Praise for Telling Time: Time Management for Women Leaders in Student Affairs
“Telling Time combines careful research with engaging storytelling to elucidate the challenges facing women senior student affairs administrators. In the current climate, expectations for all administrators are demanding. Those expectations are even more pointed for leaders in students affairs. The book’s research and narratives illustrate the additional impact of disproportionate family responsibilities and the belief that women should be more generous in their dedication to both job and family than their colleagues who are men. Both honest and reassuring, practical and theoretical, this book should be read by any aspiring leader in higher education, not just those in student affairs, to better navigate the challenges and rewards of these high-pressure roles.” —R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita, The College of New Jersey; Senior Consultant and Senior Fellow, Association of Governing Boards
“A must-read for women leaders in student affairs, this book offers meaningful insights and thoughtful, practical wisdom for leaders seeking more authentic and sustained ways to thrive. It moves beyond traditional notions of balance and productivity, often based on male models, to underscore the complexity, invisible labor, and values-based choices that shape women’s lives and careers. Grounded in the lived experiences of women leaders, this compelling book does not provide easy answers but rather offers powerful and valuable affirmations for women.” —Patricia A. Perillo, Vice President for Student Affairs and Affiliate Faculty, Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy Program, University of Maryland, College Park
“While everyone across all genders should read this impressively compelling book, I especially recommend it to other men. It is guaranteed to deepen men’s understandings of and appreciation for the complexities of women’s lives. It also offers useful guidance on ways to better support and invest in the success of women within and beyond the workplace.” —Shaun Harper, Provost Professor and Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, University of Southern California
“Telling Time dives into the question confronting many women leaders in student affairs: Can we have it all? By grounding their work in a time study, the authors share a blend of research and the lived experiences of 125 women navigating the urgency culture currently facing higher education leaders, especially those in senior-level leadership positions. This book is a call to reclaim our precious time and energy when we need them most to elevate our field and, subsequently, ourselves.” —NASPA Womxn in Student Affairs Knowledge Community
