Overall Career Satisfaction of Female Presidents of American Higher Education Institutions: A Comprehensive Description and Analysis of Predictors (Replicated Study)

The purpose of this study is to replicate the research conducted in 1996 by Dr. Lee Ann Nutt. Using the identical survey questions from Dr. Nutt’s research, the overall career satisfaction of higher education female presidents in the United States is calculated for this quantitative study. The results of this study will construct a current description of the overall level of career satisfaction for female presidents, explore the personal (input) and
environmental variables that predict career satisfaction, and compare the results of the original study (Nutt, 1996) to the current study. Due to the increase in female presidents within higher education, assessing the career satisfaction of current female presidents and comparing the results of both studies will increase awareness of the issues and possible roadblocks for females pursing a presidency pathway. This study will also provide insight for governing boards and other hiring entities as they prepare for female presidents at their institution of higher education.