Julia Dang

Julia Dang spent her time in undergraduate studies working with middle and high school students, mostly in West Michigan. She embarked on two study abroad trips where she was able to teach in local middle and high schools in Ourense, Spain, and Cape Coast, Ghana. She received her degree in Secondary Education and English in 2018. Upon graduating, she went to Torreon, Mexico to teach 9th grade English. After returning to Michigan, she worked as an interventionist paraprofessional at Grand River Preparatory High School, and is now embarking on her Masters of Higher Education Administration degree at Central Michigan. She spent the 2020-2021 school year at Alma College working as the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and has made the transition to the Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion during July 2021.

Pronouns

she/her

Title

Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion

My career at Alma began in

2020

I help students by

Working with Campbell Scholars, KCP, and our diversity centered student organizations to ensure that all students have a safe and inclusive space to be unabashedly themselves. Also, I plan cultural heritage month celebrations and programs to allow students to learn about and interact with different perspectives.

Educational background

MFA in Higher Education Administration from Central Michigan University

BA in Secondary Education and English minor in Psychology from Grand Valley State University

In my role at Alma, I get most excited when...

students are able to discover themselves and their identities while feeling a sense of belonging at the school and in our society.

What I love most about Alma College is...

the drive from the students and faculty to make the world a better place.

I chose to work at Alma College because...

I love that in this small college setting, we’re able to stay connected while still meeting new people.

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