LIT Named 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD

3/27/2026

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) has been named a Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and The EDU Ledger.

LIT is one of just 27 institutions nationwide to receive this annual recognition, which honors colleges for excellence in areas such as family friendliness, salary and benefits, community engagement and faculty and staff professional development opportunities.

“This recognition reflects the culture we’ve worked intentionally to build at LIT,” said Dr. Sid Valentine, LIT president. “We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where our faculty and staff can grow professionally, feel valued personally and continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the communities we serve.”

The EDU Ledger will present this recognition to the winners during the 48th Annual NISOD Conference: Advancing Community College Student Engagement (ACCSE), May 23-26 in Austin, Texas.