SURVEY OF FULL TIME UAS JUNEAU ACADEMIC STAFF ABOUT WORKSPACE

  1. In which UAS building is your primary workspace located?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Anderson Building : 0
    Egan Library : 1
     
    Egan Classroom Wing : 0
    Hendrickson Building : 0
    Hendrickson Annex : 0
    Hendrickson Annex Extension (education) : 1
     
    Mourant Building : 0
    Natural Sciences Research Lab : 0
    Novatney Building : 2
     
    Soboleff Building : 1
     
    Soboleff Annex : 0
    Student Recreation Center : 0
    Technical Education Center : 0
    Whitehead Building : 1
     
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  3.  Which UAS academic unit are you in?

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    4 2 NA
    School of Arts and Sciences : 1
     
    School of Career Education : 0
    School of Education : 1
     
    Egan Library : 2
     
    School of Management : 0
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  5.  How long have you been employed at UAS?  (choose one)

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    6 0 NA
    Less than one year : 1
     
    1-3 years : 2
     
    4-8 years : 0
    9-12 years : 2
     
    13 years or more : 1
     
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  7. In thinking about the location of your IDEAL university-assigned workspace, please rank the following according to your personal preference (1=highest)

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    6 0 NA
    Proximity to faculty offices
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 2
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Proximity to space for group meetings (e.g. conference room)
    1 : 0
    2 : 0
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 1
     
    6 : 1
     
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 2
     
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

    Proximity to school leadership (e.g. dean/director)
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 3
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    6 : 0
    7 : 1
     
    8 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152cb6c)
    Windows that open next to workspace
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152cc8c)
    My office needs to be set apart with the Library Director's office, like it is presently, because there are times when Staff and Faculty are communicating to the Director or myself about sensitive library policies or challenged patron issues.
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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)

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    6 0 NA
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without being overheard
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 0
    4 : 2
     
    5 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

    Quiet space for focused work
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 1
     
    3 : 4
     
    4 : 0
    5 : 0
    unranked : 0

    Sufficient space for materials or equipment associated with your duties
    1 : 1
     
    2 : 2
     
    3 : 1
     
    4 : 1
     
    5 : 0
    unranked : 0

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152a8fc)
    I'm in a high traffic area with interaction with students so I do not need or expect the level of quiet/confidential space that faculty and advisers need.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152cacc)
    Areas that comply with ADA regulations
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152cc5c)
    Egan Library Personnel files and other Department documents require file cabinet space in both the Director's and my office.
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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)

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    6 0 NA
    Availability of natural light
    1 : 2
     
    2 : 0
    3 : 3
     
    4 : 0
    unranked : 1
     

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

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

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

    Comments:
    Selected: ARRAY(0x1522ecc)
    Visual appeal of area - wall color, artwork etc, as well as adaptable to standing desk options.
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152abec)
    Comfortable for daily tasks - computer/phone/deskwork
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152c99c)
    Windows next to workspace that open
    Selected: ARRAY(0x152d01c)
    A office space set apart for confidential conversation is more important than a view although I personally would love to have a natural view and light rather than a view of the library.
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  13.  What type of workspace do you currently have? (choose one)

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    6 0 NA
    Private office : 1
     
    Shared office : 1
     
    Cubicle with a door : 0
    Cubicle without a door : 2
     
    Desk in an open office : 2
     
    Other (please specify) : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Shared office
    Elise and I have a shared offices with a door to the Director's  office which may be closed when private conversation is necessary and a door to the library with a window view of the library.
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  15.  Which of the following qualities does your current workspace have? (check as many as apply)

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    6 0 NA
    Proximity to faculty offices : 4
     
    Proximity to space for group meetings (e.g. conference room) : 3
     
    Close to convenient parking : 4
     
    Proximity to other staff members in your department or program : 5
     
    Proximity to school leadership (e.g. dean/director) : 6
     
    Proximity to areas frequented by students : 4
     
    Access to shared resources (e.g. printer/copier, kitchenette) : 5
     
    Ability to hold a confidential conversation without being overheard : 2
     
    Quiet space for focused work : 2
     
    Sufficient space for materials or equipment associated with your duties : 3
     
    Space for personal file cabinets : 2
     
    Availibility of natural light : 4
     
    Desirable view : 2
     
    Ability to control temperature : 1
     
    Other (please specify) : 1
     
    Comments:
    Selected:
    Even thought we are the biggest school, we do not have a true kitchenette - we have to clean our dishes in the bathroom which is disgusting. We also do not have a conference room.  
    Selected:
    If only parking was enforced in the handicapped area and fire lanes; never has been for the 10 years I've been here. VERY FRUSTRATING when able-bodied folks park there. Unfortunately it appears it's going to take a tragedy to get this enforced.
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  17.  How satisfied are you with your current workspace? (choose one)

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    6 0 NA
    Very satisfied : 2
     
    Somewhat satisfied : 2
     
    Neutral : 1
     
    Somewhat dissatisfied : 1
     
    Very dissatisfied : 0
    Comments:
    Selected: Somewhat satisfied
    I'm fairly comfortable where I am but feel bad for the faculty and advisers who do not have appropriate private offices or with offices with no windows.
    Selected: Somewhat dissatisfied
    We weren't given any real choice; we were told what we were getting and had to adapt.
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  19.  How much of the time you are in your office do you spend meeting face to face with students and/or faculty? (choose one)

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    6 0 NA
    Less than 20% : 0
    20-40% : 3
     
    40-60% : 2
     
    60-80% : 0
    80-100% : 1
     
    Comments:
    Selected: 40-60%
    Some days are busier than others so it is hard to give an accurate daily figure.
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  21.  The quality that I like MOST about my current workspace is:

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    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Being able to stand or sit at my desk.
    Proximity to faculty and staff.
    Handicapped parking area next to office (although unenforced so others park there all the time :(  )
    An office outside the Library Director's office that is also set apart from other library faculty and staff.
    Privacy- my position requires discretion when conversation takes place pertaining to students and staff.
    It's near the best parking lot on campus.
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  23.  The quality that I like LEAST about my current workspace is:

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    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    No privacy, very limited storage for supplies.
    Zero privacy
    Insufficient storage for files.
    The view of the library, although important isn't as interesting as a view of Auke Lake but I am fortunate to be able to walk around our campus and the surrounding areas at noon and an occasional work related errand on campus.
    Too hot in the office - especially in the mornings.
    It's cold in the winter, and I have no door--I deal with the most confidential issues in the office, aside from Mike... :O
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  25.  What ONE THING would make your current workspace more inviting and appealing?

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    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Storage space for supplies (so it is not stacked everywhere)
    It would be great if we had some sort of break room.  I end up eating at my desk a lot.
    More space.
    I think it is fine the way it is.
    N/A- less hot
    Floor lamps. For sure.
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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?

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    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Visually appealing spaces
    Faculty are the heart of the university - happy faculty, happy campus.
    Lounge with chairs/couch where we could take breaks away from our office and lay down if needed.
    More nutritious and less expensive meals for students, staff and faculty. I used to get together with friends for lunch at Mourant but I hardly ever eat there anymore because it is overpriced and not very healthy. I no longer invite friends to lunch on campus. I also feel sorry for the student who have to. I think that this would address spending more time with colleagues and students.
    A nice open area outside
    More food options and pillows.
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  29.  What other comments do you have about improving uas work spaces and the overall UAS work place environment?

    Valid Missing Mean
    6 0 NA
    Comments:
    Consistency in the style of furniture/cubicles/desks, artwork on walls, desk treadmills would be awesome!
    Why on earth did the ability to drive through campus go away??? Infuriating!
    More ADA compliance.
    Only build on disturbed spaces and keep the campus setting as natural and open to our incredible views as possible.
    More storage space for our office area- we have very limited storage for boxes of recruitment items and schedules that the smell can be overpowering and it won't be long until someone trips and falls over these items. We may need to have risk management involved with the walk space around this area.
    Please remember that we can always back up files online--we don't really need to use all this paper!! I have a stack of 20 phone books that no one wants. They're brand new!
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