Redefining University Culture Team 1. Cultural Engagement Survey. Survey Period: March 10 April 1, 2016

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1 Redefining University Culture Team Cultural Engagement Survey Survey Period: March 0 April, 20 Team members contributing to the survey and report include Brian Beavers, Todd Brown, John Calahan, Jessica DeWitt, Roni Lias, Michael Walker, and Megan Weatherly. Cultural Engagement Survey Results

2 Demographic Information. What is your primary job category? Faculty - Tenured 84 20% 2 Faculty - Tenure-track 47 % Faculty - Non-tenure track 2 % 4 Staff - Executive or Division Administration 0 2% Staff - Dean, Chair, or Director 42 0% Staff - Other Exempt Professional 04 2% 7 Staff - Non-exempt 08 2% Total 42 00% Min Max 7 Mean 4.48 Variance.48 Standard Deviation 2.4 Total Responses How many years have you worked at SFA? Average Standard # Answer Min Max Responses Deviation Years Approximately, what is your annual salary (in thousands)? Average Standard # Answer Min Max Responses Deviation $ Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

3 Professional Development & Advancement 4. I am satisfied with the career advancement opportunities available to me at SFA. 24 % 2 Agree 2% 07 2% 4 Dis 89 22% dis 2 % 7 2% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean.0 Variance.0 Standard Deviation.4 Total Responses 40. I am satisfied with the investment SFA makes in my professional development. 8 4% 2 Agree 7 28% 92 22% 4 Dis 27% dis 9 7% 4 % Total 4 00% Cultural Engagement Survey Results

4 Min Max Mean.24 Variance. Standard Deviation.7 Total Responses 407. I am satisfied with the opportunities I have to apply my talents and expertise. 4 0% 2 Agree 7 42% 7 8% 4 Dis 78 9% dis 47 % 0 0% Total 42 00% Min Max Mean 2.80 Variance.42 Standard Deviation.9 Total Responses 42 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 4

5 Personal Satisfaction with Work 7. I get excited about coming to work. % 2 Agree 70 42% 9 22% 4 Dis 0 2% dis 8% 0% Total % Min Max Mean 2. Variance.28 Standard Deviation. Total Responses I am inspired to meet my goals at work % 2 Agree % % 4 Dis 8% dis 20 % 2 0% Total % Min Max Mean 2.24 Variance.09 Standard Deviation.04 Total Responses 40 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

6 9. I feel completely involved in my work % 2 Agree 208 % 0 2% 4 Dis 28 7% dis % 0% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean 2.08 Variance 0.9 Standard Deviation 0.9 Total Responses I am so involved in my work that the day goes by very quickly. 0 27% 2 Agree 7 4% 70 7% 4 Dis 9 0% dis 2 % 0% Total % Min Max Mean 2.8 Variance.0 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 407 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

7 . I am determined to give my best effort at work each day. 2 2% 2 Agree 2 40% 2 % 4 Dis % dis 4 % 0% Total % Min Max Mean.9 Variance 0. Standard Deviation 0.7 Total Responses When at work, I am completely focused on my job duties. 9 2% 2 Agree 22 2% 2 % 4 Dis 4 0% dis 7 2% 0 0% Total % Min Max Mean 2. Variance 0.90 Standard Deviation 0.9 Total Responses 407 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 7

8 . I am able to make decisions affecting my work. 2 0% 2 Agree 2 2% 8% 4 Dis 2 % dis 4% 2 0% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean 2.00 Variance 0.97 Standard Deviation 0.98 Total Responses I understand how my work contributes to SFA s goals. % 2 Agree 99 49% 2 8% 4 Dis 22 % dis 20 % 0 0% Total % Min Max Mean 2.00 Variance.07 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 409 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 8

9 Compensation & Benefits. I am satisfied with my salary. % 2 Agree 0 2% 8 7% 4 Dis 24 % dis 9 24% 0 0% Total % Min Max Mean.48 Variance.4 Standard Deviation.9 Total Responses 402. I am satisfied with my non-salary compensation. 0 2% 2 Agree 9 2% 97 24% 4 Dis % dis 4 % 4% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean. Variance.4 Standard Deviation.07 Total Responses 8 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 9

10 7. I am compensated fairly, relative to my local market. 4 % 2 Agree 0 2% 8 2% 4 Dis 8 29% dis 79 20% % Total % Min Max Mean. Variance.7 Standard Deviation.7 Total Responses I am satisfied with my total benefits package. 20 % 2 Agree 4 8% 97 24% 4 Dis 92 2% dis 7 9% 0% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean 2.9 Variance.8 Standard Deviation.09 Total Responses 400 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 0

11 9. I am satisfied with the work flexibility offered by SFA. 8% 2 Agree 8 42% 8 2% 4 Dis 9 7% dis 4 0% % Total 40 00% Min Max Mean 2.80 Variance.29 Standard Deviation.4 Total Responses I am satisfied with my overall job security. % 2 Agree 20 7% 8 4% 4 Dis 8% dis 4 % 0% Total 40 00% Min Max Mean 2.2 Variance 0.89 Standard Deviation 0.94 Total Responses 400 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

12 2. Aside from a salary increase, what would provide you with a greater sense of worth, value, and pride in your work/position at SFA? The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:. Professional development opportunities and/or $ for professional development (22) 2. Recognition (2). More flexible work hours and/or ability to work some from home (8) 4. Expressed appreciation from Supervisor/Dean/VPs/Upper administration (4). Inclusion in area decision-making (). Free use of Recreation Center () 7. Free parking (9) 8. Reduced course load (8) 9. More time for research (7), better physical working environment (7) 0. More education/tuition assistance (). Childcare benefits (), less bureaucracy/red-tape/micro-management (), leadership/management training () 2. Re-vamp performance evaluations (4), mentorship program (4), advancement/leadership opportunities (4), greater sense of teamwork across campus (4), free admission to fine arts/sporting events (4). Increase in interdepartmental communication (), travel opportunities () 4. Reduced advising load (2), reduced prices in food on campus (2). Free Alumni Association membership for employee alumni (), faculty/staff communal eating place (), more faculty/staff events (), reduction in bookstore costs (), development officer for each college () Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

13 Work Environment & Communication 22. Employees at SFA take the initiative to help other employees when the need arises. 0 % 2 Agree 22 % 7 8% 4 Dis 24 % dis 4% 4 % Total 9 00% Min Max Mean 2.27 Variance 0.87 Standard Deviation 0.9 Total Responses Employees are willing to take on new tasks as the need arises. 48 2% 2 Agree 20 2% 80 20% 4 Dis 4 % dis 8 % % Total 97 00% Min Max Mean 2.44 Variance 0.98 Standard Deviation 0.99 Total Responses 94 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

14 24. Employees treat each other with respect. 7 9% 2 Agree 22 7% 8 20% 4 Dis 4 9% dis 20 % 0 0% Total 97 00% Min Max Mean 2.4 Variance 0.9 Standard Deviation 0.9 Total Responses My supervisor and I have a good working relationship. 0 40% 2 Agree 4% 9% 4 Dis 20 % dis 4% 2 % Total 9 00% Min Max Mean.90 Variance.04 Standard Deviation.02 Total Responses 94 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 4

15 2. My coworkers and I have good working relationships. 4 % 2 Agree 207 2% 7 9% 4 Dis 8 2% dis 2% 0 0% Total 99 00% Min Max Mean.82 Variance 0. Standard Deviation 0.80 Total Responses My supervisor has established clear goals regarding my work. 0 2% 2 Agree 40% 7 7% 4 Dis 7 9% dis 29 7% % Total 98 00% Min Max Mean 2.2 Variance. Standard Deviation.7 Total Responses 9 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

16 28. I am satisfied with the employee culture in my department. 8 2% 2 Agree 4 9% 7 7% 4 Dis 4% dis 4 9% 2 % Total 97 00% Min Max Mean 2.49 Variance.48 Standard Deviation.22 Total Responses I am satisfied with the employee culture at SFA. 0 8% 2 Agree 4 9% 2 28% 4 Dis 8 7% dis 8% 2 % Total 97 00% Min Max Mean 2.79 Variance.4 Standard Deviation.07 Total Responses 9 Cultural Engagement Survey Results

17 0. There is effective communication between senior management and employees. 2 % 2 Agree 02 2% 90 2% 4 Dis 8 2% dis 92 2% 2% Total 98 00% Min Max Mean. Variance. Standard Deviation.2 Total Responses 92. Senior management trusts employees. 8% 2 Agree 0 28% 90 2% 4 Dis 79 20% dis 7 8% % Total 9 00% Min Max Mean.4 Variance. Standard Deviation.2 Total Responses 8 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 7

18 2. Employees trust senior management. 2 % 2 Agree 9 2% 02 2% 4 Dis 94 24% dis 79 20% 8 2% Total 99 00% Min Max Mean.29 Variance.44 Standard Deviation.20 Total Responses 9. SFA is dedicated to diversity. 9% 2 Agree 4 % 2 % 4 Dis 47 2% dis 0 8% 4% Total 97 00% Min Max Mean 2.72 Variance. Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 8 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 8

19 4. SFA is dedicated to inclusiveness. 24 % 2 Agree 29% 4 7% 4 Dis % dis 29 7% 4% Total 9 00% Min Max Mean 2.89 Variance.0 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 79. I am satisfied with the level of collaborative governance. 4 4% 2 Agree 84 2% 44 % 4 Dis 84 2% dis 4% % Total 9 00% Min Max Mean.22 Variance. Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 82 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 9

20 . How much time do you spend during the work day working with people in other departments or buildings? Less than hour 9 48% 2-2 hours 04 2% 2-4 hours % 4 4- hours 24 % -8 hours 24 % Total 98 00% Min Max Mean.9 Variance.40 Standard Deviation.8 Total Responses What programs or activities would you like to see that would encourage positive engagement with other faculty and staff on campus? Total Responses: 2 The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:. Fun activities 2 e.g. social functions, picnics, family activities (8/2) 4.% 2. Department/individual open house/networking events (7/2).8%. Training/seminars/speakers/etc. (4/2).4% 4. Employee lounge (8/2).%. Reading/film/discussion groups (8/2).%. More collaborative teaching/research opportunities (7/2).7% 7. Employee wellness events/sporting social events (7/2).7% 8. Improved communication between departments and from senior administration (7/2).7% 9. Leadership activities/training (/2).7% 0. Less administrative oversight (4/2).%. Other (2/2) 7.% a. Suggestions included (ordered by number of appearances): increase campuscommunity outreach/interaction, staff recognition, teambuilding, fewer obligations (e.g. assessment), meaningful faculty governance, open forums, anonymous electronic suggestion box, ombudsperson. 2 Notable were multiple mentions that the annual Christmas Party should be unified and not be divided into separate faculty/staff parties. Cultural Engagement Survey Results 20

21 Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition & Reward Staff Only 7. Management within SFA recognizes strong job performance. 9 4% 2 Agree 92 7% 8 27% 4 Dis 7 2% dis 2 0% 0% Total 22 00% Min Max Mean 2.99 Variance.4 Standard Deviation.07 Total Responses 2 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

22 8. Strong job performance is rewarded in an appropriate manner. 2% 2 Agree 2% 7 0% 4 Dis 7 0% dis 0 2% 2 % Total 2 00% Min Max Mean.2 Variance.0 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses I am satisfied with the annual evaluation process. 8 % 2 Agree 08 4% 2% 4 Dis 4% dis 2 % % Total 22 00% Min Max Mean 2.90 Variance.2 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 249 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 22

23 Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition & Reward Faculty Only 40. I am satisfied with the annual evaluation process. 7 % 2 Agree 7 9% 9 27% 4 Dis 27 9% dis 2 8% 2% Total 4 00% Min Max Mean 2.8 Variance. Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 42 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

24 42. I am satisfied with the tenure process. % 2 Agree 4% 0 24% 4 Dis 2% dis 2 0% 4 % Total 2 00% Min Max Mean 2.7 Variance. Standard Deviation.07 Total Responses 9 4. The demands of teaching, service, and research are well balanced. % 2 Agree 2 8% % 4 Dis 7% dis 4 2% 2 % Total 44 00% Min Max Mean.82 Variance.2 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 42 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 24

25 44. I am satisfied with the teaching environment. 7 % 2 Agree 72 0% 2% 4 Dis 7 2% dis 8% 7 % Total 4 00% Min Max Mean 2. Variance.0 Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 8 4. Teaching is appropriately recognized in the annual evaluation process. 0% 2 Agree 7 9% 2 4% 4 Dis 2 8% dis 8 2% 8 % Total 4 00% Min Max Mean 2.82 Variance. Standard Deviation.24 Total Responses 7 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

26 4. Teaching is appropriately recognized in the promotion process. 9% 2 Agree 42 29% 2 22% 4 Dis 29 20% dis 7 2% 9% Total 4 00% Min Max Mean 2.9 Variance.4 Standard Deviation.20 Total Responses 47. There is appropriate recognition of effective teaching. 2 8% 2 Agree 24% 4 24% 4 Dis 4 24% dis 2 % 8 % Total 44 00% Min Max Mean. Variance.47 Standard Deviation.2 Total Responses Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

27 48. There is appropriate recognition of effective research. 9 % 2 Agree 44 0% 2% 4 Dis 2 7% dis 2 8% % Total 4 00% Min Max Mean. Variance.49 Standard Deviation.22 Total Responses Research is supported by senior management. 8 % 2 Agree 2 22% 4 29% 4 Dis 0 2% dis 27 8% 4% Total 4 00% Min Max Mean.2 Variance.9 Standard Deviation.8 Total Responses 40 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 27

28 0. Service expectations are reasonable. 2% 2 Agree 8 40% 29 20% 4 Dis 2 22% dis 24 % 0 0% Total 4 00% Min Max Mean. Variance. Standard Deviation. Total Responses 4 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 28

29 Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition & Reward All Employees. I am satisfied with my work life balance. 2 8% 2 Agree 98 0% 77 20% 4 Dis 9 % dis 27 7% 0% Total 94 00% Min Max Mean 2.2 Variance. Standard Deviation.0 Total Responses 9 2. How many hours a week do you work and what percentage of your work is spent working at home (evenings, weekends)? The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows: Number of Hours Worked Per Week % 0-0 hours 4% -20 hours % 2-0 hours 2% -40 hours % 40 hours 4% 4-0 hours 2% -0 hours 8% -70 hours % 7+ hours 2%. What percentage of your service is done on a voluntary basis? Average Standard # Answer Min Max Responses Deviation % Cultural Engagement Survey Results 29

30 4. What percentage of your time at work do you spend doing things that are beyond the scope of your job description? Average Standard # Answer Min Max Responses Deviation % SFA positively impacts people s lives. 72 9% 2 Agree 224 8% 7 7% 4 Dis 2 % dis % 7 2% Total 87 00% Min Max Mean 2.09 Variance 0.0 Standard Deviation 0.78 Total Responses 80 Cultural Engagement Survey Results 0

31 . SFA's fiscal well-being is stable. 22 % 2 Agree 9 % 0 27% 4 Dis 4 % dis 2 8% 4 2% Total 88 00% Min Max Mean 2.90 Variance. Standard Deviation.08 Total Responses 4 7. Why do you work at SFA? Total Responses: 0 The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:. To make a difference/serve students (70/0) 2.% 2. For the benefits (/0) 20.%. It is in Nacogdoches/the location (/0) 8.% 4. Love the work/job (0/0).%. For the paycheck/salary (/0).%. For the university/campus environment (2/0) 0.% 7. For the people/colleagues (27/0) 9.0% 8. Alumni/former student (22/0) 7.% 9. For the opportunity to grow career (9/0).% 0. For the love of SFA (/0) 4.%. For the family/community atmosphere (0/0).% 2. For the vacation days/holidays (/0).7%. A family member works here (4/0).% Cultural Engagement Survey Results

32 8. What makes you most proud of working at SFA? Total Responses: 2 The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:. The students/making a difference in the lives of students (87/2) 2.7% 2. The reputation of the university (4/2).9%. The people (8/2) 4.% 4. The family/community atmosphere (/2) 4.%. The athletic programs/basketball team (/2) 4.%. The department/program (0/2).8% 7. The beautiful campus (9/2).4% 8. Being an alumnus (7/2) 2.% 9. Seeing grads get hired (/2).9% 0. The university/education environment (4/2).%. Other (/2) 4.% 9. What is the purpose of SFA? Total Responses: 2 The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:. To educate students (7/2) 4.% 2. To better our community/region/state/nation/world/society/future (/2) 20.9%. To prepare students for careers/life/citizenship (/2) 9.4% 4. To provide transformative experiences for students (22/2) 8.4%. Betterment of individuals (7/2).%. Teaching (/2).% 7. To serve as a well-rounded institution of higher education (4/2).% 8. Research (/2) 4.2% 9. Improve/change lives (8/2).0% 0. Athletics (4/2).%. Other (28/2) 0.% Cultural Engagement Survey Results 2

33 0. What principles should inform the behavior of SFA employees? Total Responses: 2 The following word cloud shows most common answers: Cultural Engagement Survey Results