 The results, released this week in The Chronicle's sixth annual
report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of more than
44,000 employees at 300 colleges and universities. Only 97 of the
300 institutions achieved "Great College to Work For" recognition
for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for
small, medium and large institutions, with LCU included among the
small universities, 2,999 students or fewer. Lincoln Christian
University won honors in the "Work-life balance" category.
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 and professional support staff. The primary
factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was
the employee feedback.
"This is a very satisfying affirmation of Lincoln Christian, but
our real goal is not recognition -- it's being a community that
values the needs and contributions of every individual. In that
sense everyone at LCU helps to make this a great place to work,"
said LCU President Keith H. Ray.
"The institutions that the Great Colleges program recognizes
provide innovative educational experiences -- while also offering
their employees outstanding workplace experiences -- and we are
eager to help readers learn more about them," said Liz McMillen, The
Chronicle's editor.
The
Chronicle is described as the nation's most important source of
news about colleges and universities.
To administer the survey and analyze the results, The Chronicle
worked with ModernThink LLC, a strategic human capital consulting
firm that has conducted numerous "Best Places to Work" programs,
surveying hundreds of thousands of employees nationwide.
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Great Colleges to Work For is one of the largest and most
respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more
information and to view all the results of the survey, visit
http://chronicle.com/article/great-colleges/
140369#id=big-table.
Founded in Lincoln in 1944, as a place to train preachers,
Christian teachers and other Christian workers, LCU has grown to
three schools: the School of Undergraduate Studies, Lincoln
Christian Seminary, and the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate
Studies. LCU also offers classes at extension sites in Las Vegas,
Nev., Peoria and Normal. Many degree programs can be completed
completely or partially online. Degree opportunities range from
associate to master's degrees and a doctorate.
Lincoln Christian University trains Christians to live their
mission in areas such as vocational church ministry, business,
psychology, counseling, intercultural studies and others. LCU has
seen more than 16,000 students pass through its doors, and its
alumni have gone on to serve God's kingdom in all 50 U.S. states and
more than 165 countries.
[Text from file received from
Lincoln Christian University]
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