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 * Proposal submission #21496**

Leadership in Online Learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Minority Women
 * Title**

Kimberly Spoor, Capella University, Vinderfontaine, France, Kimberly.Spoor@capella.edu Kathryn Campbell, Capella Univesity, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Kathryn.Campbell@capella.edu
 * Presenter(s)**

As baby boomers prepare to retire and online programs continue to grow, there are opportunities for leadership in higher education that call for more new styles and competencies than those of past generations. This discussion will focus on the leadership skills, abilities, and characteristics of online learning with an emphasis on the opportunities available for minority women.
 * Description**

Questions for the Asynchronous Discussion: - What skills and competencies are needed for leading in online learning? - In what ways might minority women and other minorities meet these competencies and add value as online program leaders? - What challenges and opportunities exist for minority women as they assume leadership positions in online programs?

We plan to explore the topics of gender differences and women of color in leadership roles in the online environment.

Asynchronous discussion Not previously published All audiences
 * Notes & Comments**

Our proposal fits best under the themes of Gender Equity, Digital Divide, Intercultural Understanding and Open Access.