Mount St. Joseph University 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 171 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 the Mount included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.
Mount St. Joseph University won honors in 2 categories this year:
- Faculty & Staff Well-being;
- Professional Development.
The Mount 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.
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.
“Being recognized as a great place to work is an honor, but what matters most is what it represents: a community that believes in our mission and in one another,” says Chief Human Resources Officer, Teri Compton. “I’m passionate about cultivating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and rise To New Heights together.”
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 GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.
"Mount St. Joseph University is a great place to work because our mission truly guides our daily actions," says President H. James Williams, Ph.D. "Inspired by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, we foster a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and service to others, without exception. Our employees are deeply committed, collaborative, and purpose-driven. Together, we support one another, innovate boldly, and create meaningful impact for our students and community, all while honoring a legacy more than 100 years strong."