UTRGV recognized as Great College to Work For, according to program

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been recognized as one of the best places to work in higher education, according to the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For program.

The results were released Friday in a special insert to The Chronicle of Higher Education. They are based on a survey of 216 colleges and universities.

In that survey, only 75 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies, placing UTRGV among a select group of top-performing schools in the U.S.

UTRGV competed in the large university (more than 10,000) category, where it excelled in three key areas:

• Job Satisfaction & Support: Providing employees with the resources they need to succeed in their roles, including opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Compensation & Benefits: Offering a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and support for work-life balance.
• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: Implementing numerous initiatives to foster a welcoming environment for employees regardless of roles or backgrounds while providing a deep commitment to promoting a sense of belonging and value among all UTRGV’s employees in all roles and backgrounds.

This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is based on direct feedback from the university’s employees, according to UTRGV President Guy Bailey.

“Feedback from our employee surveys highlights the positive culture we've cultivated," Bailey said. "One that values hard work, family, opportunity, and gratitude. It’s an honor that reflects our ongoing efforts to create an environment where every team member feels supported and empowered."

Bailey added the high marks UTRGV earned in the three key areas emphasize the university’s commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered.