2026 Workplace Recognition

The Great Colleges to Work For® program was designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understand the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture in higher education.

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THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE

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Faculty and Staff Were Asked

THESE ARE THE COLLEGES THEY LOVE TO WORK FOR.

WHAT TOP COLLEGES ARE SAYING

For more than a century, Texas Tech University has built its reputation on relationships, ensuring every student benefits from a personal and meaningful experience. That commitment is brought to life by our faculty and staff, who invest their talent and energy into the success of our students and each other. As we look ahead, we are intentional about fostering an environment where employees are empowered to succeed, innovate and make a lasting impact.

- Lawrence Schovanec, President, Texas Tech University

Our faculty and staff create a community where students, colleagues, partners and the great K-State community feel welcomed, supported and inspired to succeed. They are the heart of our land-grant mission, expanding access to education, strengthening our workforce and economy, partnering with communities, and helping solve the challenges that matter most. We are committed to being an employer of choice by supporting innovation, offering competitive compensation, fostering a culture of well-being and recognizing the contributions that move our university and communities forward.

- Dr. Richard H. Linton, President, Kansas State University

For 100 years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has built a legacy of innovation and excellence in aerospace education. Faculty and staff are passionate about advancing that legacy through their commitment to student success and to one another. Our Eagles enjoy a supportive culture grounded in collaboration and creativity, with ample opportunity for growth. Strong finances allow us to invest in people, facilities and programs, ensuring Embry-Riddle is a great place to work and imagine aerospace’s future.

- Dr. P. Barry Butler, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Our employees greatly contribute to what makes the University of Mississippi so special. They drive our vibrant workplace culture, which is grounded in genuine care for our students, our academic mission, and in supporting one another. That care and collaboration show up every day in how we work together, address challenges, embrace new opportunities, and celebrate each other's contributions. It's an honor to be a part of such a dedicated and welcoming community.

- Dr. Glenn F. Boyce, University of Mississippi

Baylor is a great place to work because, here, academic excellence is elevated, a Christian commitment is celebrated and nurtured, meaningful research is cultivated, and the Baylor Family welcomes and values each student. Additionally, our faculty and staff are supported within a caring community and distinctive professional environment, enhanced through significant investments towards employee success, wellness, and outstanding benefits, with opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.

- Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., Baylor University

Navigating Top-Down Change

Change management has become the perpetual background noise of modern higher education. Walk down the hallway of any faculty building or administrative suite, and you are bound to hear about a new initiative, a restructuring plan, or a software migration. Whether these shifts are driven by shifting political winds, Board directives, fluctuating enrollment numbers, technological imperatives, or sheer financial pressure, virtually every college and university is engaged in some sort of active “change project.”

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When You Can't Change the Benefits Package

The best insights into institutional engagement involve both data (like ModernThink’s Great Colleges to Work For survey results) and stories. Looking for patterns in the macro-data to tell us why our faculty and staff feel the way they do is an important element of the work. But, when we treat engagement as an abstract institutional metric—a score to be managed rather than a reflection of human experience—we are missing a big part of the equation.

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