Lamar University has been nationally recognized as one of the best colleges to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For program.
The results released today on GreatCollegesList.com and via a special insert of “The Chronicle of Higher Education,” with a total of 76 institutions achieving “Great College to Work For” status and recognition for the quality of workplace experience and best practices regarding policies and benefits.
“At Lamar University, everyone understands the role they play in supporting our students – and they take pride in it,” Lamar University President Jaime Taylor said. “Our shared purpose, and the trust it builds, fosters a culture of caring where our decisions and efforts are guided by a single question: ‘How will this help our students?’”
Results are reported for small, medium and large institutions, with Lamar University included among the large universities with 10,000 or more students. Lamar University won honors in the following four categories: Confidence in Senior Leadership, Professional Development, Compensation & Benefits, Inclusion, Belonging & Community.
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, administration, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was based on employee feedback.
“People here feel valued, inspired, and confident in the work we do together,” Taylor said. “This is how a real community is formed, which makes Lamar not just a great place to work but a great place to belong.”
The Great Colleges to Work For program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.
For more information and to view all current and previously recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program website at GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com.
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