SURVEY OF FULL TIME UAS JUNEAU FACULTY ABOUT WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTIn which UAS building is your primary university-assigned workspace located? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
1 |
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Egan Library |
: |
2 |
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Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
2 |
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Hendrickson Annex |
: |
3 |
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Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
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2 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
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Natural Sciences Research Lab |
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1 |
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Novatney Building |
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8 |
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Soboleff Building |
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4 |
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Soboleff Annex |
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3 |
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Student Recreation Center |
: |
0 |
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Technical Education Center |
: |
0 |
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Whitehead Building |
: |
0 |
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Other |
: |
0 |
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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. | Selected: Novatney Building
My office is in Novatney Building and I teach classes in Egan Classroom Wing | 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. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
11 |
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School of Career Education |
: |
0 |
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School of Education |
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5 |
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Egan Library |
: |
2 |
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School of Management |
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8 |
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How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
2 |
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1-3 years |
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6 |
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4-8 years |
: |
6 |
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9-12 years |
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6 |
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13 years or more |
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6 |
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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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
3 |
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2 |
: |
4 |
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3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
4 |
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7 |
: |
4 |
|
8 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
8 |
|
5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
6 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
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Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
2 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
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1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
7 |
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6 |
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6 |
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7 |
: |
7 |
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8 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
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6 |
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2 |
: |
11 |
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3 |
: |
5 |
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4 |
: |
2 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
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8 |
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3 |
: |
8 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
4 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
3 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
4 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
4 |
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7 |
: |
9 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
6 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
7 |
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4 |
: |
5 |
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5 |
: |
4 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15953ec)
Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a6844)
my OWN for peace and quiet!! | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a3d3c)
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(0x15a7d3c)
Private adequate office space | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a8ad4)
Quiet area for writing and grading papers. |
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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
8 |
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2 |
: |
14 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
16 |
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2 |
: |
7 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
17 |
|
4 |
: |
5 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
8 |
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5 |
: |
12 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
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1 |
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4 |
: |
10 |
|
5 |
: |
10 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1598f84)
Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office | Selected: ARRAY(0x1595aac)
We need private self-contained offices, all the above choices sound like 'cubicle' options | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a011c)
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(0x15a47e4)
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. |
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 |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
14 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
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3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
2 |
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Desirable view
1 |
: |
4 |
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2 |
: |
10 |
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3 |
: |
10 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
2 |
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Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
5 |
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2 |
: |
8 |
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3 |
: |
11 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x1599264)
Low noise level | Selected: ARRAY(0x1595a1c)
Other: good internet and cell phone reception. Cell phone reception in in Hendrickson annex is non-existant | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a02bc)
Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top! | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a89d4)
Quiet! | Selected: ARRAY(0x156c0cc)
Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated. |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
22 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
2 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
0 |
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Cubicle without a door |
: |
2 |
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Desk in an open office |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
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What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
10 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
16 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
10 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
23 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
23 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
7 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
24 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
20 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
20 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
25 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
12 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
20 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
18 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
8 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
8 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
16 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
4 |
|
Neutral |
: |
3 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
|
Very dissatisfied |
: |
1 |
|
No opinion/No response |
: |
0 |
|
|
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
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. |
Privacy for teaching online. I need to hear and be heard |
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 |
Quiet area with privacy (office with a door). Nice view. Close to colleagues |
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. |
The window and the door to the outside. |
none |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Window that I can open. |
Na |
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. |
the door can close |
Space to keep my professional resources organized. |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
24 |
2 |
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. |
Far from parking. |
Proximity to the construction. It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times. |
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. |
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 |
Very crowded in shared areas. |
temperature is not controllable. It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed. |
No immediate access to a printer or photocopier. |
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 |
Often noisy. |
Na |
lack of natural light |
Feels a bit isolated at times. |
no window / natural light |
What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
9 |
NA |
|
Comments:
Nothing abnormal |
large bookshelves |
large book shelves, desk w/ locking files, sufficient work space for textbooks etc. |
Larger bookshelves would be lovely. |
nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET |
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 |
Beyond those already listed, none. |
I need locking files and book cases. |
Reliable Internet connection and locking door. |
I'm cool |
Large table |
large bookshelves, locking files |
Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary. |
None |
standing desk option, |
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?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
23 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
other than location, maybe a window |
A better decorator |
A functional window that opens |
Close parking, I need to leave campus often to visit my students at schools |
nothing |
elevated work space |
A better view. |
peace |
thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations |
I like my current space |
Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD). |
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 |
Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty. |
None |
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 |
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 |
21 |
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! |
Clean rooms and meeting rooms-the rooms are dusty and the tables filthy |
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. |
less construction. |
It would be great to have a meeting room for our department. |
Better eating options. |
natural full spectrum lighting |
I actually like the setup where I am now. I enjoy working in my department. |
A faculty lounge and better food service. |
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. |
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. |
None |
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. |
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)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
1 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
1 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
1 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
5 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
8 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
9 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
1 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
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 |
8 |
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. |
31-40 |
5-6 |
0 |
0 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
18 |
0 |
N/A |
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)?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about 25 hours |
20-25 hours |
20 hours |
8 |
approximately 30 |
30 |
16-18 |
30 |
20 |
40 |
10-20 |
8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office. |
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 |
30 |
15 |
14 |
10 |
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?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
25 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about five hours |
5 hours |
10 hours |
4 |
approximately 8 |
8-12 |
1-2 |
3 |
0.5 |
0 |
10-15 |
8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office. |
5-6 |
3-5 |
Approximately 4-5 hours per week. |
2 |
Very little |
This semester: 3-7 hours |
5 |
5-10 |
5 |
2-4 |
8-10 |
5 |
average 1/2 hr. per week |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
6 |
|
9-noon |
: |
21 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
24 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
19 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
9 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
2 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
0 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
26 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
9 |
17 |
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 |
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. |
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! |
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. |
None |
Faculty need private offices--even if they are smaller than currently provided. Cubicles or shared spaces are not acceptable. |
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