Highline Community College in Des Moines is one of the nation's best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top news source about colleges and universities.

Highline is also one of the 39 institutions selected for The Chronicle's Honor Roll, an honor that recognizes the top colleges and universities in their size categories - small, medium and large. Highline won in the medium-sized category.

The results, released in The Chronicle's third annual report on "The Academic Workplace," are based on a survey of more than 42,000 employees at 277 colleges and universities.

Only 97 of 277 institutions received "Great Colleges to Work For" status.

Highline is recognized in five categories, including:

Professional/Career-Development Programs: Employees are given the opportunity to develop skills and understand requirements to advance in their careers.

Teaching Environment: Faculty members say the institution recognizes innovative and high-quality teaching.

Job Satisfaction and Support: Provides insight into the satisfaction with job fit, autonomy and resources.

Work/Life Balance: Policies give employees the flexibility to manage their personal lives.

Confidence in Senior Leadership: Leaders have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for institutional success.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional support staff.

"Great Colleges to Work For" is one of the largest and and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country, according to Highline officials.

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For more information about Highline, visit www.highline.edu.