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 |
: |
2 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Annex |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
3 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
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Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
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Novatney Building |
: |
2 |
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Soboleff Building |
: |
1 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
3 |
|
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 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Anderson Building
I have an office and a research lab | 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. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
6 |
|
School of Career Education |
: |
0 |
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School of Education |
: |
3 |
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Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
School of Management |
: |
2 |
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How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
0 |
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1-3 years |
: |
0 |
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4-8 years |
: |
0 |
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9-12 years |
: |
0 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
11 |
|
|
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 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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7 |
: |
3 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
4 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
3 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
6 |
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2 |
: |
3 |
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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 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15bb2bc)
I need to be close to the sea water lab | Selected: ARRAY(0x15cb82c)
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(0x159c1c4)
Proximity to my research space | Selected: ARRAY(0x1598e5c)
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
9 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
7 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
3 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15bb3ec)
Window | Selected: ARRAY(0x15c7c0c)
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(0x15cd2dc)
Quiet and private space is necessary for any faculty member who advises students. In education, we do a lot of distance courses and we need quiet private areas to do this. If they are not available, we will have to conduct our business off campus. | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c0c4)
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15bb10c)
appropriate size | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c124)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
11 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
0 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
0 |
|
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
5 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
5 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
3 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
11 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
8 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
4 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
9 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
10 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
9 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
11 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
7 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
7 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
9 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
7 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
5 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected:
Most of my colleagues are near, but some are not. |
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
8 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
2 |
|
Neutral |
: |
1 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
0 |
|
Very dissatisfied |
: |
0 |
|
No opinion/No response |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: Very satisfied
Still a bit noisy on weekdays |
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
the view |
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. |
Privacy; ability to close the door. |
It's in the Soboleff Annex - a calm space, good for meeting colleagues, students, and has a nice view. |
Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues |
The ability to accommodate project and small meeting space. |
Na |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
Space to keep my professional resources organized. |
View, light, control temperature, ability to have private conversations |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
8 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
the proximity to shared copy machine and printer. A bit noisy |
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. |
Very crowded in shared areas. |
No immediate access to a printer or photocopier. |
Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking |
It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight. |
Na |
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 |
10 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Bookshelves |
I have large bookshelves. |
Larger bookshelves would be lovely. |
Beyond those already listed, none. |
storage of scientific research equipment |
Large table |
None |
What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files? I a lot of table surface space. |
Space for materials used in special summer program (kept in closet next to office). |
bookshelves, |
What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
7 |
4 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Have all my colleagues closer by. |
thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations |
Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD). |
proximity to central gathering place for colleagues |
Desk reconfiguration |
None |
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 |
10 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Its fine as is |
It would be great to have a meeting room for our department. |
natural full spectrum lighting |
A faculty lounge and better food service. |
Faculty gathering place |
Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake. |
None |
????????? |
More natural opportunity to interact with other faculty on campus (like faculty lounge). |
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 |
10 |
1 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
1 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
1 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
1 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
3 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
4 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
0 |
|
|
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:
none |
I do not teach any online classes. |
5-6 |
10 |
None |
don't teach online |
This semester: ~0 |
18 |
0 |
4 hours/week |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
all the time |
25 hours |
16-18 |
40 |
8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office. |
21-30 |
This semester: ~7 hours |
15 |
25-35 hrs |
varies. I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc. |
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 |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
4-6 |
10 hours |
1-2 |
0 |
8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office. |
6-10 |
This semester: 3-7 hours |
5 |
2 |
average 1/2 hr. per week |
5 |
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 |
: |
3 |
|
9-noon |
: |
9 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
11 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
11 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
3 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
0 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
0 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
8 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well |
Some of the faculty offices are not very good because of lighting, locking and proximity to colleagues. |
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 |
None |
Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices. |
Faculty need private offices--even if they are smaller than currently provided. Cubicles or shared spaces are not acceptable. |
You left out noon to 2 in question 19 |
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