The following is a news release from Lubbock Christian University:
For the fifth consecutive year, Lubbock Christian University was named to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Honor Roll of Great Colleges to Work For (GCWF) and recognized in ten of twelve categories.
“We are thankful to be included on the Chronicle of Higher Education’s honor roll of great college workplaces,” said President Tim Perrin. “This recognition is a tribute to LCU’s extraordinary faculty and staff who make this a great place to work through their collegial spirit and shared sense of mission. We look toward the future with confidence.”
According to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s website, the GCWF program annually conducts surveys to determine essential qualities of a college workspace. In this, its eleventh year, the program surveyed 253 institutions – 84 of which were recognized and 42 of which made the honor roll. Over 53,000 people sent survey responses that influenced the results.
LCU was recognized in ten of the 12 categories the GCWF acknowledges:
- Collaborative Governance
- Confidence in Senior Leadership
- Facilities, Workspace and Security
- Job Satisfaction
- Professional/Career Development
- Respect and Appreciation
- Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
- Teaching Environment (Faculty)
- Tenure Clarity & Process (Faculty)
- Work/Life Balance
“Lubbock Christian University is an incredibly rewarding place to work. Because of this, the faculty and staff are able to mentor and serve each student in areas of life that matter most,” said Raymond Richardson, vice president of university advancement. “It creates a culture and environment that is evident in the successes of our students.”
Increasing and updating facilities, implementing a rigorous undergraduate research program, and focusing on academic tenacity, LCU devotes itself to transforming lives and continually improving as an institution for faculty, staff, and students alike to work and learn.
Lubbock Christian University is a four-year private master’s level institution that promotes unique educational opportunities with a strategic focus on student success in four key areas: spiritual formation, intellectual growth, personal stewardship and leadership development. Degree programs are offered for both bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees. For 60 years, the school has offered academic excellence in a Christian environment. For more information, visit www.LCU.edu.
(News release from Lubbock Christian University)
