This study sought to determine whether the "Leaders for the 80's" program--a professional development program for women in two-year colleges--met its stated objectives, what were the most beneficial aspects of the program, and how the program contributed to the professional advancement of its participants. The population for this study consisted of 248 Leaders (program participants) who completed the program during 1981-1983. The data for the study were survey responses of Leaders and their mentors. One questionnaire collected information from Leaders concerning demographic data, career experiences, programmatic activities, networking experiences, mentor-protege experiences, and perceptions of least and most beneficial aspects of program participation. The second questionnaire collected information from mentors concerning their perceptions of the value of their experience, modes of assistance provided to protege, and perceptions of proteges' professional growth. / The primary findings of the study were the following: Leaders experienced moderate career advancement, assuming both advanced mid- and senior-level policy making positions, and experienced significant salary increases. Leaders perceived as adequate the programmatic activities designed to enhance their power in the organization; participants reported using the network primarily as a support system, and are sharing job vacancy information at a moderate rate. Mentors perceived that the program does contribute to Leaders' becoming more "empowered," and reported providing career-enhancing assistance. / Leaders indicated the most beneficial aspects of program participation as (a) increased self-confidence, (b) networking activities, and (c) presentations at regional and national conferences. The findings strongly indicate that the "Leaders for the 80's" program is meeting its stated objectives, and that the program is contributing to the professional advancement of its participants. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 46-01, Section: A, page: 0031. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1984.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75475 |
| Contributors | DEAS, JEANETTE A., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 277 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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