The 2022 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs

Now in its 9th year, the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (MPPWSA) is a national recognition that celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive, and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development, and inclusive excellence.

PPWSA offers institutional leaders information that can be used to improve practices across their student affairs community, while also serving as a useful tool for employers, career services staff, and job-seekers across the country! Find and learn more about the full report in the March 3, 2022 edition of Diverse. 

In alphabetical order, Diverse presents this year's Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs:

Dr. Keith B. HumphreyThis is the fifth recognition in six years for California Polytechnic State University, one of two polytechnic institutions in the California State system. “At the core of our strategy is to invest in our team members so that they can show up as their best selves for our students,” says Dr. Keith B. Humphrey, vice president for student affairs. “This means a strong professional development program, open lines of communication between staff and administration, and regular opportunities to celebrate our collective accomplishments. When we create communities that promote a sense of belonging, every student will be able to fully realize their academic and personal dreams.”

Lou StarkA private research institution in Cleveland, Ohio, Case Western Reserve University has roots stretching back almost 200 years. There are nearly 12,000 students and about half are undergraduates. “We see the entire student experience on our campus as part of their education and development — whether it’s participating in student organizations, competing on athletic and/or academic teams, or engaging with peer support and wellness programs,” says Lou Stark, vice president for student affairs. “Diversity and inclusion are core values of the university, and we work hard to ensure that everything we do reflects that emphasis – from recruiting and onboarding staff to considering and launching programs to welcoming and supporting all voices. … We are a large division with many individual units, and we take steps to reinforce the idea that we are a single team working together on behalf of students.”