SURVEY OF FULL TIME UAS JUNEAU FACULTY ABOUT WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

  1. In which UAS building is your primary university-assigned workspace located? (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Building : 4
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 1
     
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    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: Technical Education Center
    Center for Mine Training
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 6
     
    School of Career Education : 2
     
    School of Education : 0
    Egan Library : 1
     
    School of Management : 3
     
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  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Less than one year : 0
    1-3 years : 4
     
    4-8 years : 1
     
    9-12 years : 5
     
    13 years or more : 2
     
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  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
    12 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 3
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to space for group meetings
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 5
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Close to convenient parking
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 4
     
    6 : 2
     
    7 : 3
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 2
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to support staff
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to areas frequented by students
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 4
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 12
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x150f8fc)
    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_
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  9. 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
    12 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 6
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 5
     
    6 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 5
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x150f73c)
    Natural light is no. 2
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15131ac)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1513cbc)
    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.  
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  11. 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
    12 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Desirable view
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 5
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 6
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x150fd8c)
    I do not want to be moved.
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Private office : 11
     
    Shared Office : 0
    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.
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 8
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 9
     
    Close to convenient parking : 5
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 12
     
    Proximity to support staff : 12
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 6
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 12
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 11
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 11
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 11
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 9
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 11
     
    Availibility of natural light : 8
     
    Desirable view : 5
     
    Ability to control temperature : 3
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected:
    I really am quite happy with what I have
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 8
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 1
     
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    Very dissatisfied : 2
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I do not want to be moved. Really.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    it's bigger than what i had before
    Privacy
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    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.
    area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    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
    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.
    the door can close
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    it's too far away from students
    Lack of light/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.
    temperature is not controllable.  It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed.
    Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size.
    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.
    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
    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 window / natural light
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  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 2 NA
    Comments:
    A lockable door is very important.  
    None for the present
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    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
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    Large table
    large bookshelves, locking files
    locking files
    none
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    11 1 NA
    Comments:
    other than location, maybe a window
    Natural light
    Can't think of anything
    I like my current space
    Better lighting
    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.
    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
    different lighting.
    a window
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  27.  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
    10 2 NA
    Comments:
    access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities
    Open gathering areas like a kitchenette and student lounge "zones"
    Can't think of anything
    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.
    I actually like the setup where I am now.  I enjoy working in my department.
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake.
    better parking
    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.
    more offices for faculty
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  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 1
     
    16-20 hours : 0
    21-30 hours : 5
     
    31-40 hours : 4
     
    more than 40 hours : 2
     
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  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    None
    0
    5-6
    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
    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.
    This semester: ~0
    0
    0
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    5
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  33. 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
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    about 25 hours
    20 hours
    Around 25-30 hours
    16-18
    10-20
    20
    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.
    This semester: ~7 hours
    all but about 5 per week
    5
    25-30
    20
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  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
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    about five hours
    10 hours
    6-8 hours
    1-2
    10-15
    4
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    5
    4
    6-8
    5
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  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    6-9am : 6
     
    9-noon : 11
     
    2-4pm : 12
     
    4-6pm : 10
     
    6-8pm : 8
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Yes : 5
     
    No : 7
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    5 7 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
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    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.
    the windows could be washed a little more often.
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