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
    6 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 0
    Egan Library : 0
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    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: Soboleff Building
    My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan.
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 4
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 0
    Egan Library : 0
    School of Management : 2
     
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  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x153649c)
    a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.
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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
    6 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152cca4)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152d7b4)
    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(0x15363bc)
    all of these items are pretty equal in importance.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x153b2f4)
    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.
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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
    6 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152c89c)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x153639c)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Private office : 5
     
    Shared Office : 0
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 0
    Desk in an open office : 0
    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.
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 5
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 5
     
    Close to convenient parking : 4
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 6
     
    Proximity to support staff : 6
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 3
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 6
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 5
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 5
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 6
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 5
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 6
     
    Availibility of natural light : 4
     
    Desirable view : 3
     
    Ability to control temperature : 2
     
    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
    6 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 5
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 0
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    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.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    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
    Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions.
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    My own space and quiet.
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    The lack of a window and 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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    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
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    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.
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    5 1 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything
    I like my current space
    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.
    Natural light.
    A window with natural light
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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
    5 1 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    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.
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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
    6 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 0
    21-30 hours : 2
     
    31-40 hours : 2
     
    more than 40 hours : 2
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    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
    None
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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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Around 25-30 hours
    16-18
    10-20
    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.
    20
    30 hours
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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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    6-8 hours
    1-2
    10-15
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    8
    5 hours
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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
    6 0 NA
    6-9am : 3
     
    9-noon : 5
     
    2-4pm : 6
     
    4-6pm : 5
     
    6-8pm : 4
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Yes : 3
     
    No : 3
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    3 3 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    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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