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Good people and family friendly area - GRA Kansas State University Employee Review

4.0
15 Nov 2008
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Pros

The best part about working at KSU is the people. Most are very open and friendly and are often willing to lend you a hand if you need help or advise. The academic environment is fairly open and most people are not quiet as pretentious as those that can be found at some other big universities. In addition the area is very family friendly with a fairly low crime rate.

Cons

The location is probably the worst downside of working at KSU. The closest major airport is 130 miles away. Also the Manhattan area is undergoing a lot of redevelopment but it would be nice if there was a little more variety in the types of shops and restaurants that they are putting in.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

- fantastic leave! PTO, Sick, Holiday, maternity - amazing people and students. Ranked high for friendliest students for a reason - tuition assistance for one place semester if you're continuing education - once your foot is in the door, potential to use internal connection to move up within the university

Cons

- pay could be more competitive but makes up for it somewhat in leave - top heavy administration, former leadership made uprooting changes and didn't see the change through; left university scrambling - resistance to change causes siloes. - structural fiscal issues that doesn't work well for interdisciplinary, collaborative work - great coworkers move up the university or leave and don't stay long

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