The Susan West Engelkemeyer, PhD
Institute for
Women's Leadership
Nichols College
In 2014, the gender pay gap was 79¢ — on average, women earn 21% less than men. Over her working lifetime, a woman can earn up to $1 million less than her male counterparts. In an effort to eliminate this gap and prepare our female students for their professional futures, we are bringing the $tart$mart … Continue reading Gearing up to Negotiate
By Alyce Viens, Program Coordinator for IWL On October 28, 2015 the Institute for Women’s Leadership will be hosting its first College Connection event. This event, made possible by a grant from the American Association of University Women, consists of 20 female Bartlett High School juniors coming to campus to gain valuable skills in dreaming … Continue reading IWL Launches College Connection Program
by Mary Daly ’17, IWL Intern On Wednesday, October 7th, Nichols College hosted its first Lean In Circle for students in the IWL Suite. Lean In Circles are inspired by Sheryl Sandberg and her book Lean In and are designed to empower women in a small group based on confidentiality, commitment, and trust. Circles are … Continue reading Nichols Students Lean In
