SBU Student Affairs Named Most Promising Place to Work – Again

For the first time ever, Stony Brook University's Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) has been named "Most Promising Place to Work" for two years in a row.

Along with the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), the EDU Ledgerhas released its annual report for "The Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs." As indicated by its title, this report identifies the top 30 colleges and universities nationwide that are considered to be the most promising for Student Affairs employees this year. Stony Brook received this honor last year in 2025, but the university joins the prestigious list once again for 2026.

While it may be the first instance of SBU achieving this feat for two years back-to-back, DoSA has received this recognition multiple times previously, including in 2023, 2018, and 2015, plus an honorable mention in 2022. Focusing on "staffing practices and work environment" according to the EDU Ledger and ACPA, the annual report is organized via a web-based survey to analyze a variety of categories, including but not limited to: family friendliness, salary/benefits, and professional development opportunities.

"It really is such an honor to once again be recognized for the hard work of our Division, even more so two years in a row," said Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Gatteau. "It validates our continued efforts to cultivate a workplace where employee well-being, retention, and balance are priorities. That strong foundation directly enhances the support and care we provide to our students."

Stony Brook, along with the other 29 named institutions, will be recognized on Tuesday, March 31 at the ACPA26 Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. The full list of those who will be recognized includes:

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
• California State University-Long Beach
• Colgate University
• Davidson College
• Elon University
• Howard University
• Indiana University-Bloomington
• Ithaca College
• Kent State University
• Lehigh University
• Lynn University
• Miami University
• New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Seton Hall University
• South Louisiana Community College
• Stony Brook University
• The State University of New York at Oswego
• University at Albany, State University of New York
• University of California-Berkeley
• University of California-Riverside
• University of Delaware
• University of Maryland-College Park
• University of North Carolina-Greensboro
• University of Northern Colorado
• University of Texas-Arlington
• Ursinus College
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• William & Mary
• Winston-Salem State University