Navarro College named a “2026 Great College to Work For”

This honor puts Navarro College in elite company.

 

Navarro College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.

The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 171 colleges and universities. In all, 76 of those institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with Navarro College included among the medium universities with 3,000 to 9,999 students.

Navarro College won honors in 9 categories this year:

• Job Satisfaction & Support

• Mission & Pride • Faculty & Staff Well-being

• Compensation & Benefits

• Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness

• Shared Governance

• Professional Development

• Confidence in Senior Leadership

• Faculty Experience

Navarro College was also named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll, a status granted to only 42 colleges each year who are highlighted most across the recognition categories.

“Our people make Navarro College a great place to work. Students, faculty, staff, administration, the Board of Trustees, and the communities we serve are united in fostering a culture of professionalism, trust, and empowerment. Individuals are encouraged to maximize their talents, grow, and be recognized, both independently and as a team. This collaborative, team-first approach drives our mission and vision and contributed to Navarro College being named to the Honor Roll,” said District President Dr. Kevin G. Fegan.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institution questionnaire that captures employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.

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 previously recognized institutions, visit the Great Colleges program and Great Colleges List websites. ModernThink, a strategic human capital consulting firm, administered the survey and analyzed the results.