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Virginia State University Reviews

3.9

88% would recommend to a friend

(54 total reviews)
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Makola M. Abdullah

88% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Virginia State University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 54 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virginia State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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54 reviews
2.0
29 July 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Students aspire to learn if the faculty is wiling to help them.

Cons

There are multiple concerns with this administrative level. It appears to be biased in favor of ingroup members, and there is a noticeable lack of appreciation from the Dean’s Office for contributions made by others. The overall environment is toxic, and the Dean seems primarily self-interested. Federal law prohibits discrimination in hiring practices based on national origin, age, race, ethnicity, and other protected categories. However, this office appears to disregard these standards, allowing such biases to influence its hiring decisions. The Dean lacks genuine credibility as a leader and instead seems to foster division and control. This administrative level seems more willing to lose talented individuals in order to preserve a toxic status quo, rather than support and develop them. Overall, it is a dim and dysfunctional unit, producing negative outcomes instead of fostering positive growth. Unfortunately, the CEO of the VSU disregards the toxicity completely and many university members file complaints in the court!

5.0
25 May 2025

Great Experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It’s a great opportunity to get experience in higher education and learn from other personnel

Cons

Hours are 8-5 instead of 9-5 Parking

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