University of Michigan ranked among the best colleges to work for in 2012
The University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus received the highest possible workplace ranking from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Chronicle surveyed roughly 47,000 faculty and staff at 294 institutions and ranked 103 schools as among the best institutions at which to work. U-M received an honor roll distinction, the highest ranking, along with 29 other large four-year schools.
The Chronicle survey found that U-M staff members think they have a strong voice at the school and rated U-M positively in nine of the 12 categories evaluated, including confidence in senior leadership and job satisfaction.
According to the Chronicle's analysis, the level of diversity and strength of career development programs at U-M could be improved, along with the relationship of faculty and their departmental supervisors.
U-M President Mary Sue Coleman said the survey "affirms the collaborative community [staff have] helped to build on our campus."
This marks the fifth year the Chronicle has produced the list. Each year, U-M has been ranked as one of the best colleges at which to work.
Comments
Ed Kimball
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 12:04 p.m.
I've heard that people at the School of Nursing might beg to differ. I know that there are work politics anywhere, but they seem much worse there.
Ron Granger
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 12:36 a.m.
U-M President Mary Sue Coleman said the survey "affirms the collaborative community [staff have] helped to build on our campus." Umm, yeah. Any update on that "investigation" of the child porn police disclosure delay that some call a cover-up?
mohomed
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 12:36 a.m.
I worked there for over 4 years, it was a great place to work. Pay was fair, benefits excellent, good management, no stupid city tax (thanks AA), didn't shove weirdo political views down your throat, and that 401K was amazing with great mutual funds to choose from. Oh the parking was very bad though to say the least but I worked nights so that was actually great for me too. I also worked with a lot of UM grads and they were no better and got no special treatment then someone with a degree at a different University. Oh and UM paid for grad school too and gave you 3 hours a week PAID to miss for school. They are the leaders and the best. Go Blue!
Dog Guy
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 11:54 p.m.
Was Professor Hieftje, Wh.D., interviewed for this story?
xmo
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 9:50 p.m.
I hope the U of M Ann Arbor Campus students and their parents agree? "University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus one of the best colleges to work for in 2012."
Sparty
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 7:26 p.m.
I'm sure they'd rather have the UofM staffed by unhappy employees with high turnover, low morale, etc. ?
Billy
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 9:15 p.m.
....unless you're a janitor..... Just kidding...pretty sure even the janitors START over $14/hr PLUS benefits. There really isn't a bad job at the U...
Dog Guy
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 11:52 p.m.
"I'm with the University of Michigan." What a great pick-up line for a janitor!
Itchy
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 9:25 p.m.
I do not personally know about janitor wages, but would agree that they are higher than the private sector. We have to remember that as long as UM has out-of-state kids willing to attend or 'rich' international kids, they are free to keep charging higher and higher rates. In fact, I predict they will keep increasing, uncontrolled until someone of any authority puts the clamp on them. My prediction - years away from this happening. Get used to the new 1% - the UM employees!
Itchy
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 8:31 p.m.
Why not? Pay much higher than the private sector and 'untouchable'. Increases to pay rates in spite of the poor economy and screams about rising tuition rates and 'untouchable'. Benefits much higher than the private sector and 'untouchable'. Oh - did I mention that classes in arrogance are free.
bedrog
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 10:21 a.m.
Unlike many other universities UM faculty et al don't get tuition/admissions- breaks for their kids.. the relatively higher salaries are the trade -off, and a fair one. I worked there as a faculty member for 7 years ( until retirement, having put in 30 years at another well reputed state Univ)...and my wife is still on the faculty. The UM is indeed a fine place to work.
David Paris
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 3:36 a.m.
So, your point is that one of the best colleges to work for in the country- and one of the best places to work for in the county- is just a bunch of "untouchable-", "arrogant" employees? Some people can make "Glass-Half-Empty" seem almost optimistic! If your wages & benefits are not on par with UofM, chances are, you have only yourself to blame... better pick yourself up by your bootstraps, kid.
mohomed
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 12:42 a.m.
What are you talking about "private sector", Private sector is extremly diverse in what they pay. For example Ford pays much more then McDonalds and both are Private sector. Second the nurses at UM don't make any more and often less than nurses at for profit hospitals. But yes you are right, their social science classes do teach arrogance but they don't stay arrogant for long when they find out they just spent $75,000 for an almost worthless degree.
Sparty
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 9:18 p.m.
Fact base ? UofM employee salaries are public and when compared against pubic and private sources are generally less than competitive, benefits are competitive and help make up for lower salaries and poor parking, and "untouchable" - hardly. The Regents change as their terms are up and can reset direction accordingly should they gain a majority. What are classes in arrogance? It sounds like you may have taken a few, so please expound on their content.
Goober
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 9:17 p.m.
What parts of these comments are not based on fact and off-base?
Ghost of Tom Joad
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 : 8:43 p.m.
so, uh, aa.com, are we planning on deleting this completely off-base comment?