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In Memoriam: Margot Peters, 1933-2022

In Memoriam: Margot Peters, 1933-2022

Over a 25-year career in academia, Dr. Peters spent three years at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, and later taught English, linguistics, and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

In Memoriam: Agate Nesaule, 1938-2022

In Memoriam: Agate Nesaule, 1938-2022

Dr. Nesule, a native of Latvia, joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1963. There she was a co-founder of the women’s studies department and won many teaching awards. She retired from teaching in 1996 to concentrate on her writing career.

Michigan State University Study Examines Why Young Women Do Not Report Sexual Violence

Michigan State University Study Examines Why Young Women Do Not Report Sexual Violence

The researcher found that many of the young women who were raped by their boyfriends had experienced a lot of abuse growing up, which led them to minimize the sexual violence. Additionally, some participants who had been raped noted they had been socialized to believe that forced sex was part of their role as a girlfriend.

Governors State University in Illinois Appoints Cheryl Green as Its Sixth President

Governors State University in Illinois Appoints Cheryl Green as Its Sixth President

Last year, Dr. Green was appointed interim chancellor of the University of Wisconson-Whitewater. At that time she was vice chancellor of student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Earlier, Dr. Green served as assistant vice president of student affairs at Tennessee State University.

Eight Women Who Have Been Assigned New Administrative Duties at Colleges and Universities

Eight Women Who Have Been Assigned New Administrative Duties at Colleges and Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Two Women Among the Four Finalists to Lead the Billings Campus of Montana State University

Two Women Among the Four Finalists to Lead the Billings Campus of Montana State University

Carmen Simone is president of Trinidad State Junior College in Colorado and Susan Elrod is provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Tisa Mason Appointed the Tenth President of Fort Hays State University in Kansas

Tisa Mason Appointed the Tenth President of Fort Hays State University in Kansas

Dr. Mason has been serving as president of Valley City State University, a 1,500-student educational institution west of Fargo, North Dakota. She is a former vice president for student affairs at Fort Hays State University. Dr. Mason has also served as dean of student life at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The Next President of the University of West Florida in Pensacola

The Next President of the University of West Florida in Pensacola

Since 2013, Dr. Martha Saunders has been serving as provost and executive vice president at the University of West Florida. She is the former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the former president of the University of Southern Mississippi.

Iowa State University Announces Finalists for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs

Iowa State University Announces Finalists for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs

One of the three finalists for the position is a woman. Lori Ressor is vice president for student affairs at the University of North Dakota. She has served in this position since 2011.