| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.18 |
| Liaison | Jesse Carswell |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2025 |
Southern New Hampshire University
IN-9: Diversity and Equity Recognition
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Jesse
Carswell Sustainability Data Analyst Sustainability |
Has the institution been formally recognized for leadership in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion during the previous three years by a national or international program? :
A brief description of the diversity, equity, and/or inclusion recognition:
Manchester, N.H. (July 25, 2023) Today, Forbes announced Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is recognized as one of the “Best Employers for Women” in the U.S. for 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. SNHU ranks in the top 70 among the 400 employers to make the list.
"Fostering a flexible and supportive work environment that celebrates the strengths of women is a top priority at SNHU,” said Danielle Stanton, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, SNHU. "Women are well represented at every level of the university and receiving this honor two years in a row acknowledges our commitment to empowering women and creating opportunities for professional growth.”
The Forbes list of The Best Employers for Women was conducted through an independent survey by Statista that included around 40,000 women in the U.S. who work at companies with at least 1,000 employees.
SNHU scored well across multiple general categories in the survey, including Atmosphere and Development; Image; Working Conditions; Salary/Wage; Workplace; Diversity; and Likelihood of Recommendation.
Rankings are also based on work-related categories considered most relevant to women, including Parental Leave; Family Support; Flexibility; Discrimination; Representation and Career; and Pay Equity.
Diversity among top executives and board of directors also plays a role in the ranking. In recent years, SNHU reduced the size of its Board of Trustees and increased diversity and gender balance. Currently, 8 of 15 members, including the board chair, are women, while university leadership is made up of 70% women.
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