Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers®

By Janice Earnest, CPM
Janice.earnest@ky.gov

The Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers® (KSCPM) held its summer speaker luncheon August 30 on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. KSCPM members at the Department of Criminal Justice Training were the hosts for this annual event.

Dr. Kendra Stewart, Assistant Professor, Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University was the guest speaker. As you might imagine, with a title of “Cleavage and Corner Offices: Gender Dilemmas in the Workplace” it was a thought provoking topic. On the subject of salaries, Dr. Stewart said overall women earn 77% of what men earn and make 11% less than men in the same profession. Some of this inequity she attributes to the fact that women aren’t as likely to ask for a raise or negotiate for a higher starting salary.

Dr. Stewart concluded her presentation by showing a short comical video dealing with the subject of sexual harassment, and then answered questions from the audience.
After the drawing for door prizes of tote bags full of “goodies,” AACPM shirts, executive key chains, and pen and letter opener sets, the meeting was adjourned and attendees spent some time meeting people and talking to colleagues.

Left to right is Program Chair Katy Cave and Dr. Kendra Stewart

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