Thoughts about Madsen

As I am reading the book, the thought that always pop into my head is what exactly does a President of a university do? I am aware that is of the book but it is something bothers me, especially since I attend a university.

On a side note, reading the book and talking about it in class brings it into perspective. When I am reading, I do think about connections with the Presidents and myself, but it's totally different reading it alone then talking about it with other people. Especially because for some reason I do not like the book. I makes good points and may very well be true, but when it comes to leadership, everyone develops differently and therefore learns differently. Everyone also does not share the same experiences, have the same family background and support as these university women. With that, that doesn't mean that anyone else is more or less capable of being a university President.

At the same time, it is very important to think about women in a larger picture. I have never thought about myself as less than in the same room as a man. Maybe my time is coming, but I have always (tried to at least) strive as high as possible regardless if the competition is a male. I also feel like being an African American and the notions associated with being one, is stronger than and in a sense is added to being a woman. I am a woman of color. But that does not stop me. I guess, in a sense, I am like those university Presidents because they had the drive to continue and not stop no matter what just like me.

Hey, you never know. I may end up being a university President some day!