This is an excerpt of my research paper during my dissertation at the University of Southern California (USC)

The number of women in community college administration is increasing. Women now comprise 21% of current academic deans and 39% of current vice presidents at community colleges according to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC, 2001). According to Vaughan ( 1999), the single most important source from which new community college leaders can be selected is the pool of deans and vice-presidents. It seems likely that the number of women
presidents may continue to increase as more rise from these ranks. From a survey of 58 female community college presidents, Vaughan reports that key role models and mentors are major influences for women seeking leadership positions in the community college system.

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