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
    17 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 3
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 1
     
    Novatney Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Novatney Building
    I work on the first floor
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing.
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

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    17 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 7
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 5
     
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  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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    17 0 NA
    Less than one year : 2
     
    1-3 years : 6
     
    4-8 years : 3
     
    9-12 years : 5
     
    13 years or more : 1
     
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  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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    17 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158b2d4)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15916d4)
    my OWN for peace and quiet!!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1597bf4)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159697c)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
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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)

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    17 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 0
    2 : 15
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 17
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 11
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 9
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 6
     
    5 : 7
     
    6 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1585e24)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
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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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    17 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 8
     
    3 : 5
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 9
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1586104)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159519c)
    Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159687c)
    Quiet!
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

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    17 0 NA
    Private office : 12
     
    Shared Office : 2
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 2
     
    Desk in an open office : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

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    17 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 7
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 12
     
    Close to convenient parking : 7
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 14
     
    Proximity to support staff : 16
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 6
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 17
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 11
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 12
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 16
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 8
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 15
     
    Availibility of natural light : 12
     
    Desirable view : 4
     
    Ability to control temperature : 3
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

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    17 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 10
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 1
     
    Neutral : 2
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 2
     
    Very dissatisfied : 2
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

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    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's bigger than what i had before
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    It is private.
    Quiet area with privacy (office with a door).  Nice view.  Close to colleagues
    The window and the door to the outside.
    none
    Quiet with lots of space
    I can shut my door and work alone, with only a few interruptions
    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.
    the view
    proximity to natural light
    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.
    the door can close
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

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    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's too far away from students
    My space is adequate.
    The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building.
    Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door.
    loud
    It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment
    I am next to a conference room and a loud colleague, which filters into my workplace.
    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.
    I'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    Quite a bit of noise from neighboring offices.
    It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight.
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    open room with ill fitting desks and space
    lack of natural light
    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
    11 6 NA
    Comments:
    Nothing abnormal
    large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc.
    nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET
    Carpet and new paint for the walls
    I need locking files and book cases.
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    I'm cool
    Large table
    large bookshelves, locking files
    locking files
    standing desk option,
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

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    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    other than location, maybe a window
    A better decorator
    A functional window that opens
    elevated work space
    A better view.
    peace
    Being further from the commotion
    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.
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    A skylight
    Desk reconfiguration
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office
    updated overhead lighting or natural light
    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
    12 5 NA
    Comments:
    access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities
    A pub
    Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space!
    less construction.  
    Better eating options.
    Less concrete outside, more green space.  Have the faculty in one building, different floors for different departments.
    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.
    better parking
    standardization of furnishing finishes
    more offices for faculty
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  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

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    17 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 1
     
    16-20 hours : 3
     
    21-30 hours : 6
     
    31-40 hours : 6
     
    more than 40 hours : 1
     
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  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    0
    31-40
    0
    0
    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.
    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.
    0
    Rarely
    This semester: ~0
    0
    0
    0
    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
    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    about 25 hours
    20-25 hours
    20 hours
    30
    30
    20
    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.
    25
    20 hours
    This semester: ~7 hours
    all but about 5 per week
    5
    14
    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
    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    about five hours
    5 hours
    10 hours
    8-12
    3
    0.5
    5-6
    3-5
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    2
    Very little
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    5
    4
    2-4
    5
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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
    17 0 NA
    6-9am : 6
     
    9-noon : 15
     
    2-4pm : 15
     
    4-6pm : 12
     
    6-8pm : 6
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 0
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Yes : 1
     
    No : 16
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 11 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 would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions.
    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!
    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.
    Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary.
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