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
    9 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    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.
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 5
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    School of Management : 1
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Other (please specify)
    1 : 9
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a7254)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15af954)
    My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15afbd4)
    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(0x15b3684)
    my OWN for peace and quiet!!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15b1b84)
    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(0x15b5b84)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1577724)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x157d524)
    Proximity to collections (library)
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158251c)
    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)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a4dbc)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15afa14)
    Natural light is no. 2
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158241c)
    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)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a509c)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1577624)
    Quiet!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158247c)
    openable windows
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Private office : 6
     
    Shared Office : 0
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 3
     
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 2
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 5
     
    Close to convenient parking : 3
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 7
     
    Proximity to support staff : 8
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 3
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 8
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 5
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 6
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 8
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 5
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 7
     
    Availibility of natural light : 6
     
    Desirable view : 4
     
    Ability to control temperature : 2
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 6
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 0
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    Very dissatisfied : 2
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 1 NA
    Comments:
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    Privacy and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Privacy
    none
    It's in the Soboleff Annex - a calm space, good for meeting colleagues, students, and has a nice view.
    My space is private enough to conduct a distance learning class, quiet enough to work, and close to other coworkers.
    I'm close to the people and materials I work with. Also, I have a window.
    Everything I checked for question 8
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Comments:
    My space is adequate.
    It's perfect.
    Lack of light/view
    loud
    No immediate access to a printer or photocopier.
    I would like the ability to control the temperature.
    I'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    No door, but given choice between window and door, I'll take the window.
    Cannot control temperature of my office
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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
    8 1 NA
    Comments:
    Nothing abnormal
    Large bookshelves and professional and personal belongings.
    A lockable door is very important.  
    nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET
    Beyond those already listed, none.
    I need locking files and book cases.
    I work in a department that processes all the physical materials passing in and out of the library collection.  This can be a lot of items (for instance a donation of hundreds of items) and also large items (for instance large maps). I need to be able to keep several book trucks in or near my area, as does the staff in my department
    What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files?  I a lot of table surface space.
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Comments:
    A better decorator
    It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Natural light
    peace
    Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD).
    A desirable view would make the office more inviting.
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    It would help if I cleaned it up! Having a door or higher privacy wall would be nice but I am used to what I have.
    A functioning thermostat
  26.  
  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
    7 2 NA
    Comments:
    A pub
    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"
    A faculty lounge and better food service.
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    Things that would be nice: student union type space with a fireplace; decent array of vending machines; not losing any more parking spaces.
    ?????????
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 2
     
    21-30 hours : 4
     
    31-40 hours : 3
     
    more than 40 hours : 0
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Comments:
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    4
    None
    0
    None
    It varies by semester.
    0
    None.
    0
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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
    9 0 NA
    Comments:
    20-25 hours
    22
    20 hours
    20
    8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office.
    20-25
    25
    35
    25-35 hrs
  34.  
  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
    9 0 NA
    Comments:
    5 hours
    9
    10 hours
    0.5
    8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office.
    3-5
    2
    1-2
    2
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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
    9 0 NA
    6-9am : 3
     
    9-noon : 8
     
    2-4pm : 8
     
    4-6pm : 7
     
    6-8pm : 4
     
    8-10pm : 0
    after 10pm : 0
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 0 NA
    Yes : 4
     
    No : 5
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    5 4 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    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.
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
    I'm also concerned about the classroom shortage.  Teaching discussion classes in the media room is counter-productive.
    Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices.  
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