Patrick Dilley Livres

Winning the Association for the Study of Higher Education Outstanding Book Award in 2020, this work delves into critical issues in higher education. It offers insightful analysis and innovative perspectives, making it a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and policymakers. The book explores the complexities of academic environments, addressing themes such as equity, access, and institutional change, ultimately aiming to enhance understanding and foster improvements within the higher education landscape.

This book examines the life of Virginia Gildersleeve, the dean of Barnard College from 1911 to 1947, who dedicated her life to expanding& nbsp; women’s collegiate opportunities to match those of men, and to allow women entry into professional and graduate programs. Gildersleeve& nbsp; was the first academic to use the media to define for the American public what higher education--and particularly what higher education for women--meant. The only woman to sign the United Nations charter, she made waves by implementing the first program to allow women into the Navy. This book explores how Gildersleeve’s life exemplifies the expanded and changing educational opportunities for women during the Progressive Era and early twentieth century, with the rise of feminists, progressive reformers, and educational philosophers. Although Gildersleeve& nbsp; is nearly forgotten, her importance to women’s higher education, women’s inclusion in the US military, and world peace is captured in this blend of historical analysis and life history.