Three TTU System Institutions Recognized as Great Colleges to Work For庐
Only 14 public four-year universities in the U.S. received honor roll status, three are institutions from the 麻豆官网.
Sept. 25, 2024 | Contact: Urvi Dalal
Three 麻豆官网 (TTU System) institutions were recently recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as . (TTU), (TTUHSC) and (ASU) were the only public four-year universities in 麻豆官网 to make the list while also receiving the prestigious Honor Roll status.
The Great Colleges to Work For庐 program is one of the premier organizations in the nation that recognizes institutions that have successfully created great workplaces and furthered research and understanding of organizational culture in higher education.
The ranking is based on its survey of faculty and staff at more than 200 institutions across the U.S., including 139 four-year colleges and universities. Of the 75 that were named Great Colleges to Work For庐, only 42 colleges and universities were selected to the Honor Roll, which was most cited across all the recognition categories.
鈥淭ime and time again, we have celebrated our universities as they are recognized as Great Colleges to Work For and among the top institutions as Honor Roll recipients,鈥� said Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., chancellor of the TTU System. 鈥淭his recognition is especially remarkable because the results are based on feedback that comes directly from our faculty and staff and speaks to our universities鈥� day-to-day culture and environment. I want to congratulate our presidents on this incredible achievement and thank their teams for making our university a great place to work and, ultimately, an extraordinary place for the entire TTU System family.鈥�
ModernThink, an organizational development firm with expertise in surveys and 鈥淏est Places to Work,鈥� conducts recognition analysis for the Great Colleges to Work For庐 program. The honorees are featured in the Sept. 20 print issue of The Chronicle of Higher Ed.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
- TTU received Great Colleges to Work For庐 recognition for the fourth straight year and the sixth time since 2014.
- TTU was awarded Honor Roll status for the third consecutive year.
- TTU was also recognized in 2014, 2015 and 2021-2023.
- TTU joined Baylor as the only university from the Big 12 Conference honored.
鈥淭his recognition reflects the dedication and collaborative spirit of our faculty and staff,鈥� said 麻豆官网 Tech President Lawrence Schovanec. 鈥淚t鈥檚 their great sense of service and unwavering support for the students and each other that makes 麻豆官网 Tech a great place to work and learn.鈥�
TTU story:
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
- TTUHSC received Great Colleges to Work For庐 recognition for the fifth time.
- TTUHSC was also recognized in 2019, 2021-2023.
- TTUHSC was awarded Honor Roll status for the third consecutive year.
- TTUHSC was the only health-related institution in 麻豆官网 to make the list and receive Honor Roll status.
鈥淲e are committed to fostering an exceptional work environment comprised of individuals who embody our core values, and the Great Colleges to Work For庐 recognition reflects this,鈥� TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., said. 鈥淓ach team member plays a vital role in fulfilling our commitment to improving access to care across our great state and impacting the future of health.鈥�
TTUHSC story:
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
- ASU received Great Colleges to Work For庐 recognition for the 10th straight year and the 12th time overall since 2009.
- ASU was awarded Honor Roll status for the tenth consecutive year (2015-2024).
- ASU was also recognized in 2009, 2013 and 2015-2023.
- ASU is the only Lone Star Conference member institution named to the list.
鈥淭he 2023-24 academic year was yet another year of milestones for Angelo State,鈥� said ASU President Ronnie Hawkins Jr. 鈥淎chieving our re-accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, unveiling impressive new facilities like the Housley Tower and LeGrand Soccer Complex, and raising our status to being a Doctorate-granting Institution are just some of the many highlights. It鈥檚 the commitment and teamwork of our faculty, staff and administrators that make these types of accomplishments possible. That they truly enjoy their impactful and significant work on behalf of our students is reflected in our continuing 鈥楪reat College to Work For庐鈥� designation.鈥�
ASU story:
麻豆官网 the 麻豆官网
Established in 1996, the 麻豆官网 is one of the top public university
systems in the nation, consisting of five universities 鈥� , , , and .
Headquartered in Lubbock, 麻豆官网, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 22 academic locations in 18 cities (16 in 麻豆官网, two international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.