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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
5 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
1 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Building |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
1 |
|
Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
4 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
5 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
4 |
|
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: Novatney Building
My office is in Novatney Building and I teach classes in Egan Classroom Wing | Selected: Soboleff Annex
My "assigned workspace" (office) is the Soboleff Annex. I primarily teach in the Egan Classroom Wing. Both spaces are vital to my work. | Selected: Technical Education Center
Center for Mine Training |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
14 |
|
School of Career Education |
: |
1 |
|
School of Education |
: |
1 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
1 |
|
School of Management |
: |
4 |
|
|
How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
1 |
|
1-3 years |
: |
1 |
|
4-8 years |
: |
5 |
|
9-12 years |
: |
7 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
3 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
4 |
|
6 |
: |
4 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
4 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
5 |
|
7 |
: |
4 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
3 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
10 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
6 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
3 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
8 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
3 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
5 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1522fc4)
I need to be close to the sea water lab | Selected: ARRAY(0x1523bb4)
Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work | Selected: ARRAY(0x152f514)
Figuring out by now that "university-assigned workspace" means office (or it should - if it means something else, I don't like the euphemism), it's not an issue of proximity for me, but first of all confidentiality for students, and second of all peace and quiet to get work done. (I see now, this is the next question...) | Selected: ARRAY(0x15323cc)
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(0x153a0ac)
Proximity to collections (library) | Selected: ARRAY(0x153806c)
Proximity to my research space | Selected: ARRAY(0x1538cfc)
None of these are very important. Questions 5 and 6 are more important. |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
12 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
3 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
11 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
12 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
8 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
7 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15230f4)
Window | Selected: ARRAY(0x1523754)
Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office | Selected: ARRAY(0x152cdf4)
A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate | Selected: ARRAY(0x152d904)
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(0x152e8fc)
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(0x153239c)
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(0x1537f6c)
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
9 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1522e14)
appropriate size | Selected: ARRAY(0x1523a34)
Low noise level | Selected: ARRAY(0x152a9dc)
I do not want to be moved. | Selected: ARRAY(0x153258c)
Availability of natural light = 1. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1536a9c)
Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1537fcc)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
20 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
1 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
0 |
|
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
15 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
15 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
10 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
20 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
19 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
12 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
19 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
18 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
18 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
21 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
16 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
18 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
21 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
21 |
|
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
20 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
1 |
|
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 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). |
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
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. |
It is private. |
professional ambiance and beautiful view |
Quiet area with privacy (office with a door). Nice view. Close to colleagues |
Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues. |
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. |
My window |
area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light |
It's in the Soboleff Annex - a calm space, good for meeting colleagues, students, and has a nice view. |
Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues |
Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309) |
the view |
Window that I can open. |
It is easily accessible to students and colleagues. |
I'm close to the people and materials I work with. Also, I have a window. |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
View, light, control temperature, ability to have private conversations |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
18 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
marginal acoustic privacy. |
the proximity to shared copy machine and printer. A bit noisy |
My space is adequate. |
The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building. |
thin walls |
Very close to noisy student use area. |
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. |
the chalkboard walls |
temperature is not controllable. It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed. |
No immediate access to a printer or photocopier. |
Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking |
none wrt AD space |
the overhead fluorescent lighting |
Often noisy. |
When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait. |
No door, but given choice between window and door, I'll take the window. |
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 |
20 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
i have a lot of books... |
Bookshelves |
Nothing abnormal |
large bookshelves, locking files, wall space |
large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc. |
Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets. |
None for the present |
I have large bookshelves. |
Larger bookshelves would be lovely. |
locking files, large bookshelves, good desk, comfortable chair |
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 |
Beyond those already listed, none. |
storage of scientific research equipment |
none wrt AD space |
large bookshelves, locking files |
Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary. |
none |
I work in a department that processes all the physical materials passing in and out of the library collection. This can be a lot of items (for instance a donation of hundreds of items) and also large items (for instance large maps). I need to be able to keep several book trucks in or near my area, as does the staff in my department |
What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files? I a lot of table surface space. |
bookshelves, |
What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
18 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
better ability to control temperature. |
A better decorator |
A functional window that opens |
mac computer |
elevated work space |
Ability to control temperature and light fixtures. |
Can't think of anything |
Have all my colleagues closer by. |
matching furniture |
I like my current space |
Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD). |
proximity to central gathering place for colleagues |
none wrt AD space |
a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights |
Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty. |
different lighting. |
It would help if I cleaned it up! Having a door or higher privacy wall would be nice but I am used to what I have. |
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 |
19 |
2 |
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 |
Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space! |
faculty lounge |
less construction. |
Faculty lounge. |
Can't think of anything |
It would be great to have a meeting room for our department. |
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. |
A faculty lounge and better food service. |
Faculty gathering place |
A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces. |
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. |
an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs. |
Things that would be nice: student union type space with a fireplace; decent array of vending machines; not losing any more parking spaces. |
????????? |
Put in a pub |
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
0 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
0 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
3 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
4 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
11 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
3 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
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. |
0 |
0 |
31-40 |
n/a |
0 |
I do not teach any online classes. |
5-6 |
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. |
None |
don't teach online |
none |
0 |
0 |
fall= 1-3 spring 20-25 |
None. |
0 |
4 |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
15 |
all the time |
20-25 hours |
20 hours |
13 |
30 |
31-40 hours |
Around 25-30 hours |
25 hours |
16-18 |
over 40 |
10-20 |
8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office. |
21-30 |
20 |
all but about 5 per week |
30 |
25-30 |
35 |
25-35 hrs |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
5 |
4-6 |
5 hours |
10 hours |
3 |
8-12 |
~8 |
6-8 hours |
10 hours |
1-2 |
about ten |
10-15 |
8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office. |
6-10 |
6 |
5 |
5-10 |
6-8 |
1-2 |
2 |
5 |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
7 |
|
9-noon |
: |
18 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
19 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
17 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
11 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
2 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
1 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
10 |
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? |
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. |
A faculty lounge would be very nice. |
Again, I am a little uneasy about the "university-assigned workspace" euphemism. If you are seriously considering something other than offices, I think it should be called by its name and discussed that way. If I have in any way contributed to a discussion that could end up with that kind of a result, I resent being misled into this survey. |
Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions |
the windows could be washed a little more often. |
Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices. |
You left out noon to 2 in question 19 |
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