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
    6 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 0
    Egan Library : 0
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    And I do not want to move!
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 2
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 0
    School of Management : 2
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1611104)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1621f34)
    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(0x161fa34)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162c27c)
    None of these are very important.  Questions 5 and 6 are more important.
  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
    6 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1614c9c)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x161c32c)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
  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
    6 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 6
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1614f7c)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1619f14)
    I do not want to be moved.
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Private office : 6
     
    Shared Office : 0
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 0
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 3
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 4
     
    Close to convenient parking : 1
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 6
     
    Proximity to support staff : 6
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 4
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 6
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 5
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 5
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 5
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 4
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 4
     
    Availibility of natural light : 4
     
    Desirable view : 3
     
    Ability to control temperature : 2
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected:
    I really am quite happy with what I have
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 4
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 1
     
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 1
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I do not want to be moved. Really.
  18.  
  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    It has a door.
    My space is private enough to conduct a distance learning class, quiet enough to work, and close to other coworkers.
    Na
    View, light, control temperature, ability to have private conversations
  20.  
  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    5 1 NA
    Comments:
    My space is adequate.
    There isn't anything I do not like about it
    It is impossibly hot with a noisy heating system that constantly pours heat in.
    I would like the ability to control the temperature.
    Na
  22.  
  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Nothing abnormal
    None for the present
    relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files
    I need locking files and book cases.
    None
    bookshelves,
  24.  
  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    5 1 NA
    Comments:
    A better decorator
    Can't think of anything
    A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air.
    A desirable view would make the office more inviting.
    None
  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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    A pub
    Can't think of anything
    Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets)
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    None
    Put in a pub
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 0
    21-30 hours : 3
     
    31-40 hours : 2
     
    more than 40 hours : 1
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    0
    0
    It varies by semester.
    18
    4
  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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    20-25 hours
    Around 25-30 hours
    30
    20-25
    15
    35
  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
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    5 hours
    6-8 hours
    10
    3-5
    5
    5
  36.  
  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    6-9am : 1
     
    9-noon : 5
     
    2-4pm : 6
     
    4-6pm : 6
     
    6-8pm : 2
     
    8-10pm : 0
    after 10pm : 1
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Yes : 3
     
    No : 3
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    4 2 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
    None
    You left out noon to 2 in question 19
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