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Toxic from the Top - Anonymous employee Howard University Employee Review

1.0
Oct 2, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Students, faculty (esp. those who step-up beyond the role of educators to buffer students from administration's shortcomings, including lack of functionality/resources), select colleague friendships, university mission, meaningful work.

Cons

Corrupt leadership, dishonest BOT statements/optics, illegal HR practices (including bullying employees and falsifying documents--like employee evaluations and leave records--so paper-trails don't reveal organizational liability), administrative staff promotions based on cronyism as opposed to merit/integrity/education/skill/qualifications, president selects cabinet members from familial/personal friends (and inflates their resumes to navigate official selection processes and present a front in announcing their appointments) and then those leaders in turn lead/hire incompetently, president and cronies maliciously target those with dissenting opinions and execute career sabotage to appear as organic layoffs or willing resignations (this can be for an offense as slight as not standing, low morale, toxic environment (literal for most facilities and figurative for org. culture) , destructive/politics-based micromanagement and illegal practices by unskilled mid/senior-level managers, lack of (genuine) leadership focus on students/alumni/mission/education/employees as opposed to self-interest, lack of professionalism (esp. amongst cronyism hires), senior leadership's exorbitant salaries are incongruous with university's dire financial situation, no work-life balance, no opportunities for meritorious advancement.

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Cons

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Pros

Opportunity to mentor and support students as they learn technical concepts. Flexible schedule that worked well alongside coursework. Developed communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Collaborated with faculty and other TAs in a supportive environment. Gained hands-on experience explaining complex topics to students with different learning styles. Rewarding to see students improve and succeed throughout the semester.

Cons

Workload can fluctuate significantly around assignment deadlines and exams. Balancing TA responsibilities with personal coursework can be challenging. Limited influence over course policies and curriculum decisions. Some tasks can be repetitive, such as grading or answering similar questions. Compensation may not always reflect the time commitment during busy periods. Communication between instructors, TAs, and students can occasionally be inconsistent.

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