FSS Feedback on 2012 vs 2014

11-23-14

Faculty Satisfaction Surveys – 2012 vs 2014 Deland and Celebration Campus Full-Time Faculty The 2012 Faculty Satisfaction Survey included some items similar to those in the 2014 survey. In the recent Faculty Senate meeting, interest was expressed in comparing the results of the two surveys, so the overall results for both surveys are reported below, first the 2012 results and then the 2014 results. When evaluating the importance of any apparent similarities or differences in the responses, please keep in mind the following: 1. In many cases, the wording of items from the two surveys was similar but not identical.

2. The 2014 survey included “Don’t Know” and “Not Applicable” as options, but the 2012 survey did not.

3. Many more faculty members responded to the 2014 survey (138) than to the 2012 survey (73).

For these and other reasons, doing tests of the statistical significance of any differences between the two surveys would not have been informative. However, seeing the overall results for both surveys may still be of interest.

Key for 2012 Results Immediately Below Mean The average rating, where SD=1, D=2, N=3, A=4, and SA=5 SD D N A SA

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

Please note: an asterisk beside the mean indicates an item where a higher rating shows less satisfaction.

Mean 1. Our Faculty significant voice in regards to important institutional matters.

Please note:has an asterisk indicates a reverse-scored item, where a higher rating indicates2.08 2. Institutional budgets are focused primarily on the enhancement of academic less satisfaction. quality and programs 2.19 3. I am rewarded for the performance I exhibit.

2.56 4. I am able to use many of my skills and talents in my work.

3.85 5. My immediate supervisor is readily available and accessible to me.

4.10 6. The President and Provost actively promote shared governance with faculty.

2.10 7. My professional development needs are addressed through the institution’s professional development activities.

3.11 8. I have a clear understanding of how my performance in each area is weighted in reaching an overall appraisal of my performance.

3.01 9. I am satisfied with the leadership provided by the President and Provost.

2.63 10. I think that faculty morale is good.

2.27

11. I find my work to be challenging in a positive way.

12. I believe that the “unit system” has enhanced the academic quality of my classes.

13. The institution provides sufficient support for scholarly activities and research.

14. My overall workload is manageable with minimal stress.

15. Fairness is a strong institutional value that positively affects treatment of faculty.

16. In my faculty position I have autonomy to do my work as I choose.

17. My benefits package adequately meets my benefit needs.

18. The President and Provost have made a significant commitment to faculty Development.

19. I have the necessary resources to do my job to the best of my capabilities.

20. The Administration shifts considerable administrative burden to faculty.

21. I have a high level of trust for the current Administration.

22. I receive clear annual feedback as to how my annual evaluation relates to any salary adjustments.

23. I believe the President and Provost prioritize many faculty interests and needs.

24. The Administration values faculty as the most important resource of the institution.

25. Performance appraisal consistently helps me develop my professional skills and abilities.

26. Motives of the Stetson leadership are transparent.

27. Colleagues readily support one another during “crunch times”.

28. I believe my input is valued by the Administrators.

29. In my work, I often experience excessive stress.

30. I am satisfied with my compensation rate at this time.

31. My discipline receives good visibility in my School or College.

32. I am satisfied with the quality of current Stetson students.

33. The promotion and tenure process is transparently fair.

34. The overall relationship between the Faculty and the Administration is cooperative.

35. My university and school service engagements are meaningful to me.

36. I can speak up or challenge a traditional way of doing something without fear of retaliation.

37. I retain an overall high level of job satisfaction.

38. My immediate supervisor encourages me to empower myself.

39. The Administration is dedicated to providing enhanced compensation to faculty in the near future.

40. At this institution, few political games and gamesmanship are going on.

41. Across our various faculties, there is a notable sense of esprit de corps.

42. I am part of a strong organization with colleagues in my school whom I respect.

43. I am adequately rewarded for being a good teacher.

44. Honesty is a central value throughout this institution.

45. I am optimistic about the future of Stetson University.

46. I have adequate time outside of teaching and service to do my scholarly work.

47. I feel over-extended or overwhelmed in my faculty work.

48. I believe there is sufficient institutional support for teaching enhancement.

3.55 2.64 2.56 2.55 2.68 3.79 3.11 2.95 2.85 3.74* 2.28 2.65 2.46 2.18 2.63 2.15 3.69 2.36 3.42* 2.29 3.01 3.03 3.35 2.47 3.24 2.96 3.14 3.51 3.20 2.06 2.48 3.48 2.69 2.59 3.13 2.34 3.55* 2.86

Key for 2014 Results Immediately Below Mean The average rating, where SD=1, D=2, N=3, A=4, and SA=5 SD D N A SA

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

DK NA NR

Don’t Know Not Applicable No Response

1. I am satisfied with the leadership provided by the President.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 17% 22% 27% 26%

SA 6%

DK 2%

NA 0%

NR 0%

DK 1%

NA 0%

NR 0%

2. I am satisfied with the leadership provided by the Provost.

All (138)

Mean 3.1

SD D N A 10% 25% 23% 31%

SA 9%

3. The Provost’s “team”--Associates, Assistants, office staff, etc.--are helpful and responsive to faculty concerns.

All (138)

Mean 3.2

SD 7%

D N A 17% 23% 28%

SA 9%

DK 14%

NA 1%

NR 0%

SD D N A SA 17% 17% 14% 34% 19%

DK 0%

NA 0%

NR 0%

4. I am satisfied with the leadership provided by my Dean All (138)

Mean 3.2

5. My Dean’s “team”--Associates, Assistants, office staff, etc.--are helpful and responsive to faculty concerns.

All (138)

Mean 3.8

SD 5%

D N A SA 12% 10% 45% 26%

DK 1%

NA 1%

NR 0%

NA 12%

NR 1%

6. I am satisfied with the leadership provided by my Department Chair.

All (138)

Mean 4.1

SD 4%

D 5%

N 7%

A SA 33% 39%

DK 0%

7. The administration values faculty as the most important resource of the institution.

All (138)

Mean 2.4

SD D N A 25% 33% 14% 20%

SA 5%

DK 3%

NA 0%

NR 0%

8. The faculty has significant voice in regard to important institutional matters.

All (138)

Mean 2.3

SD D N A 22% 43% 13% 15%

SA 1%

DK 6%

NA 0%

NR 1%

9. The overall relationship between the faculty and the administration is cooperative.

All (138)

Mean 2.6

SD D N A 15% 33% 25% 20%

SA 3%

DK 3%

NA 0%

NR 0%

10. The overall relationship between the faculty and the administration is trusting.

All (138)

Mean 2.1

SD D N A 28% 42% 14% 14%

SA 0%

DK 2%

NA 0%

NR 0%

SA 1%

DK 3%

NA 0%

NR 1%

11. Faculty input is valued by the administration.

All (138)

Mean 2.4

SD D N A 18% 42% 17% 18%

12. The Provost shows a significant commitment to shared governance with faculty.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 12% 27% 24% 26%

SA 4%

DK 7%

NA 0%

NR 1%

13. I can speak up and challenge a current or proposed way of doing something without fear of retaliation.

All (138)

Mean 2.6

SD D N A 20% 26% 20% 20%

SA 6%

DK 9%

NA 0%

NR 0%

14. I am satisfied with the level of autonomy I have in my faculty position.

All (138)

Mean 3.5

SD 4%

D N A SA 15% 18% 49% 14%

DK 0%

NA 0%

NR 0%

15. I am satisfied with the level of job security that I experience in my position.

All (138)

Mean 3.5

SD 10%

D 9%

N A SA 14% 46% 16%

DK 2%

NA 2%

NR 0%

DK 0%

NA 1%

NR 0%

16. I believe I am fairly compensated for the work I do.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 18% 29% 16% 29%

SA 7%

17. I receive clear annual feedback as to how my annual evaluation relates to any salary adjustments.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 15% 23% 15% 30%

SA 4%

DK 3%

NA 9%

NR 0%

18. I believe our current procedures for determining merit raises serve us well.

All (138)

Mean 2.5

SD D N A 15% 25% 24% 15%

SA 1%

DK 17%

NA 2%

NR 0%

19. Our performance appraisal procedures have been helpful to me in developing my professional skills and abilities.

All (138)

Mean 2.6

SD D N A 10% 35% 28% 17%

SA 0%

DK 4%

NA 5%

NR 1%

20. Our professional development initiatives—summer grants, sabbaticals, help with grant writing, teaching workshops, etc.—have been helpful to me.

All (138)

Mean 3.7

SD 4%

D 4%

N A SA 20% 46% 17%

DK 2%

NA 7%

NR 0%

DK 1%

NA 2%

NR 1%

21. The institution provides sufficient support for my teaching.

All (138)

Mean 3.4

SD 7%

D N A 14% 20% 46%

SA 9%

22. The institution provides sufficient support for my scholarly activities and research.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 16% 18% 29% 30%

SA 2%

DK 1%

NA 4%

NR 0%

SA 5%

DK 1%

NA 9%

NR 0%

N A 18% 54%

SA 7%

DK 5%

NA 2%

NR 0%

SD D N A 14% 22% 14% 36%

SA 4%

DK 0%

NA 9%

NR 0%

D N A SA 12% 12% 59% 10%

DK 0%

NA 3%

NR 0%

D N A 12% 17% 41%

DK 1%

NA 16%

NR 0%

23. My current Stetson health benefits are satisfactory.

All (138)

Mean 3.4

SD 6%

D N A 12% 18% 49%

24. My current Stetson retirement benefits are satisfactory.

All (138)

Mean 3.5

SD 5%

D 9%

25. My service workload is reasonable.

All (138)

Mean 2.9

26. My teaching workload is reasonable.

All (138)

Mean 3.6

SD 4%

27. My advising workload is reasonable.

All (138)

Mean 3.3

SD 7%

SA 6%

28. Institutional expectations for my scholarship and/or performance work are reasonable.

All (138)

Mean 3.3

SD 7%

D N A 15% 14% 50%

SA 5%

DK 1%

NA 7%

NR 1%

29. I have adequate time outside of teaching and service to do my scholarship/performance work.

All (138)

Mean 2.3

SD D N A 28% 34% 14% 20%

SA 0%

DK 0%

NA 4%

NR 0%

30. I believe the current procedures for tenure and promotion serve us well.

All (138)

Mean 3.1

SD 7%

D N A 12% 30% 33%

SA 2%

DK 14%

NA 4%

NR 0%

31. I believe faculty workloads are fairly distributed across the university.

All (138)

Mean 2.1

SD D N A 25% 29% 12% 10%

SA 1%

DK 24%

NA 0%

NR 0%

32. All or nearly all of the service and/or administrative work I do at Stetson is worthwhile.

All (138)

Mean 2.9

SD 9%

D N A 32% 22% 28%

SA 4%

DK 1%

NA 5%

NR 0%

33. All or nearly all of the service and/or administrative work I do at Stetson is best done by a faculty member.

All (138)

Mean 3.0

SD 7%

D N A 28% 18% 28%

SA 6%

DK 9%

NA 4%

NR 0%

34. I am able to do my work here without feeling over-extended or overwhelmed.

All (138)

Mean 2.4

SD D N A 20% 42% 17% 20%

SA 1%

DK 0%

NA 0%

NR 1%

35. My interactions with faculty colleagues here are a source of satisfaction to me.

All (138)

Mean 4.1

SD 4%

D 1%

N A SA 12% 48% 34%

DK 0%

NA 1%

NR 0%

DK 0%

NA 1%

NR 1%

36. I am satisfied with the quality of my current Stetson students.

All (138)

Mean 3.1

SD 6%

D N A 26% 25% 38%

SA 4%

37. I believe the Faculty Senate represents faculty interests effectively.

All (138)

Mean 3.4

SD 2%

D 9%

N A 30% 33%

SA 4%

DK 21%

NA 0%

NR 0%

A 9%

SA 1%

DK 2%

NA 0%

NR 0%

SD D N A 10% 14% 31% 31%

SA 7%

DK 7%

NA 0%

NR 0%

DK 7%

NA 0%

NR 0%

NA 1%

NR 0%

38. I think that faculty morale is good.

All (138)

Mean 2.3

SD D N 23% 38% 26%

39. I am optimistic about the future of Stetson.

All (138)

Mean 3.1

40. Overall, I believe Stetson is heading in the right direction.

All (138)

Mean 2.8

SD D N A 14% 22% 28% 22%

SA 6%

41. Overall, I am happy to be a faculty member at Stetson right now.

All (138)

Mean 3.5

SD 4%

D N A SA 12% 27% 43% 14%

DK 0%