aneika Simmons at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Terri Rebmann at George Mason University in Virginia, and Susan Murin at the University of California, Davis.

Ten Women Professors Appointed to New Academic Positions

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

A Dozen Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Seven Women Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts at Universities

Here is this week's roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Constance St. Germain Will Be the First Woman President of Capella University

Dr. St. Germain joined Capella University in 2017 as provost. Earlier she was the executive dean at the University of Phoenix and vice president, dean, and professor of criminal justice for the American Public University System. She will become president of the university in September.

Gina S. Brown Received the National Humanism in Medicine Medal From the Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Since 2015, Gina S. Brown has dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Sciences at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Brown was recognized for her leadership and achievements in healthcare, government, and for her positive impact on society.

The First Woman to Serve on a Permanent Basis as Archivist of the United States

Colleen Shogan has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the eleventh Archivist of the United States.

Eastern Oregon University Names Kelly A. Ryan as Its Next President

Dr. Ryan currently serves as the interim chancellor at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany. Before being named interim chancellor, Dr. Ryan served in several roles at the university, including executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, dean of the school of social sciences, coordinator for the department of history, and professor of history.