Four Kentucky institutions rated as Great Colleges to Work For

List compiled by The Chronicle of Education

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2015) — Centre College, Hazard Community & Technical College, Murray State University and Somerset Community College were named to The Chronicle of Education’s list of 2015 Great Colleges to Work For.

The Chronicle of Education received surveys from 281 institutions. In all, 86 colleges were included in the list of Great Colleges to Work For.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, professional support staff and all salaried and hourly staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.

Centre scored high in the employee survey in: Collaborative government; compensation and benefits; job satisfaction; facilities, workspace and security; professional/career development programs; respect and appreciation; teaching and environment; and tenure clarity and process.

Hazard Community scored high in: Facilities, workspace and security; job satisfaction; and work/life balance.

Murray scored high in: Collaborative government; confidence in senior leadership; teaching and environment; and tenure clarity and process.

Somerset scored high in: Compensation and benefits; facilities, workspace and security; professional/career development programs; respect and appreciation; and work/life balance.