From staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – According to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Jefferson State Community College is one of the best colleges in the U.S. to work for.
The findings are based on a nationwide survey of 281 colleges and universities. “2015 Great College to Work For” was released to the public today in The Chronicle’s eighth annual report on The Academic Workplace.
Jefferson State was the only college from Alabama to be recognized. Only 86 of the 281 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Of those 86, only 24 two-year colleges achieved honors.
The state college won honors in three different categories this year. It has been recognized for its compensation and benefits, work/life balance, and supervisor or department-chair relationship.
“This is a very satisfying affirmation of Jefferson State, but our real goal is not recognition – it’s being a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual. In that sense everyone at Jefferson State helps to make this a great place to work,” said Jefferson State Interim President Keith Brown.
The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process. That process involved an institutional audit that captured demographics 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.