Her Story
About Charlene
Charlene Glenn is the Dean of Graduate Studies at Lackawanna College, where she has served for the past two years. She brings more than 30 years of experience in education, having begun her career in banking for six years after earning her undergraduate degree in economics with a minor in business. Glenn later pursued a master's degree in human resources while transitioning into education, where she held positions including director of an academic support program, business professor, and full professor before advancing to her current role. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership within a five-year period while working full time. Glenn was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Barbados and Saudi Arabia. She attributes her success to perseverance, grit, a goal-focused approach, and a growth mindset that drives her to pursue new opportunities such as developing programs, applying for grants, and writing articles each year. Glenn values integrity, strong communication skills, authenticity, and building trusting relationships in the workplace.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Charlene
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance and grit to push through challenges. Working on my doctorate while being a full-time employee and having a four-year-old took determination. I am goal-focused and always looking to achieve the things I seek. I have a growth mindset, always wanting to do something different each year, develop new programs, pursue Fulbright, get grants, write articles. That has kept me in the field for so long.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say go in with an open mind and be adaptable to learn everything you can. Be prepared to deal with ambiguity, break things apart, problem-solve and come up with solutions. Read What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith to adapt a flexible mindset for new environments even after past successes.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is important. Communication skills are essential. Being authentic in terms of who I am. Building rapport and trusting relationships in the workplace to thrive and grow. Never want a working environment that is not trusting.
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