Canisius Named ‘Great College To Work For’
The Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes Canisius College as a leader in providing an exceptional work environment for its employees
Buffalo, NY - The Chronicle of Higher Education “Great Colleges to Work for 2008 Survey” recognized Canisius College as a leader in providing an exceptional work environment for its employees. The Chronicle of Higher Education is the number one source of news, information and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. The results of the Great Colleges to Work For 2008 Survey were based on responses from more than 15,000 administrators, faculty members and staff at 89 institutions – 39 public universities and 50 private colleges. Participation was limited to four-year institutions.
Among medium-sized colleges and universities (those that employ between 500 and 2,499 people), Canisius College ranks among the top five institutions in 20 out of 27 categories polled. Those categories in which Canisius College is recognized for best practices and policies are: healthy faculty-administration relations; collaborative governance; compensation and benefits; facilities and security; job satisfaction; work-life balance; confidence in senior leadership; internal communications; connection to institution and pride; tenure clarity and process; physical workspace conditions; tuition reimbursement; housing assistance programs; supervisor or department chair relationship; perception and confidence in fair treatment; respect and appreciation; policies, resources and efficiency; career development, research and scholarship; engagement index; and vacation or paid time off.
“The Chronicle survey is a welcome validation of what our faculty and staff have been telling us for years: that Canisius College is an outstanding place to work and pursue a career. We’re delighted with the results,” says John J. Hurley, executive vice president of Canisius College and vice president of college relations. “Our campus environment is one in which we all strive to communicate and engage with each other. The result is a more collegial and productive atmosphere, which in turn has made us a more successful university.”
The Great Colleges to Work For 2008 Survey was administered by ModernThink LLC, a human-resources-consulting firm, which has conducted many “Best Places to Work” surveys for various groups. Respondents to the survey were asked to answer 70 statements using a five-point scale. The questionnaire also asked respondents to rate their satisfaction with 15 different benefits; respond to two open-ended questions; and answer 14 demographic questions relating to gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, salary, tenure status and other job issues.
For more information on Canisius College’s placement in the Great Colleges to Work For 2008 Survey, contact the Office of Public Relations at 888-2790.
Canisius College is one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the nation and the premier private college in Western New York. Canisius prepares leaders - intelligent, caring, faithful individuals able to pursue and promote excellence in their professions, their communities and their service to humanity.
Among medium-sized colleges and universities (those that employ between 500 and 2,499 people), Canisius College ranks among the top five institutions in 20 out of 27 categories polled. Those categories in which Canisius College is recognized for best practices and policies are: healthy faculty-administration relations; collaborative governance; compensation and benefits; facilities and security; job satisfaction; work-life balance; confidence in senior leadership; internal communications; connection to institution and pride; tenure clarity and process; physical workspace conditions; tuition reimbursement; housing assistance programs; supervisor or department chair relationship; perception and confidence in fair treatment; respect and appreciation; policies, resources and efficiency; career development, research and scholarship; engagement index; and vacation or paid time off.
“The Chronicle survey is a welcome validation of what our faculty and staff have been telling us for years: that Canisius College is an outstanding place to work and pursue a career. We’re delighted with the results,” says John J. Hurley, executive vice president of Canisius College and vice president of college relations. “Our campus environment is one in which we all strive to communicate and engage with each other. The result is a more collegial and productive atmosphere, which in turn has made us a more successful university.”
The Great Colleges to Work For 2008 Survey was administered by ModernThink LLC, a human-resources-consulting firm, which has conducted many “Best Places to Work” surveys for various groups. Respondents to the survey were asked to answer 70 statements using a five-point scale. The questionnaire also asked respondents to rate their satisfaction with 15 different benefits; respond to two open-ended questions; and answer 14 demographic questions relating to gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, salary, tenure status and other job issues.
For more information on Canisius College’s placement in the Great Colleges to Work For 2008 Survey, contact the Office of Public Relations at 888-2790.
Canisius College is one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the nation and the premier private college in Western New York. Canisius prepares leaders - intelligent, caring, faithful individuals able to pursue and promote excellence in their professions, their communities and their service to humanity.
Date released: 7/14/2008
