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
    19 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 3
     
    Egan Library : 0
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 3
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 1
     
    Novatney Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Annex : 2
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Anderson Building
    I have an office and a research lab
    Selected: Novatney Building
    I work on the first floor
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    And I do not want to move!
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    19 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 10
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 4
     
    Egan Library : 0
    School of Management : 5
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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    19 0 NA
    Less than one year : 1
     
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 4
     
    9-12 years : 3
     
    13 years or more : 6
     
  6.  
  7. In thinking about the location of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preference (1=highest)

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    19 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 3
     
    8 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15235bc)
    I need to be close to the sea water lab
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152f1ac)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152f8ec)
    My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152fb6c)
    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_
    Selected: ARRAY(0x153160c)
    my OWN for peace and quiet!!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1532ff4)
    If I could control the heat, that would be marvelous. It is usually about 80 degrees, and that is impossible to be productive in.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1537b2c)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x14ff49c)
    Proximity to my research space
  8.  
  9. In thinking about the design of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preferences (1=highest)

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    19 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 11
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 7
     
    2 : 10
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 14
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 19
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15236ec)
    Window
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152f1dc)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.  That means I use my office a LOT because it's my classroom.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152f9ac)
    Natural light is no. 2
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1534424)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1534f34)
    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(0x14ff39c)
    All of these are of about equal 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)

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    19 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 9
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Desirable view
    1 : 5
     
    2 : 9
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 11
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152340c)
    appropriate size
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152bc7c)
    Ability to have a window to the outside.  Otherwise it's just a cave.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152fffc)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x14ff3fc)
    openable windows
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    19 0 NA
    Private office : 17
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

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    19 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 11
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 14
     
    Close to convenient parking : 8
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 18
     
    Proximity to support staff : 17
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 7
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 19
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 17
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 16
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 16
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 15
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 17
     
    Availibility of natural light : 15
     
    Desirable view : 7
     
    Ability to control temperature : 5
     
    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)

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    19 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 14
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 0
    Neutral : 2
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 3
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    Still  a bit noisy on weekdays
    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:

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    19 0 NA
    Comments:
    the view
    That it is a private office for advising students and for working uninterrupted by other things that may be going on in the open spaces of the department
    Quiet area with privacy (office with a door).  Nice view.  Close to colleagues
    Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues.
    Even though small, it's a private office that I can hold confidential conversations in.  I also can keep those tools around me within arms reach that I use constantly.
    Privacy and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    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.
    none
    Quiet with lots of space
    It has a door.
    Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues
    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.
    I can close the door.
    The ability to accommodate project and small meeting space.
    Everything I checked for question 8
    Space to keep my professional resources organized.  
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 2 NA
    Comments:
    the proximity to shared copy machine and printer.  A bit noisy
    Proximity to the construction.  It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times.
    Very close to noisy student use area.
    It's SMALL comparatively.
    It's perfect.
    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.
    loud
    It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment
    It is impossibly hot with a noisy heating system that constantly pours heat in.
    Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking
    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.
    Quite a bit of noise from neighboring offices.
    It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight.
    Cannot control temperature of my office
  22.  
  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    19 0 NA
    Comments:
    Bookshelves
    large bookshelves
    large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc.
    Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets.
    LARGE bookshelves, locking files.
    Large bookshelves and professional and personal belongings.
    A lockable door is very important.  
    None for the present
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET
    Carpet and new paint for the walls
    relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files
    storage of scientific research equipment
    I need locking files and book cases.
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    I'm cool
    Large table
    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).  
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 4 NA
    Comments:
    nothing
    elevated work space
    Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.
    A bit more space.
    It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Natural light
    Can't think of anything
    peace
    A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air.
    proximity to central gathering place for colleagues
    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.
    A skylight
    Desk reconfiguration
    A functioning thermostat
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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
    16 3 NA
    Comments:
    Its fine as is
    a more comfortable coffee shop area.  I would like to see more comfortable furniture near Spikes in the common space outside the library.  That has the potential for an active meeting area but doesn't have a comfortable feel about it.  It has a great view and could be much better with chairs and couches that would invite people sitting and talking.
    less construction.  
    Faculty lounge.
    More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth..........
    Ability to drive through the campus as was the case prior -- this would make it easier to spend more time with others.
    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.
    Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets)
    Faculty gathering place
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    It is pretty sweet as it is
    Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake.
    ?????????
    More natural opportunity to interact with other faculty on campus (like faculty lounge).  
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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
    19 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 1
     
    11-15 hours : 1
     
    16-20 hours : 2
     
    21-30 hours : 6
     
    31-40 hours : 6
     
    more than 40 hours : 3
     
  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 1 NA
    Comments:
    none
    none in my "university assigned workspace," but I spend 12 hours a week teaching in a classroom created from one of the offices in the department for online (hybrid) teaching.
    31-40
    n/a
    20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also.
    4
    None
    0
    5-6
    0
    0
    don't teach online
    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.
    Rarely
    This semester: ~0
    0
    4 hours/week
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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 1 NA
    Comments:
    all the time
    approximately 30
    30
    31-40 hours
    20.  When you teach distance it all integrates together.  Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model.
    22
    20 hours
    Around 25-30 hours
    16-18
    20
    30
    21-30
    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.
    20 hours
    This semester: ~7 hours
    25-35 hrs
    varies.  I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc.
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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 1 NA
    Comments:
    4-6
    approximately 8
    8-12
    ~8
    5 or less.  My students are all distance.
    9
    10 hours
    6-8 hours
    1-2
    0.5
    10
    6-10
    3-5
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    Very little
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    2
    average 1/2 hr. per week
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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
    19 0 NA
    6-9am : 6
     
    9-noon : 15
     
    2-4pm : 18
     
    4-6pm : 16
     
    6-8pm : 10
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    19 0 NA
    Yes : 9
     
    No : 10
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 10 NA
    Comments:
    I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well
    I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions.
    We seem to have lots of money for physical plant, bricks, paving, etc. - but we can't get enough resources to conduct proper on-line teaching, sufficient IT resources, a lack of sufficient bandwidth, lack of sufficient support.  
    It would be hard to improve on what I currently have...space to get things accomplished and meet with colleagues, students and staff and privacy whenever needed for the same.
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
    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.  
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