SURVEY OF FULL TIME UAS JUNEAU FACULTY ABOUT WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

  1. In which UAS building is your primary university-assigned workspace located? (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 0
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Annex : 3
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Anderson Building
    I have an office and a research lab
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    And I do not want to move!
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing.
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 5
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 0
    School of Management : 5
     
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  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Less than one year : 1
     
    1-3 years : 2
     
    4-8 years : 1
     
    9-12 years : 2
     
    13 years or more : 6
     
  6.  
  7. In thinking about the location of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preference (1=highest)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 0
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to space for group meetings
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 3
     
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Close to convenient parking
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 2
     
    7 : 6
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
    1 : 12
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to support staff
    1 : 0
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to areas frequented by students
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 3
     
    6 : 5
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1568ebc)
    I need to be close to the sea water lab
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1571a94)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.
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  9. In thinking about the design of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preferences (1=highest)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 5
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 4
     
    6 : 3
     
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 6
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1568fec)
    Window
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1570444)
    Space to teach online classes privately.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1571ac4)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.  That means I use my office a LOT because it's my classroom.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1573cf4)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1574804)
    I worked for several years in a cubicle in Hendrickson and it was truly a disaster.  Students were very upset at the lack of confidential private space and I found I could not do my writing or grading with all the conversations going on.  
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1572e9c)
    Quiet and private space is necessary for any faculty member who advises students. In education, we do a lot of distance courses and we need quiet private areas to do this. If they are not available, we will have to conduct our business off campus.
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  11. In thinking about the environment of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preferences (1=highest)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Desirable view
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 6
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1568d0c)
    appropriate size
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1570574)
    Ability to have a window to the outside.  Otherwise it's just a cave.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15728e4)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15749a4)
    Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top!
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Private office : 12
     
    Shared Office : 0
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 0
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

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    12 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 7
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 10
     
    Close to convenient parking : 6
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 12
     
    Proximity to support staff : 11
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 6
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 11
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 10
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 10
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 11
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 8
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 9
     
    Availibility of natural light : 11
     
    Desirable view : 5
     
    Ability to control temperature : 3
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected:
    I really am quite happy with what I have
    Selected:
    Most of my colleagues are near, but some are not.
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 10
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 2
     
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    Still  a bit noisy on weekdays
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I would not accept anything other than a private office.
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I do not want to be moved. Really.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    the view
    professional ambiance and beautiful view
    It is my own private office.
    Even though small, it's a private office that I can hold confidential conversations in.  I also can keep those tools around me within arms reach that I use constantly.
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    I have a private office that locks.
    The private space with a door.  It's very important to me to have a room I can work in with privacy.  I very much like the window too.
    The window and the door to the outside.
    Privacy; ability to close the door.
    Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions.
    The ability to accommodate project and small meeting space.
    Na
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    11 1 NA
    Comments:
    the proximity to shared copy machine and printer.  A bit noisy
    thin walls
    I do not have a nice view.
    It's SMALL comparatively.
    There isn't anything I do not like about it
    Students can see into my office.  I normally work with my door open, but there are times when it would be helpful to be here working without being visible.
    Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door.
    Very crowded in shared areas.
    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.
    It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight.
    Na
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  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 2 NA
    Comments:
    Bookshelves
    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space
    Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner.
    LARGE bookshelves, locking files.
    None for the present
    I have large bookshelves.
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    Large table
    None
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 2 NA
    Comments:
    mac computer
    Having a view.
    A bit more space.
    Can't think of anything
    Have all my colleagues closer by.
    A better view.
    thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations
    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.
    Desk reconfiguration
    None
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  27.  What ONE THING would make the overall campus workplace setting more inviting--a place that you'd like to spend more time with colleagues and students?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 2 NA
    Comments:
    Its fine as is
    faculty lounge
    Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance.
    More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth..........
    Can't think of anything
    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.
    Better eating options.
    natural full spectrum lighting
    Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake.
    None
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    11 1 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 1
     
    16-20 hours : 1
     
    21-30 hours : 4
     
    31-40 hours : 3
     
    more than 40 hours : 2
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    none
    0
    3 - 9 hours
    20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also.
    0
    I do not teach any online classes.
    5-6
    0
    10
    Currently I hold 3 distance classes per week from my office, plus additional review sessions and one-on-one distance sessions as needed.  This can be from 4 to 10 hours per week.
    This semester: ~0
    18
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  33. About how many hours in a typical week do you work on your own in your workspace (e.g. for reading, preparing for classes, grading)? 

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    all the time
    13
    approx. 30 hours
    20.  When you teach distance it all integrates together.  Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model.
    Around 25-30 hours
    25 hours
    16-18
    30
    40
    During the semester, I'm typically here 30-35 hours per week working on lesson plans, answering emails, grading papers, completing service commitments, etc.  Sometimes I'm in my office on the weekends, but more often I take my work computer home on the weekends to work.
    This semester: ~7 hours
    15
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  35.  About how many hours in a typical week do you use your workspace for meeting with others --including students and colleagues?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    4-6
    3
    2 to 4 hours
    5 or less.  My students are all distance.
    6-8 hours
    10 hours
    1-2
    3
    0
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    5
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  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    6-9am : 3
     
    9-noon : 11
     
    2-4pm : 11
     
    4-6pm : 12
     
    6-8pm : 5
     
    8-10pm : 0
    after 10pm : 0
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Yes : 6
     
    No : 6
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 4 NA
    Comments:
    I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well
    I have no complaints and think it is a lovely campus. I really enjoy my workspace and like being here. I know this report is going to UAS leadership and Faculty Senate; it should also be made available for everyone to see the results. What's the secret?
    Keep faculty in their private offices.
    We seem to have lots of money for physical plant, bricks, paving, etc. - but we can't get enough resources to conduct proper on-line teaching, sufficient IT resources, a lack of sufficient bandwidth, lack of sufficient support.  
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    Some of the faculty offices are not very good because of lighting, locking and proximity to colleagues.  
    I am fortunate to have moved up the ranks to a private office with a window. Many faculty have interior offices with no windows or heat controls. Others have cubicles with no privacy. The least satisfying part of my job for the first 3 years was the idea of spending ANY time in my dreary office. I hope that decent faculty offices will be a priority in the future!
    None
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