Lived experience, power that a degree cannot give you: a phenomenological study of one Hispanic woman leader in academia
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Allyson L. Kelley, Adjunct Instructor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Introduction: Structural racism, bias, and discrimination within institutions of higher educationprevent Hispanic women from becoming university leaders and professors, especially when theydo not have a formal degree. Hispanic leaders in higher education often have lived experiencesbased on their cultural values, family connections, and time working in community settings.However, lived experience is not always viewed as an equal qualification to college degreeswhen it comes to teaching, leading, or managing programs and departments.Methods: The purpose of this study is to present a case study of one program operations director(leader) working at a University who does not have a terminal or advanced degree but holds thelived and professional experiences of working in community health worker programs withminority and underserved populations. This study examined her experience as a Hispanic femaleleading in higher education. We used qualitative phenomenological methods grounded in adescriptive case study design to inform our work.Results: The themes from the analysis process represent how LE influences the participant’swork as a leader in academia and give insight into how she navigates academia without a collegedegree.Discussion: Higher education must meet the needs of Hispanic students and leaders. Byelevating Hispanic women in leadership positions, even without degrees, institutions of highereducation are demonstrating a commitment to Hispanic student support, development, diversity,and culture.
Lived experience, power that a degree cannot give you: a phenomenological study of one Hispanic woman leader in academia
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- Publication
- Perez M, Kelley A, Ceballos V, Milligan K and Cabrera A (2024) Lived experience, power that a degree cannot give you: a phenomenological study of one Hispanic woman leader in academia. Front. Educ. 9:1162738. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2024.1162738
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- lived experience, Hispanic, academia, minority, institutions