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
    20 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 5
     
    Egan Library : 3
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) : 0
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 4
     
    Soboleff Building : 4
     
    Soboleff Annex : 3
     
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 1
     
    Whitehead Building : 0
    Other : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Anderson Building
    I have an office and a research lab
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    And I do not want to move!
    Selected: Soboleff Annex
    My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing.
    Selected: Technical Education Center
    Center for Mine Training
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  3. Which UAS academic unit are you in?

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    School of Arts & Sciences : 12
     
    School of Career Education : 1
     
    School of Education : 0
    Egan Library : 3
     
    School of Management : 4
     
  4.  
  5. How long have you be employed at UAS?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Less than one year : 2
     
    1-3 years : 3
     
    4-8 years : 5
     
    9-12 years : 6
     
    13 years or more : 4
     
  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
    20 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
    1 : 4
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 3
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 3
     
    7 : 2
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 3
     

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

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

    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 10
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 0
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158a3dc)
    I need to be close to the sea water lab
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158afcc)
    Quiet space with few distractions to focus on work
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1598e0c)
    If I could control the heat, that would be marvelous. It is usually about 80 degrees, and that is impossible to be productive in.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159e80c)
    Your survey tool doesn't seem to be working.  I'm only able to enter numbers for 2 of the above questions.  For what it's worth, my response to all is either a 1 or 2.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159f4b4)
    Proximity to collections (library)
    Selected: ARRAY(0x175a44c)
    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
    20 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 6
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 0
    unranked : 3
     

    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 8
     
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 8
     
    4 : 5
     
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    unranked : 2
     

    Space for personal specialized professional equipment
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 4
     
    5 : 8
     
    6 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

    Space for personal file cabinets
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 2
     
    4 : 6
     
    5 : 7
     
    6 : 1
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158a50c)
    Window
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158ab6c)
    Space for students and colleagues to work with me in my office
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1595214)
    A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159e7dc)
    Again, survey tool only allows entry for one question.  I'd answer 1 to all except personal file cabinets and for that I'd answer 3
    Selected: ARRAY(0x15a084c)
    All of the above are top priorities (except I do not have much in the way of specialized professional equipment).  I do not see these as personal preferences, but as necessary components to my job.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x175a34c)
    All of these are of about equal 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
    20 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 8
     
    2 : 7
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Desirable view
    1 : 6
     
    2 : 10
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Ability to control temperature
    1 : 5
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 10
     
    4 : 2
     
    unranked : 0

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158a22c)
    appropriate size
    Selected: ARRAY(0x158ae4c)
    Low noise level
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1591df4)
    I do not want to be moved.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1595ec4)
    Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top!
    Selected: ARRAY(0x159e9cc)
    Availability of natural light = 1.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x175a3ac)
    openable windows
  12.  
  13. What type of workspace do you currently have?  (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Private office : 18
     
    Shared Office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 1
     
    Desk in an open office : 0
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Private office
    And I am quite happy with what I have.
    Selected: Private office
    And research space
  14.  
  15. What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) : 15
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings : 18
     
    Close to convenient parking : 12
     
    Proximity to colleagues in your department or program : 20
     
    Proximity to support staff : 19
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 20
     
    Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) : 20
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard : 15
     
    Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection : 17
     
    Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) : 18
     
    Space for personal specialized professional equipment : 17
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 18
     
    Availibility of natural light : 14
     
    Desirable view : 12
     
    Ability to control temperature : 4
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected:
    I really am quite happy with what I have
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  17. How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 16
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 3
     
    Neutral : 0
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 0
    Very dissatisfied : 1
     
    No opinion/No response : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Very satisfied
    Still  a bit noisy on weekdays
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I do not want to be moved. Really.
    Selected: Very satisfied
    My laboratory, NSRL 203 lacks temperature control to the extent that my instrumentation is at risk.  Too often do I find the temp in that room at 80 degrees or higher.  Less frequently, as well as less threatening to my instrumentation, are periods of extreme cold (less than 65 degrees).
    Selected: Very satisfied
    I have switched offices three times in the four plus years I've been at UAS and feel this is the best fit for me.  If I could change anything, it would definitely be the addition of a window with natural light, preferably with a view.
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  19.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Comments:
    natural light
    the view
    The low noise level, the adequate amount of space, the ability to talk to and work with students and colleagues in private.
    professional ambiance and beautiful view
    Privacy for discussion with students/colleagues.
    Everything. Cannot specify any one quality
    The window and the door to the outside.
    It has a door.
    Ability to conduct dirty and noisy fabrication.
    Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues
    Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions.
    Anderson office - proximity to chemistry lab (309)
    the view
    It is easily accessible to students and colleagues.
    I'm close to the people and materials I work with. Also, I have a window.
    Na
    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.
    My own space and quiet.
    the door can close
    Everything I checked for question 8
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  21.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Comments:
    marginal acoustic privacy.  
    the proximity to shared copy machine and printer.  A bit noisy
    My space is adequate.
    thin walls
    Very close to noisy student use area.
    There isn't anything I do not like about it
    Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door.
    It is impossibly hot with a noisy heating system that constantly pours heat in.
    Obnoxious lighting, lack of window, inability to control the temperature, limited size.
    Hike upstairs and downstairs to access staff and xerox machine and parking
    It's usually cold - but that isn't much of a problem as it's easy to deal with.
    none wrt AD space
    the overhead fluorescent lighting
    When leaving work it is difficult to enter Egan Hwy. north in the heavy traffic. Sometimes requiring as much as a 15 min. wait.
    No door, but given choice between window and door, I'll take the window.
    Na
    lack of natural light
    The lack of a window and natural light
    no window / natural light
    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
    18 2 NA
    Comments:
    i have a lot of books...
    Bookshelves
    Nothing abnormal
    large bookshelves, locking files, wall space
    Large bookshelves, desk, file cabinets.
    None for the present
    relative silence at times for recording audio, locking files
    Shelving, cabinets, electrical outlets
    storage of scientific research equipment
    Reliable Internet connection and locking door.
    none wrt AD space
    large bookshelves, locking files
    none
    I work in a department that processes all the physical materials passing in and out of the library collection.  This can be a lot of items (for instance a donation of hundreds of items) and also large items (for instance large maps). I need to be able to keep several book trucks in or near my area, as does the staff in my department
    None
    standing desk option,
    My office currently has all the shelves, etc. that I need.  I have one large bookcase, one medium sized bookshelf, a desk and small table, a file cabinet.
    What is special about bookshelves, and lockable files?  I a lot of table surface space.
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

    Valid Missing Mean
    19 1 NA
    Comments:
    better ability to control temperature.  
    A better decorator
    mac computer
    Ability to control temperature and light fixtures.
    Can't think of anything
    A better view.
    A window that can help me keep the place cool and with fresh air.
    Better lighting
    proximity to central gathering place for colleagues
    Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs.
    none wrt AD space
    a different light source other than the overhead fluorescent lights
    different lighting.
    It would help if I cleaned it up! Having a door or higher privacy wall would be nice but I am used to what I have.
    None
    updated overhead lighting or natural light
    A window with natural light
    a window
    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
    18 2 NA
    Comments:
    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.    
    Its fine as is
    A pub
    faculty lounge
    Faculty lounge.
    Can't think of anything
    Better eating options.
    Someplace I can eat, visit, and wash dishes (that does not have toilets)
    A  proper, dedicated art gallery
    Faculty gathering place
    A research laboratory space that is near both my office and teaching spaces.
    an old time library room with a fireplace and soft chairs.
    Things that would be nice: student union type space with a fireplace; decent array of vending machines; not losing any more parking spaces.
    None
    standardization of furnishing finishes
    A faculty lounge / meeting space / presentation space would be great.  However, if there is a decision to be made for available funds, individual offices for every faculty member should be available before any money is spent on any other improvements.
    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
    20 0 NA
    0-5 hours : 0
    6-10 hours : 0
    11-15 hours : 0
    16-20 hours : 3
     
    21-30 hours : 5
     
    31-40 hours : 9
     
    more than 40 hours : 3
     
  30.  
  31. About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Comments:
    0
    none
    Tough question - administrative duties far outweigh the amount of time I have to spend on classes, although I do teach primarily distance.
    0
    n/a
    0
    0
    0
    0
    don't teach online
    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.
    none
    0
    fall= 1-3  spring 20-25
    None.
    18
    0
    None
    5
    0
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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
    20 0 NA
    Comments:
    15
    all the time
    20-25 hours
    13
    31-40 hours
    Around 25-30 hours
    30
    30
    20
    21-30
    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.
    20
    all but about 5 per week
    25-30
    35
    15
    14
    30 hours
    20
    25-35 hrs
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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
    20 0 NA
    Comments:
    5
    4-6
    5 hours
    3
    ~8
    6-8 hours
    3
    10
    4
    6-10
    Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
    6
    5
    6-8
    1-2
    5
    2-4
    5 hours
    5
    2
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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
    20 0 NA
    6-9am : 8
     
    9-noon : 18
     
    2-4pm : 18
     
    4-6pm : 18
     
    6-8pm : 12
     
    8-10pm : 4
     
    after 10pm : 4
     
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  39.  Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?

    Valid Missing Mean
    20 0 NA
    Yes : 13
     
    No : 7
     
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  41.  What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    10 10 NA
    Comments:
    I bought a coffee maker a couple of years ago and now all is well
    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?
    Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really!
    I am fortunate to have moved up the ranks to a private office with a window. Many faculty have interior offices with no windows or heat controls. Others have cubicles with no privacy. The least satisfying part of my job for the first 3 years was the idea of spending ANY time in my dreary office. I hope that decent faculty offices will be a priority in the future!
    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
    the windows could be washed a little more often.
    None
    Too many faculty are lacking adequate space for offices currently.  As the number of students is expected to continue to grow, so too, should the space devoted to offices for faculty whose numbers will have to increase with student enrollment.  At a minimum, all tenure-track and term faculty should have offices with doors that lock.  Cubicles are adequate for graduate students.  Cubicles are NOT adequate spaces for faculty.  
    Each tenure track faculty needs to have, at the very least, secure, lockable, private offices.  
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