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 |
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Egan Library |
: |
2 |
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Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
3 |
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Hendrickson Annex |
: |
2 |
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Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
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Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
1 |
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Novatney Building |
: |
5 |
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Soboleff Building |
: |
2 |
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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 |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: Novatney Building
I work on the first floor |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
7 |
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School of Career Education |
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1 |
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School of Education |
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2 |
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Egan Library |
: |
2 |
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School of Management |
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5 |
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How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
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2 |
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1-3 years |
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7 |
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4-8 years |
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1 |
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9-12 years |
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5 |
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13 years or more |
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2 |
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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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
4 |
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2 |
: |
3 |
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3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
3 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
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8 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
6 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
4 |
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7 |
: |
1 |
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8 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
5 |
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6 |
: |
4 |
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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 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
2 |
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5 |
: |
2 |
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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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Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
4 |
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3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
5 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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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 areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
3 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
9 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
6 |
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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 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15596c4)
Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work | Selected: ARRAY(0x1568b0c)
my OWN for peace and quiet!! | Selected: ARRAY(0x1567ff4)
Private adequate office space | Selected: ARRAY(0x156bda4)
Quiet area for writing and grading papers. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1573b84)
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 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
17 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
15 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
11 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
5 |
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5 |
: |
8 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
7 |
|
5 |
: |
7 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x155d25c)
Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office | Selected: ARRAY(0x156304c)
Space to teach online classes privately. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1573a84)
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 |
: |
7 |
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2 |
: |
7 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Desirable view
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
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3 |
: |
6 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
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3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
|
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x155d53c)
Low noise level | Selected: ARRAY(0x156bca4)
Quiet! | Selected: ARRAY(0x1573ae4)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
12 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
2 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
2 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: 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) |
: |
8 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
12 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
8 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
14 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
16 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
6 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
17 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
12 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
13 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
16 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
10 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
15 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
12 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
5 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
2 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
10 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
1 |
|
Neutral |
: |
2 |
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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: Very satisfied
I would not accept anything other than a private office. |
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's bigger than what i had before |
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. |
Quiet area with privacy (office with a door). Nice view. Close to colleagues |
It is my own private office. |
none |
Quiet with lots of space |
I can shut my door and work alone, with only a few interruptions |
My space is private enough to conduct a distance learning class, quiet enough to work, and close to other coworkers. |
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. |
the view |
proximity to natural light |
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. |
the door can close |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's too far away from students |
My space is adequate. |
The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building. |
I do not have a nice view. |
loud |
It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment |
I am next to a conference room and a loud colleague, which filters into my workplace. |
I would like the ability to control the temperature. |
It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with. |
I'm unable to get things done because of the noise. |
It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight. |
the overhead fluorescent lighting |
open room with ill fitting desks and space |
lack of 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 |
12 |
5 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Nothing abnormal |
large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc. |
Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner. |
nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET |
Carpet and new paint for the walls |
I need locking files and book cases. |
Reliable Internet connection and locking door. |
Large table |
large bookshelves, locking files |
locking files |
standing desk option, |
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:
other than location, maybe a window |
A better decorator |
A functional window that opens |
elevated work space |
Having a view. |
peace |
Being further from the commotion |
A desirable view would make the office more inviting. |
Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs. |
Quiet. Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly. |
Desk reconfiguration |
a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights |
desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office |
updated overhead lighting or 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 |
12 |
5 |
NA |
|
Comments:
access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities |
A pub |
Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space! |
less construction. |
Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance. |
Less concrete outside, more green space. Have the faculty in one building, different floors for different departments. |
Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed. |
Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake. |
better parking |
standardization of furnishing finishes |
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 |
: |
1 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
2 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
7 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
6 |
|
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 |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work |
Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance. |
0 |
31-40 |
3 - 9 hours |
0 |
10 hours of teaching time are spent on campus. I do all my prep and grading for online teaching on campus as well, which amounts to the rest of the week spent on campus. |
It varies by semester. |
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. |
0 |
This semester: ~0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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 |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about 25 hours |
20-25 hours |
20 hours |
30 |
approx. 30 hours |
20 |
30 |
20-25 |
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. |
25 |
This semester: ~7 hours |
all but about 5 per week |
5 |
14 |
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 |
16 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about five hours |
5 hours |
10 hours |
8-12 |
2 to 4 hours |
0.5 |
5-6 |
3-5 |
Approximately 4-5 hours per week. |
2 |
This semester: 3-7 hours |
5 |
4 |
2-4 |
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 |
: |
7 |
|
9-noon |
: |
15 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
15 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
13 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
8 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
1 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
0 |
|
|
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 |
7 |
10 |
NA |
|
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 |
I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions. |
Keep faculty in their private offices. |
Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting. |
I'm also concerned about the classroom shortage. Teaching discussion classes in the media room is counter-productive. |
Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary. |
Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices. |
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