Covering the business of education and training

A group at Johns Hopkins has completed a three year study and reached the conclusion that the school needs to be gender equal by 2020. That is, there will be a 50/50 representation of women in senior faculty and leadership positions.

The group recommends:

1. Commiting resources to increase representation of senior women scholars.

2. Develop clear hiring practices for all positions.

3. Consider a redesign of executive leadership roles to attract women and support their success

4. Continually evaluate progress and maintain communication flow.

5. Routinely conduct climate, salary and representation surveys to monitor change.

Uh...if the number of women and men in the workforce are equal, then it makes sense to have equal representation.

If the number of women and men who are qualified for these positions is equal, then it makes sense.

If nothing has to be done just to accomodate women, it makes sense.

But, is that the case here?

What do you think?