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
    29 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 5
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 3
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 1
     
    Novatney Building : 7
     
    Soboleff Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Annex : 4
     
    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: 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.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 15
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 4
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 7
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    Less than one year : 3
     
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 6
     
    9-12 years : 8
     
    13 years or more : 7
     
  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
    29 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 7
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 5
     
    7 : 4
     
    8 : 2
     
    unranked : 3
     

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

    Close to convenient parking
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 9
     
    6 : 6
     
    7 : 7
     
    8 : 3
     
    unranked : 3
     

    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 12
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to support staff
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 11
     
    3 : 7
     
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 3
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to areas frequented by students
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 5
     
    6 : 4
     
    7 : 9
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 9
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 2
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 1
     

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1558aa4)
    I need to be close to the sea water lab
    Selected: ARRAY(0x155569c)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x155bd8c)
    My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15674d4)
    If I could control the heat, that would be marvelous. It is usually about 80 degrees, and that is impossible to be productive in.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1567fec)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1565e9c)
    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(0x156db7c)
    Proximity to collections (library)
    Selected: ARRAY(0x156fb5c)
    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
    29 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 13
     
    2 : 10
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 3
     

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 12
     
    3 : 5
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 15
     
    4 : 6
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 3
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 11
     
    5 : 7
     
    6 : 3
     
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 7
     
    5 : 15
     
    6 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1558bd4)
    Window
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1559234)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x155f024)
    Space to teach online classes privately.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15628d4)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15633e4)
    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(0x1565e6c)
    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(0x1571f2c)
    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(0x156fa5c)
    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
    29 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 15
     
    2 : 9
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 13
     
    3 : 10
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 7
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 13
     
    4 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15588f4)
    appropriate size
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1559514)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x155c49c)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x156605c)
    Availability of natural light = 1.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x156fabc)
    openable windows
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    Private office : 27
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

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    29 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 22
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 24
     
    Close to convenient parking : 14
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 29
     
    Proximity to support staff : 25
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 17
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 27
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 25
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 24
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 27
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 29
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 28
     
    Availibility of natural light : 24
     
    Desirable view : 16
     
    Ability to control temperature : 8
     
    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.
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 24
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 2
     
    Neutral : 2
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 1
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    Still  a bit noisy on weekdays
    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.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    Comments:
    natural light
    the view
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    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.
    Privacy and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    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.
    Quiet with lots of space
    area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light
    It has a door.
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues
    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.
    Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309)
    The ability to accommodate project and small meeting space.
    the view
    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.
    I'm close to the people and materials I work with. Also, I have a window.
    My own space and quiet.
    the door can close
    Everything I checked for question 8
    Space to keep my professional resources organized.  
  20.  
  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    26 3 NA
    Comments:
    marginal acoustic privacy.  
    the proximity to shared copy machine and printer.  A bit noisy
    My space is adequate.
    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 perfect.
    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.
    It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment
    temperature is not controllable.  It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed.
    It is impossibly hot with a noisy heating system that constantly pours heat in.
    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 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.
    none wrt AD space
    It can only accommodate the desk in one direction. The space is tight.
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait.
    No door, but given choice between window and door, I'll take the window.
    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
    28 1 NA
    Comments:
    i have a lot of books...
    Bookshelves
    Nothing abnormal
    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 and professional and personal belongings.
    None for the present
    I have large bookshelves.
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    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
    relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    storage of scientific research equipment
    I need locking files and book cases.
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    none wrt AD space
    Large table
    large bookshelves, locking files
    none
    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
    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.
    Space for materials used in special summer program (kept in closet next to office).  
  24.  
  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    25 4 NA
    Comments:
    better ability to control temperature.  
    A better decorator
    nothing
    mac computer
    More light.
    elevated work space
    Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.
    Having a view.
    It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Can't think of anything
    Have all my colleagues closer by.
    I like my current space
    A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air.
    Better lighting
    proximity to central gathering place for colleagues
    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.
    none wrt AD space
    Desk reconfiguration
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    different lighting.
    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 window with natural light
    a window
    A functioning thermostat
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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
    25 4 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.    
    Its fine as is
    A pub
    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.
    Ability to drive through the campus as was the case prior -- this would make it easier to spend more time with others.
    Can't think of anything
    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.
    I actually like the setup where I am now.  I enjoy working in my department.
    Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets)
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    Faculty gathering place
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces.
    Student union (student activity center), faculty lounge, accessible walk around lake.
    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.
    Things that would be nice: student union type space with a fireplace; decent array of vending machines; not losing any more parking spaces.
    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).  
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 1
     
    11-15 hours : 1
     
    16-20 hours : 2
     
    21-30 hours : 8
     
    31-40 hours : 13
     
    more than 40 hours : 4
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    28 1 NA
    Comments:
    0
    none
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    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
    4
    0
    I do not teach any online classes.
    5-6
    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
    0
    don't teach online
    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.
    none
    This semester: ~0
    0
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    None.
    None
    5
    0
    4 hours/week
  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
    28 1 NA
    Comments:
    15
    all the time
    20-25 hours
    approximately 30
    13
    30
    30
    31-40 hours
    approx. 30 hours
    22
    Around 25-30 hours
    25 hours
    16-18
    10-20
    30
    20
    21-30
    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.
    20
    This semester: ~7 hours
    all but about 5 per week
    25-30
    35
    30 hours
    20
    25-35 hrs
    varies.  I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc.
  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
    28 1 NA
    Comments:
    5
    4-6
    5 hours
    approximately 8
    3
    10
    8-12
    ~8
    2 to 4 hours
    9
    6-8 hours
    10 hours
    1-2
    10-15
    10
    4
    6-10
    3-5
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    6
    This semester: 3-7 hours
    5
    6-8
    1-2
    5 hours
    5
    2
    average 1/2 hr. per week
  36.  
  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    6-9am : 10
     
    9-noon : 25
     
    2-4pm : 26
     
    4-6pm : 25
     
    6-8pm : 15
     
    8-10pm : 4
     
    after 10pm : 4
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    29 0 NA
    Yes : 17
     
    No : 12
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    14 15 NA
    Comments:
    I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
    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.  
    Faculty need private offices--even if they are smaller than currently provided.  Cubicles or shared spaces are not acceptable.  
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