UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for 12th year

"Our talented faculty and staff make the University of West Florida a transformative place for students, colleagues and the community," said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. "This recognition affirms their contributions and commitment to UWF."

Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights colleges that receive top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies. This year, 216 institutions participated in the survey and 75 received recognition.

The Great Colleges Honor Roll is a status granted to institutions that are highlighted most across the recognition categories. Honor Roll status was granted to only 42 of the 75 institutions.

UWF earned honor roll in nine recognition categories: Job Satisfaction & Support; Compensation and Benefits; Professional Development; Mission & Pride; Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness; Confidence in Senior Leadership; Faculty & Staff Well-being; Shared Governance; and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institution questionnaire that captured 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 employee feedback.

ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results. The Chronicle of Higher Education published the results in its September issue.

UWF also received recognition in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020-2023.

For more information about Great Colleges to Work For and to view the comprehensive results, visit greatcollegesprogram.com.