Faculty, Staff, and Administration Evaluation Committee
18th Annual Faculty Survey
March, 2006

1. Please select your college
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Allied Health Professions
7.3%24
  Arts and Sciences
36.3%120
  Athletics
0%0
  Mitchell College of Business
7.3%24
  Computer & Information Sciences
5.4%18
  Continuing Education & Special Programs
2.4%8
  Education
12.7%42
  Engineering
5.7%19
  Library
4.8%16
  Medicine
11.8%39
  Nursing
6%20
  No comment
0.3%1
Total Respondents  331
(skipped this question)  0
2. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion of the effectiveness of the following USA personnel.
Very poorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
University President (Moulton)
5% (16)11% (31)17% (51)35% (101)24% (71)8% (22)3.67
Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Covey)
9% (25)9% (27)19% (54)26% (75)26% (75)12% (35)3.58
Vice-President for Financial Affairs (Davis)
2% (5)4% (12)15% (43)16% (45)16% (46)48% (139)3.76
Vice-President for Student Services (Adams)
3% (9)9% (25)12% (35)19% (55)13% (36)44% (125)3.53
Vice-President for Medical Affairs (Kreisberg)
5% (15)7% (20)11% (31)9% (27)10% (28)58% (167)3.27
Vice-President for Development and Alumni Relations (Busta)
3% (8)5% (14)12% (35)24% (68)14% (40)43% (123)3.72
Executive Director of Governmental And Alumni Affairs (W. "Happy" Fulford)
1% (2)5% (14)11% (32)31% (90)27% (79)25% (72)4.06
Total Respondents  293
(skipped this question)  1
3. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion about how highly you rate the overall university leadership (President & Vice Presidents)
Very PoorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
Honors promises and commitments
5% (15)6% (18)25% (71)33% (95)20% (56)11% (32)3.62
Is professional in relations with faculty
7% (21)9% (27)19% (54)33% (96)23% (67)9% (25)3.61
Conveys administrative expectations in a clear manner
7% (21)16% (45)26% (73)29% (81)14% (41)8% (23)3.29
Informs faculty of developments critical to mission of university
7% (21)13% (38)32% (92)26% (74)16% (47)5% (15)3.32
Incorporates faculty input into decisions concerning matters vital to the mission of the university
18% (52)19% (56)23% (67)19% (54)10% (29)11% (31)2.81
Encourages new initiatives which further the mission of the university
9% (25)11% (33)24% (69)27% (79)18% (53)10% (29)3.39
Dedicates ample resources to fulfillment of university mission
13% (38)22% (64)26% (74)22% (64)9% (26)7% (21)2.91
Responds to crisis with appropriate measures
8% (23)13% (39)26% (75)24% (71)13% (37)16% (45)3.24
Total Respondents  290
(skipped this question)  4
4. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion about how highly you rate your OWN COLLEGE DEAN.
Very poorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
Honors promises and commitments
10% (29)8% (23)15% (43)20% (59)43% (126)4% (11)3.82
Is professional in evaluating the performance of co-workers
11% (31)8% (24)14% (41)21% (62)36% (103)10% (29)3.70
Informs faculty of developments critical to accomplishment of the mission of the unit
9% (25)12% (36)18% (52)25% (72)33% (95)3% (10)3.63
Conveys administrative expectations in a clear manner
11% (32)13% (39)17% (49)25% (71)31% (89)3% (9)3.52
Incorporates faculty input into decisions concerning matters vital to the mission of the unit
17% (48)12% (35)16% (47)21% (62)29% (83)5% (14)3.35
Encourages new initiatives which are logical extensions of existing programs
9% (27)12% (34)18% (51)21% (61)35% (100)5% (15)3.63
Dedicates ample resources to assure success of an assignment.
10% (30)16% (45)19% (56)21% (60)30% (86)4% (12)3.46
Total Respondents  292
(skipped this question)  2
5. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion about how highly you rate the ability of the University to facilitate obtaining:
Very poorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
Federal Funding For Research and Development
5% (15)13% (37)32% (92)21% (62)11% (31)18% (53)3.24
State Funding for Research and Development
5% (14)12% (35)33% (96)19% (56)9% (26)21% (61)3.20
Private Persons and Foundation Funding For Research and Development
7% (20)17% (50)25% (72)18% (52)8% (22)24% (70)3.03
State Appropriations for Operations and Maintenance Development
5% (14)13% (36)28% (79)23% (66)6% (17)26% (75)3.17
Total Respondents  290
(skipped this question)  4
6. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion about how highly you rate the effectiveness of Sponsored Programs in support of:
Very poorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
Acquisition of extramural dollars for research and teaching infrastructure
7% (20)14% (40)28% (81)18% (52)6% (16)28% (80)3.02
Identification of relevant extramural funding opportunities in support of your personal research
9% (26)14% (40)24% (69)19% (55)5% (13)30% (85)2.95
Significant facilitation of writing grants and/or contracts for your personal research
10% (28)11% (32)24% (69)18% (52)8% (22)29% (81)3.04
Total Respondents  289
(skipped this question)  5
7. What are your feelings on the desirability of Sponsored Programs providing a professional grant writing team
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly oppose
2.4%7
  Oppose
5.2%15
  Neutral
15.6%45
  Support
32.6%94
  Strongly support
29.9%86
  No opinion
14.2%41
Total Respondents  288
(skipped this question)  6
8. Please click the option that best indicates your opinion about how highly you rate the following admissions/ financial-aid issues:
Very poorAverageExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
The level of quality produced through the admissions process provides, for the most part, students who are
4% (12)19% (55)39% (113)19% (54)7% (20)12% (35)3.06
The level of financial aid support to my students could best be described as
3% (9)12% (35)33% (96)18% (53)4% (11)29% (85)3.11
The level of financial support to my students for graduate assistantship (level of support)
15% (42)15% (42)19% (55)12% (34)4% (11)36% (103)2.62
The level of financial support to my students for graduate assistantship (number of vs need)
14% (39)15% (42)17% (48)13% (36)4% (12)38% (110)2.66
Total Respondents  289
(skipped this question)  5
9. How would you rate the importance of teaching performance to you and your career development?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Of no importance
0.7%2
  Of little importance
6%17
  Of medium importance
6.7%19
  Somewhat important
16.6%47
  Very important
69.6%197
  No opinion
0.4%1
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
10. How much emphasis do faculty leaders and administrators at USA place on effective teaching for career advancement?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Way too little
9.9%28
  Too little
30.3%86
  Just right
43%122
  Too much
8.1%23
  Excessive
4.6%13
  No opinion
4.2%12
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
11. Are you provided with adequate and appropriate resources to teach effectively at USA?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very inadequate
3.2%9
  Inadequate
15.5%44
  Adequate
40.3%114
  Better than adequate
22.3%63
  Very Adequate
16.6%47
  No opinion
2.1%6
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
12. An additional course per semester added to faculty teaching loads will have a damaging effect on the university's research mission.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly disagree
0.7%2
  Disagree
3.2%9
  Neutral
5.3%15
  Agree
15.2%43
  Strongly agree
68.9%195
  No opinion
6.7%19
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
13. How would you rate the importance of research or creative work to your personal career satisfaction?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Of no importance
1.4%4
  Of little importance
5.3%15
  Neutral
8.2%23
  Important
30.9%87
  Very important
53.9%152
  No opinion
0.4%1
Total Respondents  282
(skipped this question)  12
14. How much emphasis do faculty leaders and administrators at USA place on research or creative work for career advancement?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Too little emphasis
8.1%23
  Little emphasis
13.4%38
  Just right
25.8%73
  Much emphasis
28.6%81
  Excessive emphasis
20.1%57
  No opinion
3.9%11
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
15. Are you provided with adequate resources to conduct research or creative work at USA?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very inadequate
11.3%32
  Inadequate
27.2%77
  Neutral
22.3%63
  Adequate
27.9%79
  Very adequate
6.4%18
  No opinion
4.9%14
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
16. Are you provided with adequate resources to travel to meetings to present your work, and to partake in professional development activities?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very inadequate
9.2%26
  Inadequate
24.3%69
  Neutral
16.2%46
  Adequate
34.5%98
  Very adequate
14.1%40
  No opinion
1.8%5
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
17. Are you encouraged to participate in regional and national professional meetings?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Hardly at all
9.9%28
  A little
8.5%24
  Somewhat
32.5%92
  A lot
23.3%66
  Very much so
25.1%71
  No opinion
0.7%2
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
18. Are you quickly and completely reimbursed for travel expenses?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Hardly at all
2.8%8
  A little
9.5%27
  Somewhat
28.6%81
  A lot
26.5%75
  Very much so
25.1%71
  No opinion
7.4%21
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
19. How would you rate the importance of institutional service to you and your career development?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Of no importance
2.1%6
  Of little importance
8.5%24
  Neutral
21.5%61
  Important
47.2%134
  Very important
17.3%49
  No opinion
3.5%10
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
20. How much emphasis do faculty leaders and administrators at USA place on institutional service for career advancement?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Too little emphasis
8.5%24
  Little emphasis
24.1%68
  Medium emphasis
37.6%106
  A lot of emphasis
18.4%52
  Excessive emphasis
4.3%12
  No opinion
7.1%20
Total Respondents  282
(skipped this question)  12
21. Are you provided with adequate resources to engage in institutional service at USA?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very inadequate
4.6%13
  Inadequate
15%42
  Neutral
33.9%95
  Adequate
33.9%95
  Very adequate
6.1%17
  No opinion
6.4%18
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
22. Are you satisfied with the process of recruitment of chairs and faculty?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very dissatisfied
15.9%45
  Dissatisfied
20.1%57
  Neutral
20.5%58
  Satisfied
30.7%87
  Very satisfied
7.1%20
  No opinion
5.7%16
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
23. Are the terms of the search honored as recruits come on campus?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Hardly at all
8.9%25
  Somewhat
14.6%41
  Neutral
17.1%48
  Well
28.5%80
  Extremely well
9.6%27
  No opinion
21.4%60
Total Respondents  281
(skipped this question)  13
24. Are you satisfied that the membership of search committees for chairs and faculty is credible?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Not very credible
9.5%27
  Slightly credible
9.2%26
  Credible
23.9%68
  Fairly credible
19.4%55
  Very credible
27.8%79
  No opinion
10.2%29
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
25. Are the recommendations of search committees being followed?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Hardly at all
8.2%23
  Somewhat
17.9%50
  Neutral
13.9%39
  Well
30%84
  Extremely well
12.5%35
  No opinion
17.5%49
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
26. Are you satisfied with the mid-tenure review and feedback process?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very dissatisfied
5.4%15
  Dissatisfied
9.6%27
  Neutral
15%42
  Satisfied
27.5%77
  Very satisfied
6.8%19
  No opinion
35.7%100
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
27. Is the tenure process in your college fair?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Extremely unfair
4.9%14
  Unfair
7.7%22
  Neutral
18%51
  Fair
34.9%99
  Extremely fair
8.5%24
  No Opinion
26.1%74
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
28. Are the expectations for tenure clearly known and formally documented for your college?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very poorly defined
8.1%23
  Not very well defined
18.4%52
  Neutral
17.3%49
  Well defined
33.6%95
  Very well defined
9.2%26
  No Opinion
13.4%38
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
29. Is the promotion process in your college fair?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Extremely unfair
6.3%18
  Unfair
10.9%31
  Neutral
21.1%60
  Fair
35.2%100
  Extremely fair
7.4%21
  No Opinion
19%54
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
30. Are you fairly compensated with respect to your colleagues at USA?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very unfairly
7.7%22
  Unfairly
20.8%59
  Average
29.6%84
  Fairly
25.4%72
  Very fairly
11.6%33
  No Opinion
4.9%14
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
31. Are you fairly compensated with respect to national standards?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very unfairly
17.4%49
  Unfairly
34.4%97
  Average
25.2%71
  Fairly
12.8%36
  Very fairly
5%14
  No Opinion
5.3%15
Total Respondents  282
(skipped this question)  12
32. Are maternal/paternal leave policies fair at USA?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very unfairly
2.1%6
  Unfairly
3.2%9
  Average
14.8%42
  Fairly
9.9%28
  Very fairly
7.4%21
  No Opinion
62.5%177
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
33.
Very DissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo opinionResponse Average
How satisfied are you with the USA Computer Services Center in terms of its ability to keep abreast of the latest technologies?
4% (10)10% (29)23% (66)34% (95)15% (42)14% (41)3.54
How satisfied are you with the USA Computer Services Center in terms of the services provided?
5% (15)11% (31)18% (51)38% (107)15% (41)13% (36)3.52
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  10
34.
Very dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo opinionResponse Average
How satisfied are you with the USA library in terms of its ability to keep you abreast of the latest trends and developments in the field of your research?
1% (4)6% (17)14% (40)46% (130)23% (66)9% (26)3.92
How satisfied are you with the services provided by the Library faculty and staff?
0% (0)3% (8)8% (23)35% (98)47% (132)7% (21)4.36
How satisfied are you with the electronic library and Internet-based services provided by the Library?
3% (8)4% (12)7% (21)38% (107)40% (114)7% (20)4.17
How satisfied are you with the Biomedical Library in terms of its ability to keep you abreast of the latest developments in the field of your research?
0% (1)2% (7)7% (19)18% (51)18% (52)54% (153)4.12
How satisfied are you with the services provided by the Library faculty and staff?
0% (0)2% (5)7% (20)29% (83)41% (116)21% (58)4.38
How satisfied are you with the electronic library and Internet-based services provided by the Library?
2% (5)4% (11)7% (21)32% (90)36% (102)19% (53)4.19
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
35. If you had a variety of professional options, would you prefer to:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Remain at USA with little or no change in duties?
43.2%121
  Remain at USA with significant change in duties?
24.6%69
  Move to another institution?
22.5%63
  Move to non-academic employment?
2.9%8
  No opinion
6.8%19
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
36.
Very dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo opinionResponse Average
How satisfied are you with opportunities currently provided by USA to concentrate on what you do best?
10% (27)19% (55)20% (57)37% (105)13% (37)1% (3)3.25
How do you feel about your degree of academic freedom within the classroom?
5% (13)6% (16)11% (30)39% (112)36% (102)4% (11)4.00
How satisfied are you with the amount of freedom you have at USA to express you opinions regarding University policies and procedures?
14% (39)17% (48)22% (62)26% (74)17% (47)4% (12)3.16
Total Respondents  284
(skipped this question)  11
37.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeNo opinionResponse Average
The organization and administration of the University allow the Faculty Senate to serve as an effective representative oversight body.
7% (20)17% (49)20% (57)28% (79)7% (19)21% (59)3.13
Members of the Senate promote faculty interest effectively.
3% (8)16% (44)23% (64)32% (91)10% (29)17% (47)3.38
The USA Board of Trustees serves as an effective governing body for the institution.
8% (23)12% (35)28% (77)24% (66)4% (12)24% (67)3.04
The USA Foundation Board serves as an effective body in managing USA's endowment.
21% (60)23% (65)19% (55)12% (35)3% (9)21% (59)2.41
The USA Foundation Board serves as an effective body in supporting the USA mission and goals.
24% (68)22% (63)20% (55)10% (28)3% (9)21% (58)2.31
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
38.
Very poorPoorNeutralGoodExcellentNo opinionResponse Average
Please rate the USA Bookstore in terms of providing adequate and affordable services, materials, and texts to your students.
5% (15)17% (49)27% (77)33% (92)7% (20)11% (30)3.21
Please rate the USA Book store in terms of providing faculty with timely notification of materials which have to be back ordered or requested texts which are found to be out of print.
4% (12)6% (18)23% (64)31% (86)14% (38)22% (63)3.55
Please rate the availability of cultural activities on campus.
6% (16)12% (33)24% (67)33% (93)10% (29)16% (44)3.36
Total Respondents  283
(skipped this question)  11
39. Do you have difficulty finding parking on the main campus?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Always
2.1%6
  Often
6.4%18
  Sometimes
29.2%82
  Rarely
36.7%103
  Never
25.6%72
Total Respondents  281
(skipped this question)  13
40. What solutions would you recommend to solve your parking problem, if one exists?
 Total Respondents  
72
(skipped this question)  222
41. What type of Health Plan do you have?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  USA Health Plan family coverage.
60.6%169
  USA Health Plan single coverage.
29%81
  Non-USA coverage.
8.2%23
  No coverage.
0.7%2
  No opinion.
1.4%4
Total Respondents  279
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42.
Very dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo opinionResponse Average
How satisfied are you with your ability to make timely appointments with your primary care physician?
3% (8)10% (27)8% (22)42% (117)20% (55)17% (48)3.80
How satisfied are you with your ability to make timely unscheduled (emergency) appointments with a physician?
5% (14)11% (30)14% (40)28% (77)13% (37)28% (78)3.47
How satisfied are you with the speed with which you are seen (time in waiting room)?
6% (17)14% (38)18% (51)36% (100)10% (29)15% (42)3.37
If you have had problems with the administration of the USA Health Plan, please rate your satisfaction in the handling of appeals and resolution of your problems.
2% (6)7% (19)6% (18)8% (23)5% (13)71% (198)3.23
How satisfied are you with the overall provision of services under the USA Health Plan?
3% (8)7% (19)14% (38)47% (130)15% (42)14% (37)3.76
Total Respondents  277
(skipped this question)  17
43. How has the overall quality of USA medical services changed over the last five years?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Declined
6.2%17
  Declined slightly
14.9%41
  Unchanged
14.5%40
  Improved slightly
19.9%55
  Improved
15.2%42
  No opinion
29.3%81
Total Respondents  276
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44. With the USA Health Plan I have an adequate choice of primary care doctors.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly disagree
4.4%12
  Disagree
10.9%30
  Neutral
13.1%36
  Agree
44.4%122
  Strongly agree
12%33
  No opinion
15.3%42
Total Respondents  275
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45. The co-pay under the USA Health Plan is adequate for each of the following:
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeNo opinionResponse Average
Physician copay:
1% (4)5% (14)14% (39)49% (134)16% (44)15% (41)3.85
Drugs:
12% (33)16% (45)12% (34)34% (95)9% (25)16% (44)3.15
USA Hospitals:
0% (1)1% (4)15% (41)42% (115)14% (39)28% (76)3.94
Non-USA Hospitals:
6% (17)18% (49)12% (33)19% (52)5% (15)40% (110)2.99
USA emergency care:
1% (3)2% (5)14% (38)33% (91)12% (32)38% (105)3.85
Non-USA emergency care:
7% (19)12% (33)12% (33)17% (47)5% (15)47% (128)3.04
Total Respondents  276
(skipped this question)  18
46. Have you had occasion to be treated in a non USA emergency room?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
22.5%62
  No
69.9%193
  No opinion
7.6%21
Total Respondents  276
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47. (If the answer to the previous question was "yes":) The USA Health Plan co-pay is too high.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly disagree
1.3%2
  Disagree
10.7%16
  Neutral
9.4%14
  Agree
6%9
  Strongly agree
10.1%15
  No opinion
62.4%93
Total Respondents  149
(skipped this question)  108
48. Have you had any preventative medical services?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
48.2%132
  No
36.1%99
  No opinion
15.7%43
Total Respondents  274
(skipped this question)  20
49. If the answer to the previous question was "yes", USA Health Plan adequately covered the cost of the above services.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly disagree
5.5%11
  Disagree
6%12
  Neutral
7.5%15
  Agree
27.9%56
  Strongly agree
17.9%36
  No opinion
35.3%71
Total Respondents  201
(skipped this question)  42
50. How informed do you feel about changes that occur under the USA Health Plan.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Very little
4.8%13
  Little
11.5%31
  Medium
38.7%104
  Well
33.1%89
  Very well
11.9%32
Total Respondents  269
(skipped this question)  

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51. To pay for increased health care expenses, indicate which option you would most prefer:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  An increase in premiums
34.3%94
  An increase in co-pays
30.7%84
  An increase in deductibles
10.2%28
  A reduction in benefits
1.1%3
  No opinion
23.7%65
Total Respondents  274
(skipped this question)  20
52. How important is Internet access to your:
No importanceLittle importanceSomewhat importantImportantVery importantNo opinionResponse Average
Teaching?
1% (2)2% (6)5% (15)14% (40)77% (214)1% (2)4.65
Research?
0% (0)0% (0)2% (6)10% (28)85% (236)3% (7)4.85
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
53. How important is it in your teaching to utilize technology in the classroom?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  No importance
2.5%7
  Little importance
5.8%16
  Somewhat important
10.1%28
  Important
19.4%54
  Very important
61.2%170
  No opinion
1.1%3
Total Respondents  278
(skipped this question)  16
54.
Very dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo opinionResponse Average
How satisfied are you with your technology resources in the classroom?
4% (11)11% (30)14% (39)48% (134)20% (57)3% (9)3.72
How satisfied are you with your computing resources at work?
1% (4)6% (16)11% (32)46% (128)34% (94)2% (6)4.07
How satisfied are you with the University's current Internet bandwidth (speed)?
2% (5)8% (22)13% (36)42% (117)33% (93)2% (5)3.99
How satisfied are you with your access to help on technology issues?
4% (10)13% (36)16% (46)39% (109)23% (65)5% (14)3.69
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
55. Are you currently involved in distance learning?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  No
76.5%205
  Yes
18.7%50
  No opinion
4.9%13
Total Respondents  268
(skipped this question)  64
56.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeNo opinionResponse Average
There is adequate support for developing distance learning courses.
5% (14)12% (32)12% (32)10% (26)7% (18)53% (140)3.02
There is adequate time allotted to develop and teach distance learning courses.
10% (26)20% (53)9% (24)5% (14)2% (5)53% (139)2.34
There are adequate rewards for developing distance learning courses.
16% (41)19% (49)8% (20)5% (13)2% (5)51% (134)2.16
Distance learning is important and should be a priority for USA.
12% (31)11% (28)15% (38)17% (43)19% (50)27% (70)3.28
Total Respondents  261
(skipped this question)  33
57.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeNo opinionResponse Average
In addition to having a Faculty Senate, faculty should explore additional ways in which their views and rights could be officially represented to administration
1% (3)6% (17)14% (38)38% (106)29% (81)12% (34)4.00
A faculty union would allow USA faculty to have greater influence at the state and federal levels of government
13% (36)14% (39)17% (46)17% (46)22% (62)18% (49)3.26
Recruitment and retention of faculty would improve if USA faculty has a collective bargaining agreement with the university
11% (32)16% (45)19% (54)15% (43)19% (53)19% (52)3.18
Total Respondents  279
(skipped this question)  15
58. The present web-based form of the faculty survey is acceptable.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly disagree
1.1%3
  Disagree
2.1%6
  Neutral
6.4%18
  Agree
47.1%132
  Strongly agree
40%112
  No opinion
3.2%9
Total Respondents  280
(skipped this question)  14
59. Please list any suggestions or concerns you have with this survey, or its methodology.
 Total Respondents  
46
(skipped this question)  248
60. Any comments which you wish to add:
 Total Respondents  
66
(skipped this question)  228