Scholarship Takes Center Stage in EdD Program

In each newsletter, we will highlight the scholarship of a faculty member, committee member, executive mentor, or alumnus. This initiative underscores the program’s commitment to showcasing the valuable contributions of the Ed.D. community to the field of leadership education.

Clark-Taylor Presents on Culture, Work-Life Balance, Organizational Policy

Dr. Angela Clark-Taylor, department chair and associate professor, recently presented at three conferences, including the College Student Personnel Administrators of New York State Annual Conference (CSPA-NYS), the National Women’s Studies Association’s Annual Conference, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) conference.

Her presentations shared papers and workshops on her current research including how supervisors’ attitudes towards work-life attitudes influence organizationally policy as well as the impact of workplace trauma on imposter syndrome among women staff. These contributions highlight the importance of organizational policy reforms and the need for supportive organizational environments.

At CSPA-NYS, held in Henrietta, Clark-Taylor delivered the presentation, “’Is this the right place for me?’: Reflecting on Institutional Culture and Climate,” which delved into the nuances of institutional culture and its impact on individuals.

At the National Women’s Studies Association’s Annual Conference, which was held in Detroit, Clark-Taylor led a roundtable discussion, “Building and Sustaining Feminist Communities.” This discussion highlighted the importance of fostering feminist academic engagement amidst efforts to suppress it, and provided a platform for sharing experiences and strategies for building supportive communities.

A week later, Clark-Taylor traveled to Minneapolis for the Association for the Study of Higher Education conference. Alongside colleague Dr. Emily Thatcher Creamer of The Ohio State University, she presented their study, “Attitudes Towards Work Life Balance in the Gendered Organization.” Their research examined the work-life balance experiences of 276 women staff in higher education. The findings underscored the need for organizational policy reforms to address burnout and overwork.

Clark-Taylor and Creamer teamed up a second time to present, “It’s Not Imposter Phenomenon, It’s Trauma: Higher Education Staff and Persistent Experiences of Delegitimization.” This study revealed the significant link between workplace trauma and imposter syndrome among women staff, challenging the notion that imposter syndrome is solely an individual issue.

Celebrating Scholarly Excellence

Scholarly contributions from faculty, committee members, executive mentors, and alumni advance leadership education. This work not only enriches the program but also inspires the Ed.D. community to strive for excellence in research and practice.

Future issues will continue to share achievements in scholarship.