Elon named one of the most promising places to work in student affairs

Elon University has been named one of the most promising places to work in student affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a higher education media outlet, for the third year in a row. Elon was one of 27 institutions recognized.

The recognition is based on research by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, and ACPA-College Student Educators International, which uses a web-based survey to examine categories that include family friendliness, salary and benefits, and professional development opportunities, as well as other factors. Overall, the research is focused on workplace diversity, staffing practices and the work environment.

The Division of Student Life has played an active role in the university’s efforts to create a desired working environment. Through intentional enhancement of policies, practices and professional development, the division and the university have strengthened and advanced workplace culture and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. A regular cycle of assessing campus climate outcomes and aligning strategic initiatives with those outcomes has helped create a culture of inclusive excellence for students and employees.

“It is the Division of Student Life’s staff’s collective commitment to student success, equitable outcomes, and a thriving campus culture for learning that has propelled the division’s work towards inclusive excellence,” Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley said. “We will use this recognition to drive our commitment to even more improvements in the workplace culture we seek.”

Elon is one of four North Carolina schools to be named to the list, which will be published with an accompanying report in the March edition of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The national recognition will also be celebrated during the annual meeting of ACPA – College Student Educators International.