Columbia College Named a “Great College to Work For”
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College was one of only ninety-two colleges and universities nationwide
recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s seventh annual “Great Colleges to Work For”
report released this week.
Columbia College was recognized for excellence in four categories: facilities, workspace and
security; professional/career development programs; tenure clarity and process; and work/life
balance. The report was compiled based on institutional data and a survey sent to college
employees.
“The best part of Columbia College is without a doubt our people,” said President Beth Dinndorf. “I
am grateful for the sense of community and shared responsibility for our mission among all faculty
and staff. There is a genuine family-like culture of caring here, and I’m so pleased for the College to
receive this recognition.”
Founded in 2008, “Great Colleges to Work For” was designed to recognize colleges and
universities that have been successful in creating high quality workplaces and to gather important
benchmarking data that will benefit the higher education arena as a whole.
About Columbia College
Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a best value institution and ranked among the best
regional universities in the south, Columbia College is a dynamic learning and living community,
where students, faculty and staff work together to build leaders our communities need most.
Founded 160 years ago by the United Methodist Church as a women’s, liberal arts college,
Columbia College also offers evening, graduate and online programs serving both women and men.
Columbia College is known for its emphasis on leadership and service and is home to a nationally
renowned honors program led by the 2010-2011 United States Professor of the Year. Learn more
at columbiasc.edu or connect with @columbiakoalas.
