-Overall, there is a strong atomosphere of mutual support and respect among colleagues.
-Provided benefits are robust.
-Opportunities for professional development and advancement are also abundant.
-The shared mission/culture is what unites colleagues from different backgrounds.
Cons
-With the university rapidly growing, there are the typical growing pains.
The mission is one that everyone can get behind, especially in today's world: addressing the needs and treatment of mental through a lense that treats not just the symptoms, but the person. This mission and is depth makes the work special
Cons
Communication, administration and work culture is in much need of an overhaul. It's a private graduate Catholic institute and a nonprofit, so there's turnover, higher stress levels, and departments beyond academics always seem at odds.
The mission of DMU is critical for our society. DMU is possibly one of the best graduate schools of psychology and counseling with a Catholic-Christian understanding of the human person.
As any small growing institution this university challenges employees with a fast paced environment often juggling multiple projects or tasks at once.