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
    10 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 2
     
    Egan Library : 0
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 3
     
    Soboleff Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Annex : 2
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    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: Soboleff Building
    My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan.
  2.  
  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 5
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 1
     
    Egan Library : 0
    School of Management : 3
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    Less than one year : 0
    1-3 years : 5
     
    4-8 years : 0
    9-12 years : 2
     
    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
    10 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Proximity to space for group meetings
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 10
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x156303c)
    a space where I could take students to do art/cooking projects.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1563ab4)
    Proximity to my research space
  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
    10 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1559844)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1562f5c)
    all of these items are pretty equal in importance.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15639b4)
    All of these are of about equal importance
  10.  
  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
    10 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Desirable view
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 5
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1556424)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1562f3c)
    temperature can be controlled with a space heater.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1563a14)
    openable windows
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    Private office : 8
     
    Shared Office : 0
    Cubicle with a door : 1
     
    Cubicle without a door : 0
    Desk in an open office : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
    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.
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 7
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 6
     
    Close to convenient parking : 5
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 10
     
    Proximity to support staff : 8
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 5
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 10
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 8
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 7
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 10
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 6
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 9
     
    Availibility of natural light : 7
     
    Desirable view : 4
     
    Ability to control temperature : 4
     
    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
    10 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 5
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 2
     
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    Very dissatisfied : 1
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I do not want to be moved. Really.
    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
    10 0 NA
    Comments:
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    area to be able to meet with students and work with them on problems; natural light
    Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions.
    the view
    proximity to natural light
    It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space.
    Na
    Space and privacy.
    Everything I checked for question 8
    Space to keep my professional resources organized.  
  20.  
  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 1 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    open room with ill fitting desks and space
    There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby.
    Na
    Feels a bit isolated at times.
    Cannot control temperature of my office
  22.  
  23. What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 1 NA
    Comments:
    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
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    large bookshelves, locking files
    locking files
    large bookshelves and plenty of space to store all my classroom materials (I use a lot of models and props).
    None
    What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files?  I a lot of table surface space.
    Space for materials used in special summer program (kept in closet next to office).  
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    9 1 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything
    I like my current space
    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    desk and furniture that was designed to be used in an open room office
    Natural light.
    None
    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 functioning thermostat
  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
    8 2 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything
    I actually like the setup where I am now.  I enjoy working in my department.
    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
    Break rooms / lunch rooms. Right now I generally end up eating lunch by myself. A convenient and comfortable break room would improve camaraderie.
    ?????????
    More natural opportunity to interact with other faculty on campus (like faculty lounge).  
  28.  
  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 1
     
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 0
    21-30 hours : 3
     
    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
    10 0 NA
    Comments:
    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.
    Currently I hold 3 distance classes per week from my office, plus additional review sessions and one-on-one distance sessions as needed.  This can be from 4 to 10 hours per week.
    0
    0
    0
    18
    N/A
    0
    4 hours/week
  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
    10 0 NA
    Comments:
    Around 25-30 hours
    10-20
    During the semester, I'm typically here 30-35 hours per week working on lesson plans, answering emails, grading papers, completing service commitments, etc.  Sometimes I'm in my office on the weekends, but more often I take my work computer home on the weekends to work.
    all but about 5 per week
    5
    20
    15
    10
    25-35 hrs
    varies.  I like to work at home--less interruptions, quieter, etc.
  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
    10 0 NA
    Comments:
    6-8 hours
    10-15
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    5
    4
    8
    5
    8-10
    2
    average 1/2 hr. per week
  36.  
  37.  What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace?  (check all that apply)

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

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 0 NA
    Yes : 4
     
    No : 6
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 4 NA
    Comments:
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    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
    Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices.  
    Faculty need private offices--even if they are smaller than currently provided.  Cubicles or shared spaces are not acceptable.  
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