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
    8 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 1
     
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 1
     
    Novatney Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Annex : 1
     
    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.
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 5
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 1
     
    Egan Library : 1
     
    School of Management : 1
     
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  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    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(0x159f724)
    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(0x15a070c)
    Private adequate office space
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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
    8 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 4
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 0
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 7
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    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(0x159db14)
    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.  
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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
    8 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Private office : 7
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 0
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
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  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 3
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 6
     
    Close to convenient parking : 3
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 7
     
    Proximity to support staff : 8
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 3
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 7
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 6
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 8
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 8
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 6
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 6
     
    Availibility of natural light : 7
     
    Desirable view : 5
     
    Ability to control temperature : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 7
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 0
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    No opinion/No response : 0
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Comments:
    It is private.
    professional ambiance and beautiful view
    Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues.
    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
    It's in the Soboleff Annex - a calm space, good for meeting colleagues, students, and has a nice view.
    My space is private enough to conduct a distance learning class, quiet enough to work, and close to other coworkers.
    the door can close
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Comments:
    The window doesn't open and it's often much too warm in the building.
    thin walls
    Very close to noisy student use area.
    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
    No immediate access to a printer or photocopier.
    I would like the ability to control the temperature.
    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
    6 2 NA
    Comments:
    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space
    Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets.
    Larger bookshelves would be lovely.
    Carpet and new paint for the walls
    Beyond those already listed, none.
    I need locking files and book cases.
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 2 NA
    Comments:
    A functional window that opens
    mac computer
    Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.
    Lighting other than fluorescent bulbs, or perhaps replacing them with full spectrum range bulbs (anti-SAD).
    A desirable view would make the office more inviting.
    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
    7 1 NA
    Comments:
    Storage for the misc. junk that gets stuffed in hallways, classrooms, offices, and every other available space!
    faculty lounge
    Faculty lounge.
    It would be great to have a meeting room for our department.
    A faculty lounge and better food service.
    Adequate parking in maintained lots would be welcomed.
    more offices for faculty
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  29. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 2
     
    21-30 hours : 4
     
    31-40 hours : 1
     
    more than 40 hours : 1
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    7 1 NA
    Comments:
    0
    0
    n/a
    5-6
    None
    It varies by semester.
    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
    7 1 NA
    Comments:
    20 hours
    13
    31-40 hours
    16-18
    8 Note: I spend at least an additional 20+ hours a week working from a home office.
    20-25
    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
    7 1 NA
    Comments:
    10 hours
    3
    ~8
    1-2
    8 Note: I spend at least 6+ hours a week meeting via phone or email outside of the office.
    3-5
    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
    8 0 NA
    6-9am : 2
     
    9-noon : 7
     
    2-4pm : 6
     
    4-6pm : 7
     
    6-8pm : 2
     
    8-10pm : 0
    after 10pm : 0
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    8 0 NA
    Yes : 2
     
    No : 6
     
  40.  
  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    3 5 NA
    Comments:
    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?
    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.
    Maintaining private offices in order to teach, work in a scholarly manner and collaborate with others is important in the academic setting.
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