Mineral Area College (MAC) 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. MAC was one of just 22 two-year institutions recognized this year.
Mineral Area College won honors in three categories:
• Confidence in Senior Leadership
• Job Satisfaction & Support
• Mission & Pride
“While this recognition is something we truly appreciate, our real success is in building a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual,” said MAC President Dr. Joe Gilgour. “Our faculty and staff create a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to succeed. This commitment is what truly makes Mineral Area College a great 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.
Recognized In Three Categories
Confidence in Senior Leadership
This recognition category is based on the expressed confidence faculty and staff report in the capabilities and credibility of senior leadership. In the Great Colleges to Work For program, “senior leadership” is defined as the most senior members of the institution (e.g., chancellor or president and those who report directly to him/her).
Job Satisfaction and Support
This recognition category is based on satisfaction with job fit, autonomy and resources. High degrees of job satisfaction are essential to an engaged workforce.
Mission and Pride
Understanding an institution’s mission and how one’s job impacts that mission are considered primary drivers to faculty/staff engagement. In addition to mission understanding, this category is based on survey items that provide insight into the level of pride in being associated with the institution and the willingness to recommend the institution as an employer.