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 |
15 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
0 |
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Egan Library |
: |
1 |
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Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
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Hendrickson Building |
: |
2 |
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Hendrickson Annex |
: |
2 |
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Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
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Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
1 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
3 |
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Soboleff Building |
: |
5 |
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Soboleff Annex |
: |
1 |
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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 Building
My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
15 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
8 |
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School of Career Education |
: |
1 |
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School of Education |
: |
2 |
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Egan Library |
: |
1 |
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School of Management |
: |
3 |
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How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
15 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
1 |
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1-3 years |
: |
5 |
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4-8 years |
: |
2 |
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9-12 years |
: |
4 |
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13 years or more |
: |
3 |
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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 |
15 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
4 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
2 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
2 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
4 |
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5 |
: |
4 |
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6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
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Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
4 |
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7 |
: |
4 |
|
8 |
: |
3 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
4 |
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2 |
: |
6 |
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3 |
: |
2 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
1 |
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8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
2 |
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7 |
: |
5 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
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Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
2 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
5 |
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4 |
: |
3 |
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5 |
: |
3 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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7 |
: |
1 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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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. |
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 |
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5 |
: |
1 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
6 |
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2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
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Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
9 |
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4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
1 |
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6 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
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3 |
: |
0 |
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4 |
: |
5 |
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5 |
: |
6 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
unranked |
: |
1 |
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Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
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4 |
: |
6 |
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5 |
: |
6 |
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6 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
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2 |
: |
1 |
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3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
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5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
|
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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. |
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 |
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3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
0 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
2 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
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4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
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Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
1 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
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unranked |
: |
0 |
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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. |
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 |
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Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
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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 |
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 |
|
|
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
15 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
8 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
2 |
|
Neutral |
: |
1 |
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Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
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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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
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Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
15 |
0 |
NA |
|
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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