Southwestern College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.

The results, released recently in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with Southwestern College included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.

Southwestern College won honors in nine categories this year:

• Professional Development
• Faculty Experience
• Confidence in Senior Leadership
• Mission and Pride
• Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Inclusion, Community, and Belonging
• Faculty and Staff Well-being

Southwestern College was also named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll, a status granted to only 42 colleges each year who are highlighted most across the recognition categories.

“Our greatest asset and strength as an institution is our people, the faculty and staff who are dedicated to the mission of our college and to the success of our students here on campus and in our global online classrooms. The work required to sustain a small independent college like Southwestern is extremely challenging, but it is equally fulfilling. We are blessed to do this work together, having colleagues who we care about, collaborate with, and put our trust in makes all the difference to our success,” said Dr. Liz Frombgen, Southwestern College President.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institution questionnaire that captures employment data 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.

“This recognition affirms that we are working in a community that values the contributions and needs of each individual — and together, we make Southwestern College a great place to work,” added Dr. Frombgen.

The Great Colleges to Work For® program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and to view all current and previously recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program website at GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.