Fenomena Kepemimpinan Perempuan di Perguruan Tinggi Swasta Kaltim

This research is motivated by the gap and scarcity of female leaders in private universities in East Kalimantan. As an illustration, in 2024, out of 56 universities with female leaders, only 6 will become Chairpersons of Colleges or Directors of Polytechnics, meaning that only 9.3% are represented, and the remaining 90.7% of the leaders are men. This study aims to determine how female leaders interpret their leadership. Next, what are the obstacles and barriers for female leaders in carrying out their leadership? Finally, what is the motivation of female leaders in interpreting their leadership? This research was conducted using a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The primary data source for this study is structured in-depth interviews. In contrast, secondary data is documentation and observation of activities and people in this study. The data collection technique is in the form of in-depth interviews with the main informants, namely 5 female leaders of private universities in East Kalimantan and 5 more people, namely key informants from the foundation. The data collection method includes documentation in the form of data on the progress and performance of the primary informants and the progress of the campus led by female leaders. The results of this study are 1. Female leaders interpret their leadership as an act of worship as well as a form of self-actualization. 2. The obstacles and barriers faced are divided into external and internal.