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Women in Higher Education Leadership Survey
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About Yourself
1. Your institution
Maseno University
University of Nairobi
University of Pretoria
University of Zimbabwe
Other...
Institution (Other)
2. Gender
Female
Male
2. Gender [Enter your Gender]
Female
Male
Other…
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3. Age
Below 24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and above
4. Educational qualification
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Diploma
Undergraduate
Masters
PhD
5. Discipline
6. Category of Occupation
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Academic
Non-academic
7. Are you living with a disability?
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Yes
No
Don’t want to disclose
Your institution
8. When observed at a glance, can you say that there are more women in leadership – (academic and administrative positions) in your university today, compared to the last 10 years?
Yes
No
Don't know
9. What do you perceive as responsible for this? (e.g. change in policy, women in leadership)
10. If you answered YES, please answer the following: Are women leaders more noticeable in senior positions in:
University administration
Academic leadership positions
Both
11. Can you provide some examples of the fields/ disciplines/areas/ directorates and departments where women’s leadership is most visible?
12. Is this change peculiar to your university or a noticeable trend across other universities in your country?
Specific to the university
Noticeable across other universities
Don't know
Leadership Questions
13. Have you ever worked at any university other than this university?
Yes
No
Other…
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14. What positions have you served in over the course of your university career (multiple responses allowed)
Academic Roles
Administrative Roles
Research Roles
All of the above
Academic Roles
Academic Roles
Lecturing
Chair of a Department
Dean
Not Applicable
Other…
Enter other…
Administrative Roles
Administrative Roles
Registrar
Deputy Registrar Academic
Deputy Registrar Human Resources
Faculty Administrator
Librarian
Bursar (Financial Administrator/Director of Finance)
Executive Director
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Director
Not Applicable
Other…
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Research Roles
Research Roles
Research Lead
Research Fellow
Research Associate
Research Assistant
Director of Centre
Chair
Other…
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15. How long have you been working at this university?
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0-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years
16. Select your current position(s)?
Academic Roles
Administrative Roles
Research Roles
All of the above
Academic Roles
Academic Roles
Lecturing
Chair of a Department
Dean
Not Applicable
Other…
Enter other…
Administrative Roles
Administrative Roles
Registrar
Deputy Registrar Academic
Deputy Registrar Human Resources
Faculty Administrator
Librarian
Bursar (Financial Administrator/Director of Finance)
Executive Director
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Director
Not Applicable
Other…
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Research Roles
Research Roles
Research Lead
Research Fellow
Research Associate
Research Assistant
Director of Centre
Chair
Other…
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17. Which of these leadership positions would you like to occupy if given the opportunity?
Chairperson of a Department
Dean
Registrar
Deputy Registrar Academic
Deputy Registrar Human Resources
Faculty Administrator
Librarian
Bursar
Executive Director
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Vice Chancellor
Director
Director/or other lead position of a Research Institute
Director/or other lead position of a Research Centre [e.g. Centres of Excellence]
Senior Grants manager
Principal Investigator [for projects of more than 2 years]
Other…
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18. Why were you appointed to your current position?
Relevant qualifications for the post
Relevant experience
Leadership qualities
I was the only applicant
I was head hunted for the post
Other…
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19. Did you face any challenges when you applied for your current post?
Yes
No
19. If yes, what were the challenges?
20. After your appointment have you faced any challenges so far?
Yes
No
21. What challenges have you faced?
Missing documents
Lack of administrative support
Leadership qualities
Lack of support from academic staff
Lack of support from the support staff
Lack of financial support
Lack of resources to support my activities
Other…
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21. What challenges have you faced?
Lack of administrative support
Leadership qualities
Lack of support from academic staff
Lack of support from the support staff
Lack of financial support
Lack of resources to support my activities
Other…
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22. How long have you been serving in your current position?
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years
23. Does the university have policies and structures that accommodate and encourage/facilitate females’ participation in leadership positions?
Yes
No
I don't know
24. The university policies on promotion accommodate the participation of females in top leadership positions.
Yes
No
I don't know
25. On a five-point scale – rate the factors on the barriers to the participation of women in top leadership positions
Note:
1 = S
trongly Agree
, 2 =
Agree
, 3 = N
eutral/Undecided
, 4 =
Disagree
, and 5 =
Strongly Disagree
a. The university promotion system is in favour of men
1
2
3
4
5
b. Most women fail to have the educational qualifications for university promotion
1
2
3
4
5
c. Family responsibilities affect the participation of women in leadership positions
1
2
3
4
5
d. Women feel intimidated to take up leadership positions
1
2
3
4
5
e. Women fail to take leadership roles due to religious and other cultural practices
1
2
3
4
5
f. Women are discriminated against taking up leadership positions
1
2
3
4
5
g. Women are discriminated against once they are in leadership positions
1
2
3
4
5
26. How do you think societal structures inform women’s leadership in Higher Education? Explain
27. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below in relation to the role of universities in society. Tick your answer in the corresponding box.
a. Universities play a role in the promotion of gender equality in society
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
b. Universities provide technical knowledge and skills for women to be in leadership roles
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
c. Universities facilitate future women leaders through career training and development
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
d. Universities have affirmative action in the recruitment of females students in various disciplines
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
e. Universities promote/support women’s participation in students and staff unions leadership
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
28. How do you think having women in leadership positions in society impacts women’s roles in Higher education leadership? Explain
29. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements on how women can impact change in societies? Tick your answer in the corresponding box
a. Women leaders have the potential to improve organizational performance
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
b. Women leaders tend to be focused and committed to the job more than male leaders
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
c. Women leaders have strong leadership characteristics that can drive change and development in societies
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
d. The involvement of women in top leadership improves diversity and leadership effectiveness in organizations
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
e. Women have a right to equal opportunity in leadership positions
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
30. Do you think women are given the same opportunity as men to participate in leadership roles in universities?
Yes
No
31. Are there instances where external policies affect women’s entry into leadership positions in Higher Education? Explain
32. How is your university doing in relation to other universities with regards to women’s leadership? Explain
33. Was this as a result of women occupying leadership positions? Explain/Give examples
34. Are you familiar with the appointments and promotions system of your institution?
Yes
No
Not sure
35. Does it work in favour of women?
Yes
No
35. If Yes, Why?
36. What can enhance women’s leadership roles in universities?
36. What can enhance women’s leadership roles in universities?
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New policies
Increases recruitment of women
Training programs for women’s leadership
Other…
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37. What support do you think you would require to help you achieve your leadership objectives? Explain
38. Would you enrol on a leadership training programme if you had access to one?
Yes
No
Other…
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39. If you are part of the university leadership, have you experienced challenges of exercising your position because of your gender identity?
Yes
No
Don't know
Not Applicable
Other…
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40. Are there other identities that have influenced your ability to access leadership positions?
40. Are there other identities that have influenced your ability to access leadership positions?
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Race
Language
Religion
Disability
Other…
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41. Have you been part of influencing a situation or change in your university?
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