The W named a 2024 Great College to Work For
Mississippi University for Women is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The university has been recognized for 12 consecutive years and placed on Honor Roll eight times.
“Being recognized as a great college to work for reflects our commitment to providing a sense of community that empowers our students, faculty and staff to be bold, follow their dreams and make a difference in our community,” said W President Nora Miller.
The W received honors in the following categories:
- Professional Development
- Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
- Shared Governance
- Faculty Experience
The results, released in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 216 colleges and universities. In all, 75 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 The W included among small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.
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.
“If you’re seeking inspiration, look no further than the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll institutions. Their commitment to the quality of the workplace experience for of their faculty and staff has been steadfast and the spirit of resilience they’ve cultivated brings the members of these institutions together in ways that inspire confidence, community and optimism,” said Richard K. Boyer, chief culture strategist at ModernThink.
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 previous recognized institutions, please 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.