Panel discusses “The role of women in higher education and leadership”

July 21, 2015 -  

Dean Kris Culp discussed women, leadership, and institutional change with three other female heads of Disciples-related schools at the General Assembly of the Christian Church, on Monday, July 20. The panel discussion was featured at the Higher Education and Leadership (HELM) dinner at the General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio. It was moderated by HELM President Chris Dorsey. Other panelists were Lexington Theological Seminary President Charisse Gillett, Culver Stockton College President Kelly Thompson, and Hiram College President Lori Varlotta. The panel discussed important positive changes in higher education institutions for women over the last 30 years, challenges women leaders still face in higher education, and how having more women in leadership affects higher education.