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
    15 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 0
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 2
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 1
     
    Novatney Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Building : 5
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    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
    15 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 8
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 2
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    School of Management : 3
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Less than one year : 1
     
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 2
     
    9-12 years : 4
     
    13 years or more : 3
     
  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
    15 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 3
     
    6 : 2
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1611114)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16140ac)
    My students are all distance.  That makes them 24/7.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1614a6c)
    Natural light and privacy are most important.  Proximity to people in my own department is not important, but I do want to be close to other _faculty_
    Selected: ARRAY(0x161ca2c)
    Private adequate office space
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16217e4)
    Quiet area for writing and grading papers.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1627b44)
    a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.
  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
    15 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 9
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1610c8c)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1617a84)
    Space to teach online classes privately.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16140dc)
    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(0x16148ac)
    Natural light is no. 2
    Selected: ARRAY(0x161be44)
    I worked for several years in a cubicle in Hendrickson and it was truly a disaster.  Students were very upset at the lack of confidential private space and I found I could not do my writing or grading with all the conversations going on.  
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1627a64)
    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
    15 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 7
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1610f6c)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1617bb4)
    Ability to have a window to the outside.  Otherwise it's just a cave.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x16216e4)
    Quiet!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1620fbc)
    Having a window that opens--the university is often overheated.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1627a44)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Private office : 11
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 1
     
    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.
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 7
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 9
     
    Close to convenient parking : 6
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 14
     
    Proximity to support staff : 13
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 5
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 15
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 12
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 11
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 13
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 8
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 12
     
    Availibility of natural light : 9
     
    Desirable view : 4
     
    Ability to control temperature : 3
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
  16.  
  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 8
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 2
     
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 2
     
    Very dissatisfied : 2
     
    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.
  18.  
  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    14 1 NA
    Comments:
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    It is my own private office.
    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
    The private space with a door.  It's very important to me to have a room I can work in with privacy.  I very much like the window too.
    Quiet with lots of space
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues
    My space is private enough to conduct a distance learning class, quiet enough to work, and close to other coworkers.
    Window that I can open.
    proximity to natural light
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    Na
    the door can close
  20.  
  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Comments:
    My space is adequate.
    I do not have a nice view.
    It's SMALL comparatively.
    Lack of light/view
    Students can see into my office.  I normally work with my door open, but there are times when it would be helpful to be here working without being visible.
    It is far from campus and overall is not a very comfortable work environment
    Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size.
    Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking
    I would like the ability to control the temperature.
    I'm unable to get things done because of the noise.
    Often noisy.
    open room with ill fitting desks and space
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    Na
    no window / natural light
  22.  
  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    13 2 NA
    Comments:
    Nothing abnormal
    Large book shelves, looking files, computer, printer and scanner.
    LARGE bookshelves, locking files.
    A lockable door is very important.  
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    Carpet and new paint for the walls
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    storage of scientific research equipment
    I need locking files and book cases.
    Bookshelves, filing cabinets, reasonable space for one or two student to sit comfortably and speak privately, if necessary.
    locking files
    large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props).
    None
  24.  
  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    13 2 NA
    Comments:
    A better decorator
    Having a view.
    A bit more space.
    Natural light
    Better lighting
    proximity to central gathering place for colleagues
    A desirable view would make the office more inviting.
    Quiet.  Sorry to keep harping on this, but it's impossible to concentrate when several other people are talking loudly.
    Availability of a kitchen sink; washing dishes in the bathroom is nasty.
    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office
    Natural light.
    None
    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
    13 2 NA
    Comments:
    A pub
    Having better parking and a campus that you have more than one entrance.
    More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth..........
    Open gathering areas like a kitchenette and student lounge "zones"
    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    Faculty gathering place
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    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.
    better parking
    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.
    None
    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
    15 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 0
    21-30 hours : 15
     
    31-40 hours : 0
    more than 40 hours : 0
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    14 1 NA
    Comments:
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    3 - 9 hours
    20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also.
    None
    5-6
    0
    don't teach online
    It varies by semester.
    0
    0
    0
    0
    18
    5
  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
    14 1 NA
    Comments:
    20-25 hours
    approx. 30 hours
    20.  When you teach distance it all integrates together.  Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model.
    20 hours
    16-18
    20
    21-30
    20-25
    25
    30
    5
    20
    15
    20
  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
    14 1 NA
    Comments:
    5 hours
    2 to 4 hours
    5 or less.  My students are all distance.
    10 hours
    1-2
    4
    6-10
    3-5
    2
    5-10
    4
    8
    5
    5
  36.  
  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    6-9am : 5
     
    9-noon : 13
     
    2-4pm : 13
     
    4-6pm : 13
     
    6-8pm : 8
     
    8-10pm : 1
     
    after 10pm : 1
     
  38.  
  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    15 0 NA
    Yes : 7
     
    No : 8
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 6 NA
    Comments:
    Keep faculty in their private offices.
    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 nice to think that these opportunities to voice our space concerns are actually effective.
    Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
    I'm also concerned about the classroom shortage.  Teaching discussion classes in the media room is counter-productive.
    Improved communication. Better planning and support with appropriate supplies when moving is necessary.
    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.
    None
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