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 : 2
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Annex : 3
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 1
     
    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!
    Selected: Soboleff Building
    My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan.
    Selected: Technical Education Center
    Center for Mine Training
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 11
     
    School of Career Education : 2
     
    School of Education : 1
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 1
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16382fc)
    I need to be close to the sea water lab
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16438a4)
    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(0x1645344)
    my OWN for peace and quiet!!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x160f744)
    a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16171f4)
    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
    17 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 5
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 9
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x163842c)
    Window
    Selected: ARRAY(0x163c5ec)
    We need private self-contained offices, all the above choices sound like 'cubicle' options
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16436e4)
    Natural light is no. 2
    Selected: ARRAY(0x164815c)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x160f664)
    all of these items are pretty equal in importance.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1613594)
    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.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16170f4)
    All of these are of about equal importance
  10.  
  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
    17 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 10
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 10
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x163814c)
    appropriate size
    Selected: ARRAY(0x163c55c)
    Other: good internet and cell phone reception. Cell phone reception in in Hendrickson annex is non-existant
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1643d34)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x160f644)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1617154)
    openable windows
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Private office : 13
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
    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.
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 10
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 9
     
    Close to convenient parking : 9
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 15
     
    Proximity to support staff : 15
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 8
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 14
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 12
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 12
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 15
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 10
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 14
     
    Availibility of natural light : 9
     
    Desirable view : 7
     
    Ability to control temperature : 6
     
    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.
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 10
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 3
     
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    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.
    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.
  18.  
  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    the view
    It is private.
    Privacy for teaching online. I need to hear and be heard
    Excellent office.
    Quiet area with privacy (office with a door).  Nice view.  Close to colleagues
    Privacy
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    I have a private office that locks.
    none
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    proximity to natural light
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.
    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.
    My own space and quiet.
    the door can close
    Everything I checked for question 8
  20.  
  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 2 NA
    Comments:
    the proximity to shared copy machine and printer.  A bit noisy
    The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building.
    Far from parking.
    Far from laboratory (Natural Science Labs are down the road a bit).
    Lack of light/view
    There isn't anything I do not like about it
    loud
    Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size.
    open room with ill fitting desks and space
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait.
    lack of natural light
    The lack of a window and natural light
    no window / natural light
    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
    14 3 NA
    Comments:
    Bookshelves
    Lab equipment-  hood, etc.  Office- none.
    large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc.
    A lockable door is very important.  
    None for the present
    I have large bookshelves.
    nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    locking files
    large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props).
    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.
    What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files?  I a lot of table surface space.
  24.  
  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    A functional window that opens
    Close parking, I need to leave campus often to visit my students at schools
    More light.
    elevated work space
    Natural light
    Can't think of anything
    Have all my colleagues closer by.
    peace
    Better lighting
    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office
    Natural light.
    different lighting.
    updated overhead lighting or natural light
    A window with natural light
    a window
    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
    15 2 NA
    Comments:
    Its fine as is
    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
    Common area (fridge, microwave) with seating for lunch.
    less construction.  
    Open gathering areas like a kitchenette and student lounge "zones"
    Can't think of anything
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    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.
    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.
    standardization of furnishing finishes
    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
    ?????????
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 3
     
    21-30 hours : 5
     
    31-40 hours : 7
     
    more than 40 hours : 2
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    none
    0
    8
    0
    31-40
    None
    0
    I do not teach any online classes.
    0
    0
    0
    0
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    0
    None
    5
    0
  32.  
  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
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    all the time
    20 hours
    8
    30
    30
    20 hours
    Around 25-30 hours
    25 hours
    20
    20
    5
    20
    25-30
    14
    30 hours
    20
    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
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    4-6
    10 hours
    4
    10
    8-12
    10 hours
    6-8 hours
    10 hours
    0.5
    4
    4
    8
    6-8
    2-4
    5 hours
    5
    2
  36.  
  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 : 17
     
    9-noon : 16
     
    2-4pm : 17
     
    4-6pm : 16
     
    6-8pm : 10
     
    8-10pm : 3
     
    after 10pm : 2
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Yes : 11
     
    No : 6
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    11 6 NA
    Comments:
    I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well
    The rooms need to be cleaned.  We need better parking for those who come and go during the day.
    I would like to make sure that there is sufficient faculty involvement in any workplace planning and decisions.
    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.  
    It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective.
    Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary.
    We really need a kitchen space in Soboleff and the kitchen space that's available in the library in Egan needs to be advertised to faculty who teach in Egan.
    the windows could be washed a little more often.
    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.  
    Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices.  
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