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Proximity to space for group meetings

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Close to convenient parking

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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program

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Proximity to support staff

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Proximity to areas frequented by students

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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)

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Other (please specify)

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Comments:

Selected: ARRAY(0x155a85c)

My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL.

Selected: ARRAY(0x155aadc)

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(0x1562abc)

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(0x1529994)

a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.

Selected: ARRAY(0x152e45c)

Proximity to collections (library)

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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26	0	NA

Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard

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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection

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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)

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Space for personal specialized professional equipment

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Space for personal file cabinets

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Other (please specify)

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Comments:

Selected: ARRAY(0x155a91c)

Natural light is no. 2

Selected: ARRAY(0x1560e9c)

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(0x1561554)

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(0x15298b4)

all of these items are pretty equal in importance.

Selected: ARRAY(0x15307fc)

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.

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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26	0	NA

Availability of natural light

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Desirable view

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Ability to control temperature

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Other (please specify)

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Comments:

Selected: ARRAY(0x152be54)

Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated.

Selected: ARRAY(0x1529894)

temperature can be controlled with a space heater.

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

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26	0	NA

Private office

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Shared Office

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Cubicle with a door

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Cubicle without a door

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Desk in an open office

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Other (please specify)

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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.

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

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26	0	NA

Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms)

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Proximity to space for group meetings

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Close to convenient parking

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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program

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Proximity to support staff

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Proximity to areas frequented by students

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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)

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Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard

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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection

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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)

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Space for personal specialized professional equipment

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Space for personal file cabinets

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Availibility of natural light

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Desirable view

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Ability to control temperature

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10

Other (please specify)

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Comments:

Selected:

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

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

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26	0	NA

Very satisfied

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Somewhat satisfied

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Neutral

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Somewhat dissatisfied

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Very dissatisfied

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No opinion/No response

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Comments:

Selected: Somewhat dissatisfied

When I taught in Hendrickson I was closer to my classes.

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.

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

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26	0	NA

Comments:

natural light

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

Excellent office.

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

Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues.

Privacy and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.

Privacy

I have a private office that locks.

My window

Quiet with lots of space

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.

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

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

I can close the door.

Window that I can open.

proximity to natural light

It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.

I'm close to the people and materials I work with. Also, I have a window.

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.

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

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23	3	NA

Comments:

marginal acoustic privacy.

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

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

Very close to noisy student use area.

It's perfect.

Lack of light/view

the chalkboard walls

It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment

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.

No immediate access to a printer or photocopier.

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.

Quite a bit of noise from neighboring offices.

Often noisy.

open room with ill fitting desks and space

There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.

No door, but given choice between window and door, I'll take the window.

lack of natural light

Feels a bit isolated at times.

The lack of a window and natural light

no window / natural light

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

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22	4	NA

Comments:

i have a lot of books...

large bookshelves

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 bookshelves and professional and personal belongings.

A lockable door is very important.

I have large bookshelves.

locking files, large bookshelves, good desk, comfortable chair

Carpet and new paint for the walls

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

Beyond those already listed, none.

Reliable Internet connection and locking door.

I'm cool

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

locking files

large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props).

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

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).

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

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24	2	NA

Comments:

better ability to control temperature.

nothing

More light.

elevated work space

Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.

It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.

Natural light

Have all my colleagues closer by.

matching furniture

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

I like my current space

Better lighting

Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD).

Being further from the commotion

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

A skylight

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

Natural light.

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.

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

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?

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23	3	NA

Comments:

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 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.

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

less construction.

Faculty lounge.

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 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

A faculty lounge and better food service.

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

It is pretty sweet as it is

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

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.

Things that would be nice: student union type space with a fireplace; decent array of vending machines; not losing any more parking spaces.

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).

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

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0-5 hours

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6-10 hours

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11-15 hours

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16-20 hours

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21-30 hours

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31-40 hours

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more than 40 hours

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

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Comments:

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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.
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31-40
n/a
4
None
I do not teach any online classes.
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.
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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.
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
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0
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None.
0
N/A
None
5
4 hours/week

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)?

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Comments:

15
approximately 30
30
30
31-40 hours
22
20 hours
25 hours
over 40
40
10-20
20
8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office.
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 hours
30
5
20
35
14
10
30 hours
20
varies. I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc.

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

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25	1	NA

Comments:

5
approximately 8
10
8-12
~8
9
10 hours
10 hours
about ten
0
10-15
4
8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office.
5-6
Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
Very little
5-10
4
8
1-2
2-4
8-10
5 hours
5
average 1/2 hr. per week

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

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26	0	NA

6-9am

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9-noon

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22

2-4pm

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25

4-6pm

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20

6-8pm

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13

8-10pm

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after 10pm

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

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26	0	NA

Yes

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No

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