SURVEY OF FULL TIME UAS JUNEAU FACULTY ABOUT WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTIn which UAS building is your primary university-assigned workspace located? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
5 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Building |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
|
Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
1 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
5 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
6 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
6 |
|
Student Recreation Center |
: |
0 |
|
Technical Education Center |
: |
1 |
|
Whitehead Building |
: |
0 |
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Other |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Anderson Building
I have an office and a research lab | Selected: Novatney Building
I work on the first floor | 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. | Selected: Novatney Building
My office is in Novatney Building and I teach classes in Egan Classroom Wing | Selected: Technical Education Center
Center for Mine Training |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
18 |
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School of Career Education |
: |
2 |
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School of Education |
: |
1 |
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Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
School of Management |
: |
5 |
|
|
How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
1 |
|
1-3 years |
: |
7 |
|
4-8 years |
: |
7 |
|
9-12 years |
: |
6 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
5 |
|
|
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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
9 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
5 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
5 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
7 |
|
7 |
: |
3 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
7 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
8 |
|
8 |
: |
3 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
10 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
9 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
3 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
5 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
9 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
6 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15320f4)
I need to be close to the sea water lab | Selected: ARRAY(0x1534d1c)
Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work | Selected: ARRAY(0x1542b34)
If I could control the heat, that would be marvelous. It is usually about 80 degrees, and that is impossible to be productive in. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1544514)
Your survey tool doesn't seem to be working. I'm only able to enter numbers for 2 of the above questions. For what it's worth, my response to all is either a 1 or 2. | Selected: ARRAY(0x154f1dc)
Proximity to my research space |
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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
12 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
12 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
13 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
8 |
|
5 |
: |
9 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
7 |
|
5 |
: |
11 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1532224)
Window | Selected: ARRAY(0x1532884)
Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office | Selected: ARRAY(0x153b68c)
Space to teach online classes privately. | Selected: ARRAY(0x153ef3c)
A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate | Selected: ARRAY(0x153fa4c)
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(0x153ea34)
A full closed door office crucial, one that accommodate all of these needs. At present, I don't have the room for the kind of file cabinets I need, but the top three needs expressed here are met. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15444e4)
Again, survey tool only allows entry for one question. I'd answer 1 to all except personal file cabinets and for that I'd answer 3 | Selected: ARRAY(0x154b57c)
All of the above are top priorities (except I do not have much in the way of specialized professional equipment). I do not see these as personal preferences, but as necessary components to my job. | Selected: ARRAY(0x154f0dc)
All of these are of about equal importance |
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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
14 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
6 |
|
2 |
: |
11 |
|
3 |
: |
9 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
13 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1531f44)
appropriate size | Selected: ARRAY(0x1532b64)
Low noise level | Selected: ARRAY(0x153db2c)
I do not want to be moved. | Selected: ARRAY(0x153fbec)
Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top! | Selected: ARRAY(0x15446d4)
Availability of natural light = 1. | Selected: ARRAY(0x154f13c)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
24 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
1 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
0 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Private office
And I am quite happy with what I have. | Selected: Private office
And research space |
What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
26 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
20 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
15 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
26 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
22 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
15 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
24 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
22 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
21 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
24 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
22 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
25 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
23 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
15 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
9 |
|
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. |
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
19 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
4 |
|
Neutral |
: |
1 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
0 |
|
Very dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
|
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. | Selected: Very satisfied
My laboratory, NSRL 203 lacks temperature control to the extent that my instrumentation is at risk. Too often do I find the temp in that room at 80 degrees or higher. Less frequently, as well as less threatening to my instrumentation, are periods of extreme cold (less than 65 degrees). | Selected: Very satisfied
I have switched offices three times in the four plus years I've been at UAS and feel this is the best fit for me. If I could change anything, it would definitely be the addition of a window with natural light, preferably with a view. |
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
natural light |
the view |
The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private. |
That it is a private office for advising students and for working uninterrupted by other things that may be going on in the open spaces of the department |
Excellent office. |
Quiet area with privacy (office with a door). Nice view. Close to colleagues |
Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues. |
It is my own private office. |
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. |
My window |
Quiet with lots of space |
area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light |
It has a door. |
Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication. |
Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues |
Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions. |
Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309) |
the view |
proximity to natural light |
It is easily accessible to students and colleagues. |
Space and privacy. |
My own space and quiet. |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
24 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
marginal acoustic privacy. |
the proximity to shared copy machine and printer. A bit noisy |
My space is adequate. |
Proximity to the construction. It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times. |
Far from laboratory (Natural Science Labs are down the road a bit). |
Very close to noisy student use area. |
I do not have a nice view. |
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. |
the chalkboard walls |
It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment |
temperature is not controllable. It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed. |
It is impossibly hot with a noisy heating system that constantly pours heat in. |
Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size. |
Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking |
It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with. |
none wrt AD space |
the overhead fluorescent lighting |
open room with ill fitting desks and space |
When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait. |
Feels a bit isolated at times. |
The lack of a window and natural light |
Cannot control temperature of my office |
What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
24 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
i have a lot of books... |
Bookshelves |
Nothing abnormal |
large bookshelves |
Lab equipment- hood, etc. Office- none. |
large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc. |
Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets. |
Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner. |
None for the present |
I have large bookshelves. |
Larger bookshelves would be lovely. |
locking files, large bookshelves, good desk, comfortable chair |
Carpet and new paint for the walls |
large bookshelf; one set of locking file cabinets; large desk area to work with students; enough room for a chair for me and up to 2 other chairs for when people come into the office to talk |
relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files |
Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets |
storage of scientific research equipment |
Reliable Internet connection and locking door. |
none wrt AD space |
large bookshelves, locking files |
locking files |
none |
My office currently has all the shelves, etc. that I need. I have one large bookcase, one medium sized bookshelf, a desk and small table, a file cabinet. |
What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files? I a lot of table surface space. |
What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
23 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
better ability to control temperature. |
A better decorator |
nothing |
More light. |
elevated work space |
Ability to control temperature and light fixtures. |
Having a view. |
Can't think of anything |
Have all my colleagues closer by. |
A better view. |
matching furniture |
I like my current space |
A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air. |
Better lighting |
proximity to central gathering place for colleagues |
Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs. |
none wrt AD space |
a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights |
desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office |
different lighting. |
I wish it opened into a common area. This would make the office feel more secure, it would allow me to keep my door open in winter and would allow for better air circulation, and would create a space to interact with colleagues over coffee breaks, etc. |
A window with natural light |
A functioning thermostat |
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 |
22 |
4 |
NA |
|
Comments:
equitable distribution of good office space (I moved 6 times before landing in my office!)--altho' more shared social spaces--a real cafe, better food services with pleasant atmosphere--would rank a close second. |
Its fine as is |
A pub |
a more comfortable coffee shop area. I would like to see more comfortable furniture near Spikes in the common space outside the library. That has the potential for an active meeting area but doesn't have a comfortable feel about it. It has a great view and could be much better with chairs and couches that would invite people sitting and talking. |
Common area (fridge, microwave) with seating for lunch. |
less construction. |
Faculty lounge. |
Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance. |
Can't think of anything |
It would be great to have a meeting room for our department. |
Better eating options. |
A good place to eat, seriously. I never eat the Mourant cafeteria. |
I actually like the setup where I am now. I enjoy working in my department. |
Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets) |
A proper, dedicated art gallery |
Faculty gathering place |
A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces. |
better parking |
an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs. |
Break rooms / lunch rooms. Right now I generally end up eating lunch by myself. A convenient and comfortable break room would improve camaraderie. |
A faculty lounge / meeting space / presentation space would be great. However, if there is a decision to be made for available funds, individual offices for every faculty member should be available before any money is spent on any other improvements. |
????????? |
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
0 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
0 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
1 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
7 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
13 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
5 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
0 |
none |
Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance. |
none in my "university assigned workspace," but I spend 12 hours a week teaching in a classroom created from one of the offices in the department for online (hybrid) teaching. |
0 |
31-40 |
n/a |
3 - 9 hours |
0 |
I do not teach any online classes. |
5-6 |
0 |
none |
This varies drastically by semester. This semester I am spending approximately 8-10 hours a week working on a distance course because I only have 1 distance course this semester. Other semesters it may be more. |
0 |
0 |
don't teach online |
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. |
none |
0 |
0 |
fall= 1-3 spring 20-25 |
N/A |
None |
0 |
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 |
25 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
15 |
all the time |
20-25 hours |
approximately 30 |
30 |
30 |
31-40 hours |
approx. 30 hours |
Around 25-30 hours |
25 hours |
16-18 |
30 |
over 40 |
10-20 |
30 |
20 |
21-30 |
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. |
20 |
all but about 5 per week |
5 |
25-30 |
10 |
30 hours |
25-35 hrs |
About how many hours in a typical week do you use your workspace for meeting with others --including students and colleagues?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
5 |
4-6 |
5 hours |
approximately 8 |
10 |
8-12 |
~8 |
2 to 4 hours |
6-8 hours |
10 hours |
1-2 |
3 |
about ten |
10-15 |
10 |
4 |
6-10 |
Approximately 4-5 hours per week. |
6 |
5 |
4 |
6-8 |
8-10 |
5 hours |
2 |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
10 |
|
9-noon |
: |
23 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
24 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
20 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
15 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
5 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
4 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
13 |
13 |
NA |
|
Comments:
I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well |
I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions. |
Keep faculty in their private offices. |
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! |
A faculty lounge would be very nice. |
It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective. |
Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions |
Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary. |
the windows could be washed a little more often. |
Too many faculty are lacking adequate space for offices currently. As the number of students is expected to continue to grow, so too, should the space devoted to offices for faculty whose numbers will have to increase with student enrollment. At a minimum, all tenure-track and term faculty should have offices with doors that lock. Cubicles are adequate for graduate students. Cubicles are NOT adequate spaces for faculty. |
Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices. |
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