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
    12 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 1
     
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    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
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 6
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    School of Management : 3
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16230ec)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162c0b4)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162c7f4)
    My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16357cc)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16358fc)
    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.
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  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
    12 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 5
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

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

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 8
     
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

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

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 4
     
    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(0x1621c5c)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162c0e4)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.  That means I use my office a LOT because it's my classroom.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162d30c)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16358cc)
    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
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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
    12 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 0
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 7
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 1
     

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 5
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1621f3c)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162bb9c)
    Ability to have a window to the outside.  Otherwise it's just a cave.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x162cf04)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16356cc)
    Quiet!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1635abc)
    Availability of natural light = 1.
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  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Private office : 11
     
    Shared Office : 0
    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.
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 6
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 9
     
    Close to convenient parking : 6
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 10
     
    Proximity to support staff : 11
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 6
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 12
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 11
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 11
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 11
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 8
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 10
     
    Availibility of natural light : 9
     
    Desirable view : 7
     
    Ability to control temperature : 3
     
    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
    12 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 10
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 0
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 2
     
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    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).
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    11 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's bigger than what i had before
    natural light
    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.
    Even though small, it's a private office that I can hold confidential conversations in.  I also can keep those tools around me within arms reach that I use constantly.
    Privacy and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light
    Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309)
    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.
    the door can close
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    it's too far away from students
    marginal acoustic privacy.  
    My space is adequate.
    The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building.
    It's SMALL comparatively.
    It's perfect.
    There isn't anything I do not like about it
    temperature is not controllable.  It is sometimes like a sauna if I leave the door closed.
    I'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    none wrt AD space
    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 window / natural light
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  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 4 NA
    Comments:
    i have a lot of books...
    Nothing abnormal
    LARGE bookshelves, locking files.
    Large bookshelves and professional and personal belongings.
    None for the present
    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
    none wrt AD space
    none
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    other than location, maybe a window
    better ability to control temperature.  
    A better decorator
    A functional window that opens
    A bit more space.
    It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff.
    Can't think of anything
    I like my current space
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    none wrt AD space
    different lighting.
    a window
  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
    11 1 NA
    Comments:
    access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities
    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.    
    A pub
    Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space!
    More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth..........
    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
    I actually like the setup where I am now.  I enjoy working in my department.
    A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces.
    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.
    more offices for faculty
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  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 1
     
    21-30 hours : 4
     
    31-40 hours : 6
     
    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
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    0
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    0
    20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also.
    4
    0
    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
    none
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    5
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  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
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    about 25 hours
    15
    20-25 hours
    20 hours
    20.  When you teach distance it all integrates together.  Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model.
    22
    Around 25-30 hours
    10-20
    25
    20
    25-30
    20
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  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
    12 0 NA
    Comments:
    about five hours
    5
    5 hours
    10 hours
    5 or less.  My students are all distance.
    9
    6-8 hours
    10-15
    2
    6
    6-8
    5
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  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    6-9am : 4
     
    9-noon : 11
     
    2-4pm : 10
     
    4-6pm : 7
     
    6-8pm : 4
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    12 0 NA
    Yes : 6
     
    No : 6
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 6 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
    We seem to have lots of money for physical plant, bricks, paving, etc. - but we can't get enough resources to conduct proper on-line teaching, sufficient IT resources, a lack of sufficient bandwidth, lack of sufficient support.  
    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!
    I'm also concerned about the classroom shortage.  Teaching discussion classes in the media room is counter-productive.
    the windows could be washed a little more often.
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