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    Western Connecticut State University Reviews

    Updated May 13, 2017
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    1. "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.

    2. "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.

    3. "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!

    4. "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.

    5. "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

    6. "Awesome, but no advancement available"

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      Current Employee - University Assistant in Danbury, CT
      Current Employee - University Assistant in Danbury, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Western Connecticut State University part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Excellent experience, great boss, will look solid on my resume. I don't have much else to say since I'm part time and get no benefits.

      Cons

      No chance to evolve job into a full time position due to lack of funds at university despite being highly qualified.

      Advice to Management

      Hire more full time staff instead of spending money on buildings. Otherwise, the part time staff and faculty will remain not invested.

    7. "wcsu"

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      Former Employee - Adjunct Lecturer in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Adjunct Lecturer in Danbury, CT

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Friendly colleagues, nice campus, great library

      Cons

      adjunct faculty aren't paid very well- but that's hardly unique to WCSU.

    8. "WCSU Campus & Student Centers"

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      Former Employee - Building Manager in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Building Manager in Danbury, CT
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      Got to work with a great staff of people. Hours are set around classes.

      Cons

      Low pay, a lot of responsibilities.

    9. "Friendly and Knowledgeable IT department."

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      Former Employee - Network Security Specialist in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Network Security Specialist in Danbury, CT
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University part-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The flexibility provided and high level of standard, made this a great place to work. Professional staff made this a job I enjoyed coming to each day.

      Cons

      More staff would have proven beneficial to the company's clientele. I would have liked to have seen a more positive influence from those who held positions at the head of school.

      Advice to Management

      Office staff was polite, professional and easy to work with. I really enjoyed the flexibility to move within the company. Also, the location was good. Being close to New York City was an added benefit.

    10. "It is okay if you are just looking for a job. If you want a progressive career, you may wish to look elsewhere."

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      Former Employee - Administrative Faculty Rank V in Danbury, CT
      Former Employee - Administrative Faculty Rank V in Danbury, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Western Connecticut State University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Higher ed is a great industry. A campus setting teeming with faculty and students is a rewarding place to work. State benefits (health, etc.) are really good.

      Cons

      WCSU underpays its staff as compared to other Connecticut public higher colleges and universities. Administrative faculty are in a union which flattens pay increases despite performance.

      Leadership tends to be weak.

      Advice to Management

      The emphasis on hiring and strengthening teaching faculty is warranted, but the administrative faculty needs some help, too.

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