How Identity Influenced an Associate Director of Global Programs at Lehigh University's Career
Julia, Associate Director of Global Programs at Lehigh University, finds higher education a "welcoming environment" for LGBTQ+ individuals, citing the university's faculty and staff pride network as a source of friendships and connections. This network has been instrumental in navigating a career where the opportunity to connect with others in the community has been invaluable.
Higher Education, LGBTQ+, Networking, Career Development, Leadership
Advizer Information
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Julia Aughenbaugh
Associate Director of Global Programs
Lehigh University, College of Education
UC Santa Barbara
MA in International Higher Education from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Environmental & Related Sciences
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Working in higher education has provided a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
2. Many universities have faculty and staff organizations that support underrepresented groups, fostering community and networking opportunities.
3. Lehigh University's faculty staff pride network has been a valuable resource for connecting with colleagues and friends and building relationships across the university.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
As someone who is queer, I've found that higher education is a really welcoming environment. Many universities have faculty and staff organizations that bring different underrepresented faculty and staff together.
Lehigh has a Faculty Staff Pride Network, and that has been where I've met a lot of my friends and made connections across the university. I'm really glad they have that opportunity.