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Run away as fast as you can - Director Drew University Employee Review

1.0
3 Oct 2019
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Pros

Nice campus! Dedicated staff, at least those left after more than 50 layoffs in a calendar year! Students are there too! Um, nice campus?

Cons

As all other non-lifeguard or student tutor reviews state, all money flows upwards at Drew, directly into President Baenninger's checking account. Endowment has dropped by nearly $100mm, staff has been cut beyond the bone, donations have dried up, and yet the president's salary increases yearly, now up to approximately $600,000. To give you an idea as to how out of place that is in Drew's budget, the school received about $700,000 in interest last year from its endowment. So they spend 85% of their ENTIRE ENDOWMENT INTEREST on the president's salary. Think about that. More than 150 years worth of donations to the school are producing barely enough money to pay the President's salary. Don't despair, though! President Baenninger can use the money she's saving by laying off dozens and dozens of loyal employees and on not giving raises or cost of living increases for years to put gas in her new BMW for her trips between her house in Pennsylvania and Madison for the two days a week she graces the campus with her presence.

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5.0
2 Feb 2026
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Pros

- Great mentorship and working closely with those who know more than I did.

Cons

- Unpaid, but goes on a resume and is during school hours so can't complain.

3.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful campus, pleasant colleagues, good overall culture.

Cons

Low salaries, no possibility of advancement, entitled student body.

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