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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
0 |
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Egan Library |
: |
0 |
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Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Annex |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
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Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
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Novatney Building |
: |
0 |
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Soboleff Building |
: |
11 |
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Soboleff Annex |
: |
0 |
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Student Recreation Center |
: |
0 |
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Technical Education Center |
: |
0 |
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Whitehead Building |
: |
0 |
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Other |
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0 |
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Comments: Selected: Soboleff Building
My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
11 |
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School of Career Education |
: |
0 |
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School of Education |
: |
0 |
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Egan Library |
: |
0 |
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School of Management |
: |
0 |
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How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
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0 |
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1-3 years |
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3 |
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4-8 years |
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4 |
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9-12 years |
: |
3 |
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13 years or more |
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1 |
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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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
2 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
1 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
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3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
2 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
2 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
3 |
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8 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
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3 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
2 |
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6 |
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1 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
3 |
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3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
2 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
6 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
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4 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x159332c)
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(0x15977bc)
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(0x15a13dc)
a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects. |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
6 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
2 |
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2 |
: |
7 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
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7 |
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4 |
: |
2 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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0 |
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3 |
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1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
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4 |
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6 |
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1 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
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0 |
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3 |
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0 |
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4 |
: |
6 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
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0 |
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2 |
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1 |
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3 |
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0 |
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4 |
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0 |
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5 |
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0 |
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6 |
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1 |
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unranked |
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0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x159316c)
Natural light is no. 2 | Selected: ARRAY(0x15906b4)
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(0x15966d4)
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(0x15a12fc)
all of these items are pretty equal in importance. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a2214)
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. |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
7 |
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2 |
: |
3 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Desirable view
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
4 |
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3 |
: |
6 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
3 |
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2 |
: |
3 |
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3 |
: |
4 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x159b85c)
Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a12dc)
temperature can be controlled with a space heater. |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
10 |
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Shared Office |
: |
0 |
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Cubicle with a door |
: |
1 |
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Cubicle without a door |
: |
0 |
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Desk in an open office |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
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Comments: 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.
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What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
6 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
5 |
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Close to convenient parking |
: |
6 |
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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
10 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
11 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
4 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
11 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
9 |
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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
8 |
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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
9 |
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Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
5 |
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Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
10 |
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Availibility of natural light |
: |
5 |
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Desirable view |
: |
5 |
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Ability to control temperature |
: |
3 |
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Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
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How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
5 |
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Somewhat satisfied |
: |
2 |
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Neutral |
: |
0 |
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Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
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Very dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
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No opinion/No response |
: |
0 |
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Comments: 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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's bigger than what i had before |
natural light |
It is private. |
Privacy |
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. |
My window |
It has a door. |
Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication. |
Window that I can open. |
It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space. |
My own space and quiet. |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's too far away from students |
marginal acoustic privacy. |
The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building. |
Lack of light/view |
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. |
the chalkboard walls |
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. |
Often noisy. |
There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby. |
The lack of a window and natural light |
What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
9 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
i have a lot of books... |
A lockable door is very important. |
Larger bookshelves would be lovely. |
locking files, large bookshelves, good desk, comfortable chair |
relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files |
Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets |
Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary. |
large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props). |
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 ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
10 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
other than location, maybe a window |
better ability to control temperature. |
A functional window that opens |
Natural light |
matching furniture |
A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air. |
Better lighting |
Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty. |
Natural light. |
A window with natural light |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities |
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. |
Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space! |
Open gathering areas like a kitchenette and student lounge "zones" |
It would be great to have a meeting room for our department. |
A good place to eat, seriously. I never eat the Mourant cafeteria. |
Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets) |
A proper, dedicated art gallery |
I am very fortunate to have such a nice office; I am definitely in the minority. I would love a few places to sit or eat lunch/snacks outdoors in a green or grassy area (NOT in the horrible bricked up space where greenery has been largely eliminated. |
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. |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
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6-10 hours |
: |
0 |
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11-15 hours |
: |
0 |
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16-20 hours |
: |
1 |
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21-30 hours |
: |
5 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
4 |
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more than 40 hours |
: |
1 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work |
0 |
0 |
None |
5-6 |
none |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
None |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about 25 hours |
15 |
20 hours |
20 hours |
16-18 |
over 40 |
30 |
20 |
30 |
20 |
30 hours |
About how many hours in a typical week do you use your workspace for meeting with others --including students and colleagues?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about five hours |
5 |
10 hours |
10 hours |
1-2 |
about ten |
10 |
4 |
5-10 |
8 |
5 hours |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
5 |
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9-noon |
: |
7 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
11 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
8 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
5 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
4 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
4 |
|
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Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
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What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
5 |
6 |
NA |
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Comments:
student access to faculty is underrated by university personnel, but it would significantly improve service, retention, and learning, all part of the UAS mission |
A faculty lounge would be very nice. |
It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective. |
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. |
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. |
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