Pros
historic campus; aesthetic beauty; close to downtown shops and restaurants
Cons
Stetson reminds me of a theatrical performance; it's a polished show on the front (public view), but absolute chaos backstage/behind the curtain (office operations). If you're not a major donor or alumni member, you are viewed as and treated like a second-class employee. If you're not part of the "in" crowd, you will be publicly shunned and excluded. If your supervisor is an alumni (which they likely will be), understand that they will be in that job for life, regardless of how inept and clueless they may be. Stetson is very management-heavy. In some departments, there are managers for only one employee! There is no integrity or accountability at Stetson. Preference/special treatment is afforded to the closest friends of management. If - for whatever reason - you're not lucky enough to get on the "list," you'll be out of there as soon as management can find an alumni applicant to take your place. Stetson is very much a "good ol' boys" network. Think high school clique: same foolish games, only the people are now 20+ years older, with graduate degrees. The culture is crass and there is no employer courtesy or respect. In most areas, there is no room for advancement, promotion, or raise. Original ideas are either immediately squashed, or manipulated to appear as the idea of someone else - usually an alumni or favored employee. Professional development and continuing education is frowned upon. Collaboration and communication with co-workers outside your department is discouraged. It's like working for a jealous girlfriend. You are constantly being watched, monitored, and micro-manged. In the end, this is a very restrictive place to work. If you enjoy being a mindless drone - accepting barked orders from clueless and inept "leaders" - Stetson will be a great fit. Otherwise, enjoy the aesthetic landscaping and architecture, but steer cleer of working for this vindicive and out-of-touch employer.