Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences has been recognized as a Top Workplaces 2024 honoree by The Salt Lake Tribune. This award highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to create a positive and supportive work environment, following several workplace improvement initiatives introduced over the past year.
“At Joyce University, we strive to help every team member feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow,” said John Smith-Coppes, Joyce University President and CEO. “This award reflects our staff’s dedication and passion for educating the next generation of nurses and health professionals. Together, we’re building a culture of care and accountability that impacts the lives of both our employees and students.”
Throughout 2023 and 2024, Joyce University rolled out new programs to enhance employee engagement and professional development. Among these initiatives is a comprehensive well-being program that focuses on nine key dimensions: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, occupational, financial, environmental, and cultural. Each month, the university offers workshops and activities centered on one of these dimensions, promoting both personal and professional growth.
“Our focus on well-being and professional growth has transformed the way we support our employees,” said Ann Johnson, VP of People & Culture. “By offering programs that prioritize multiple dimensions of well-being, we’re not only helping our team members grow personally and professionally, but we’re also creating a workplace culture that is deeply aligned with our mission to educate and uplift.”
The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey conducted by Energage, a company specializing in employee engagement technology. The survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.
Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.