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Great Colleges to Work For 2017

July 17, 2017

The annual Great Colleges to Work For survey was administered March 14 through April 15 and compiled by ModernThink LLC for The Chronicle. All survey-related content in this issue, including college presidents’ statements about what makes their institution a great place to work, was provided by ModernThink, which drew institutional data from the colleges and the U.S. Department of Education. For more details on the winners, including average salaries and turnover rates, get copies of the full report here.

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How the Survey Was Conducted

Institution Name	Recognition Categories
Abilene Christian University	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: ACU's faculty and staff are deeply dedicated to our mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. They passionately invest in students' lives as they mentor, model, and conduct research with them. Our faculty and staff are Christ-centered, display a restless pursuit of excellence, celebrate creativity and innovation, and receive every student as created in the image of God, destined for greatness according to who He's called them to be.— Phil Schubert
Angelo State University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: When we talk about what makes Angelo State a great place to work, "family" comes to mind first. Our faculty and staff consistently demonstrate their drive for quality through teaching, research, community engagement, and unmitigated commitment to student success. We strive for a collaborative environment, and as a result, alumni participation, donor generosity, and student enrollment are breaking records. "Family" is what makes Angelo State great, and there is no family like the "Ram Family."— Brian J. May
Arkansas State University Mid-South	Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: At Arkansas State University Mid-South, we continuously strive to make our institution an enjoyable place for employees. A recent employee survey revealed three recurring strengths concerning employee satisfaction: community support and involvement, first-class facilities, and a campus culture focused on student success. ASU Mid-South is fortunate to be located in a community that supports the college mission. We have a beautiful campus and grounds kept in pristine condition. Perhaps most important, though, we have faculty and staff who genuinely care about one another and the students we serve. It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The same is true for an organization. Our institution is a great place to work because of the people who work here.— Debra West
Bay de Noc Community College	Compensation & Benefits
President's Statement: Situated in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula, Bay College offers an engaged and supportive working environment and a physical location that provides for a rich and healthful lifestyle. Employees of Bay College are more than just employees; they are members of a common team and part of an extended family that is Bay College. Employees work together in an environment that is centered-around student success, community success, and a culture of success.— Laura Coleman
Baylor University	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: As a research university with a Christian commitment, Baylor University offers its faculty and staff a distinctive professional environment — one in which they have the privilege of providing students with a transformational education that prepares them for lives of leadership and service. Our faculty and staff, in turn, are given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through investments in employee success, a caring community, and outstanding benefits.— Linda Livingstone
Biola University	Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: Biola University is a great place to work for a number of reasons, but chiefly because at Biola, faculty, staff, and students not only develop skills and excel professionally but also grow together and flourish in the pursuit of Christ. The employees have a shared passion to carry out our biblical mission to provide biblically centered education, scholarship, and service in equipping students in mind and character to impact the world for Jesus Christ.— Barry Corey
Blue Ridge Community College	Collaborative Governance; Professional/Career Development Programs; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Blue Ridge Community College is a wonderful place to work because the people care about what they do and why they do it. The college serves a compelling need in our community, and employees do all they can to help our students achieve great success. As a result, we have an atmosphere of caring that pervades the institution and enriches the relationships we have as colleagues and friends. Despite the challenges we sometimes face, people want to work here because we know that together, we can overcome any obstacle to support one another and our students as we strive to serve the educational needs of our community.— John Downey
Brenau University	Respect & Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: We offer great pay and benefits and create a fun environment for employees while providing exceptional academic programs for our students. We are small enough to be able to give individual attention to every employee, allowing each one to know how important they are to our mission.— Ed Schrader
Clayton State University	Collaborative Governance; Respect and Appreciation; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: For faculty, staff, and students alike, Clayton State projects a keen sense of place, what Allison Williams describes as "the emotional bonds that people form with places (at various geographic scales) over time and with familiarity with those places." Places for learning vary — the quiet of a walk near one of our six campus lakes or the daily bustle of the University Center Main Street. Place provides power and persistence for learning and work.— Tim Hynes
College of the Ozarks	Compensation & Benefits; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: College of the Ozarks is a desirable place to work because of its longtime purpose/vision: "to develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well-educated, hard-working and patriotic." This fosters a workplace where Christ, students, and employees are honored. While benefits and salary are certainly factors in employment longevity, many employees would say their loyalty is due to the satisfaction of spending their working careers with an employer that is making a tangible, positive difference.— Jerry C. Davis
Covenant College	Job Satisfaction; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: Our motto, 'In all things Christ pre-eminent', serves as a true lodestar. All covenant community members embrace this motto/mission and set aside self-interest for the sake of accomplishing it. This deep commitment to our mission results in our employees taking very seriously the quality of their work. We also genuinely love one another, and this spirit of real love permeates our campus. Employees consistently put others before themselves and serve others out of love.— J. Derek Halvorson
Crowder College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Respect and Appreciation; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: We believe that each member of our community college holds a piece of the power in our organization. Working together, we are more impactful. People who are valued in turn value their workplace, their colleagues, and their students. A collective focus on the learning and well-being of students creates a synergy at Crowder. The faculty and staff at Crowder College engage in their work with a compelling spirit of service.— Jennifer Methvin
Delaware County Community College	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: In the 39 years I've worked for the college, the last 13 years as president, Delaware County Community College has always been a great place to work and grow professionally. Working in a community college, with our mission of opportunity and student success, becomes a kind of calling. Most of us share a fulfilling sense of making a collective difference. And we do all this in a work environment that is comfortable and caring for all employees. Our goal, as always, is to foster a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual and fosters a collaborative, supportive environment in which faculty, staff, and students can succeed.— Jerome Parker
Drake University	Confidence in Senior Leadership; Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: The key to Drake University's workplace culture lies in our shared mission: preparing our students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishment, and responsible global citizenship. Faculty and staff have the opportunity to change lives every day, while also living full lives themselves. Employees enjoy exceptional benefits, support for work/life balance, and professional-development opportunities. Additionally, Drake's location in Des Moines offers an affordable cost of living paired with big-city amenities and activities.— Marty Martin
Duke University	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security
President's Statement: At Duke, faculty and staff think creatively and collaboratively about solving problems from everyday operational details to the big questions of our day. Engineers work with medical doctors as well as visual artists, while research and policy experts advise our facilities department to make our campus more sustainable. Against the backdrop of Duke's beautiful campus, our stunning four seasons, and our top-notch facilities, the spirit of our employees makes Duke a great place to work.— Richard Brodhead
East Central Community College	Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The people at East Central Community College make it a great place to work. College employees are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students and each other every day. Our college has a clear mission, and employees understand and value the significant role everyone plays in achieving that mission. College employees accomplish worthwhile things for students with others who want the same following the EC Way — Excellence with class!— Billy W. Stewart
Eastern Connecticut State University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: The faculty and staff have a deep commitment to teaching values to our students, valuing innovation and high standards, and creating a learning atmosphere that encourages collaboration while promoting the personal growth of our students. This commitment to students is reflected in the working environment we foster for faculty and staff. Eastern is a close-knit community committed to excellence while working toward the good of the whole.— Elsa Nunez
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The passion and energy of our faculty, students, staff, and the Board of Trustees are remarkable, reflecting Embry-Riddle's reputation as the world's leading aviation university and our unique 90-year history of innovation. Our global presence, serving more than 31,000 students across two residential campuses and 125 worldwide locations, and our plan to rapidly double our research enterprise have stimulated an inclusive, transformative culture where excellence in higher education and scientific research are top priorities.— Barry Butler
Endicott College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: Endicott is truly a community — close, caring, and enthusiastic about the progress of our college and the success of our students. A monthly campuswide meeting and continuous open forums foster open communication between departments and groups, and the administration encourages a healthy work/life balance. A powerful sense of ownership by each employee helps keep Endicott feeling like a small, interconnected family, despite the exciting growth and expansion the college has seen over the past 20 years.— Richard E. Wylie
Florida International University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At FIU, we are passionate about our students and our community. Urgency about student achievement, community engagement, and making the world a better place drives us. Our university operates as a 24/7/365 solutions center with a sense of inclusivity, respect, and optimism. We serve as an anchor institution and a beacon of hope and opportunity for our community.— Mark B. Rosenberg
Francis Marion University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff of Francis Marion work collegially to serve the student body and maintain a system of shared governance characterized by strong respect and deference for one another. The intellectually vibrant faculty is committed to teaching, research, and service to the multiple constituencies served. This institution is every president's dream — the faculty and staff continually accomplish unbelievable things but are reluctant to accept the praise that they are rightly due.— Luther F. Carter
Gettysburg College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: What makes Gettysburg College a great place to work? Where better to look than the comments made by our employees in the Great Colleges survey: "The college lives its mission statement." "There is a real sense of community — a genuine culture of collaboration." "The college works to empower people at every level to do their best work." "I am treated with respect and truly feel that I am valued ... It is a special place."— Janet Morgan Riggs
Hofstra University	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: The Hofstra University community is a very collegial and engaged group of scholars and professionals who share one common goal: We all want to help young people reach their full potential. We understand our common purpose, whether it is through advising students on a major or career, or encouraging great teaching, the kind that changes students’ lives. We have a singular focus: our students and their success.— Stuart Rabinowitz
Howard Community College	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: A great college is the product of its people. Howard Community College's faculty, staff, students, and community are invested in a singular mission, "providing pathways to success." Whether it's faculty and staff bringing innovative educational opportunities to diverse students, or motivated and talented students engaging in learning both in and outside the classroom, or generous community partners lending expertise and support, everyone at HCC is dedicated to fostering greatness in one another and the college.— Kathleen Hetherington
Illinois State University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: Illinois State’s success results from the university’s adherence to four core values — pursuit of learning and scholarship, individualized attention, diversity, and civic engagement — all undergirded by a fifth core value — integrity. These values drive a strategic plan that centers on changing the lives of our students through the teaching and mentoring of an engaged and cohesive faculty and staff. Illinois State’s spirit of shared decision-making creates a true partnership between students, faculty, staff ,and administration.— Larry Dietz
John Brown University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: John Brown University is composed of a community of employees passionate about JBU's mission to empower the next generation of Christian leaders. Faculty enjoy research and schedule autonomy with frequent interaction with leadership, and staff experience a relaxed work environment that values excellence in every area of life. We make it a priority to diligently highlight employee success within both the JBU community and our wider collegiate communities. — Charles Pollard
Juniata College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: Our staff and faculty understand the satisfactions and useful challenges of partnering with interesting students in their journeys. They also understand the role we all play in creating the environment at Juniata every day. Our people's commitment and sense of shared purpose makes Juniata restless, ambitious, thoughtful, and positive. The ultimate beneficiaries of our work are the students who choose us, and their success is the source of our pride and motivation. — James A. Troha
Kent State University	Compensation & Benefits
President's Statement: Kent State is one of the largest university systems in the nation, yet one of the closest families in the world. With a students-first commitment, faculty, staff and students pursue their passion and purpose within and across disciplines to better our society. We eagerly respond to business and community needs with a collaborative spirit and world-class academics. A vibrant wellness, arts, athletics, and host-community culture make it a great and unique place to work.— Beverly Warren
Life Pacific College	Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership
President's Statement: The outstanding team at Life Pacific College is engaged, passionate, and deeply committed to student success. LPC is a place to experience a positive work environment, safe and comfortable workspace, above-average benefits, paid meals, and a compelling sense of purpose. We are proud of the increased role of staff and faculty participation in college governance. Every person on campus has a voice, through supervisors and in confidential staff or faculty forums. — Jim J. Adams
Loma Linda University	Confidence in Senior Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Loma Linda University Health now has nearly 15,000 employees across our six hospitals, eight schools, and our faculty medical groups. Our employees are the heart of the institution. More than the buildings, more than the business, it is the individuals that make up the uniqueness of Loma Linda University Health. It is our employees' culture of engagement and commitment to our values and mission that makes Loma Linda what it is today." — Richard H. Hart
Lone Star College	Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Lone Star College understands that its most important resource is its employees. Thanks to their input, LSC has developed a strategic plan to nurture a positive employee culture that encourages collaboration. This plan stresses the importance of placing value on the important work they do and respecting all employees to ensure a positive culture. LSC promotes student success by affirming excellence in teaching to help meet our goals and objectives.— Stephen Head
Lord Fairfax Community College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: LFCC is a great place to work because the college highly values its employees and creates a caring, positive work atmosphere. Their concerns, opinions, and thoughts about the college are solicited through various forums and collegewide events. We also offer a work atmosphere that supports a proper work/life balance through flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, free fitness classes, and collegewide wellness initiatives, and we encourage employees to build relationships with co-workers and the community.— Cheryl Thompson-Stacy
Lubbock Christian University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Lubbock Christian University is an engaging place to work where faculty and staff serve together with a deep commitment to changing lives. The university provides opportunities for employees to regularly integrate mission while developing both professionally and spiritually. Each year employees lead a campuswide co-curricular study of an important theme. This year's topic,"Thinking Christianly and Critically About Poverty," serves as an excellent example of the rich and dynamic environment that exists at the university.— Tim Perrin
McKendree University	Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: McKendree University is a great place to work because our community members care about one another. This caring permeates our everyday activities and is felt by students, faculty, and staff. The atmosphere this creates has become a source of pride for our campus. The mutual respect that is reflected in our work together evolves from our commitment to caring.— James Dennis
McPherson College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: McPherson College recently started implementation of our new strategic plan, Community by Design. At the center of this bold plan is our campus community. We take our work seriously. We also take pride in how we do that work. Our campus spends more time working as a community than as a series of isolated committees. Our Community by Design plan takes aim at some of higher education's largest challenges. Solving these challenges will be possible only if we work together.— Michael Schneider
MGH Institute of Health Professions	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Our faculty and staff make the MGH Institute a great place to work! They value, encourage, support, and care for each other, and often say "This is truly a special place, one I haven't encountered elsewhere." Their energy, enthusiasm, and daily dedication to our students who will become tomorrow's health-care leaders ensure a thriving, vibrant learning community where all have the opportunity to fully realize and be recognized for their unique and diverse talents.— Janis Bellack
Miami Dade College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Miami Dade College is a unique academic environment where employees and students thrive while giving back to their community and making a difference as engaged global citizens. At MDC, we support a spirit of innovation, inclusion, and integrity, where employees enjoy collaborating with colleagues who are equally passionate about their jobs. I am proud to lead such a dynamic and diverse team. There really is no better place to work than here at Democracy's College.— Eduardo J. Padron
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College	Compensation & Benefits; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College strives to create an institutional culture that promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages communication among all college employees. Finding affordable and accessible health care can often be challenging, so the college made it a priority to provide on-campus clinics for employees and their dependents. The college has also found that fostering open lines of interactive communication leads to empowered employees who embrace our commitment to make a positive difference in our district.— Mary Graham
Mississippi State University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: According to President Mark E. Keenum, the people who work at Mississippi State know they are making a positive difference in the lives of students, and their university is improving economic opportunities and quality of life throughout our state. When you combine that sense of purpose with a friendly and helpful university family, and add a beautiful physical campus, you have a great work environment — one that is inclusive, supportive, and satisfying.— Mark Keenum
Mississippi University for Women	Collaborative Governance; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The first publicly chartered university in the nation for women, Mississippi University for Women today offers a quality educational experience to women and men, including diverse learners such as adults and first-generation, online, and international students. We're proud of our tradition of outstanding teaching, and we value professors and staff who make our university welcoming and challenging for our students. They create an environment that makes The W a great place to work.— Jim Borsig
Morgan Community College	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: Morgan Community College (MCC) employees are warm, caring, and connected in ways that make the college a very special place. Each member of our team contributes to an environment where students thrive. Faculty and staff live our mission — helping students imagine, believe, and achieve their goals — and support students in building a foundation necessary to conquer their goals in an ever-changing global society. Our compass is forever set on student success.— Curt Freed
Mount St. Mary's University	Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: Mount St. Mary's University is committed by mission to the personal growth and career success of both students and colleagues. For more than 200 years the Mount, informed by the Catholic liberal-arts tradition, has fostered a close-knit community that values the search for truth and service to others. Our students, faculty, and staff energize our mountain campus and its surrounding communities through their participation in religious, academic, athletic, and service activities.— Timothy Trainor
New York Chiropractic College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At New York Chiropractic College, we empower our people to achieve exceptional results and trust they will summon their very best in achieving them. As a result, they enjoy their work, feel great pride in their accomplishments, and care deeply about the college's success.— Frank J. Nicchi
North Florida Community College	Collaborative Governance; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: North Florida Community College employees care about the work they do, the people they work with, and the integrity of the institution as a whole. Visitors regularly comment on our welcoming environment and friendly, helpful faculty and staff. NFCC also offers employees various ways to enrich their lives personally and professionally through access to the arts, health-and-wellness programs, an outstanding benefits package, and professional collaboration within the Florida College System and beyond.— John Grosskopf
Oklahoma City University	Collaborative Governance; Job Satisfaction; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Oklahoma City University's faculty and staff are fully engaged and committed to providing our students with an exceptional holistic learning experience rooted in the liberal arts. The collaborative spirit of our faculty and staff creates a unique and invigorating work atmosphere that directly translates to student success. As an institution, we value the significant contributions of our faculty and staff and continually strive to provide total reward programs that are aligned with our values.— Robert Henry
Panola College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Panola College is a great place to work because of strong, unwavering community support and the commitment and shared vision among students, faculty, staff, and board members. There is an extremely high level of trust as we innovate to make Panola College the very best in all areas of operation. I frequently hear people on campus and in the community talk about the feeling of family that exists at Panola College. I am proud of our caring culture.— Gregory Powell
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences we honor our traditions while educating for the future. It is a welcoming community inclusive of individuals from an array of backgrounds and perspectives. In addition, the College seeks to embrace and reward a culture of initiative, innovation and creative entrepreneurship. It is an institution where learners seek us, faculty and staff want to work with us, and donors support our mission and vision.— Mary Grace Simcox
Quinnipiac University	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Among Quinnipiac's core values, our strong sense of community is shared by students and employees alike. All members of our community are valued and respected for their diverse contributions, which have a meaningful impact on the Quinnipiac experience. Our campuses are situated midway between New York City and Boston, offering easy access to cultural centers, as well as spectacular views of a state park and the Long Island Sound. Quinnipiac is a thriving university where employees are empowered to innovate and make a true difference in their communities, professions, and in the lives of our students.— John L. Lahey
Rappahannock Community College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: This college's culture is deep and caring. This is demonstrated by the interaction between employees, as well as the superb touch that all faculty and staff members have with the students and other constituents. Rappahannock Community College is consistently praised by visiting accrediting agencies and other institutions for its outstanding culture and for its service to students and the community. Best said in a recent student survey: The employees "seem pretty excited to be there."— Elizabeth Crowther
Regent University	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Respect and Appreciation
President's Statement: The mission of Regent University, "Christian Leadership to Change the World," is the reason Regent faculty and staff tell us year after year in employee surveys that they came to the university and why they stay. Being part of something bigger and more important than one's self makes one's life worthwhile. Working at Regent to train Christian leaders to change the world, regardless of role or position, provides a sense of importance and fulfillment to Regent employees.— M. G. "Pat" Robertson
Roberts Wesleyan College	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Roberts Wesleyan is a Great College because of the foundation we have and the hope which propels us forward. Since our founding in 1866, we have been a place where lives are transformed through education for character. Our faculty and staff understand their work as a calling. We are supported by alumni and friends who believe in our mission. And our students experience an education that is life-impacting, by learning to connect their head to the heart and engage their hands in service to others. What makes us great is our deep roots and high calling. We are anchored in our faith and engaged in addressing the needs of our world, and we count that a great privilege!— Deana Porterfield
Rollins College	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Rollins College is a great place to work because we all share a single focus: our students and their success. Working together to assure that our graduates are empowered to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers, we are proud to contribute to their development as global citizens and responsible leaders. We are also proud of our commitment to a work environment that values responsiveness, respectfulness, collaboration, and competence.— Grant H. Cornwell
Saginaw Valley State University	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: I have worked at SVSU for nearly 39 years and became president three years ago. Throughout my time, our faculty and staff are committed to being approachable and empowering, and embrace a student-first philosophy. Colleagues support one another in myriad ways, and the university supports them with resources. We listen to faculty and staff and improve our work environment based on their input, and we invest in our people and their professional growth.— Donald Bachand
Sam Houston State University	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Sam Houston State University, we have a very strong culture based on values that have remained relevant since our founding, in 1879. Built on a teacher/scholar model and service-learning approach, our faculty and staff stay closely connected with students and the community, which elevates a job to a truly meaningful work experience.— Dana G. Hoyt
Santa Rosa Junior College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Diversity; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: Santa Rosa Junior College has a proud history of nearly 100 years of service to students and the community. Led by Dr. Frank Chong, superintendent/president, and a dedicated Board of Trustees, our staff, faculty, and administrators are committed to helping students succeed. Our employees support our diverse student body and each other with talent, compassion, creativity, open-mindedness, and joy. Sonoma County is a beautiful place to work and live, with a community invested in education, sustainability, and community pride.— Frank Chong
Santiago Canyon College	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only)
President's Statement: Santiago Canyon College is one of California's newer community colleges, and, in just 17 years, has established a reputation for quality education, strong completion rates, winning athletic programs, and a great place to work. Faculty, staff, and administrators take pride in redefining the student-focused experience and share a sense of responsibility in a collegial environment. That is why SCC celebrates what happens here — every day an opportunity we never pass up.— John Hernandez
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Compensation & Benefits; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs
President's Statement: Slippery Rock University is a great place to work for several reasons. One, from top to bottom, everyone is committed to student success. Two, we encourage and reward creativity, and provide opportunities for all staff to develop and recommend changes that will enhance their areas of responsibility. Three, we hire people that are skilled, care about others, have a great sense of humor, and are willing to do what it takes to succeed.— Cheryl Norton
South Texas College of Law Houston	Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Our culture. Employees see the power of their actions in providing students an opportunity to obtain a legal education. Our nearly 100-year-old mission is to enable those traditionally unable to pursue an advanced degree the opportunity to earn a J.D. Our private, independent law school allows employees to work in an entrepreneurial capacity to meet this objective. Recognized as a "most diverse" institution, our mission remains the same — an inspirational pursuit that all employees proudly serve.— Donald J. Guter
Southern New Hampshire University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Southern New Hampshire University, we are proud of our benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional-development programs, but what sets us apart is our student-focused culture. Our success is defined by our students' success. Our employees are committed to this student-focused mission and empowered to innovate and try new things in service to that mission. People want to feel that they matter, and that they are contributing to the greater good. We find ways to constantly share the stories of transformation made possible by our collective work. I think everyone who works at SNHU feels we are working not only in education, but to make society better and provide opportunity.— Paul LeBlanc
Southside Virginia Community College	Facilities, Workspace & Security; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Southside Virginia Community College is proud of its status as a premier place to work in the Southside Virginia region. We have built this reputation by fostering a college culture that promotes shared leadership, shared understanding, and shared responsibility. We invest in our human resources by providing quality professional-development activities that allow faculty and staff to stay current and provide the best education for our communities. We encourage inclusive and transparent communication; promote and value diversity; and support innovation, risk-taking, and the benefit of making, and learning from, mistakes.— Alfred A. Roberts
Southwest Mississippi Community College	Job Satisfaction; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Southwest, our faculty and staff share a commitment to work together toward the common goal of enhancing student experience and student success. Our employees exhibit a passion for serving our students and our community. Our employees can take advantage of the college-campus culture while supporting and encouraging student success in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Each individual is important here. At Southwest it's not just a job, it's a way of life.— J. Steven Bishop
St. Louis College of Pharmacy	Compensation & Benefits; Facilities, Workspace & Security
President's Statement: At St. Louis College of Pharmacy, we continue to build on our historic strengths as we look toward an exciting future. Our employees are critical members of the college community and play an integral role in working toward our bold vision. Our employees have a voice, and their opinions matter. Everyone working at the college is a valued member of our team and is helping to shape our future.— John A. Pieper
Tabor College	Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: "Tabor College offers us a place: To participate in the lives of young men and women, helping prepare them for a meaningful and fulfilling life. To participate with God in what He is doing in the world. To have a place where I can belong and become. To be able to live out my life mission and vision. To be a part of making the world more as God intended it to be."— Jules Glanzer
Texas Christian University	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: With the Horned Frog as a mascot, you know Texas Christian University is unique. We invest in our people, harnessing their potential and equipping them to make a difference in the world. From rigorous academic curricula and leading-edge research to innovative programs and collaborative projects, we are making significant progress on our journey to be a world-class, values-centered university. It's different here, and we are proud of that.— Victor J. Boschini Jr.
Texas Lutheran University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Professional/Career Development Programs; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: All independent liberal-arts colleges aspire to "put students first," but TLU is at the top of several campuses where I have worked. There is a deeply -ingrained culture in which faculty and staff put the interests of students before their own welfare. Professors work with students long hours outside of the classroom, and staff members often carry multiple responsibilities. As president, I understand the value of our campus culture and the importance of nurturing this environment.— Stuart Dorsey
Three Rivers Community College	Compensation & Benefits
President's Statement: Three Rivers Community College enjoys a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and administrators who are committed to provide an accessible, affordable, and quality learning experience to our diverse student population. We have excellent facilities, competitive salaries and benefits, as well as various opportunities for professional development.— Mary Ellen Jukoski
University of Central Oklahoma	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: Our focus is to help students learn and to take care of one another. These characteristics have been cited by students, faculty, and staff as enduring traits. Our transformative learning paradigm, UCO's Central Six, pivots on student success within and beyond disciplinary knowledge. We embrace this work to shape the lives of those who will shape society. Our values of character, civility, and community have emerged over time by the best of our daily actions.— Don Betz
University of Maryland at Baltimore	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership;
President's Statement: UMB is a great place to work because of the people who choose to work here. In scholarship and service, the university is guided by its mission and core values; they shape who we are and what we believe. Surveys show that these values resonate with students, faculty, and staff — that our people find their purpose in what we stand for. And so UMB has become a place where people with heart want to work.— Jay Perman
University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: UMBC is a community that truly cares about people. Our faculty, staff, and students believe that excellence and inclusiveness can — and must — go hand in hand. That conviction forms the core of our teaching-and-learning philosophy and has made us one of the most innovative universities in the country. People know that they can take risks because even if they fail, this community will be supportive.— Freeman H. Hrabowski, lll
University of Michigan	Compensation & Benefits
President's Statement: The University of Michigan's commitment to the highest levels of excellence extends across our entire campus. For 200 years, we have built a sense of community unlike any other. We proudly welcome the leaders and best. Our faculty have a passion for teaching and research that benefits society. Our staff are dedicated to our students, patients, and community members. And our talented and motivated students work to be the best in all they do.— Mark Schlissel
University of Mississippi	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The University of Mississippi has enjoyed two decades of high demand and growth of its flagship programs, yet at the same time it has maintained its enviable atmosphere of caring for each individual, which remains embedded in our campus culture. Our faculty and staff maintain the personal feel of the Ole Miss family, and that personal connection attracts like-minded people. Our faculty, staff, and students care deeply about one another, which makes a powerful positive impact on our work and learning environment.— Jeffrey Vitter
University of Southern California	Compensation & Benefits; Diversity; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: At USC, there's a tremendous sense of spirit. Our university is the largest private employer in Los Angeles and generates $8 billion for the economy every year. Our staff — as part of our worldwide Trojan Family — come from nearly 100 nations and put in more than 28 million hours of work each year. Their efforts fuel our momentum, and it was no surprise that, among the top 1,061 American universities, USC recently ranked 15th!— C. L. Max Nikias
University of the Incarnate Word	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The University of the Incarnate Word is a great place to work because many great people work here. Our faculty, administrators, and staff are committed to our students and to our mission. Together we create an overarching atmosphere of respect and commitment that fosters a vibrant academic community focused on the well-being and success of our students. We are a complex university with many different parts, unified by our common dedication to our values.— Denise Doyle
University of Washington	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: The University of Washington's commitment to service and discovery, and to nurturing a teaching, learning, and work environment characterized by diversity, fairness, and inclusion, is what makes working here inspiring and meaningful. We create access and opportunity for our students and strive to empower our faculty and staff to do their very best work to build a better future for our state, nation, and world.— Ana Mari Cauce
Valencia College	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Valencia College, we have spent the past 15 years working to create a college where every student can succeed — and, along the way, we have earned national acclaim. Visitors often want to know what our "secret sauce" is. The truth is that it's our people. At Valencia every faculty and staff member collaborates to make this a great college for students — and, along the way, they've made Valencia a great place to work.— Sanford C. Shugart
Victoria College	Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
President's Statement: We believe our work is vital to student and community success. Our community, our college: improving lives, strengthening communities. Everything we do comes back to this vision statement. It describes our heart, our soul, and our service mentality. Though recently written, the statement reflects what folks have been focused on here for over 90 years. What makes VC special is that we live these words every day.— David Hinds
Weber State University	Collaborative Governance; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only); Work/Life Balance
President's Statement: At Weber State University, we put teaching first. Our employees share a vision of Weber State University being the national model for an open-enrollment university, and we cherish our unique ability to welcome anyone who has a dream. Our faculty and staff find fulfillment through enabling students to make their dreams happen. This makes Weber State a great college to work for.— Chuck Wight
West Chester University	Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: West Chester University is an exceptional place to work because of dedicated faculty and staff who are passionate about student success. With a longstanding commitment to collaboration, civility, and inclusion, the university's unique management model — distributed leadership — recognizes that everyone possesses valuable knowledge that contributes to effective decision-making and institutional success. We are truly inspired by each other as colleagues and lifelong learners.— Christopher Fiorentino
Western University of Health Sciences	Collaborative Governance; Compensation & Benefits; Job Satisfaction; Professional/Career Development Programs; Respect and Appreciation; Teaching Environment (faculty only); Tenure Clarity & Process (faculty only/4-year only)
President's Statement: Western U. has a truly unique culture and configuration. The university was founded — both humbly and audaciously — only 40 years ago on the bedrock of humanistic science. It has since grown to have the most health-science graduate schools of any university in the country, yet all on a close-knit campus much like a liberal-arts college. Moreover, this special institution has risen nimbly from nothing by the sheer energy and effort of people who love it.— Daniel R. Wilson