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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
2 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
2 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Building |
: |
2 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
|
Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
1 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
5 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
3 |
|
Student Recreation Center |
: |
0 |
|
Technical Education Center |
: |
1 |
|
Whitehead Building |
: |
0 |
|
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 Building
My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan. | Selected: Technical Education Center
Center for Mine Training |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
11 |
|
School of Career Education |
: |
2 |
|
School of Education |
: |
1 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
2 |
|
School of Management |
: |
1 |
|
|
How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
2 |
|
1-3 years |
: |
4 |
|
4-8 years |
: |
4 |
|
9-12 years |
: |
4 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
3 |
|
|
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
5 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
4 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
4 |
|
8 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
3 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
4 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
6 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x157e79c)
I need to be close to the sea water lab | Selected: ARRAY(0x1588d3c)
Natural light and privacy are most important. Proximity to people in my own department is not important, but I do want to be close to other _faculty_ | Selected: ARRAY(0x158b7e4)
my OWN for peace and quiet!! | Selected: ARRAY(0x1595de4)
a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1597864)
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
6 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
9 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
5 |
|
5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x157e8cc)
Window | Selected: ARRAY(0x157ca5c)
We need private self-contained offices, all the above choices sound like 'cubicle' options | Selected: ARRAY(0x1588b7c)
Natural light is no. 2 | Selected: ARRAY(0x15875c4)
A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate | Selected: ARRAY(0x1595d04)
all of these items are pretty equal in importance. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1599c34)
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(0x1597764)
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
10 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
9 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
10 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x157e5ec)
appropriate size | Selected: ARRAY(0x157c9cc)
Other: good internet and cell phone reception. Cell phone reception in in Hendrickson annex is non-existant | Selected: ARRAY(0x15891cc)
I do not want to be moved. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1595ce4)
temperature can be controlled with a space heater. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15977c4)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
13 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
1 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
1 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
1 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Private office
And I am quite happy with what I have. | Selected: Cubicle with a door
the walls in my cubicle go all the way to the ceiling so it might be considered a private office. i have no windows. including definitions of terms in surveys is a good idea if you want accurate data.
| Selected: Private office
And research space |
What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
10 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
9 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
9 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
15 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
15 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
8 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
14 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
12 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
12 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
15 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
10 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
14 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
9 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
7 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
6 |
|
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
10 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
3 |
|
Neutral |
: |
0 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
1 |
|
Very dissatisfied |
: |
3 |
|
No opinion/No response |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Very satisfied
Still a bit noisy on weekdays | Selected: Very satisfied
I do not want to be moved. Really. | Selected: Somewhat dissatisfied
When I taught in Hendrickson I was closer to my classes. | 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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
the view |
It is private. |
Privacy for teaching online. I need to hear and be heard |
Excellent office. |
Quiet area with privacy (office with a door). Nice view. Close to colleagues |
Privacy |
Everything. Cannot specify any one quality |
I have a private office that locks. |
none |
Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication. |
proximity to natural light |
It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space. |
It is easily accessible to students and colleagues. |
proximity to the library public areas (I can keep my door open directly to facilitate student walk in), space for adding personal touch (walls to decorate), space for plants. |
My own space and quiet. |
the door can close |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
15 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
the proximity to shared copy machine and printer. A bit noisy |
The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building. |
Far from parking. |
Far from laboratory (Natural Science Labs are down the road a bit). |
Lack of light/view |
There isn't anything I do not like about it |
loud |
Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size. |
open room with ill fitting desks and space |
There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby. |
When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait. |
lack of natural light |
The lack of a window and natural light |
no window / 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 |
14 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Bookshelves |
Lab equipment- hood, etc. Office- none. |
large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc. |
A lockable door is very important. |
None for the present |
I have large bookshelves. |
nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET |
Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets |
locking files |
large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props). |
none |
standing desk option, |
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 |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
A functional window that opens |
Close parking, I need to leave campus often to visit my students at schools |
More light. |
elevated work space |
Natural light |
Can't think of anything |
Have all my colleagues closer by. |
peace |
Better lighting |
desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office |
Natural light. |
different lighting. |
updated overhead lighting or natural light |
A window with natural light |
a window |
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 |
15 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Its fine as is |
Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space! |
Clean rooms and meeting rooms-the rooms are dusty and the tables filthy |
Common area (fridge, microwave) with seating for lunch. |
less construction. |
Open gathering areas like a kitchenette and student lounge "zones" |
Can't think of anything |
A proper, dedicated art gallery |
better parking |
Separate areas for eating. Egan library has a great kitchen space with a table, couches, fridge, microwave and stove. And there is always coffee. It is a place where I can rest between classes. I would also love it if this space were available for use during class times so that I could do special cultural events with my students. |
an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs. |
standardization of furnishing finishes |
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. |
more offices for faculty |
????????? |
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
0 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
0 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
3 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
5 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
7 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
2 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
none |
0 |
8 |
0 |
31-40 |
None |
0 |
I do not teach any online classes. |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
fall= 1-3 spring 20-25 |
0 |
None |
5 |
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
all the time |
20 hours |
8 |
30 |
30 |
20 hours |
Around 25-30 hours |
25 hours |
20 |
20 |
5 |
20 |
25-30 |
14 |
30 hours |
20 |
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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
4-6 |
10 hours |
4 |
10 |
8-12 |
10 hours |
6-8 hours |
10 hours |
0.5 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
6-8 |
2-4 |
5 hours |
5 |
2 |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
17 |
|
9-noon |
: |
16 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
17 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
16 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
10 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
3 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
2 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
6 |
NA |
|
Comments:
I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well |
The rooms need to be cleaned. We need better parking for those who come and go during the day. |
I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions. |
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. |
It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective. |
Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary. |
We really need a kitchen space in Soboleff and the kitchen space that's available in the library in Egan needs to be advertised to faculty who teach in Egan. |
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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