July 26, 2013
To: The UMBC Community
From: President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous
Re: UMBC Again Named a “Great College to Work For”
For the fourth consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC one of the best colleges in the nation for which to work. Each year, the Chronicle asks faculty and staff across the country to rate their workplaces on a host of factors. UMBC rated highly across all categories this year, earning it a spot on the “Honor Roll” for the second consecutive year.
UMBC is among only 97 colleges included in the Chronicle’s full list, and is one of only 10 Honor Roll institutions nationwide in its size category. Other Honor Roll institutions in our category include Baylor University, Stanford University, and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
The Chronicle results are based on responses from nearly 45,000 people at 300 institutions nationwide, including UMBC. The assessment also included an analysis of demographic data, benefits, and workplace policies at each participating college. This year, UMBC received high ratings in seven categories:
- Collaborative Governance
- Teaching Environment
- Confidence in Senior Leadership
- Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
- Respect and Appreciation
- Tenure Clarity and Process
- Diversity
Those ratings reflect our values and our deep commitment to supporting one another. We are a “Great College to Work For” because of each of you. Thank you for all you do for the UMBC community.
