Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Syracuse University Women Embraced the Online Pivot in Leadership Education

Abstract

Women are underrepresented in higher education leadership. Many institutions offer women-only programs to bridge the gap to career advancement. COVID-19 has compounded existing gender inequities and raised concern about long-term setbacks for women. Recognizing the need to equip women to enter the postpandemic talent pool, a Women in Leadership program at Syracuse University rapidly pivoted to online delivery in the 2020-2021 academic year. The current paper reports dramatic increases in offerings, quality, and participation during the online pivot compared to in-person programming the preceding