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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
5 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Building |
: |
2 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
1 |
|
Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
1 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
2 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
6 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
2 |
|
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: Soboleff Annex
And I do not want to move! | Selected: Soboleff Annex
My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing. | Selected: Soboleff Building
My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan. | Selected: Technical Education Center
Center for Mine Training |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
16 |
|
School of Career Education |
: |
1 |
|
School of Education |
: |
2 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
School of Management |
: |
2 |
|
|
How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
0 |
|
1-3 years |
: |
6 |
|
4-8 years |
: |
6 |
|
9-12 years |
: |
6 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
3 |
|
|
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
5 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
4 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
7 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
6 |
|
2 |
: |
7 |
|
3 |
: |
5 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
5 |
|
7 |
: |
5 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
5 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15c5544)
I need to be close to the sea water lab | Selected: ARRAY(0x15d55a4)
my OWN for peace and quiet!! | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c65c)
Quiet area for writing and grading papers. | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c78c)
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(0x159f9a4)
a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a242c)
Proximity to my research space |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
10 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
12 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
5 |
|
6 |
: |
4 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
8 |
|
5 |
: |
8 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15c5674)
Window | Selected: ARRAY(0x15cfae4)
Space to teach online classes privately. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15d73b4)
A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate | Selected: ARRAY(0x15d454c)
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(0x159c75c)
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(0x159f8c4)
all of these items are pretty equal in importance. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a5804)
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(0x15a232c)
All of these are of about equal importance |
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 |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
10 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
2 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
9 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
5 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
9 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x15c5394)
appropriate size | Selected: ARRAY(0x15d3f94)
I do not want to be moved. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15d8064)
Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top! | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c55c)
Quiet! | Selected: ARRAY(0x159c94c)
Availability of natural light = 1. | Selected: ARRAY(0x159be34)
Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated. | Selected: ARRAY(0x159f8a4)
temperature can be controlled with a space heater. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15a238c)
openable windows |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
17 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
1 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
1 |
|
Cubicle without a door |
: |
2 |
|
Desk in an open office |
: |
0 |
|
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 |
What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
15 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
15 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
21 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
18 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
20 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
12 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
21 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
17 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
16 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
19 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
14 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
19 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
16 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
10 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
5 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected:
I really am quite happy with what I have |
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
15 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
2 |
|
Neutral |
: |
1 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
|
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: 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:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
20 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
natural light |
the view |
It is 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 |
Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues. |
It is my own private office. |
Everything. Cannot specify any one quality |
The window and the door to the outside. |
none |
Quiet with lots of space |
Privacy; ability to close the door. |
Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication. |
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 view |
Window that I can open. |
It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space. |
It is easily accessible to students and colleagues. |
My own space and quiet. |
Everything I checked for question 8 |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
marginal acoustic privacy. |
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. |
Proximity to the construction. It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times. |
Very close to noisy student use area. |
I do not have a nice view. |
There isn't anything I do not like about it |
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. |
Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size. |
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. |
none wrt AD space |
the overhead fluorescent lighting |
Often noisy. |
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. |
The lack of a window and natural light |
Cannot control temperature of my office |
What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
4 |
NA |
|
Comments:
i have a lot of books... |
Bookshelves |
large bookshelves |
Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets. |
Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner. |
None for the present |
nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET |
Carpet and new paint for the walls |
Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets |
Reliable Internet connection and locking door. |
none wrt AD space |
large bookshelves, locking files |
Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary. |
large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props). |
none |
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. |
What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
19 |
2 |
NA |
|
Comments:
better ability to control temperature. |
A functional window that opens |
nothing |
Ability to control temperature and light fixtures. |
Having a view. |
Can't think of anything |
A better view. |
peace |
thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations |
Better lighting |
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. |
none wrt AD space |
a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights |
Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty. |
Natural light. |
different lighting. |
A window with natural light |
A functioning thermostat |
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 |
16 |
5 |
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 |
Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space! |
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. |
Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance. |
Can't think of anything |
Better eating options. |
natural full spectrum lighting |
A proper, dedicated art gallery |
A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
????????? |
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
20 |
1 |
NA |
0-5 hours |
: |
0 |
|
6-10 hours |
: |
0 |
|
11-15 hours |
: |
0 |
|
16-20 hours |
: |
2 |
|
21-30 hours |
: |
6 |
|
31-40 hours |
: |
9 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
3 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
20 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
0 |
none |
0 |
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. |
n/a |
3 - 9 hours |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
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 |
none |
0 |
0 |
0 |
fall= 1-3 spring 20-25 |
None |
0 |
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 |
20 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
15 |
all the time |
20 hours |
approximately 30 |
31-40 hours |
approx. 30 hours |
Around 25-30 hours |
30 |
20 |
40 |
20 |
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 |
all but about 5 per week |
30 |
20 |
25-30 |
30 hours |
25-35 hrs |
About how many hours in a typical week do you use your workspace for meeting with others --including students and colleagues?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
20 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
5 |
4-6 |
10 hours |
approximately 8 |
~8 |
2 to 4 hours |
6-8 hours |
3 |
0.5 |
0 |
4 |
Approximately 4-5 hours per week. |
2 |
6 |
5 |
5-10 |
8 |
6-8 |
5 hours |
2 |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
9 |
|
9-noon |
: |
18 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
18 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
16 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
12 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
4 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
3 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
21 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
10 |
11 |
NA |
|
Comments:
I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well |
Keep faculty in their private offices. |
Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really! |
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! |
It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective. |
I'm also concerned about the classroom shortage. Teaching discussion classes in the media room is counter-productive. |
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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