Preface

Advancing Women in Leadership On-line Journal was launched in 1997 with the intent of publishing manuscripts that report, synthesize, review, or analyze scholarly inquiry that focuses on women’s issues.  The intent of this journal is to encourage and support the proliferation of women in positions of leadership in all aspects of professional and corporate America.  In the encouragement of advancing women in leadership, we present the following manuscripts.  They are:

The Impact of Feminist Pastoral Counseling on the Self-Esteem of Female Christians by Dr. Yu-Fen Lin

Teachers’ Perceptions of “Smart” Girls: What Does It Mean for Developing Girls and Young Women into Leaders? by Dr. Jacqueline E. Jacobs

Factors Influencing the Willingness to Mentor Females in Leadership Positions within Campus Recreation: A Historical Perspective by Dr. Glenna G. Bower, Dr. Mary A. Hums, and Dr. John L. Keedy

Lock in on Coordinates: Mapping the Glass Ceiling with Career Women’s Reflections on Power by Dr. Andrea Hornett and Dr. Rosemary Finn

Helping Non-Tenured Education Faculty Get Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals by Dr. Joseph Sanacore

Graduate Students’ Description of the Ideal Science Advisor: Implications for Graduate Women’s Success by Dr. Maria M. Ferreira

Our intent is that this journal is viewed as a professional publication site for scholarly inquiry and perspectives that promote gender equity and advance women in leadership.  It is our hope that you find this issue of Advancing Women in Leadership thought provoking, enjoyable, and that you look forward to subsequent issues.  Suggestions for improvement, encouragement, and submission for upcoming issues are welcomed and appreciated.  Genevieve Brown, Ed.D. & Beverly J. Irby, Ed.D. Editors