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    Western Connecticut State University Reviews

    Updated September 8, 2018
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    1. "Student Note Taker"

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      Former Employee - Note Taker
      Former Employee - Note Taker

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good student platform, easy job.

      Cons

      No cons really for this job.

    2. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Manager in Danbury, CT
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Professional, Ethical, Hard working, Talented

      Cons

      Static, Conservative, A little boring once in a while

      Advice to Management

      Need to adjust business model

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    3. "Could be so much better"

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      Former Employee - Associate Directir in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Associate Directir in Danbury, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Good salary and benefits; some truly talented faculty and staff, who are dedicated to the academic and personal success of students

      Cons

      Too many "business" people managing an educational institution, who have little regard for what an institution of higher education really needs to operate efficiently and effectively

      Advice to Management

      Consult with those who are in the trenches, as well as students, to see what works and what doesn't; keep egos and self-aggrandizement at bay.

    4. "Great Start for Undergrauates"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      Pros

      Ability to work with class schedules well
      Provides needed experience to upcoming graduates
      Friendly and energetic work environments
      Supportive/Ambitious Management

      Cons

      No benefits for part time employees

    5. "Student Ambassador- Admissions"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      You get the opportunity to work with a great group of people who will more than likely become some of your best friends. You're given the autonomy to create projects and work together with your coworkers to help prospective students.

      Cons

      There are a lot of people who work in the office so sometimes you'll be working there for minimal hours.

    6. "Great perks & high salary for professors!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Western Connecticut State University full-time

      Pros

      -Higher base salary than all other schools in the area, including privates, publics, and ivy league's.
      -Amazing insurance and retirement benefits!

      Cons

      Union contracts - while otherwise good - mean there's no incentive to do quality work once you have your job. Thus, huge disparities in faculty achievements, contributions, and quality work within departments.

      Advice to Management

      Pay deductions for covering budget shortages should not come out of new faculty salaries. Should be coming out of the older members' who can afford them.

    7. "Accessibility Services Note-Taker"

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      Former Employee - Executive Administrative Assistant in Norwalk, CT
      Former Employee - Executive Administrative Assistant in Norwalk, CT
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University (More than a year)

      Pros

      Cohesion of work and academic responsibility.

      Cons

      I do not have anything to share with regard to downsides of working at WCSU.

    8. "Get Ready to Do a Lot of Student Hand-Holding and Coddling!"

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      Former Employee - Assistant Professor in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Assistant Professor in Danbury, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University full-time

      Pros

      Can't think of any advantages to working at WCSU. There are better universities pretty much everywhere.
      If you must live in a small town without much life, then--at least the university--should be a great place to work, right? WCSU is not a pleasant place in which to work.

      Cons

      Awful weather. Small town. Pay is good, but you are going to spend every penny you earn on rent or mortgage. Cost of living is very high.
      W.C.S.U. is not a research university. It is a teaching university 100%. Translation: Lots of student hand-holding and coddling. Students rule.
      The administration is aloof and non-supportive of faculty.
      Lots of "turfiness" and small wars here and there among faculty members. Forget about inter-departmental collaboration.
      Lots of useless meetings in which the suits talk endlessly.
      Faculty is into the "New England State of Mind", which means people are snobbish, unfriendly and cold.

      Advice to Management

      What can I say to administrators who only care about their paychecks? Would it help giving them any advice? I most sincerely doubt it!

    9. "executive"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Fairfield, CT
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New Fairfield, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at Western Connecticut State University (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The state will never close the plae.

      Cons

      No leadership. It is a Rudderless ship.

    10. "Sec one"

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      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Ridgefield, CT
      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Ridgefield, CT

      I have been working at Western Connecticut State University (Less than a year)

      Pros

      they are nice people to work with

      Cons

      the pay is too low

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