Which schools are the best places to work?
July 21, 2009 by Carin FordPosted in: Special Report
If you could get a job at any college in the country, which would it be? A new survey may help you decide.
Here are five of the top schools in the 2009 list of great four-year colleges to work for, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Keep in mind: small schools have 2,999 students or less; medium have 3,000 to 9,999; large have 10,000 or more students.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Small – Furman University, Gettysburg College, Methodist College of Nursing, New York Chiropractic College, Saint Michael’s College
Medium – Moody Bible Institute, Niagara University, Oklahoma City University, Pennsylvania College of Nursing, Rice University
Large – Baylor University, Cornell University, Duke University, Emory University, Rochester Institute of Technology
HEALTH INSURANCE
Small – Alvernia University, Baker College of Owosso, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Saint Michael’s College, Southern Adventist University
Medium – Babson College, Drake University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Plymouth State University, Roger Williams University
Large – California State University at Chico, Ohio State University, State University of New York at Buffalo, State University of New York College at Buffalo, University of Delaware
GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
Small – Austin College, Birmingham-Southern College, Gettysburg College, Juniata College, Lourdes College
Medium – Babson College, College of Saint Rose, Drake University, Elon University, McKendree University
Large – Cornell University, Duke University, Emory University, George Mason University, Georgia Institute of Technology
GOOD TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
Small – Austin College, Buena Vista University, California Institute of Integral Studies, Furman University, Gettysburg College
Medium – Bentley University, Elon University, McKendree University, Niagara University, Oklahoma City University
Large – Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Hofstra University, Kennesaw State University, Murray State University (KY)
GENERAL HONOR ROLL
Small – Austin College, Birmingham-Southern College, Furman University, Gettysburg College, Hardin-Simmons University
Medium – Canisius College, College of Saint Rose, McKendree University, Niagara University, Oklahoma City University
Large – Cornell University, Duke University, Emory University, George Mason University, Georgia Institute of Technology
(A paid subscription to Chronicle.com is required to view the entire survey.)
What do you think about the schools listed on the survey — should yours be included? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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July 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
What are the criteria used to arrive at these results? ie amount of health benefits, how did you determine good adm-faculty environment and good teaching environment, etc….?
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
Were all faculty and staff invited to participate in the survey, or only a few selected by the administration? I am a staff member of a 4-year college and I have never been asked to participate in a survey.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
How about doing the same survey on Community Colleges.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
Folks – this survey wasn’t done by “Higher Ed Morning!” They probably won’t be able to answer specifics on how the survey was conducted… but “The Chronicle of Higher Education” should…
“Higher Ed Morning,” what is the full citation to the article you are reporting from?
Thanks!
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:07 am
Hum, it makes me wonder what were your populations, how many people participated in this survey because based on the results, there were no westcoast schools.. More information on how you obtained your statistics, the criteria you used would make your story more creditable.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
This article is incorrect in that there was not a “top five” iin any category. Rather, there was a top 10, with institutions listed in alphabetical order. The methodology used to select the top 10 in each category is decribed in some detail in Section B (”The Academic Workplace”) of the July 10 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. “Rankings were based upon responses of nealry 41,000 administrators, faculty members, and staff members at 247 institutions, including four-year colleges and universities, as well as community colleges. … The assessment process, which also included an analysis of deomographic data and workplace policies at each participating college or university, was administered by ModernThink LLC, a human-resources consulting company that has conducted many Best Places to Work surveys for various groups.” Surveys were sent to 96,000 people, who were randomly selected across the three cateogies (i.e., faculty, professonal support staff, administrators) from among full-time employees at each institution.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Linda – you’re right! I’ve been a staff member at this university for over ten years and have never been asked to participate in a survey as this either! Too bad since this is a great university – most of the time. I also think it should have more categories: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large (over 20k students) and Extra Extra Large (over 30k students).
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
This was a survey conducted by the Chronicle. Your school had to ask to be included. All faculty and staff must be able to participate to be eligible.
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:03 am
I should read “2,999 students or fewer” rather than “2,999 students or less.”
I was wondering how Conisius College could make the general honor roll without being in the top 5 of any other category.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Imagine the proverbial fox going into the hen house, eating all the chickens. The farmer, outside the hen house, asks: “How are you chickens doing?” The fox replies, sounding like one of the chickens, “We are great!” – AND THE FARMER BUYS IT! Go ahead, dringk the purple KoolAid and believe…..
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Go ahead, drink the purple Kool Aid… It is good….
December 29th, 2009 at 9:48 am
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