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Commission on the Status of Women "identify, advocate for, and increase awareness of needed change" |
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Education, Training &
Development
Attitudes and skills of unit heads (e.g., supervisors, directors, department chairs) play an enormous role in setting a tone that either fosters or negates career and professional development. The on-going diversification of the workforce makes good management skills a particularly acute need. Feelings of isolation, disrespect, and lack of mentoring were issues identified across all groups of women on campus, with some pockets of exceptionally positive climate. Inattention to the need for good management increases the potential for such feelings. Issues and recommendations in this area reflect two identified needs: 1) that management training be taken seriously; and 2) that a positive climate for individual professional development be fostered through attention to attitude and availability, i.e., women’s work and career issues should be taken seriously, and policies and programs to support individual development be implemented. To see an update on CSW's progress for this priority area, click here. Issues regarding Education, Training and Development
Recommendations for improving Education, Training and Development FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT
Such training should be adopted for:
FOCUS ON EMPLOYEE GROUPS
FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL
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Access
to education, training and professional development opportunities has
long been recognized as a significant factor in overcoming obstacles to
women’s participation and advancement in the workplace. The rapid pace
of technological change, the clustering of women in the lower echelons
of both classified staff and faculty, and the skills necessary to move
into administrative, managerial and executive positions continue to make
education, training and professional development a high priority for
women.