Out! @ KU
The Out! @ KU List was designed to bring attention and recognition to staff and faculty of Kutztown University who are "out" regarding their LGBTQ+ identity. In order to foster and sustain an environment of inclusivity and positivity on Kutztown's campus, it's important to highlight the ways in which our staff and faculty members are diverse. The Out! @ KU List also gives students a chance to reach out to LGBTQ+ identified staff and faculty on campus to discuss topics or issues around gender identity and sexual identity here at Kutztown University.
If you would like to be included on this list, please fill out this form.
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Amanda Slichter (She/Her)
Assistant Director / Residence Life
I am a cisgender bisexual woman.
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Andy Thierauf (He/Him)
Instructor / Department of Music
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Cam Wein (He/Him)
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance / Athletics
Trans man, queer
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Chloe Lecy (She/Her They/Them)
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions / Undergrad Admissions, EMSA
I am a cisgender bisexual woman
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Christopher Weiler (He/Him)
Associate Professor / Elementary, Middle Level, Library, and Technologies (EMLT) Education
My identity encompasses many things. It is first and foremost tied to my vocation - and if asked about myself, I typically begin by explaining that I'm a teacher and a lifelong learner second. I'm also a partner, a son, a nephew, an uncle, and a friend to many, who also happens to be a cisgender, gay male.
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Curt Herr (He/Him)
Professor / English (Victorian & Queer Literature)
I teach Victorian, Gothic, and Queer Literature.
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Deryl Johnson (He/Him)
Professor / Department of Communication Studies
Former Director / LGBTQ Resource Center
I am a Performer, Playwright, Queer Scholar and a former Director of our LGBTQ+ Resource Center. I teach a course in Queer Studies entitled: Sexualities & Communication in Everyday Life.
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James Rose (He/Him)
Professor / Art & Art History
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Jason Crockett (He/They)
Professor / Anthropology & Sociology
Gay/Queer & Non-Binary. I teach LGBTQ+ Studies. Any student interested in LGBTQ+ themed research is welcome to contact me.
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Jerry Schearer (He/Him)
Senior Associate Dean of Students / Office of Dean of Students
Chief Diversity Officer / Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Gay cis-gender male, always willing to talk to students about coming out; spiritual-queer identity; connect with community resources; discrimination issues and any other assistance.
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Justin Trice (He/Him) (Any with respect)
My Place Program Assistant Director / Disability Services Office
trice@kutztown.edu
I'm a two-time KU graduate, former graduate assistant at the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, and former member of Lambda Delta
Xi! I have a passion for making KU a safe and welcoming place for our students. If you are looking to connect or work together
to support neurodivergent students, my door is open!
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Megan Rutter (She/Her)
Assistant Director: Special Programs / Disability Services Office
rutter@kutztown.edu
I am a cisgender bisexual woman and a proud safe space for students of all identities!
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R. Todd Rober (He/Him)
Associate Professor / Music
I am a gay, cis-gender male.
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Samantha LaFlame (She/Her)
Coordinator for Academic Recovery & Student Success / Student Success
I am a queer cis woman. I want students to know that they are safe to be themselves in my office - I am always here for support.
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Samantha Nye (She/Her)
Assistant Professor / Art & Art History
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Sky Franciscus (They/Them)
Secretary / Communication Studies
franciscus@kutztown.edu
I am Non-binary queer
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Tim Betz (He/Him)
Instructor / Art History
Bisexual cis-gendered man.
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