Visualizing Feminist, Inclusive Leadership in the Neoliberal University: Conference Funding for the Feminist and Women’s Studies Association (UK & Ireland) Biennial Conference 2017

Dr. McKendry was granted Research and Professional Development funds for a presentation that examines the relationship of values of inclusive leadership and opportunities in higher education.

Values of exclusive leadership characterize the administration of the neoliberal university, but are incongruous with values of inclusive leadership often enacted in the work of teaching, learning and research. This appreciative action research was designed to reveal opportunities to align espoused and communicated/enacted values of inclusive leadership in order to strengthen organizational culture in an institution of higher education. The Photovoice method was used to illustrate instances of inclusive leadership, and create a critical dialogue to advance inclusive leadership values. Findings will be presented at the FWSA Biennial Conference at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland (Sept. 6-8, 2017).