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Lackawanna College has once again been recognized as one of the top workplaces in higher education, earning a spot on the Great Colleges to Work For® list for the second year in a row.

A Prestigious National Recognition

The 2024 rankings, published today in The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a national survey of 216 colleges and universities. Out of these, only 75 institutions were awarded the “Great College to Work For” designation, with Lackawanna College being honored in the small college category, which includes schools with enrollments between 500 and 2,999 students.

Recognition Across Multiple Categories

This year, Lackawanna College won honors in two recognition categories:

 • Job Satisfaction & Support: Recognizes institutions where employees have high job satisfaction, feel supported, and have the resources to succeed.

• Mission & Pride: Highlights institutions where employees understand the mission, take pride in their work, and recommend the college as a great place to work.

Commitment to Excellence

Lackawanna College President and Chief Innovation Officer, Jill Murray, Ph.D., expressed her pride in earning this achievement again. “”Receiving recognition once again as a ‘Great College to Work For’ is a profound honor and a reflection of our collective efforts to build an exceptional workplace. This recognition highlights the dedication, passion, and enthusiasm that each team member brings to our organization. It is not just a reflection of our workplace culture but a celebration of the values we uphold and the commitment we share to support and inspire our students, and each other, every day.”

The recognition is based on a detailed assessment process that includes both an institutional questionnaire and a survey of faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. Employee feedback played a crucial role in determining which institutions made the list, underscoring the authenticity of the results.

Vice President of Human Resources Renee Mundy, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, shared how Lackawanna College employees make this recognition possible. “Earning this distinction once again is a powerful affirmation of the dedication our employees demonstrate each day in embodying our mission. We are committed to providing high quality education to our students and working to improve our surrounding communities. This honor is a direct result of their hard work and their commitment to making our mission a reality, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”

About the Great Colleges to Work For® Program

The Great Colleges to Work For® program is one of the largest and most respected workplace recognition programs in the country. For more information and to view all current and previous recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program website at GreatCollegesProgram.com and GreatCollegesList.com. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.

About Lackawanna College

Founded in 1894, Lackawanna College is a private, non-profit institution offering 8 bachelor’s degree programs and 25 associate degree programs, along with more than 30 Continuing Education and professional certificates. Along with its main Scranton campus, the college offers six other locations throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. In 2021, Lackawanna College was recognized as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies and also earned recognition as one the Fastest Growing Colleges by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In 2023 and 2024, Lackawanna College was awarded the classification of one the Great Colleges to Work For by Modern Think.