Portland State University – “Low pay, great benefits, good people, fantastic school.”

Pros

Can take classes for 1/4 the cost of undergrad rates. Fun to be in academic environment. Great urban school. Diverse and stimulating environment with a wid range of personality types.

Cons

Some union employees do as litle as possible because they know they can't get fired.
The bureaucracy is evident in outmoded and kafka-esque procedures and protocols at times, especially to students who've never had to deal w/ large institutional policies before.

Advice to Senior Management

Need to standardize the employee review procedure to have it be same in all departments. Need to have more effective and professional staff meetings.