BRYAN, Texas — Blinn College has been recognized with a Most Promising Places to Work in Community College Award by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
This award marks the second year in a row that the school has been nominated for the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award by the NISOD. Blinn has also been named a promising place to work in community colleges in 2017 and 2020 as well.
The school will be recognized during NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence from May 27-30 in Austin.
According to a news release from the school, the Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award recognizes community and technical colleges with an exceptional commitment to family friendliness, salary/benefits, and professional development opportunities.
“On behalf of everyone who helps to make Blinn such a special community in which to work and learn, I would like to extend our appreciation to NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education for recognizing Blinn’s commitment to its valued employees,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District in a news release. “This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment we all have invested in creating a positive and fulfilling workplace culture.”
Other community colleges that were recognized include:
- Austin Community College
- Bergen Community College
- Broward College
- Community College of Allegheny County
- Garden City Community College
- Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
- Hudson County Community College
- Joliet Junior College
- Lorain County Community College
- Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago)
- McLennan Community College
- Montgomery County Community College
- National Park College
- Nicolet College
- Northeast Lakeview College
- Nunez Community College
- Olive-Harvey College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- San Antonio College
Honorable mentions include Houston Community College, Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College, and College of the Mainland.
