What Type Of Person Thrives In The Higher Education Industry, According To An Associate Director Of Global Programs At Lehigh University College Of Education
Julia, Associate Director of Global Programs at Lehigh University's College of Education, highlights the importance of self-motivation in higher education, stating that "people who are self-motivated will thrive the most." This is because the industry often involves "teams of one or small teams," requiring individuals to be proactive and drive their own work to maximize impact.
Self-Motivation, Project Management, Teamwork, Higher Education, Leadership
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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. Self-motivation is crucial for success in higher education.
2. Higher education often involves independent or small team work.
3. Individuals who thrive in this environment make a significant impact on their projects.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think that people who are self-motivated will thrive the most in higher education. This is unlike working in some other industries where you may have daily team meetings and a project manager to keep everyone moving in the same direction.
In higher ed, there are very often teams of one or small teams working on projects. Being a self-motivated person really helps keep things moving and exciting, and that's where you can really make the most impact.