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NSF Workplace Survey

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	At which institution are you currently employed?
	AFIT
	CSU
	UD
	WSU

Other (Please specify)

	Year of highest degree (If more than one PhD, please record the year of your first PhD.)

	What is your highest degree?
	--Click Here--PhDPsyDMDMSMA

	Did you have a postdoctoral appointment?
	yes
	no

If yes, how many years?

	Year of hire at current institution
	--Click Here--20092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990Before 1990

	Year of hire on tenure-track, at current institution
	--Click Here--20092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990Before 1990

	Have you been awarded tenure?
	yes
	no

	Year tenure was granted
	--Click Here--20092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990Before 1990

What is your primary field of your current appointment (51% or more)?

--Click Here--Engineering     Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering     Chemical Engineering     Civil Engineering     Electrical Engineering     Industrial Engineering     Mechanical Engineering     Materials/Metallurgical Engineering     Other EngineeringPhysical Science     Astronomy     Chemistry     Physics     Other Physical ScienceEarth, Atmosphere, and Ocean Sciences     Atmosphere Sciences     Earth Sciences     Oceanography     Other Environmental SciencesMathematicsComputer ScienceBiological/Agricultural Sciences     Agricultural Sciences     Biological SciencesSocial Sciences     Psychology     Economics     Political Science     Sociology     Other Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Urban Affairs, Criminology, Geography)Non-Science&Engineering     Health and Medical Sciences     Humanities     EducationProfessional/Other     Business Management and Administrative Services     Data Processing     Information Fields (e.g. Communications)     Other Professional Fields (e.g. Law, Library Science, Theology)

	Do you have a secondary appointment?
	yes
	no

If yes, field of secondary appointment:

	Have you changed your fractional appointment within the last five years (e.g. gone from 1/3 in department to 2/3)?
	yes
	no
	n/a

If yes, why and how did it change?

Check which, if any, of the following were part of any aspect of your initial contract negotiation, and how they entered the negotiation.

	Select all that apply
		offered by university		asked for by me		received
	Course release time
	Lab equipment
	Lab space
	Renovation of lab space
	Research assistant
	Clerical/admin. support
	Discretionary funds
	Travel funds

	Signing bonus
	Summer salary
	Adjusted timing of tenure clock
	Moving expenses
	Housing subsidy
	Child care
	Partner/spouse position

Other (please list and specify method received):

Research

	What are the most reliable and informative indicators of productivity in your research area? (check all that apply)
	Total dollar amount of external grants (PI or co-PI)
	Total dollar amount of internal grants (PI or co-PI)
	Number of external fellowships funded
	Number of articles published in refereed academic or professional journals
	Number of monographs published
	Number of edited books published
	Number of book chapters published
	Number of dissertations or theses chaired
	Number of presentations at national/international conferences
	Number of patents

Other (please specify):

	For those selected, note your total:
	Total dollar amount of external grants (PI or co-PI)
	Total dollar amount of internal grants (PI or co-PI)
	Number of external fellowships funded
	Number of articles published in refereed academic or professional journals
	Number of monographs published
	Number of edited books published
	Number of book chapters published
	Number of dissertations or theses chaired
	Number of presentations at national/international conferences
	Number of patents
	Other (please specify):

	Using the criteria you checked above, how do you think your department views your productivity, compared to the departmental average?  Check one response in the range below.
	1-  less productive
	2
	3
	4
	5
	6
	7-  more productive

Please answer the following with your primary unit in mind.

Teaching

	If teaching, click "next" at the bottom of the screen.  If not teaching, check here before clicking "next" to go onto the next section.
	NOT TEACHING

	What is the typical teaching load each year in your primary unit? (Credit hours) Include only courses where students receive a letter grade.

	Number of undergraduate courses?
	Number of graduate courses?

	What was your teaching load during the 2008/2009 academic year? (Credit hours) If on sabbatical for the 2008/2009 year, please answer for 2007/2008.

	Number of undergraduate courses?
	Number of graduate courses?

	In the past 5 years, how many new courses (courses you have never taught- do not count major revisions of courses taught before) have you prepared for your unit?
	--Click Here--012345678910>10

	Of these, how many did you propose and then prepare?
	How many were you asked or required to develop and then prepared?

	In the past 5 years, from how many courses were you released?
	0
	1+

	For which reasons: (Indicate how many next to each category)
	Research funds: your own grant, fellowship, or matching funds	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Course development	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Administrative work	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Modified Duties	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Routine leave (e.g. nurturance leave/leave after certain duties)	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Sabbatical	--Click Here--012345678910>10

Other (please specify and indicate how many):

	For how many of each of the following (including 0) do you currently serve as official/formal advisor?
	Undergraduates	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	MA/MS students	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	PhD students	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Post-docs	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Junior faculty	--Click Here--012345678910>10

	On average, how many hours per month do you spend on informal mentoring/supervising activities (e.g. advising, counseling, advocating for students or junior faculty who are not your advisees)?
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Service

	Are you currently engaged in committee work for your unit, college, or university?
	yes
	no

	Choose the committees you deem important:
	Assessment
	Curriculum/Academic policy
	Department executive/Faculty development
	Faculty search
	Fellowship
	Graduate admissions
	Space
	Staff Search

Other (please specify):

In the last 5 years, how involved have you been in the following committees:

	DEPARTMENT LEVEL
		volunteered		asked to serve		served		chaired		not involved
	Assessment
	Curriculum/Academic policy
	Department executive/Faculty development
	Faculty search

	Staff search
	Fellowship
	Graduate admissions
	Space

	Other (please list and specify involvement):
	Other (please list and specify involvement):

	SCHOOL/COLLEGE LEVEL
		volunteered		asked to serve		served		chaired		not involved
	College curriculum and/or Academic policy
	College executive
	Department/unit head
	Faculty council
	Research council
	Academic affairs

	Other (please list and specify involvement):
	Other (please list and specify involvement):

UNIVERSITY LEVEL (name those you deem important or have served on below)

	Name (please list and specify involvement):
	Name (please list and specify involvement):

	In a typical year, on how many committees do you serve?
	--Click Here--012345>5

	In a typical year, how many do you chair?
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	Have you ever been asked to serve and/or served as department chair, area/program chair, or administrator?
		yes		no
	Asked to serve
	Served

	How important to you is having a department or college leadership position?
	not at all important		not important		neutral		important		very important

	How many times have you been nominated for an award in the following areas?
	Research	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Teaching	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Service	--Click Here--012345678910>10
	Other	--Click Here--012345678910>10

	How much time (%) do you typically spend doing the following?  Should add to 100%
	Research
	Teaching
	Service

Considering your primary unit, rate the level of effort (e.g. memos, meetings, etc.) it takes to secure the following resources.

	Effort
		no effort		some effort		moderate effort		substantial effort		tremendous effort		n/a
	Office space
	Research space
	Computer equipment
	Lab equipment
	Service from vendors: repairs, supplies, upgrades
	Service from IT
	Research support (e.g. research asst., post-doc)

Rate your level of satisfaction with current allocations of the following resources.

	Satisfaction
		very dissatisfied		somewhat dissatisfied		neutral		somewhat satisfied		very satisfied		n/a
	Office space
	Research space
	Computer equipment
	Lab equipment
	Service from vendors: repairs, supplies, upgrades
	Service from IT
	Research support (e.g. research asst., post-doc)

	Subsequent to your initial contract at your institution, have you received any of the following as a result of your own negotiations, the terms of an award, or offer by the university? (check all that apply)
		offered by university		asked for by me		terms of an award		n/a
	Course release time
	Lab equipment
	Lab space
	Renovation of lab space (not including departmental renovations)
	Research assistant
	Clerical/admin. support
	Discretionary funds
	Travel funds

	Signing bonus
	Summer salary
	Adjusted timing of tenure clock
	Moving expenses
	Housing subsidy
	Child care
	Partner/spouse position

Other (please list and specify method received):

	Outside offers
		yes		no
	Have you ever had an outside offer while at your institution?
	If yes, has it ever resulted in a salary increase?
	If yes, has it ever resulted in resource allocation?

Please rate your beliefs about the conditions in your primary unit.

	Check the box that best expresses your level of satisfaction with the following:
		very dissatisfied		somewhat dissatisfied		neutral		somewhat satisfied		very satisfied
	Opportunity to collaborate with other faculty.
	Amount of social interaction with members of my unit/department.
	Level of funding for my research or creative efforts.
	Current salary in comparison to the salaries of my university colleagues.

	Ability to attract students to work with me.
	Sense of being valued as a teacher by my students.
	Sense of being valued as a mentor or advisor by my students.
	Sense of being valued for my teaching by members of my unit/department.

		very dissatisfied		somewhat dissatisfied		neutral		somewhat satisfied		very satisfied
	Sense of being valued for my research, scholarship, or creativity by members of my unit/department.
	Sense of connectedness in my unit/department.
	Balance between my professional and personal life.
	The recognition I get for my research, compared to others in my unit/department.

	The recognition I get for my teaching, compared to others in my unit/department.
	The recognition I get for my service work, compared to others in my unit/department.

	All things considered, I am satisfied with my current position.
	strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree

	Is there anyone whom you regard as your mentor- someone who gives advice and counsel on career issues and/or sponsors or advocates for you and your best interests?
	yes
	no

	Number of mentors
	--Click Here--12345>5

	Thinking of your primary mentor (the one with whom you have the most regular contact):
		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	My mentor and I have similar work approaches.
	My mentor and I have similar values and attitudes.
	My mentor and I have similar personalities.

	My mentor is someone I am satisfied with.
	My mentor disappoints me.
	My mentor has been effective in his/her role.
	My mentor fails to meet my needs.

	Thinking of your primary mentor, how was this relationship initiated?
	Formally (assignment made by someone else in the organization)
	Informally (mutual attraction/spontaneously developed)

	Thinking of your primary mentor, is he or she:
	Same gender as you
	Different gender than you

	What is the predominant institutional affiliation of your mentor(s)
	--Click Here--This institution, same unitThis institution, different unitOther institution

	In what areas do you receive mentoring? (Check all that apply)
	Serves as a role model
	Promotes my career through networking
	Advises about preparation for advancement (e.g. promotion, leadership positions)
	Advises about getting my work published
	Advises about department policies
	Advises about obtaining the resources I need
	Advocates for me
	Advises about department/college politics
	Advises about balancing work and family

Other (please specify):

	In what ways would you benefit from a mentor?
	Serve as a role model
	Promote my career through networking
	Advise about preparation for advancement (e.g. promotion, leadership positions)
	Advise about getting my work published
	Advise about department policies
	Advise about obtaining the resources I need
	Advocate for me
	Advise about department/college politics
	Advise about balancing work and family

	Other (please specify):
	Other (please specify):
	Other (please specify):

Please rate the climate of your unit/department on the following continuums by selecting the appropriate corresponding number.

	1 -Friendly
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Hostile

	1 -Cooperative
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Competitive

	1 -Racist
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Non-Racist

	1 -Disrespectful
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Respectful

	1 -Collegial
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Contentious

	1 -Non-Sexist
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Sexist

	1 -Collaborative
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Individualistic

	1 -Unsupportive
	2
	3
	4
	5 -Supportive

	Rate your level of agreement with each statement about your unit/department.
		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	I feel pressure to change my research agenda to fit in.
	I feel pressure to change my research agenda to make tenure/be promoted.
	Some colleagues make me feel inadequate, as if I were hired because of my gender.
	My department has difficulty retaining women faculty.

	I am reluctant to bring up issues that concern me for fear that it will affect my advancement in the department/college.
	My colleagues expect me to be a spokesperson for others of my gender.
	My colleagues have lower expectations of me than other faculty.
	Sex discrimination or harassment is a problem in my department.

		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	I often feel under scrutiny by my colleagues.
	My department has actively recruited women faculty.
	There are many unwritten rules concerning how one is to interact with unit colleagues.
	Women faculty are less likely than men to have influence in departmental politics and administration.

	Faculty would be comfortable with a woman or a man as department head.
	My colleagues solicit my opinions about their research ideas and problems.
	Faculty are serious about treating all faculty in the department equally.
	Faculty do not often speak up when they see an instance of sex discrimination.

		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	Men faculty are more likely than women faculty to be involved in informal social networks within the department.
	Others seem to find it easier than I to "fit in".
	The climate for women in my department is good.
	There are too few women faculty in my department.

	I am comfortable asking questions about performance expectations.
	My department has taken steps to enhance the climate for women.
	My department has too few women faculty in leadership positions.

	Rate your level of agreement about your unit/department's chair/director:
		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	Emphasizes the importance of a collective sense of mission.
	Expresses confidence in the unit/department's ability to meet our goals.
	Is enthusiastic about what needs to be accomplished.
	Maintains high standards for the department.
	Handles disputes/problems effectively.

	Does not help people in the unit/department who are vulnerable.
	Will keep his/her word.
	Is open to constructive criticism.
	Is an effective administrator.
	Shows interest in faculty.
	Articulates clear criteria for promotion/tenure.

		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	Articulates a clear vision for the unit/department.
	Encourages and empowers faculty.
	Treats faculty in an even-handed way.
	Helps me obtain resources I need.
	Gives me useful feedback about my performance.

	Communicates consistently with faculty.
	Creates a cooperative and supportive environment.
	Displays optimism about the unit/department's future.
	Instills pride in the unit/department.
	Acts in ways to build my respect.

Rate your level of agreement with this statement:

	I am a full and equal decision-maker in my unit/department.
	strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree

Rate your level of agreement with this statement:

	I have experienced job-related discrimination at my institution within the last five years.
	agree
	disagree

Note the areas in which you have experienced discrimination and the basis for it:

	Please note in what areas (noted in the left column) and in what ways (noted by different rows) you have experienced discrimination:
		race/ ethnicity		sex		sexual orientation		physical disability		religious affiliation		other		n/a
	Hiring
	Promotion
	Salary
	Space/equipment, other resources
	Access to administrative staff
	Graduate student or resident/fellow assignments
	Teaching assignments

	Other area (please specify)

	Other basis (please specify)

	Please rate your level of agreement with these statements about your work:
		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	I spend a lot of time and effort networking with others.
	I know a lot of important people and am well connected.
	I am good at using my connections and networks to make things happen.
	It is important that people believe I am sincere in what I say and do.

	I try to show a genuine interest in other people.
	I have seriously considered leaving this institution.
	I do not feel attached to this university.
	This institution has a great deal of personal meaning for me.

		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	I do not feel a strong sense of belonging to my university/institution.
	My job is very stressful.
	I am able to cope with my job.
	My job is demanding.
	I perform my job well.
	I manage the demands imposed on me by my job well.

	I have a spouse/partner.
	yes
	no

	Please rate your level of agreement with the following:
		strongly disagree		somewhat disagree		neutral		somewhat agree		strongly agree
	My spouse/partner values my work-related skills and abilities.
	My spouse/partner thinks I work too much.
	My spouse/partner supports my work/career decisions.
	I cannot turn to my spouse/partner in times of stress.
	My spouse/partner and I share household responsibilities equally.

	In general, I would say that my health for my age is.....?
	excellent
	very good
	good
	fair
	poor

	All things considered, what are three things that you think your university/institution does well?

	All things considered, what are three things that you would like to see change at your university/institution?

	Indicate to what extent you feel this way right now, that is, at the present moment:
		very slightly or not at all		a little		moderately		quite a bit		extremely
	Distressed
	Nervous
	Irritable
	Upset

Demographics

	Age (in years):

	Sex:
	Male
	Female

	US Citizen:
	Yes
	No

	Racial/Ethnic Identification (Select one):
	Asian
	Black
	White
	Hispanic
	Native American/American Indian
	Other

	What best describes you?
	I am married and live with my spouse
	I am not married but live with a domestic partner (opposite or same sex)
	I am married or partnered, but we reside in different locations
	I am a widow/widower
	I am divorced/separated
	I am single (not married and not partnered)

	What is your spouse's/partner's employment status?
	--Click Here--Full timePart timeNot employed outside the home

	What is your spouse's/partner's preferred employment status at this time?
	--Click Here--Full timePart timeNot employed outside the home

	What, if any, is your spouse's/partner's employment or career field?

	If your partner is employed at your institution of employment, what type of appointment does he or she have?
	faculty member
	administrative/professional staff
	office or support staff
	primary research appointment
	technical
	health field
	post-doctoral or fellowship
	librarian/curator
	other

	Please specify:

	Number of persons for whom you currently provide care:
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	Number of children currently residing in household:
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	Distribution of child care responsibilities:
		0		10%		20%		30%		40%		50%		60%		70%		80%		90%		100%
	Self
	Spouse/Partner/Other

	Number of elders for whom you are significantly responsible:
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	Distribution of elder care responsibilities:
		0		10%		20%		30%		40%		50%		60%		70%		80%		90%		100%
	Self
	Spouse/Partner/Other