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 35 0 NA Anderson Building : 3 Egan Library : 2 Egan Classroom Wing : 0 Hendrickson Building : 1 Hendrickson Annex : 2 Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 3 Mourant Building : 0 Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0 Novatney Building : 9 Soboleff Building : 8 Soboleff Annex : 6 Student Recreation Center : 0 Technical Education Center : 1 Whitehead Building : 0 Other : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: Novatney Building I work on the first floor

   Selected: Soboleff Annex And I do not want to move!

   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: Technical Education Center Center for Mine Training

 

2. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

   Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA School of Arts & Sciences : 17 School of Career Education : 2 School of Education : 5 Egan Library : 2 School of Management : 9

 

3. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

   Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA Less than one year : 3 1-3 years : 6 4-8 years : 9 9-12 years : 9 13 years or more : 8

 

4. 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 35 0 NA Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms 1 : 8 2 : 3 3 : 3 4 : 5 5 : 3 6 : 4 7 : 4 8 : 1 unranked : 3 Proximity to space for group meetings 1 : 0 2 : 3 3 : 4 4 : 6 5 : 7 6 : 8 7 : 2 8 : 0 unranked : 4 Close to convenient parking 1 : 2 2 : 1 3 : 3 4 : 1 5 : 8 6 : 5 7 : 11 8 : 1 unranked : 2 Proximity to colleagues in your department or program 1 : 11 2 : 10 3 : 5 4 : 3 5 : 2 6 : 2 7 : 0 8 : 0 unranked : 1 Proximity to support staff 1 : 2 2 : 12 3 : 7 4 : 4 5 : 4 6 : 2 7 : 2 8 : 0 unranked : 1 Proximity to areas frequented by students 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : 0 4 : 6 5 : 5 6 : 5 7 : 9 8 : 0 unranked : 3 Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) 1 : 8 2 : 2 3 : 11 4 : 7 5 : 2 6 : 3 7 : 1 8 : 0 unranked : 0 Other (please specify) 1 : 0 2 : 0 3 : 0 4 : 0 5 : 0 6 : 0 7 : 0 8 : 0 unranked : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150ba24) My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x15192b4) Your survey tool doesn't seem to be working.  I'm only able to enter numbers for 2 of the above questions.  For what it's worth, my response to all is either a 1 or 2.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x151cbcc) None of these are very important.  Questions 5 and 6 are more important.

 

5. 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 35 0 NA Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard 1 : 16 2 : 11 3 : 1 4 : 1 5 : 2 6 : 0 unranked : 2 Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection 1 : 11 2 : 15 3 : 5 4 : 1 5 : 0 6 : 0 unranked : 1 Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) 1 : 1 2 : 3 3 : 21 4 : 5 5 : 1 6 : 0 unranked : 2 Space for personal specialized professional equipment 1 : 3 2 : 0 3 : 2 4 : 8 5 : 14 6 : 3 unranked : 1 Space for personal file cabinets 1 : 1 2 : 3 3 : 2 4 : 14 5 : 10 6 : 0 unranked : 0 Other (please specify) 1 : 1 2 : 0 3 : 0 4 : 0 5 : 0 6 : 0 unranked : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150816c) We need private self-contained offices, all the above choices sound like 'cubicle' options

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150b404) Space to teach online classes privately.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150ba54) 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(0x150cca4) A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150d7b4) 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(0x150e7ac) 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(0x1510e74) 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(0x1519284) Again, survey tool only allows entry for one question.  I'd answer 1 to all except personal file cabinets and for that I'd answer 3

   Selected: ARRAY(0x151d304) 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.

 

6. 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 35 0 NA Availability of natural light 1 : 19 2 : 11 3 : 3 4 : 0 unranked : 2 Desirable view 1 : 6 2 : 11 3 : 16 4 : 1 unranked : 1 Ability to control temperature 1 : 8 2 : 11 3 : 15 4 : 0 unranked : 1 Other (please specify) 1 : 2 2 : 1 3 : 0 4 : 0 unranked : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: ARRAY(0x15080dc) Other: good internet and cell phone reception. Cell phone reception in in Hendrickson annex is non-existant

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150b534) Ability to have a window to the outside.  Otherwise it's just a cave.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150f8b4) I do not want to be moved.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x150d954) Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top!

   Selected: ARRAY(0x1519474) Availability of natural light = 1.

   Selected: ARRAY(0x151a96c) Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated.

 

7. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

   Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA Private office : 33 Shared Office : 1 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.

 

8. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

   Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 21 Proximity to space for group meetings : 23 Close to convenient parking : 15 Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 34 Proximity to support staff : 30 Proximity to areas frequented by students : 15 Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 32 Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 29 Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 28 Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 33 Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 21 Space for personal file cabinets : 28 Availibility of natural light : 27 Desirable view : 16 Ability to control temperature : 14 Other (please specify) : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: I really am quite happy with what I have

   Selected: Most of my colleagues are near, but some are not.

 

9. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

   Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA Very satisfied : 24 Somewhat satisfied : 7 Neutral : 2 Somewhat dissatisfied : 1 Very dissatisfied : 1 No opinion/No response : 0

   Comments:

   Selected: Very satisfied I would not accept anything other than a private office.

   Selected: Very satisfied I do not want to be moved. Really.

   Selected: Very satisfied My laboratory, NSRL 203 lacks temperature control to the extent that my instrumentation is at risk.  Too often do I find the temp in that room at 80 degrees or higher.  Less frequently, as well as less threatening to my instrumentation, are periods of extreme cold (less than 65 degrees).

   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.

 

10.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA

    Comments:

    it's bigger than what i had before

    natural light

    It is private.

    Privacy for teaching online. I need to hear and be heard

    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

    professional ambiance and beautiful view

    Excellent office.

    Quiet area with privacy (office with a door).  Nice view.  Close to colleagues

    Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues.

    It is my own private office.

    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.

    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality

    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.

    The window and the door to the outside.

    My window

    Privacy; ability to close the door.

    area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light

    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.

    Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues

    I can shut my door and work alone, with only a few interruptions

    Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions.

    Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309)

    The ability to accommodate project and small meeting space.

    the view

    Window that I can open.

    proximity to natural light

    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.

    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.

    My own space and quiet.

    the door can close

    Space to keep my professional resources organized.

    View, light, control temperature, ability to have private conversations

 

11.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean 31 4 NA

    Comments:

    it's too far away from students

    marginal acoustic privacy.

    The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building.

    Far from parking.

    Proximity to the construction.  It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times.

    thin walls

    Far from laboratory (Natural Science Labs are down the road a bit).

    Very close to noisy student use area.

    I do not have a nice view.

    It's SMALL comparatively.

    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.

    Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door.

    the chalkboard walls

    Very crowded in shared areas.

    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.

    Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking

    I am next to a conference room and a loud colleague, which filters into my workplace.

    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.

    none wrt AD space

    It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight.

    the overhead fluorescent lighting

    Often noisy.

    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.

    Na

    lack of natural light

    Feels a bit isolated at times.

    The lack of a window and natural light

    no window / natural light

 

12. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean 27 8 NA

    Comments:

    i have a lot of books...

    large bookshelves

    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space

    Lab equipment-  hood, etc.  Office- none.

    large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc.

    Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets.

    Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner.

    LARGE bookshelves, locking files.

    None for the present

    I have large bookshelves.

    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.

    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

    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets

    storage of scientific research equipment

    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.

    none wrt AD space

    Large table

    large bookshelves, locking files

    Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary.

    locking files

    none

    None

    standing desk option,

    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.

    Space for materials used in special summer program (kept in closet next to office).

    bookshelves,

 

13.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean 32 3 NA

    Comments:

    other than location, maybe a window

    better ability to control temperature.

    A functional window that opens

    Close parking, I need to leave campus often to visit my students at schools

    nothing

    mac computer

    More light.

    elevated work space

    Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.

    Having a view.

    A bit more space.

    Can't think of anything

    Have all my colleagues closer by.

    A better view.

    matching furniture

    thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations

    I like my current space

    Better lighting

    proximity to central gathering place for colleagues

    Being further from the commotion

    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.

    none wrt AD space

    Desk reconfiguration

    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights

    Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty.

    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office

    different lighting.

    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 with natural light

    a window

 

14.  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 32 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.

    Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space!

    Clean rooms and meeting rooms-the rooms are dusty and the tables filthy

    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.

    faculty lounge

    Common area (fridge, microwave) with seating for lunch.

    less construction.

    Faculty lounge.

    Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance.

    More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth..........

    Can't think of anything

    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.

    Better eating options.

    A good place to eat, seriously. I never eat the Mourant cafeteria.

    natural full spectrum lighting

    I actually like the setup where I am now.  I enjoy working in my department.

    A  proper, dedicated art gallery

    Faculty gathering place

    Less concrete outside, more green space.  Have the faculty in one building, different floors for different departments.

    A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces.

    Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake.

    I am very fortunate to have such a nice office; I am definitely in the minority. I would love a few places to sit or eat lunch/snacks outdoors in a green or grassy area (NOT in the horrible bricked up space where greenery has been largely eliminated.

    better parking

    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.

    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.

    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.

    more offices for faculty

    More natural opportunity to interact with other faculty on campus (like faculty lounge).

    Put in a pub

 

15. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean 34 1 NA 0-5 hours : 0 6-10 hours : 1 11-15 hours : 1 16-20 hours : 4 21-30 hours : 9 31-40 hours : 14 more than 40 hours : 5

 

16. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA

    Comments:

    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    0
    0
    8
    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.
    0
    0
    31-40
    n/a
    3 - 9 hours
    20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also.
    0
    I do not teach any online classes.
    5-6
    0
    none
    10
    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
    don't teach online
    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.
    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.
    none
    This semester: ~0
    0
    0
    0
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    18
    0
    N/A
    None
    5
    4 hours/week
    4

 

17. 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 35 0 NA

    Comments:

    about 25 hours
    15
    20 hours
    8
    approximately 30
    13
    30
    30
    31-40 hours
    approx. 30 hours
    20.  When you teach distance it all integrates together.  Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model.
    Around 25-30 hours
    25 hours
    16-18
    30
    over 40
    40
    10-20
    20
    21-30
    30
    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
    This semester: ~7 hours
    all but about 5 per week
    30
    5
    25-30
    15
    14
    10
    30 hours
    20
    varies.  I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc.
    35

 

18.  About how many hours in a typical week do you use your workspace for meeting with others --including students and colleagues?

    Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA

    Comments:

    about five hours
    5
    10 hours
    4
    approximately 8
    3
    10
    8-12
    ~8
    2 to 4 hours
    5 or less.  My students are all distance.
    6-8 hours
    10 hours
    1-2
    3
    about ten
    0
    10-15
    4
    6-10
    5-6
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    6
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    5
    5-10
    4
    6-8
    5
    2-4
    8-10
    5 hours
    5
    average 1/2 hr. per week
    5

 

19.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA 6-9am : 12 9-noon : 30 2-4pm : 33 4-6pm : 29 6-8pm : 18 8-10pm : 6 after 10pm : 3

 

20.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean 35 0 NA Yes : 16 No : 19

 

21.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean 18 17 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

    The rooms need to be cleaned.  We need better parking for those who come and go during the day.

    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?

    I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions.

    Keep faculty in their private offices.

    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.

    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!

    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.

    It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective.

    Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions

    Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary.

    the windows could be washed a little more often.

    None

    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.

    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