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First annual UNTD survey of faculty satisfaction Survey conducted February 6th 13th 2012 Sent to all full-time and adjunct faculty Included multiple choice items and space to provide written comments Responses were anonymous The written comments generally reflect the responses to the multiple choice items All written comments were provided to the President
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The survey was conducted to gather a broad-based benchmark of faculty views in order to formulate effective policies, practices, and procedures. Input from faculty is a critical part of the cycle of improvement and helps build a cohesive force for the success of the Universitys mission and vision.
Areas for feedback included: General Impressions University Resources/Benefits Teaching Environment Research and Service Environment Peers Administration Working Relationships Working Environment University Core Values
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 The survey results are important indicators of perceived University strengths and areas for improvement. The next step is to discuss the survey results and gather additional feedback through this forum. From our dialogue, we can begin to address areas that need improvement and build on our strengths.

 The overall response rate of 51% was good. The response rate reflects 55 responses from a total of 108 faculty.
Nonresponse

Response

Likert Scale Scoring

Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A

Weight
5 4 3 2 1 -

In the charts and tables that follow, average Likert scores are provided to indicate the level of agreement. Average scores above a 3.0 indicate a positive response. Average scores below a 3.0 indicate room for improvement. In some cases, the percentage of Strongly Agree and Agree responses are used to indicate the level of satisfaction.

Overall, 42% of respondents agreed that UNTD is a good place to work.

Strongly Agree, 11% Agree, 31% Disagree, 11% Undecided 20%

Strongly Disagree, 27%

Prompt

Average 4.48

100% 90% 80% 70%

My interactions with faculty and staff in my division are positive. I believe I have a good working relationship with division peers
I have a good level of communication with faculty.

98%

92%

97% 85%

4.31

60% 50% 40%

4.22

30% 20%

I have a good working relationship with support staff. I believe I have a good working relationship with institutional leadership.

4.20

10% 0% Division Faculty & Staff Division Peers Communication Support Staff Institutional Leadership

2.88

Strongly Agree Disagree

Agree Strongly Disagree

Undecided N/A

% Strongly Agree
I am satisfied with the qualifications of faculty at UNTD. 38%

% Agree
55%

% Combined Agrees
93%

Average Score
4.23

I believe UNTD faculty are treated equally regardless of gender, race/ethnicity, etc.
I feel safe on campus. Classroom technology helps me teach effectively.

36%
27% 20%

33%
51% 63%

69%
78% 83%

3.82
3.91 3.89

The following UNTD benefits are good: compensation.

The following UNTD benefits are good: insurance. I believe the assessment of student learning outcomes is very important.

13%
9% 26%

46%
67% 49%

59%
76% 75%

3.26
3.53 3.89
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 Select someone at your table to be note-taker. Spend the next 10 minutes discussing with your table partners whether there are any other strengths at UNTD that you feel are important to mention. At the end of ten minutes, we will ask each table to have a spokesperson briefly report to the rest of us what you found in your discussion.

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Tenure Policies Communication University Resources/Benefits Student Preparation and Support Administration Workload and Expectations

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100% 90% 80% 70%

60%
50% 40% 30% 20% 11% 10% 0% Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree 4% 11% 13%

58%

4% Strongly Disagree N/A

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Prompt I have a good level of communication with the administration. I have a good level of communication with UNTD faculty. I have a good level of communication with the staff at UNTD.

Average
33% 20%

2.54

9% Strongly Agree 24% Strongly Agree Agree 52% Agree 73%

18%

18% 2%

Undecided Disagree

Strongly Disagree

N/A

4.22

2%

0%

0% Strongly Disagree

2% N/A

Undecided Disagree

3.63

15% Strongly Agree Agree

15%

19% 0% Strongly Disagree 0% N/A

Undecided Disagree

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Question
The following UNTD resources are good: UNTD Website Tenure Policies Food Service Research Facilities

Average

100% 90%

80%
70% 60% 50%

1.71 1.85 2.06 2.14

40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

UNTD Website Tenure Policies Food Service Research Facilities Professional Development IT Services

31%

42%

15% 11%

15%

13%

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

N/A

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Question
The competency of students in my classes meets my expectations. I am satisfied with the quality of the preparation for class by most of my students. I am satisfied with the academic support offered to my students who need help. I am satisfied with the efforts of students to use the support services that are provided to them.

Average Score 2.13 2.13 2.53

Student Student Competency Preparation

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%

Support Offered

Support Used

10%
0%

21%

19%

17%

17%

2.53

Strongly Agree Disagree

Agree Strongly Disagree

Undecided N/A 15

Strongly Agree
Civility Work Ethic Experience Qualifications Virtues Receptiveness Accountability Communication Openness Focus Decision-Making 10% 12% 8% 8% 6% 4% 4% 2% 4% 6% 2%

Combined Combined Strongly Agree Agrees Undecided Disagrees Disagree Disagree

35% 32% 36% 33% 26% 20% 18% 20% 16% 12% 16% 45% 44% 44% 41% 32% 24% 22% 22% 20% 18% 18% 20% 24% 14% 19% 30% 14% 20% 16% 18% 24% 24% 34% 32% 42% 39% 36% 62% 57% 62% 62% 58% 58% 20% 6% 10% 10% 8% 22% 10% 16% 10% 28% 14% 14% 26% 32% 29% 28% 40% 47% 46% 52% 30% 44%

N/A
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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How would you rate the following expectations?

Teaching Load 4% 21% 49% 31%

The research expectation is consistent with the mission of the University.

N/A, 6% Strongly Disagree, 19% Strongly Agree, 2%

Service/Community Engagement

45%

51%

Agree, 17%

Mentor Students

11%

40%

45%
Disagree, 30% Undecided, 26%

Student Advising

17%

35%

35%

Research Expectation 0% Much Too Low/Too Low

21% 20% About Right

34% 40% 60%

34% 80% 100%

Much Too High/Too High

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Strongly Agree Agree

Diversity (Community, Students, Staff, Faculty) Civility (Respect, Politeness, Caring) Virtue (Truth, Ethics, Morality) Reasoning (Data-Driven Decisions) Accountability (Transparency of Actions)
36% 42%

Combined Combined Strongly Agrees Undecided Disagrees Disagree Disagree

78% 12% 8% 4% 4%

N/A

2%

12%

22%

34%

22%

38%

18%

20%

4%

8%

22%

30%

22%

42%

24%

18%

4%

10% 6%

17% 12%

27% 18%

27% 24%

39% 56%

6% 10%

33% 46%

6% 2%

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 Select someone at your table to be note-taker. Spend the next 20 minutes discussing with your table partners what you believe are the crucial areas of improvement and how we might work together to address them. At the end of 20 minutes, we will ask each table to have a spokesperson briefly report to the rest of us what you found in your discussion.
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 The survey gathered a broad-based benchmark of faculty views that identified perceived strengths and areas for improvement at UNTD. From our dialogue today, we can begin to build on our strengths and work on areas for improvement. Specifically, we need to decide in each department and across departments how we can turn our ideas for improvement into action plans.
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