St Stephen’s College Appoints First Woman Principal in 145 Years
St Stephen’s College appoints Susan Elias as first woman principal in its 145-year history
Hindustan Times
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St Stephen’s College in Delhi has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first female principal in its 145-year history, effective June 1. This milestone reflects a significant step towards gender equality at the institution, which has produced many prominent alumni but has never had a woman in this leadership role.
- 01Professor Susan Elias is the first woman principal of St Stephen’s College.
- 02The college has a long history of gender inequality in leadership roles.
- 03Elias has a strong academic background in computer science and multimedia technology.
- 04The appointment marks a significant milestone in the college's journey towards gender parity.
- 05Reactions from alumni and faculty highlight the importance of this change.
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On Tuesday, St Stephen’s College, a prestigious institution in Delhi, appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal, marking a historic milestone in the college's 145-year history. Elias, who has a background in computer science and multimedia technology, will assume her role on June 1 as the college's 14th principal. The announcement was made by the Bishop of Delhi, Rt Red Dr Paul Swarup, and has been met with widespread approval from faculty and alumni, many of whom expressed that this change was long overdue. Historically, St Stephen’s College has struggled with gender representation in leadership; it first admitted women in 1928 for postgraduate studies and later allowed them into undergraduate programs in 1975. The appointment of Elias is seen as a crucial step towards achieving gender parity within the institution, as noted by faculty members and alumni, including MP Shashi Tharoor, who emphasized the significance of having a woman at the helm after decades of male leadership.
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Elias's appointment is expected to inspire more female students and faculty at St Stephen’s College, promoting gender equality in leadership roles.
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