WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – Arkansas State University Mid-South is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For program.
The results, released today in a special insert of “The Chronicle of Higher Education”, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved Great College to Work For recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with ASU Mid-South included among the small colleges with 500 to 2,999 students.
ASU Mid-South won honors in five categories this year:
- Confidence in Senior Leadership
- Shared Governance
- Faculty/Staff Well-being
- Professional Development
- Faculty Experience
ASU Mid-South was also named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll, a status granted to only 42 colleges each year who are highlighted most across the recognition categories.
“This recognition reflects the people who make ASU Mid-South such a special place. Our faculty and staff bring their talent, heart and dedication every day. Being named a Great College to Work For is an honor, but the true reward is working alongside colleagues who care for one another, support each other, and share a commitment to serving our students,” said Chancellor Dr. Debra West. “At ASU Mid-South, we believe our culture is defined by collaboration, respect and a shared purpose. That spirit is what makes this such a remarkable place to work.”
The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institution questionnaire that captures employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.
The Great Colleges to Work For program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and to view all current and previously recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program website at GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.
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