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
    17 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Building : 6
     
    Soboleff Annex : 3
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    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.
    Selected: Soboleff Building
    My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan.
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 11
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 2
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Less than one year : 3
     
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 3
     
    9-12 years : 4
     
    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
    17 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 3
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16b6a8c)
    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(0x16b7804)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16beb6c)
    a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.
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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
    17 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 7
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 13
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 12
     
    6 : 2
     
    unranked : 1
     

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 17
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16aeaac)
    Space to teach online classes privately.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16b1e54)
    A full closed door office crucial, one that accommodate all of these needs. At present, I don't have the room for the kind of file cabinets I need, but the top three needs expressed here are met.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16b5524)
    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(0x16bea8c)
    all of these items are pretty equal in 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
    17 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 12
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 8
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 8
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16b7704)
    Quiet!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16bd00c)
    Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16bea6c)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Private office : 14
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    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.
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 7
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 9
     
    Close to convenient parking : 8
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 16
     
    Proximity to support staff : 14
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 6
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 15
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 10
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 12
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 16
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 7
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 13
     
    Availibility of natural light : 11
     
    Desirable view : 6
     
    Ability to control temperature : 5
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 7
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 6
     
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 3
     
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I would not accept anything other than a private office.
    Selected: Somewhat dissatisfied
    When I taught in Hendrickson I was closer to my classes.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    16 1 NA
    Comments:
    it's bigger than what i had before
    natural light
    professional ambiance and beautiful view
    Excellent office.
    It is my own private office.
    My window
    Privacy; ability to close the door.
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    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
    the view
    Window that I can open.
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    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
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    it's too far away from students
    marginal acoustic privacy.  
    thin walls
    Far from laboratory (Natural Science Labs are down the road a bit).
    I do not have a nice view.
    the chalkboard walls
    Very crowded in shared areas.
    Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size.
    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'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    Often noisy.
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    lack of natural light
    Feels a bit isolated at times.
    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
    11 6 NA
    Comments:
    i have a lot of books...
    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space
    Lab equipment-  hood, etc.  Office- none.
    Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner.
    locking files, large bookshelves, good desk, comfortable chair
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    Beyond those already listed, none.
    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).
    standing desk option,
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    other than location, maybe a window
    better ability to control temperature.  
    mac computer
    More light.
    Having a view.
    matching furniture
    thicker walls so that I don't hear other people's conversations
    Better lighting
    Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD).
    Being further from the commotion
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty.
    Natural light.
    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
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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
    15 2 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.    
    faculty lounge
    Common area (fridge, microwave) with seating for lunch.
    Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance.
    A good place to eat, seriously. I never eat the Mourant cafeteria.
    natural full spectrum lighting
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    A faculty lounge and better food service.
    Less concrete outside, more green space.  Have the faculty in one building, different floors for different departments.
    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.
    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
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

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

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work
    0
    0
    0
    3 - 9 hours
    none
    10
    0
    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.
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    N/A
    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
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    about 25 hours
    15
    13
    30
    approx. 30 hours
    over 40
    40
    20
    8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office.
    30
    25
    all but about 5 per week
    30
    20
    14
    10
    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
    17 0 NA
    Comments:
    about five hours
    5
    3
    10
    2 to 4 hours
    about ten
    0
    4
    8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office.
    5-6
    2
    5
    5-10
    8
    2-4
    8-10
    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
    17 0 NA
    6-9am : 5
     
    9-noon : 14
     
    2-4pm : 15
     
    4-6pm : 12
     
    6-8pm : 7
     
    8-10pm : 4
     
    after 10pm : 2
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    17 0 NA
    Yes : 7
     
    No : 10
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 9 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
    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?
    Keep faculty in their private offices.
    A faculty lounge would be very nice.
    It would be nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective.
    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.
    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.
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