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 |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Anderson Building |
: |
0 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
Egan Classroom Wing |
: |
0 |
|
Hendrickson Building |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex |
: |
1 |
|
Hendrickson Annex Extension (Education) |
: |
0 |
|
Mourant Building |
: |
0 |
|
Natural Sciences Research Lab |
: |
0 |
|
Novatney Building |
: |
4 |
|
Soboleff Building |
: |
3 |
|
Soboleff Annex |
: |
5 |
|
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: Soboleff Annex
My office in in Soboleff Annex, I usually teach in Egan Classroom Wing. | Selected: Soboleff Building
My office is in Soboleff, but I teach in Egan. |
Which UAS academic unit are you in?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
School of Arts & Sciences |
: |
9 |
|
School of Career Education |
: |
0 |
|
School of Education |
: |
1 |
|
Egan Library |
: |
0 |
|
School of Management |
: |
4 |
|
|
How long have you be employed at UAS? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Less than one year |
: |
0 |
|
1-3 years |
: |
4 |
|
4-8 years |
: |
2 |
|
9-12 years |
: |
5 |
|
13 years or more |
: |
3 |
|
|
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 |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classrooms
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
3 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
4 |
|
6 |
: |
5 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Close to convenient parking
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
7 |
: |
14 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program
1 |
: |
6 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to support staff
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
4 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
4 |
|
6 |
: |
2 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
3 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
8 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette)
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
3 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
2 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
7 |
: |
0 |
|
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(0x150f88c)
My students are all distance. That makes them 24/7. | Selected: ARRAY(0x150ffcc)
My university-assigned workspace is currently IDEAL. | Selected: ARRAY(0x1515d0c)
my OWN for peace and quiet!! | Selected: ARRAY(0x152231c)
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 |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard
1 |
: |
10 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection
1 |
: |
4 |
|
2 |
: |
8 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
1 |
|
3 |
: |
11 |
|
4 |
: |
2 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
6 |
|
5 |
: |
7 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
2 |
|
3 |
: |
1 |
|
4 |
: |
4 |
|
5 |
: |
7 |
|
6 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
0 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
5 |
: |
0 |
|
6 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x150f8bc)
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(0x1514b04)
A Bullpen would absolutely not be appropriate | Selected: ARRAY(0x152223c)
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 |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Availability of natural light
1 |
: |
7 |
|
2 |
: |
5 |
|
3 |
: |
2 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Desirable view
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
6 |
|
3 |
: |
4 |
|
4 |
: |
1 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Ability to control temperature
1 |
: |
3 |
|
2 |
: |
3 |
|
3 |
: |
8 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
Other (please specify)
1 |
: |
1 |
|
2 |
: |
0 |
|
3 |
: |
0 |
|
4 |
: |
0 |
|
unranked |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected: ARRAY(0x150f374)
Ability to have a window to the outside. Otherwise it's just a cave. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15106dc)
I do not want to be moved. | Selected: ARRAY(0x15157b4)
Actually, I'd probably rank all three of those things as tied at the top! | Selected: ARRAY(0x152221c)
temperature can be controlled with a space heater. |
What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Private office |
: |
12 |
|
Shared Office |
: |
0 |
|
Cubicle with a door |
: |
1 |
|
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: 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.
|
What characteristics does your CURRENT university-assigned workspace have? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Proximity to instructional areas (e.g. labs, classooms) |
: |
8 |
|
Proximity to space for group meetings |
: |
8 |
|
Close to convenient parking |
: |
7 |
|
Proximity to colleagues in your department or program |
: |
13 |
|
Proximity to support staff |
: |
11 |
|
Proximity to areas frequented by students |
: |
6 |
|
Access to shared resources (printer/copier, kitchenette) |
: |
13 |
|
Ability to hold a confidential conversation without be overheard |
: |
11 |
|
Quiet space for professional writing, reading, reflection |
: |
10 |
|
Sufficient space for professional materials (books, papers) |
: |
12 |
|
Space for personal specialized professional equipment |
: |
7 |
|
Space for personal file cabinets |
: |
11 |
|
Availibility of natural light |
: |
10 |
|
Desirable view |
: |
4 |
|
Ability to control temperature |
: |
8 |
|
Other (please specify) |
: |
0 |
|
|
Comments: Selected:
I really am quite happy with what I have | Selected:
Most of my colleagues are near, but some are not. |
How satisfied are you with your current workspace (choose one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
Very satisfied |
: |
9 |
|
Somewhat satisfied |
: |
2 |
|
Neutral |
: |
0 |
|
Somewhat dissatisfied |
: |
2 |
|
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. |
The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's bigger than what i had before |
natural light |
That it is a private office for advising students and for working uninterrupted by other things that may be going on in the open spaces of the department |
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 and room for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff. |
Everything. Cannot specify any one quality |
I have a private office that locks. |
The window and the door to the outside. |
none |
Proximity of classrooms, students, colleagues |
Quiet and private to meet with students, other faculty, and to hold distance (Elluminate or other) sessions. |
It is small but all my instructional and research things fit within the space. |
Na |
Space and privacy. |
The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
13 |
1 |
NA |
|
Comments:
it's too far away from students |
marginal acoustic privacy. |
Proximity to the construction. It is loud and affects my ability to concentrate at times. |
It's SMALL comparatively. |
It's perfect. |
There isn't anything I do not like about it |
Thin walls; it is easy to hear conversations going on next door. |
loud |
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. |
There is no natural light and there is no private kitchenette nearby. |
Na |
Feels a bit isolated at times. |
What SPECIAL NEEDS--such as large bookshelves, locking files, etc.--if any, do you need in your workspace?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
11 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
i have a lot of books... |
large bookshelves |
LARGE bookshelves, locking files. |
Large bookshelves and professional and personal belongings. |
None for the present |
I have large bookshelves. |
nothing but a pencil, paper, a few books, and QUIET |
storage of scientific research equipment |
Reliable Internet connection and locking door. |
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 |
14 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
other than location, maybe a window |
better ability to control temperature. |
nothing |
A bit more space. |
It's perfect for conferencing with students, colleagues or staff. |
Can't think of anything |
Have all my colleagues closer by. |
A better view. |
peace |
proximity to central gathering place for colleagues |
Nothing - although it's a little small, I think it's almost perfect for my needs. |
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. |
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 |
11 |
3 |
NA |
|
Comments:
access: for students, to meeting areas, to classrooms, to shared facilities |
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. |
a more comfortable coffee shop area. I would like to see more comfortable furniture near Spikes in the common space outside the library. That has the potential for an active meeting area but doesn't have a comfortable feel about it. It has a great view and could be much better with chairs and couches that would invite people sitting and talking. |
More IT Bandwidth, more bandwidth, more bandwidth.......... |
Ability to drive through the campus as was the case prior -- this would make it easier to spend more time with others. |
Can't think of anything |
Better eating options. |
Faculty gathering place |
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. |
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace? (check one)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
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 |
: |
6 |
|
more than 40 hours |
: |
2 |
|
|
About how many hours in a typical week do you spend in your university-assigned workspace for online teaching?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
when i have an eLearning course, probably six to eight hours at work |
0 |
none in my "university assigned workspace," but I spend 12 hours a week teaching in a classroom created from one of the offices in the department for online (hybrid) teaching. |
20-30 hours. I spend an extra 15-20 hours at home also. |
4 |
0 |
I do not teach any online classes. |
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. |
0 |
18 |
N/A |
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 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about 25 hours |
15 |
approximately 30 |
20. When you teach distance it all integrates together. Once again, you are approaching this from a residence perspective - which is disappearing model. |
22 |
Around 25-30 hours |
25 hours |
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 |
15 |
10 |
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 |
0 |
NA |
|
Comments:
about five hours |
5 |
approximately 8 |
5 or less. My students are all distance. |
9 |
6-8 hours |
10 hours |
3 |
0.5 |
6-10 |
Approximately 4-5 hours per week. |
8 |
5 |
8-10 |
What time of the day or night are you commonly in your workspace? (check all that apply)
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
6-9am |
: |
4 |
|
9-noon |
: |
12 |
|
2-4pm |
: |
14 |
|
4-6pm |
: |
10 |
|
6-8pm |
: |
5 |
|
8-10pm |
: |
2 |
|
after 10pm |
: |
1 |
|
|
Do you routinely use your university-assigned workspace on weekends?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
14 |
0 |
NA |
|
What other comments do you have about improving UAS workspaces and the overall UAS workplace environment?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
9 |
5 |
NA |
|
Comments:
student access to faculty is underrated by university personnel, but it would significantly improve service, retention, and learning, all part of the UAS mission |
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 hard to improve on what I currently have...space to get things accomplished and meet with colleagues, students and staff and privacy whenever needed for the same. |
Can't think of anything that would apply to me. I really am quite happy with what I have. Really! |
Some of the faculty offices are not very good because of lighting, locking and proximity to colleagues. |
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! |
Group faculty offices by discipline Add faculty lounge for interdisciplinary interactions |
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 |
Powered by UAS Online © 2008 University of Alaska |