Great Colleges To Work For

This was the first year that CSM participated in the Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" competition, and we did not receive the designation.  I personally believe that we are on the upswing, given the emphasis on employee health, recognition, and overall needs.  A total of 275 four- and two-year colleges entered and 97 were recognized.  We did very well in "job satisfaction/support," "professional development," and "facilities," but were much lower in "shared governance" and "communication."  Overall, 63% of our employees were positively inclined about the college and 10% were negative.  Among the administrators, it was 75% vs 7%; for the professional staff it was 62% vs 10%.  Our lowest scores were among the faculty = 61% vs 12%.

 

While I am disappointed, we actually hit the overall average for the 275 colleges and were higher in the administrator and faculty categories.

 

I won't get discouraged, and will continue to strive to make CSM a good place to work, as we ensure that our employees are treated fairly, we try to enhance our compensation packages, and try to get more individuals involved in decision-making processes.  The Quality Improvement Council now involves over 30 employees in determining budget enhancements-- up from just the number on PC.  The All-College Convocation will assist in morale-building and pushing out communication, and I will continue to host my Coffee with the Presidents to ensure that our employees have an opportunity to meet with me and share their ideas.

 

Brad