7th Book Sharing: The Changing Role of Women in Higher Education
Upcoming Event
| Introduction | To encourage student reading and foster greater interaction with faculty, the Institute of International Education at New Era University College has organized a series of book club sessions led by academic staff, aiming to facilitate direct academic exchanges through guided readings and discussions. The seventh session will be led by Dr. Loo Yew Liang. and all are welcome to participate as discussants or auditors. |
| Speaker | Dr. Loo Yew Liang (Senior Lecturer, Institute of International Education) |
| Reading Material | Morley, L., Berma, M., & Abdul Hamid, B. "Managing Modern Malaysia: Women in Higher Education Leadership." In Eggins, H. (Ed), The Changing Role of Women in Higher Education (pp. 137-154). Springer. |
| Content Overview | This article examines a phenomenon in Malaysia's pursuit of gender equality—while the number of women receiving higher education has been increasing year by year, there has not been a corresponding rise in the number of women assuming leadership roles in universities. The study conducts interviews with academic personnel to explore potential factors behind this disparity, as well as the internal and external challenges faced by Malaysian women in attaining leadership positions in higher education institutions. |
| Seminar Information | Date: September 25, 2023 (Monday) Time:7.30pm - 9.00pm Platform: ZOOM Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/bp4uyeav *Free registration, due by September 24, 2023. |
