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 |
17 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
1 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
2 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
1 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
2 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
6 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
3 |
|
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: 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. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
11 |
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School of Career Education |
: |
0 |
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School of Education |
: |
2 |
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Egan Library |
: |
2 |
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School of Management |
: |
2 |
|
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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 |
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9-12 years |
: |
4 |
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13 years or more |
: |
2 |
|
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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 |
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 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
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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 |
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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. |
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 |
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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. |
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. |
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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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 |
|
|
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. |
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 |
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 |
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, |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
|
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
17 |
0 |
NA |
|
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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