Abstract
This article examines collegiality within academic governance, framing women administrators as agents of organizational change amid prevailing male dominated power structures. Drawing on feminist theory, theatre studies, and personal narrative, it analyzes how corporate managerial models permeate higher education culture, marginalizing female leadership and constraining collaborative practice. An anecdotal case drawn from a university theatre production illustrates the tensions that emerge when conventional authority expectations confront egalitarian ideals, revealing persistent gendered communication, objectification, and professional isolation. Through critical reflection, the discussion elucidates the influence of language, affect, and institutional memory in maintaining patriarchal norms, yet highlights the potential for transformative collegial relationships rooted in mutual respect and shared governance. The article concludes by asserting that women administrators can advance equity by fostering horizontal dialogue and advocating systemic reform, thereby enriching the ethos of academic communities.
Recommended Citation
Rotté, Joanna
(1991)
"Collegiality or, Talking With Women,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 77, Article 5.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol77/iss1/5
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