Which colleges have the best tenure policies or work-life balance? Where can faculty candidates expect to have a better working relationship with their administrators? There’s a survey for that.

Now in its eighth year, Great Colleges to Work For® is an annual program that marks an important shift for higher ed, putting larger emphasis on the workplace practices in academia. It’s the largest workplace survey that exists for higher ed, looking behind the curtain at the biggest factors that impact faculty working conditions and professional growth.

As in any other industry, colleges need better ways to prove their value to the potential talent they are hoping to hire. Some states have a lot to celebrate. For example, Texas and New York have 10 or more colleges honored as Great Colleges, ranging from large public universities to community colleges.

>>What are they doing right? Read about the power of mentorship and paying it forward at Rice University.

And some institutions have held onto their title for the past five years without fail – to name a few, Blue Ridge Community College, Duke University, and U. of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

>>What are they doing right? Check out the feature story on Blue Ridge and how they propelled creative teaching for their faculty.

Reminder to Participate in the 2015 Survey

Participating in the 2015 survey is free. Don’t miss out on the chance to raise your profile among future talent as well as show your pride for your university and state. Click here to register

About The Author

Angie Walls works as a copywriter for The Chronicle of Higher Education, the leading source for news and insights in higher ed. Having worked in the industry for five years, her blogging topics of choice cover a variety – big data/trends in higher ed, best practices of other colleges, insights from campus leaders, technology innovation, and other news.