All Entries Tagged With: "Michigan State University"
University Study Finds That Women Who Wear Headscarfs Face Employment Discrimination
The researchers tracked whether the women were given a job application, interaction time with owners or managers, call backs for job interviews, and whether the women faced any outward hostility. The results showed that there was a negative result for women wearing headscarfs in all areas.
In Patriarchal Societies, Gender Discrimination Begins Before Birth
The study found that women in India who were pregnant with male babies were more likely than women pregnant with girls to get professional prenatal care, take iron supplements, and deliver their babies in a healthcare facility.
Five American Universities Selected to Lead Women’s Empowerment Efforts in Four Countries
The new initiative will promote gender equality and women’s leadership in Armenia, Paraguay, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Participating universities are Arizona State, the University of Florida, Michigan State, UCLA, and Indiana University.
Six Women Named to Endowed Chairs
The women appointed to named professorships are Melanie Cooper at Michigan State, Angela Smith at Washington and Lee, Kezia Page at Colgate, Carol Tenopir at the University of Tennessee, France Belanger at Virginia Tech, and Wendy Silverman at Yale.
Michigan State Launches a New Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign
The initiative called “There’s No Excuse for Sexual Assault,” includes a new website which has information for the campus community and links to resources that can help victims of sexual assault.
June Youatt Named Acting Provost at Michigan State University
Dr. Youatt, who has been serving as senior associate provost, also serves as a professor in the department of human development and family studies at Michigan State.
Five Women in New University Administrative Roles
The new appointees are Regina Jenkins at Boise State, Amy Nagorski Johnson at the University of Delaware, Melissa McDaniels at Michigan State, Yohna Chambers at Virginia Tech, and B. Joyce Stallworth at the University of Alabama.
Study Examines Genetic Factors That May Contribute to Women’s Eating Disorders
The study of 300 twins found that genetics may explain why some women succumb to societal pressures to be obsessed with being thin.
A Dozen Women With New Administrative Appointments in Higher Education
Here are 12 women who will be taking on new administrative responsibilities at colleges and universities across the nation.
Prestigious Honors Bestowed on Six Women Educators
The honorees are Gay Cima, Rosie Marie Bukics, Jacque Gray, Catherine Payn, Karen DePauw, and Patricia Lowrie.
Research Documents Ethnic Differences in Response to Domestic Violence
The study finds that Asian women are less likely than women from other ethnic groups to report domestic violence to authorities or seek out counseling.
New Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Michigan State Researchers Examine How Anxiety Levels Impact Women’s Brain Activity
The results showed that brains of women who tested for a high level of anxiety worked harder when assigned tasks than women who were found not to be worriers.
In Memoriam: Dorothy V. Gonzales (1943-2012)
She was on the board of trustees of Michigan State University from 1993 to 2008, taught in the School of Social Work, and served as counselor in the Office of Supportive Services.
Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
Joyce Jenkins, Shelley Dodd, Jacqueline Simmons, Deborah Cullen, Sharon Butler, Catherine Earl, and Linda Cook are the new appointees.
Research Finds Gender Differences in Athletes’ Recovery From Concussions
The study was led by Tracey Covassin, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Michigan State University.
Susan Barman Is the New President of the American Physiological Society
The Michigan State University professor is the 85th president of the society, which has nearly 11,000 members.
Five Women Scholars Win Notable Awards
Vivian Loveless, Leslie Wooten-Blanks, Wanda Spurlock, Karen Edwards, and Sue Haka receive prestigious honors.
Seven Women Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Heather Swain, Jordana Pomeroy, Diane Anci, Kim Keel, Jocelyn Sanders, Rosemary Scanlon, and Joan Dunbar are taking on new duties.
Marsha Rappley to Lead Organization of Medical School Deans
A member of the Michigan State faculty since 1988, she as served as dean of the university’s College of Human Medicine for the past six years.
Faculty News: Appointments, Promotions, or Tenure for Women Scholars
Here is news of five women who have, or will be assuming, new faculty posts.
Three Women Honored With Prestigious Awards
Patricia Edwards, Shannon Frystak, and Charline Barnes Rowland are honored.
Barbara Schneider Elected to Lead the American Educational Research Association
She will serve for one year as president-elect before assuming the leadership post in 2013.
A Host of New Administrative Appointments for Women in Higher Education
Here is news of 11 academic women who have, or soon will have, new jobs.
Mary Dekker Nettleman to Lead University of South Dakota Medical School
She will become dean of the Sanford School of Medicine on April 2.
Four Women Receive Minority Nurse Faculty Scholar Awards
In return for funding for their graduate studies, the women agree to seek teaching jobs at nursing schools once they earn their Ph.D.
Ten New Administrative Appointments for Women in Higher Education
Here is news of some of the latest appointments of women to high-level administrative posts at colleges and universities across the nation.
New Grant Programs Relating to Women in Higher Education
News of grants which will fund university programs on birthing, increasing women in STEM fields, and exercise for middle school girls.
Nine New Administrative Appointments of Women in Higher Education
Here is news of nine women assuming new posts at colleges and universities throughout the land.
Women Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
Recently, these five women were appointed to new positions at colleges and universities across the United States.
Two Women to Lead Ethics Institute at the Michigan State Law School
Hannah Brenner and Renee Newman Knake will lead the Frank J. Kelley Institute.
Four Women Appointed to Distinguished Faculty Positions
Deborah Watkins Bruner, Pinar Keskinocak, Angela Gronenborn, and Deborah Feltz have been named to new posts.
Janie Fouke to Head Engineering School in Singapore
Janie M. Fouke was named head of the engineering school of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. When she assumes her new post in July, she will be the first woman to lead an engineering school in Singapore.
