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
    18 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Building : 4
     
    Soboleff Annex : 4
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing.
    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: Soboleff Building
    My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan.
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 10
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 0
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 5
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Less than one year : 2
     
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 2
     
    9-12 years : 6
     
    13 years or more : 3
     
  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
    18 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 3
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15ce13c)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15dca8c)
    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(0x15a061c)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a295c)
    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
    18 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 9
     
    2 : 8
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 9
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 12
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 18
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 12
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15cdcb4)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15dbe74)
    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(0x15a287c)
    all of these items are pretty equal in importance.
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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
    18 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 11
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 7
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 8
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15cdf94)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15d8004)
    Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a051c)
    Quiet!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a285c)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Private office : 14
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    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
    18 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 9
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 11
     
    Close to convenient parking : 5
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 17
     
    Proximity to support staff : 15
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 8
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 16
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 10
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 12
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 18
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 7
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 14
     
    Availibility of natural light : 12
     
    Desirable view : 8
     
    Ability to control temperature : 6
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected:
    Most of my colleagues are near, but some are not.
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 9
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 4
     
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 3
     
    Very dissatisfied : 1
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Somewhat dissatisfied
    When I taught in Hendrickson I was closer to my classes.
  18.  
  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's bigger than what i had before
    natural light
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    professional ambiance and beautiful view
    I have a private office that locks.
    The window and the door to the outside.
    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.
    I can shut my door and work alone, with only a few interruptions
    the view
    proximity to natural light
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    Na
    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.
    Space and privacy.
    the door can close
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's too far away from students
    marginal acoustic privacy.  
    My space is adequate.
    thin walls
    Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door.
    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.
    I am next to a conference room and a loud colleague, which filters into my workplace.
    I'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    open room with ill fitting desks and space
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    Na
    lack of natural light
    Feels a bit isolated at times.
    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
    12 6 NA
    Comments:
    i have a lot of books...
    Nothing abnormal
    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space
    I have large bookshelves.
    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.
    large bookshelves, locking files
    locking files
    large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props).
    None
    standing desk option,
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Comments:
    other than location, maybe a window
    better ability to control temperature.  
    A better decorator
    mac computer
    Have all my colleagues closer by.
    A better view.
    matching furniture
    I like my current space
    Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD).
    Being further from the commotion
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office
    Natural light.
    None
    updated overhead lighting or natural light
    I wish it opened into a common area. This would make the office feel more secure, it would allow me to keep my door open in winter and would allow for better air circulation, and would create a space to interact with colleagues over coffee breaks, etc.
    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
    15 3 NA
    Comments:
    access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities
    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.    
    A pub
    faculty lounge
    Better eating options.
    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.
    Less concrete outside, more green space.  Have the faculty in one building, different floors for different departments.
    better parking
    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.
    None
    standardization of furnishing finishes
    Break rooms / lunch rooms. Right now I generally end up eating lunch by myself. A convenient and comfortable break room would improve camaraderie.
    more offices for faculty
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 4
     
    21-30 hours : 6
     
    31-40 hours : 7
     
    more than 40 hours : 1
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Comments:
    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    0
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    0
    I do not teach any online classes.
    0
    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
    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.
    0
    0
    0
    0
    18
    0
    N/A
    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
    18 0 NA
    Comments:
    about 25 hours
    15
    20-25 hours
    13
    25 hours
    30
    over 40
    10-20
    8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office.
    30
    25
    all but about 5 per week
    5
    20
    15
    14
    10
    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
    18 0 NA
    Comments:
    about five hours
    5
    5 hours
    3
    10 hours
    3
    about ten
    10-15
    8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office.
    5-6
    2
    5
    4
    8
    5
    2-4
    8-10
    5
  36.  
  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    6-9am : 5
     
    9-noon : 16
     
    2-4pm : 16
     
    4-6pm : 12
     
    6-8pm : 6
     
    8-10pm : 3
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    18 0 NA
    Yes : 6
     
    No : 12
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 8 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 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?
    Some of the faculty offices are not very good because of lighting, locking and proximity to colleagues.  
    I am fortunate to have moved up the ranks to a private office with a window. Many faculty have interior offices with no windows or heat controls. Others have cubicles with no privacy. The least satisfying part of my job for the first 3 years was the idea of spending ANY time in my dreary office. I hope that decent faculty offices will be a priority in the future!
    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.
    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.
    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.
    None
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