North Carolina State University
2006 Faculty Well-Being Survey
Annotated Questionnaire

The NC State University 2006 Faculty Well-Being Survey was available online from September 6 through October 10. 1,132 of the 1,625 faculty (including lecturers) in the survey population submitted the survey, for a 69.7% response rate (margin of error plus or minus 0.9 percentage points). For detailed information on the survey methodology, population, and response rates for various subgroups of the population, see the Introduction, Survey Methods, and Response Rates report available online. An Executive Summary of the overall results is available online.

This document includes frequencies of responses to all survey questions, excluding "don't know" and "Not Applicable" answers from the base calculations. The percentage and number (N) of all survey respondents who completed a given section of the survey is provided in the header for each section. The total N size on which the reported percentages are based are noted in the "N=n" information for each question. When 10% or more of those in the entire survey sample responded "don't know" or "NA" to the question, the table includes the percentage of those among all respondents giving such an answer, along with the N on which it was based. Mean ratings and standard deviations are also reported where appropriate. "Don't know" and "NA" responses are not included in the calculations of means.

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Section B: Image and Vision	Section I: Post-Tenure Review
Section C: Leadership	Section J: Pay and Compensation
Section D: Faculty-Administration Relationships	Section K: Campus Infrastructure/Physical Environment
Section E: Diversity/Multiculturalism	Section L: Recreation/Wellness
Section F: Working Relationships	Section M: Work Activities
Section G: Faculty Support & Professional Development	Section N: Conclusions/Overall Satisfaction
Section H: Performance Review, Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

SECTION A: OPENING DEMOGRAPHICS [100% of respondents, N=1,132]

Throughout the survey you will be asked your opinions about a wide range of activities in your department and your college. If you have a joint appointment, please base your responses on your tenure home department and college.

A1. In what college are you appointed?
College:

(N=1130)	A2. Have you ever held an academic administrative position at NC State?
74.1%	0: No
25.9%	1: Yes (specify general type of appointment e.g., GPD, Head, Assistant Head, etc.): A2oe

SECTION B: IMAGE & VISION [100% of respondents, N=1,132]

B1. I think my department is doing a good job of:	Mean (Stdev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree
a. Recruiting the best faculty to accomplish our mission as a department (N=1105)	3.1 (0.75)	27.8	53.8	14.8	3.6
b. Actively creating a culture where faculty members can develop to their full potential (N=1099)	2.8 (0.84)	20.4	48.9	22.9	7.8
c. Retaining its most effective and productive faculty (N=1075)	2.8 (0.83)	18.5	50.0	24.1	7.4

B2. What kind of national reputation does your department currently have for:	Mean (StDev)	5: Very strong	4: Strong	3: Average	2: Weak	1: Very weak	0: NA-Does not apply to my department
a. Undergraduate education (N=941)	3.8 (0.88)	21.5	40.5	32.4	4.5	1.2	(11.2% of 1124)
b. Graduate education (N=1005)	3.7 (0.92)	19.8	41.8	29.4	7.7	1.4
c. Research and scholarly activities (N=1077)	3.7 (0.89)	20.6	41.3	30.8	6.3	0.9
d. Creative artistry and literature (N=395)	3.3 (0.99)	10.4	33.4	35.7	16.7	3.8	(57.8% of 1113)
e. Technological and managerial innovation (N=713)	3.4 (0.88)	9.5	39.6	37.6	11.4	2.0	(26.6% of 1114)
f. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=931)	3.7 (0.93)	23.0	37.4	32.1	6.1	1.4
g. Contributions to economic development (N=746)	3.4 (0.94)	10.9	36.3	38.7	10.6	3.5	(18.5% of 1111)

B3. If you were asked to grade the faculty and students currently in your department, what grade would you give to each of the following?	Mean (StDev)	5: A	4: B	3: C	2: D	1: F	0: NA-Does not apply to my department
a. Undergraduate majors' ability to meet program demands (N=945)	4.0 (0.72)	20.2	61.5	15.2	2.3	0.7	(15.1% of 1113)
b. Graduate students' ability to meet program demands (N=1035)	4.1 (0.70)	30.5	55.9	11.8	1.3	0.5
c. Demonstrated professional ability of faculty (N=1119)	4.4 (0.66)	48.2	43.2	8.0	0.5	0.1
d. Professional achievements of faculty (N=1115)	4.3 (0.70)	42.1	46.7	10.0	1.2	0.1
e. Your own demonstrated professional ability (N=1114)	4.5 (0.59)	51.8	44.4	3.5	0.1	0.2
f. Your own professional achievements (N=1115)	4.4 (0.64)	46.9	46.3	6.3	0.4	0.2

(N=1121)	B4. In your opinion, which of the following statements best describes your department's vision for the future:
32.2%	1: My department has a clear vision for the future, and we are actively working towards meeting those goals.
37.6%	2: My department has a vision for the future, but progress seems slow.
25.8%	3: My department doesn't appear to have a clear vision for the future (mark your response then skip to question 6)
4.6%	4: I'm not familiar enough with the department's vision to make an assessment (mark your response then skip to question 6)

(N=773) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.58	B5. To what extent do you agree with your department's vision?
35.4%	4: Strongly agree
59.2%	3: Agree
4.7%	2: Disagree
0.6%	1: Strongly disagree
NA	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1120)	B6. In your opinion, which of the following statements best describes your college's vision for the future:
22.4%	1: My college has a clear vision for the future, and we are actively working towards meeting those goals.
35.8%	2: My college has a vision for the future, but progress seems slow.
23.5%	3: My college doesn't appear to have a clear vision for the future
18.3%	4: I'm not familiar enough with the college's vision to make an assessment

B7. Five years from now, do you think your overall experience in each of the following will have changed for the better, changed for the worse, or not really have changed one way or the other?	1: Change for the better	2: Change for the worse	3: Not really change
a. Your department (N=1120)	56.4	14.7	28.8
b. Your college (N=1109)	45.0	12.7	42.3
c. NC State University(N=1113)	42.0	11.1	46.8

SECTION C: LEADERSHIP [98.6% of respondents, N=1,117]

C1. How well does your current department administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty in the department (N=1096)	3.0 (0.96)	35.8	37.2	17.3	9.7
b. Seek faculty input in determining the department's vision for the future (N=1074)	3.0 (1.00)	38.8	33.3	16.8	11.0
c. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=1062)	2.9 (0.99)	32.9	36.9	18.5	11.8
d. Delegate departmental responsibilities (N=1048)	3.0 (0.87)	29.3	44.5	19.4	6.9
e. Allow faculty the autonomy to carry out responsibilities (N=1063)	3.2 (0.87)	46.8	36.6	10.4	6.2
f. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the department (N=1055)	2.7 (0.93)	21.0	38.3	29.0	11.7
g. Appreciate the role your contributions play in the ability of the department to achieve its mission (N=1075)	2.9 (1.02)	36.3	34.0	16.7	12.9
h. Resolve internal conflicts in the department quickly and effectively (N=962)	2.6 (1.02)	22.2	36.8	22.8	18.2	(13.0% of 1106 )
i. Provide the resources needed for you to do your job (N=1086)	2.6 (0.94)	18.3	41.2	26.2	14.4
j. Allocate resources fairly (N=1028)	2.8 (0.94)	26.0	41.2	22.1	10.8
k. Serve as an advocate for your department to the college (M=1006)	3.1 (0.92)	43.4	34.5	15.2	6.9
l. Support academic freedom (N=1010)	3.4 (0.75)	53.8	35.6	7.7	2.9
m. Make rational decisions (N=1057)	3.0 (0.93)	35.3	39.6	16.4	8.7
n.Make equitable decisions (N=1033)	2.9 (0.98)	33.3	37.8	17.2	11.7
o. Promote diversity within the department (N=987)	3.1 (0.91)	37.6	38.7	16.6	7.1	(10.4% of 1101)

C2. How well does your current college administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty in the college (N=974)	2.5 (0.85)	10.1	43.1	33.6	13.2	(11.7% of 1103)
b. Seek faculty input in determining the college's vision for the future (N=901)	2.3 (0.92)	9.2	34.1	34.5	22.2	(18.3% of 1103)
c. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=818)	2.2 (0.90)	7.8	32.3	36.3	23.6	(25.8% of 1102)
d. Allow your department reasonable autonomy to fulfill its vision (N=896)	2.8 (0.90)	20.6	47.7	20.3	11.4	(18.7%of 1102)
e. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the college (N=868)	2.5 (0.93)	13.4	37.3	32.1	17.2	(20.6% of 1093)
f. Appreciate the role your contributions play in the ability of the college to achieve its mission (N=885)	2.5 (0.98)	16.4	37.4	27.0	19.2	(19.8% of 1103)
g. Resolve internal conflicts in the college quickly and effectively (N=640)	2.4 (0.91)	8.9	38.6	31.9	20.6	(41.8% of 1100)
h. Provide the resources needed for you to do your job (N=1004)	2.3 (0.92)	9.1	36.2	32.1	22.7
i. Allocate resources fairly (M=840)	2.3 (0.91)	8.2	38.2	31.3	22.3	(23.8% of 1102)
j. Serve as an advocate for your college to the university (N=779)	2.9 (0.93)	29.3	43.0	18.0	9.8	(29.3% of 1102)
k. Support academic freedom (N=867)	3.2 (0.77)	34.7	50.2	11.0	4.2	(21.1% of 1099)
l. Make rational decisions (N=852)	2.7 (0.85)	16.0	49.3	25.0	9.7	(22.6% of 1100)
m. Make equitable decisions (M=805)	2.6 (0.90)	13.5	43.1	28.7	14.7	(26.6% of 1096)
n. Promote diversity within the college (N=852)	3.0 (0.90)	32.8	44.2	14.9	8.1	(22.0% of 1096)

C3. How well does the current university administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty (N=970)	2.2 (0.83)	4.4	34.3	39.6	21.6	(12.1% of 1104)
b. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=696)	2.1 (0.85)	4.2	27.3	40.2	28.3	(36.7% of 1100)
c. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the university (M=879)	2.5 (0.84)	7.3	46.5	30.6	15.6	(20.0% of 1098)
d. Serve as an advocate for the university to external constituents (N=761)	2.9 (0.88)	23.0	48.8	18.5	9.7	(30.9% of 1102)
e. Support academic freedom (M=886)	3.0 (0.80)	27.1	52.4	15.2	5.3	(19.5% of 1101)
f. Make rational decisions (M=788)	2.6 (0.82)	10.5	50.9	27.3	11.3	(28.3% of 1099)
g. Make equitable decisions (N=739)	2.4 (0.92)	9.5	43.0	26.5	21.0	(32.9% of 1101)
h. Promote diversity within the university (N=858)	2.9 (0.86)	25.2	49.0	18.0	7.9	(21.6% of 1095)

SECTION D: FACULTY-ADMINISTRATION RELATIONSHIPS [98.2% of respondents; N=1,112]

D1. I am encouraged to provide input on:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree
a. Curricular development, change and review in my department (N=1100)	3.4 (0.78)	50.7	37.2	8.4	3.6
b. Program assessment activities (N=1094)	3.2 (0.77)	40.5	45.0	11.2	3.3
c. Hiring and appointment decisions in my department (N=1093)	3.3 (0.84)	45.9	38.3	10.7	5.0
d. Administrative appointments in my college (N=1088)	2.6 (0.88)	13.1	42.2	31.8	12.9
e. Administrative appointments at the university level (N=1077)	2.3 (0.85)	7.7	36.1	38.7	17.5

(N=1096) Mean=3.1 StDev=0.84)	D2. How familiar are you with academic program assessment in your department?
39.1%	4: Very familiar
41.2%	3: Somewhat familiar
15.0%	2: Not very familiar
4.6%	1: Not at all familiar

D3. To what extent do you understand how resources are allocated:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very well	3: Fairly well	2: Not very well	1: Not at all
a. To the university (N=1100)	2.2 (0.78)	4.6	28.4	49.5	17.6
b. To your college (N=1101)	2.2 (0.73)	3.6	28.4	53.7	14.3
c. To your department (N=1102)	2.5 (0.82)	11.5	38.1	41.1	9.3
d. Within your department (N=1101)	2.9 (0.87)	27.0	42.8	23.7	6.5

(N=1088) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.81	D4. Faculty in my department have sufficient input in decisions about the allocation of resources in the department.
13.6%	4: Strongly agree
48.4%	3: Agree
29.7%	2: Disagree
8.4%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1096) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.80	D5. Faculty searches and appointments in my department are conducted in a collegial and inclusive manner.
45.2%	4: Strongly agree
40.8%	3: Agree
10.2%	2: Disagree
3.8%	1: Strongly disagree

D6. Overall, how would you rate the quality of relations between:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Faculty in your department and your department administration (N=1077)	3.1 (0.92)	38.9	38.2	16.0	7.9
b. Faculty in your department and your college administration (N=974)	2.7 (0.84)	15.1	48.6	26.6	9.8	(11.2% of 1097)
c. Faculty in your department and the university administration (N=759)	2.5 (0.83)	8.7	44.3	33.5	13.6	(30.8% of 1097)
d. NC State faculty as a whole and the university administration (N=730)	2.4 (0.78)	5.9	43.8	38.4	11.9	(33.3% of 1095)

D7. The NC State University Faculty Senate:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Provides an effective mode of communication between members of the faculty and the university administration (N=725)	2.5 (0.83)	7.9	53.1	25.0	14.1	(34.1% of 1100)
b. Is an effective advocate for faculty in general (N=693)	2.6 (0.85)	9.4	51.7	25.0	14.0	(36.9% of 1099)
c. Is an effective advocate for faculty like me (N=671)	2.3 (0.88)	6.1	39.6	32.5	21.8	(38.7% of 1094)

(N=388) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.85	D8. How effective do you think the current university faculty grievance procedures are for addressing faculty complaints?
17.0%	4: Very effective
51.8%	3: Somewhat effective
21.1%	2: Not very effective
10.0%	1: Not at all effective
of 1098)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1087) Mean=3.4 StDev=0.68	D9. How important do you think it is for the university to have an "ombuds" capacity to provide confidential and impartial assistance to faculty for informally solving problems and resolving conflicts as an alternative to more formal complaint processes?
52.6%	4: Very important
39.0%	3: Somewhat important
7.1%	2: Not very important
1.3%	1: Not at all important

SECTION E: DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM [96.3% of respondents; N=1,090]

(N=1085) Mean=3.4 StDev=0.75	E1. How important do you think it is for NC State University to have an institutional emphasis on diversity and multiculturalism?
52.0%	4: Very important
37.0%	3: Somewhat important
8.5%	2: Not very important
2.5%	1: Not at all important

(N=1040) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.89	E2. How important is diversity to enhancing learning in your classroom?
34.7%	4: Very important
38.8%	3: Somewhat important
20.4%	2: Not very important
6.1%	1: Not at all important
NA	0: NA - Don't teach

(N=924) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.64	E3. NC State University successfully prepares students to live and work in a diverse/multicultural society.
13.5%	4: Strongly agree
65.8%	3: Agree
18.3%	2: Disagree
2.4%	1: Strongly disagree
(14.6% of 1082)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

E4. My department actively works to:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Recruit students from historically underrepresented groups (i.e., women and/or racial/ethnic minorities) (N=894)	3.0 (0.80)	26.2	50.8	18.0	5.0	(17.0% of 1077)
b. Retain students from historically underrepresented groups (N=849)	3.0 (0.74)	24.7	56.2	15.4	3.6	(21.0% of 1074)
c. Support students from historically underrepresented groups (N=849)	3.0 (0.73)	25.8	57.0	13.6	3.6	(20.6% of 1070)
d. Recruit faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=950)	3.0 (0.76)	27.0	53.2	15.9	3.9	(11.8% of 1077)
e. Retain faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=860)	3.0 (0.78)	27.6	52.9	15.0	4.5	(19.9% of 1074)
f. Support faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=839)	3.1 (0.77)	29.7	52.9	13.2	4.2	(21.7% of 1072)

E5. My department provides a working environment that is accepting and respectful of differences in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Age (N=1050)	3.4 (0.67)	49.8	44.7	3.1	2.4
b. Disability status (N=815)	3.5 (0.59)	52.8	44.3	1.8	1.1	(24.0% of 1072)
c. Gender (N=1050)	3.4 (0.68)	48.9	43.7	5.7	1.7
d. Military status (N=607)	3.5 (0.62)	52.2	43.8	2.6	1.3	(43.4% of 1072)
e. Nationality/Ethnic origin (N=1002)	3.5 (0.62)	51.8	43.9	2.9	1.4
f. Race and color (N=1025)	3.4 (0.66)	50.2	44.1	3.8	2.0
g. Religion (N=890)	3.4 (0.64)	49.7	45.3	3.5	1.6	(16.8% of 1070)
h. Sexual orientation (N=721)	3.4 (0.70)	50.6	42.6	4.2	2.6	(32.7% of 1072)

E6. In my opinion, all faculty in my department and their spouses/partners are made to feel welcome at departmental social events, regardless of:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Age (N=1007)	3.6 (0.59)	61.8	35.0	2.2	1.0
b. Disability status (N=867)	3.6 (0.56)	61.9	36.1	1.0	0.9	(19.4% of 1075)
c. Gender (N=1003)	3.6 (0.58)	61.5	36.0	1.5	1.0
d. Military status (N=701)	3.6 (0.56)	62.5	35.4	1.3	0.9	(34.5% of 1070)
e. Nationality/Ethnic origin (N=980)	3.6 (0.60)	61.5	35.3	1.9	1.2
f. Race and color (N=987)	3.6 (0.59)	60.9	36.4	1.5	1.2
g. Religion (N=926)	3.6 (0.61)	60.2	36.1	2.6	1.2	(13.6% of 1072)
h. Sexual orientation (N=758)	3.5 (0.68)	60.4	34.0	3.4	2.1	(28.7% of 1063)

(N=1040) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.94	E7. To what extent has the diversity/multiculturalism of faculty in your department enhanced the intellectual diversity and/or the quality of teaching/research/extension programs in your department?
22.1%	4: A great deal
44.5%	3: Some
20.7%	2: A little
12.1%	1: Not at all
NA	0: NA - There is no diversity/multiculturalism among faculty in my department

(N=958) Mean=2.3 StDev=1.10	E8. In the courses you teach, to what extent do you include diversity-related topics, scholarship, research, writings, or other creative contributions by individuals from historically underrepresented groups?
17.4%	4: A great deal
30.5%	3: Some
19.7%	2: A little
32.2%	1: Not at all
(10.0% of 1064)	0: NA - Don't teach

E9. How much interest do you have in each of the following?	Mean (StDev)	4: A great deal	3: Some	2: A little	1: None
a. Engaging in research, artistic endeavors, or extension projects outside the U.S. (N=1078)	3.1 (1.02)	45.3	30.7	12.0	12.1
b. Teaching in a study abroad program (N=1074)	2.6 (1.13)	26.2	29.6	18.9	25.3
c. Participating in the NC State University Alternative Spring Break Service-Learning program (N=1070)	1.9 (1.01)	7.9	20.9	21.0	50.1
d. Participating in international service projects (N=1072)	2.4 (1.08)	18.8	29.9	23.5	27.8
e.Teaching in the NC State University International Studies major (N=1069)	1.9 (1.08)	11.6	18.2	18.0	52.2
f. Advising international students at NC State University (N=1068)	2.6 (1.10)	26.4	33.0	18.1	22.6

SECTION F: WORKING RELATIONSHIPS [95.6% of respondents; N=1,083]

(N=1075) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.89	F1. In general, there is a feeling of unity and cohesion among most of the faculty in my department.
24.8%	4: Strongly agree
43.5%	3: Agree
23.4%	2: Disagree
8.2%	1: Strongly disagree

F2. There is good communication between:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. My students and me (N=1048)	3.5 (0.52)	55.2	44.1	0.6	0.2
b. My department and our students (N=1032)	3.2 (0.59)	26.4	65.3	7.4	0.9
c. Faculty in my department (N=1070)	3.0 (0.77)	23.6	52.8	19.6	4.0
d. My department and other departments in my college (N=872)	2.6 (0.73)	8.7	53.3	31.5	6.4	(18.7% of 1073)
e. My college and other colleges at NC State (N=622)	2.5 (0.78)	6.0	49.8	32.2	12.1	(42.0% of 1072)

(N=1064) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.77	F3. My department provides an environment that promotes respectful dialogue between colleagues representing a diversity of perspectives and/or points of view within our academic discipline.
35.0%	4: Strongly agree
49.7%	3: Agree
11.4%	2: Disagree
4.0%	1: Strongly disagree

F4. Over the past few years, how often have you either given or received the following types of assistance to/from another member of the faculty in your department?	Mean (StDev)	4: Frequently	3: Sometimes	2: Seldom	1: Never
a. Advice on teaching (N=1076)	3.0 (0.88)	32.7	47.1	11.8	8.4
b. Feedback on a research or artistic project (N=1075)	3.1 (0.92)	38.5	40.7	11.9	8.8
c. Help in understanding departmental or college organization, requirements, or policies (N=1073)	3.1 (0.83)	36.5	43.3	15.8	4.4
d. Help in understanding reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure processes or expectations (N=1075)	3.1 (0.87)	35.7	44.0	13.7	6.6
e. Help with issues related to balancing work and personal life (N=1072)	2.2 (1.00)	11.4	28.4	30.2	29.9

F5. Over the past few years, how often have you collaborated on teaching, research, artistic endeavors, or extension projects with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Frequently	3: Sometimes	2: Seldom	1: Never
a. Other faculty in your department at NC State University (N=1076)	3.4 (0.87)	55.5	30.4	8.1	6.0
b. Faculty in other departments at NC State University (N=1073)	2.8 (1.09)	32.5	33.0	15.5	19.0
c. Faculty from other universities (N=1075)	2.9 (1.04)	35.7	36.8	12.4	15.1
d. Non-faculty from external agencies, organizations, the private sector, etc. (N=1073)	2.6 (1.11)	25.4	31.9	19.0	23.7

SECTION G: FACULTY SUPPORT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [94.8% of respondents; N=1,074]

G1. In general, how satisfied are you with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	0: NA-Don't teach/don't have program
a. The level of the courses you teach (e.g., 100, 200, etc.) (N=976)	3.4 (0.66)	48.3	45.0	5.2	1.5
b. The number of courses you teach (N=983)	3.2 (0.73)	37.4	48.4	12.0	2.1
c. The degree of influence you have over which courses you teach (N=982)	3.4 (0.73)	51.8	38.7	7.0	2.4
d. The discretion you have over the content of the courses you teach (N=982)	3.6 (0.57)	68.0	28.6	2.8	0.6
e. The number of students you teach (N=984)	3.1 (0.78)	35.5	47.2	14.1	3.2
f. The quality of undergraduate students with whom you interact (N=872)	2.9 (0.72)	17.6	59.6	18.8	4.0	(18.0% of 1064)
g. The quality of graduate students with whom you interact (N=923)	3.1 (0.64)	25.0	62.2	11.5	1.3	(13.3% of 1065)
h. Your access to graduate teaching assistants (N=755)	2.6 (0.92)	16.4	45.6	23.4	14.6	(29.2% of 1067)
i. Your access to graduate research assistants (N=760)	2.6 (0.95)	15.7	43.8	23.2	17.4	(28.6% of 1064)

G2. NC State University supports efforts to be innovative in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching (N=999)	3.1 (0.72)	30.3	56.7	9.6	3.4
b. Research and scholarly activities (N=1002)	3.1 (0.73)	32.4	52.6	12.5	2.5
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=324)	2.9 (0.81)	23.2	50.6	20.4	5.9	(69.2% of 1052)
d. Extension/Engagement/Economic development activities (N=740)	3.1 (0.73)	28.8	57.7	9.6	3.9	(29.7% of 1052)

G3. NC State University rewards efforts to be innovative in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching (N=956)	2.7 (0.84)	13.1	50.3	26.0	10.6
b. Research and scholarly activities (M=976)	3.1 (0.81)	34.9	48.2	12.0	4.9
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=289)	2.7 (0.87)	15.6	47.8	25.6	11.1	(72.5% of 1052)
d. Extension/Engagement/Economic development activities (N=649)	2.8 (0.83)	17.0	52.8	21.1	9.1	(38.3% of 1052)

G4. How satisfied are you personally with each the following?	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Availability of learning technologies in the classrooms in which you teach (N=972)	3.0 (0.79)	28.8	51.4	14.9	4.8
b. Opportunities for temporary teaching load reduction for scholarly/professional growth (N=774)	2.5 (0.87)	10.7	46.1	28.3	14.9	(17.4% of 1060)
c. Opportunities to participate in workshops, seminars etc. at NC State to improve your teaching (N=909)	3.1 (0.56)	21.9	70.6	6.3	1.2
d. Availability of funds to attend professional workshops and conferences on teaching (N=736)	2.3 (0.90)	7.6	38.0	31.8	22.6	(22.5% od 1062)
e. Training and support for using learning technologies (N=894)	3.0 (0.71)	19.6	62.9	13.1	4.5
f. Ability of the campus bookstore to meet the needs of the courses you teach (N=804)	3.0 (0.62)	18.7	70.2	8.2	3.0	(13.6% of 1061)

G4. How satisfied are you personally with each the following? (continued)	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
g. Availability of funds to present your work at scholarly conferences (N=952)	2.4 (0.88)	8.3	38.7	33.8	19.2	(10.4% of 1062)
h. Opportunities for scholarly or other professional leave (N=804)	2.5 (0.86)	10.0	48.3	26.9	14.9	(24.2% of 1060)
i. Financial support for scholarly or other professional leave activities (N=759)	2.3 (0.87)	6.7	34.8	37.7	20.8	(28.0% of 1054)
j. Leadership development opportunities on campus (N=655)	2.7 (0.72)	7.6	63.0	21.2	8.1	(38.1% of 1058)
k. Support for assessment activities in your department (N=746)	2.7 (0.76)	9.2	58.0	23.9	8.8	(28.8% of 1048)
l. Availability of/access to materials through NC State Libraries (N=1026)	3.3 (0.61)	40.0	55.1	5.1	0.9
m. Support for dealing with student concerns (e.g., conduct, disabilities, etc.) (N=866)	3.1 (0.61)	20.0	69.4	8.1	2.5	(18.2% of 1059)
n. Support for technology transfer (N=690)	2.7 (0.81)	8.8	61.3	17.1	12.8	(34.4% of 1051)

(N=1066)	G5. Were you assigned a formal mentor when you first came to NC State University?
24.7%	1: Yes
73.6%	2: No (mark your response then skip to question 7)
1.7%	0: Don't know (mark your response then skip to question 7)

(N=263) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.93	G6. If yes, how helpful was the advice given to you by your mentor?
51.3%	4: Very helpful
26.6%	3: Somewhat helpful
16.0%	2: Not very helpful
6.1%	1: Not at all helpful

G7. How satisfied are you with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge	0: Not applicable
a. Pre-award support from my college for grant/contract-related activities (N=777)	2.8 (0.87)	18.2	50.4	20.8	10.6	(16.2% of 1059)	(10.4% of 1059)
b. Post-award support from my college for grant/contract-related activities (N=729)	2.7 (0.83)	11.4	55.0	21.8	11.8	(17.9% of 1059)	(13.2% of 1059)
c. Pre-award support from the university for grant/contract-related activities (N=656)	2.6 (0.82)	9.8	53.0	25.3	11.9	(18.8% or 1052)	(18.8% of 1052)
d. Post-award support from the university for grant/contract-related activities (N=624)	2.5 (0.82)	7.7	51.9	26.8	13.6	(20.3% of 1049)	(20.2% of 1049)
e. The way indirect costs are allocated to the investigator on a grant (N=668)	2.1 (0.87)	3.0	33.7	32.3	31.0	(34.5% of 1020)
f. The way indirect costs are allocated to the department (N=609)	2.1 (0.85)	3.6	31.7	37.0	27.8	(40.1% of 1017)
g. The amount of control the principal investigator has over the allocation of indirect costs generated by external funding (N=659)	1.9 (0.87)	3.8	23.1	34.6	38.5	(35.1% of 1016)

G8. What are the biggest challenges you face related to grant/contract-related activities at NC State?

SECTION H: PERFORMANCE REVIEW, REAPPOINTMENT, PROMOTION, AND TENURE [93.2% of respondents; N=1,055] (Note: Exact question wording used for a version of this section answered by non-tenure track faculty [NTT] is noted when it differs from that answered by tenure-track faculty.)

(N=1026) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.84	H1. The standards for performance review of faculty in my department are clearly stated.
31.7%	4: Strongly agree
45.8%	3: Agree
16.8%	2: Disagree
5.8%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1027) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.77	H2. The procedures for performance review of faculty in my department are clearly stated.
35.4%	4: Strongly agree
49.5%	3: Agree
11.4%	2: Disagree
3.7%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=880) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.69	H3. My Statement of Mutual Expectations (SME) is consistent with my department's vision.
34.9%	4: Strongly agree
55.3%	3: Agree
6.9%	2: Disagree
2.8%	1: Strongly disagree
(15.4% of 1040)	0: NA - Don't have an SME

(N=812) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.69	H4. My Statement of Mutual Expectations is consistent with the department's standards for promotion. (NTT: "... standards for reappointment.")
38.0%	4: Strongly agree
53.4%	3: Agree
5.9%	2: Disagree
2.6%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
(15.2% of 1045)	0: NA - Don't have an SME

H5. The feedback I have received in my recent performance reviews:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	8: NA-Don't have an SME
a. Has been appropriately based on my Statement of Mutual Expectations (N=805)	3.1 (0.84)	33.3	47.8	12.3	6.6	(15.4% of 1033)
b. Has been helpful to my professional development (N=934)	2.9 (0.86)	23.0	47.3	22.1	7.6
c. Corresponds with how well I feel I'm doing (N=938)	3.0 (0.84)	29.1	51.1	12.5	7.4
d. Helps me understand how well I'm doing relative to my peers in the department (N=931)	2.6 (0.91)	18.0	37.5	32.6	11.8
e. Is given appropriate weight in receiving merit raises (N=909)	2.8 (0.93)	21.8	47.4	17.9	12.9

(N=1036) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.92	H6. In recent years the university has revised the Academic Tenure Policy, in part to clarify the importance of the Statement of Mutual expectations and the six realms of faculty responsibility. How well do you understand the current Academic Tenure Policy?
24.7%	4: Very well
44.0%	3: Fairly well
20.8%	2: Not very well
10.5%	1: Not at all

(N=1055) % YES	H7. In which of the following ways have you participated in the reappointment, promotion, and tenure (RPT) process at NC State University? (mark all that apply)
59.9%	H7_1 1: As a candidate
58.8%	H7_2 1: Voted on a candidate
40.7%	H7_3 1: Served on a review committee
22.1%	H7_4 1: Have never participated in the RPT process at NC State

(N=1040) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.86	H8. How well do you understand your departments' standards for reappointment, promotion, and tenure? (NTT: "... standards for reappointment.")
41.2%	4: Very well
39.2%	3: Fairly well
14.3%	2: Not very well
5.2%	1: Not at all

(N=1036) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.84	H9. How well do you understand your departments' procedures for reappointment, promotion, and tenure? (NTT: "... procedures for reappointment.")
45.1%	4: Very well
37.8%	3: Fairly well
12.4%	2: Not very well
4.7%	1: Not at all

(N=857) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.89	H10. The standards used to reach reappointment, promotion, and tenure decisions in my department are applied consistently and fairly. (NTT: "The standards used to reach reappointment decisions...")
33.0%	4: Strongly agree
44.3%	3: Agree
14.9%	2: Disagree
7.7%	1: Strongly disagree
(17.1% of 1034)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=856) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.83	H11. The procedures used to reach reappointment, promotion, and tenure decisions in my department are applied consistently and fairly. (NTT: "The procedures used to reach reappointment decisions...")
38.7%	4: Strongly agree
46.3%	3: Agree
9.0%	2: Disagree
6.1%	1: Strongly disagree
(16.8% of 1029)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

H12. The University provides sufficient resources to support faculty success with respect to:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching/Mentoring of students (N=939)	2.7 (0.72)	10.6	57.9	25.6	5.9
b. Discovery of knowledge through discipline-guided inquiry (N=853)	2.6 (0.74)	8.9	54.6	29.1	7.4	(17.1% of 1029)
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=265)	2.6 (0.81)	8.7	49.8	29.8	11.7	(74.3% of 1030)
d. Technological and managerial Innovation (N=579)	2.7 (0.79)	10.9	55.8	24.0	9.3	(43.8% of 1031)
e. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=634)	2.7 (0.78)	9.8	56.0	25.1	9.2	(38.4% of 1030)
f. Service in professional societies and service and engagement within the University (N=804)	2.6 (0.79)	8.7	49.5	31.8	10.0	(21.9% of 1030)

H13. My department rewards excellent performance in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching/Mentoring of students (N=952)	2.8 (0.81)	17.5	52.4	22.5	7.6
b. Discovery of knowledge through discipline-guided inquiry (N=868)	3.1 (0.80)	32.8	49.2	13.1	4.8	(16.0% of 1033)
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=289)	2.7 (0.94)	19.0	45.0	21.8	14.2	(72.0% of 1033)
d. Technological and Managerial Innovation (N=564)	2.8 (0.78)	15.1	55.6	21.1	7.3	(45.2% of 1030)
e. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=715)	2.8 (0.83)	16.8	54.3	19.9	9.1	(30.8% of 1034)
f. Service in professional societies and service and engagement within the University (N=855)	2.7 (0.78)	12.2	55.6	24.1	8.2	(17.1% of 1031)

SECTION I: POST-TENURE REVIEW [92.7% of respondents; N=926] (This section was not asked of non-tenure track faculty)

(N=926) % YES	I1. Do you have any personal experience with the Post-Tenure Review process at NC State? (mark all that apply)
38.1%	I1_1 1: No
50.2%	I1_2 1: Yes - have had my Comprehensive Review
36.8%	I1_3 1: Yes - Have served on a review committee
8.2%	I1_4 1: Yes - As department/college administrator
3.2%	I1_5 1: Yes - Other

I2. From either your direct experience with Post-Tenure Review within your academic department or what you have heard or read about the process, please respond to the following questions regarding different components of the review:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient experience to judge
a. It is easy to find information about the process, requirements, and regulations for the Post-Tenure Review on the NC State University website (N=653)	2.9 (0.69)	16.4	62.2	17.9	3.5	(27.8% of 905)
b. The process for Post-Tenure Review in my department is widely known and well understood by members of the department (N=705)	2.7 (0.76)	14.0	52.2	28.2	5.5	(22.1% of 905)
c. The procedures for Post-Tenure Review in my department are clear (N=704)	2.9 (0.73)	18.6	58.8	18.5	4.1	(22.0% of 903)
d. The review standards for Post-Tenure Review in my department are clear (N=702)	2.8 (0.77)	17.0	53.4	24.2	5.4	(22.3% of 903)
e. The procedures for Post-Tenure Review in my department are followed in an equitable manner (N=586)	3.0 (0.73)	23.0	62.1	9.7	5.1	(35.0% of 901)
f. The review standards for Post-Tenure Review in my department are applied fairly (N=577)	3.0 (0.75)	23.0	61.0	10.0	5.9	(36.0% of 901)
g. The Post-Tenure Review peer review committee members in my department are prepared and trained properly (N=537)	2.8 (0.81)	16.2	55.1	20.1	8.6	(40.1% of 896)

(N=606) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.80	I3. Overall, how satisfied are you with the post-tenure review process?
13.0%	4: Very satisfied
56.9%	3: Satisfied
20.6%	2: Dissatisfied
9.4%	1: Very dissatisfied
(33.0% of 904)	9: Insufficient experience to judge

SECTION J: PAY AND COMPENSATION [92.5% of respondents; N=1,048]

J1. My salary level is reasonably competitive, when compared with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Other faculty in my department (N=860)	2.7 (0.87)	15.4	49.1	23.5	12.1	(17.6% of 1043)
b. Other faculty in my college (N=690)	2.4 (0.87)	9.3	42.2	32.0	16.5	(33.6% of 1039)
c. Other faculty at NC State University (N=670)	2.2 (0.93)	7.9	32.4	33.4	26.3	(35.4% of 1038)
d. Other faculty in my discipline in the UNC system (N=610)	2.1 (0.88)	5.6	29.3	37.5	27.5	(41.2% of 1037)
e. Other faculty in my discipline at comparable institutions in the U.S. (N=811)	1.9 (0.86)	4.6	20.1	39.2	36.1	(21.9% of 1039)

(N=1045) Mean=2.6 StDev=1.00)	J2. How well do you understand the process by which faculty salaries are determined?
18.8%	4: Very well
40.3%	3: Somewhat
21.6%	2: A little
19.3%	1: Not at all

(N=932) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.85	J3. I believe my department links faculty salary increases to meritorious performance.
22.8%	4: Strongly agree
52.0%	3: Agree
16.5%	2: Disagree
8.7%	1: Strongly disagree
(10.5% of 1041)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1038) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.61	J4. I have access to the information I need to understand the benefits available to me (i.e., healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits program).
36.8%	4: Strongly agree
56.4%	3: Agree
6.1%	2: Disagree
0.7%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=889) Mean=2.0 StDev=0.92	J5. Healthcare benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, medical flex spending) provided through the State of North Carolina for state employees, including university faculty and staff, are reasonably competitive, when compared with those of faculty at comparable institutions in the U.S.
5.3%	4: Strongly agree
25.1%	3: Agree
32.1%	2: Disagree
37.6%	1: Strongly disagree
(14.5% of 1040)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=810) Mean=2.4 StDev=0.90	J6. Retirement contributions to the Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) that are provided through the State of North Carolina for State employees, including university faculty and staff, are reasonably competitive, when compared with those of faculty at comparable institutions in the U.S.
7.0%	4: Strongly agree
47.5%	3: Agree
24.2%	2: Disagree
21.2%	1: Strongly disagree
(21.9% of 1037)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=627) Mean=2.6 StDev=0.78	J7. The voluntary benefits programs (e.g., voluntary retirement/deferred compensation plans, voluntary life insurance, supplemental disability plans, auto/home owners insurance, prepaid legal) offered directly by NC State University are reasonably competitive, when compared with those of faculty at comparable institutions in the U.S.
7.2%	4: Strongly agree
61.6%	3: Agree
19.5%	2: Disagree
11.8%	1: Strongly disagree
(39.4% of 1035)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1039) Mean=2.4 StDev=0.79	J8. In general, I am satisfied with my compensation (salary and benefits) at NC State University.
4.3%	4: Strongly agree
42.6%	3: Agree
38.0%	2: Disagree
15.0%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1026) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.78	J9. My department provides an environment that enables me to successfully balance my work and personal life.
19.9%	4: Strongly agree
57.2%	3: Agree
16.5%	2: Disagree
6.4%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1021) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.71	J10. NC State University provides an environment that enables its employees to successfully balance their work and personal lives.
11.8%	4: Strongly agree
63.0%	3: Agree
19.4%	2: Disagree
5.9%	1: Strongly disagree

J11. How important do you think it is for the university (or state) to provide the following benefits:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very important	3: Somewhat important	2: Not very important	1: Not at all important
a. Flexible working hours (N=1038)	3.7 (0.57)	75.0	21.4	2.6	1.1
b. Maternity/paternity leave (N=1039)	3.7 (0.61)	73.7	22.1	2.3	1.8
c. Family leave time (e.g., caring for a child/parent, etc.) (N=1033)	3.7 (0.55)	71.4	25.8	2.0	0.8
d. Ability to alter the tenure clock for family concerns (e.g., the birth/adoption of a child, parental care, medical reasons etc.) (N=1036)	3.6 (0.62)	70.4	24.6	3.7	1.4
e. Faculty and staff access to a quality childcare facility on or near campus at competitive cost (N=1035)	3.4 (0.76)	56.8	32.0	8.4	2.8
f. NC State University tuition remission for dependent children of faculty and staff (N=1034)	3.5 (0.76)	66.6	23.0	7.4	2.9

J12. What do you think are the most important changes that should be made to improve the benefits currently available at NC State University?

SECTION K: CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE/PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT [92.2% of respondents; N=1,044]

(N=1039) Mean=2.6 StDev=0.93	K1. I have sufficient clerical/administrative support in my department to be able to do my job effectively.
17.6%	4: Strongly agree
43.0%	3: Agree
25.4%	2: Disagree
14.0%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1039) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.86	K2. I have sufficient technical assistance to be able to do my job effectively.
16.9%	4: Strongly agree
47.2%	3: Agree
26.5%	2: Disagree
9.4%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1025) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.78	K3. There is sufficient support staff in my college for me to be able to do my job effectively.
12.8%	4: Strongly agree
52.8%	3: Agree
26.8%	2: Disagree
7.6%	1: Strongly disagree

K4. In general, how satisfied are you with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	0: Not applicable
a. Your office space (N=1037)	3.1 (0.84)	33.8	45.9	14.6	5.8
b. Your lab space (N=567)	2.8 (0.89)	20.5	49.0	19.4	11.1	(44.2% of 1033)
c. The classrooms you teach in (N=967)	2.8 (0.83)	17.0	51.1	23.7	8.3
d. The labs you teach in (N=431)	2.9 (0.84)	21.4	49.9	21.4	7.4	(56.7% of 1031)
e. Maintenance of the building(s) where you typically work (N=1032)	2.5 (0.87)	10.6	48.6	25.7	15.1
f. Condition of the infrastructure in the building(s) where you typically work (N=1030)	2.4 (0.92)	10.5	41.4	28.6	19.5
g. Availability of up-to-date equipment (N=1022)	2.7 (0.80)	12.3	53.6	24.8	9.2
h. Availability of basic office supplies (N=1036)	2.9 (0.77)	19.7	58.1	16.2	6.0
i. Availability of informal meeting space on campus (e.g., to meet with a small number of colleagues, students, etc.) (N=1012)	2.6 (0.87)	12.2	45.3	29.2	13.3

K4. In general, how satisfied are you with: (continued)	Mean (StDev)	4:Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient experience to judge	0: Not applicable
j. Dining options on campus (N=743)	2.2 (0.83)	3.4	38.2	35.8	22.6	(14.5% of 1032)	(13.5% of 1032)
k. Availability of parking (N=1010)	2.4 (0.87)	5.6	47.8	26.4	20.1
l. Cost of parking (N=1006)	2.0 (0.84)	2.5	29.5	36.1	31.9
m. Wolfline (i.e., timing and routes of the campus bus system) (N=327)	2.8 (0.70)	8.3	65.8	19.0	7.0	(32.9% of 1031)	(35.4% of 1031)
n. Commute time between Centennial and Main campus (N=471)	2.4 (0.84)	4.9	45.6	30.6	18.9	(19.1% of 1032)	(35.3% of 1032)
o.. Campus safety (N=898)	2.8 (0.60)	5.0	73.9	16.2	4.9
p. General aesthetics of campus (N=1009)	2.5 (0.74)	3.6	56.7	28.3	11.4
q. Upkeep of campus grounds (N=1004)	2.8 (0.63)	7.8	73.6	13.4	5.3
r. The amount of "green" space on campus (N=1010)	2.5 (0.77)	4.4	51.8	31.0	12.9

K5. NC State University's Environmental Sustainability Assessment addresses several goals the University is committed to reaching. Overall, how satisfied are you with efforts being made on campus in each of the following areas?	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Not enough information to evaluate
a. Energy conservation (N=743)	2.6 (0.69)	4.3	55.6	32.8	7.2	(28.1% of 1034)
b. Water conservation (N=684)	2.6 (0.67)	5.0	60.1	28.1	6.3	(33.5% of 1029)
c. Recycling efforts (N=896)	2.9 (0.62)	11.8	70.4	14.6	3.1	(12.8% of 1027)
d. Ability to use alternate modes of transportation (bus, bicycles, car pools) (N=742)	2.6 (0.70)	5.0	59.8	27.2	8.0	(27.8% of 1027)
e. Use of "green building" practices in new buildings and renovations (N=477)	2.6 (0.76)	5.0	57.9	25.8	11.3	(53.8% of 1032)
f. Use of recycled-content resources (N=462)	2.8 (0.64)	6.9	67.3	21.2	4.6	(54.9% of 1024)

(N=1034) Mean=2.5 StDev=1.16	K6. How much interest would you have in a hotel/conference center being located on Centennial Campus?
27.5%	4: A lot
26.1%	3: Some
19.0%	2: A little
27.4%	1: None at all

(N=1034) Mean=2.7 StDev=1.05	K7. How likely is it that you would try to use the conference center to host a meeting, workshop, conference, or other professional activity?
28.3%	4: Very likely
32.2%	3: Somewhat likely
23.1%	2: Not very likely
16.3%	1: None at all likely

SECTION L: RECREATION/WELLNESS [92.1% of respondents; N=1,043]

(N=1013) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.58	L1. In general, how satisfied are you with the recreational activities available on campus?
10.7%	4: Very satisfied
70.9%	3: Satisfied
16.6%	2: Dissatisfied
1.9%	1: Very dissatisfied

(N=1022) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.61	L2. In general, how satisfied are you with the cultural activities available on campus?
7.1%	4: Very satisfied
69.6%	3: Satisfied
19.8%	2: Dissatisfied
3.5%	1: Very dissatisfied

L3. The following is a list of various recreational/cultural spaces or activites at NC State University. How satisfied are you with each space or activity?	Mean (StDev)	4: Very Satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient experience to judge
a. Facilities at Carmichael Gymnasium (N=674)	3.0 (0.69)	18.4	62.9	15.5	3.7	(34.6% of 1031)
b. Recreational space around campus (e.g., fields, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.) (N=640)	2.9 (0.63)	13.0	66.9	17.7	2.5	(37.7% of 1028)
c. Organized Campus Recreation activities (e.g., Club Sports, Fitness/Wellness Programs, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventures) (N=400)	2.9 (0.58)	10.2	71.5	16.2	2.0	(61.0% of 1025)
d. ARTS NC State programs (e.g., Center Stage, The Crafts Center, Dance Program, Gallery of Art & Design, University Theatre, Department of Music programs) (N=640)	2.9 (0.60)	13.4	70.0	14.4	2.2	(37.7%of 1027)
e. Wolfpack athletic events (N=639)	3.0 (0.67)	14.7	70.9	9.2	5.2	(37.7% of 1025)

L4. How often in a typical year do you use each of the spaces or participate in/attend the recreational/cultural activity?	6: Once a week or more	5: A few times a month	4: A few times a semester	3: Once a semester	2: Once a year	1: Never
a. Facilities at Carmichael Gymnasium (N=1032)	23.1	7.8	11.0	4.6	6.9	46.6
b. Recreational space around campus (e.g., fields, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.) (N=1025)	8.4	8.0	15.6	8.2	8.7	51.1
c. Organized Campus Recreation activities (e.g., Club Sports, Fitness/Wellness Programs, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventures) (N=1023)	1.9	3.0	6.2	4.4	5.4	79.2
d. ARTS NC State programs (e.g., Center Stage, The Crafts Center, Dance Program, Gallery of Art & Design, University Theatre, Department of Music programs) (M=1031)	1.3	4.8	23.0	19.0	17.6	34.3
e. Wolfpack athletic events (N=1028)	2.0	7.1	20.8	12.8	15.1	42.1

(N=1036) Mean=2.4 StDev=1.21	L5. How much interest do you have in a designated faculty-only dining facility on campus?
26.5%	4: A great deal
23.5%	3: Some
16.2%	2: A Little
33.8%	1: None at all

(N=1033) Mean=2.0 StDev=1.15	L6. If there was a university gymnasium on Centennial Campus, how likely is it that you would use it?
16.2%	4: Very likely
16.6%	3: Somewhat likely
17.0%	2: Not very likely
50.2%	1: Not at all likely

SECTION M: WORK ACTIVITIES [92% of respondents; N=1,041]

M1. About how many total hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week performing work related to your job at NC State?
total # hours per week (N=1022) Mean = 55 hrs Median = 55 hrs 11.2% 40 hours or less 33.7% 41 to 50 hours 37.4% 51 to 60 hours 17.3% more than 60 hours

M2. About what proportion of the hours indicated above do you typically spend on each of the following general activities? (Remember to have all your activities total to 100 percent!) Under each general activity please mark which of the specific activities are included in the work you do.
% Teaching and mentoring students M2a 97.2% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=1012): Mean = 39% of time Median = 35% of time % YES (among those spending any time on 'teaching and mentoring' [N=1012])
84.6%	M2a_1 1: Teaching (including class time, preparing for class, grading, working with students during office hours, etc.)
46.0%	M2a_2 1: Professional development to improve teaching
66.0%	M2a_3 1: Working with students on a research project
25.4%	M2a_4 1: Supervising internships or other field experiences
64.1%	M2a_5 1: Student thesis/dissertation committee work
% Advising students M2b 80.5% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=838): Mean = 9% of time Median = 5% of time % YES (among those spending any time on 'advising students' [N=838])
69.9%	M2b_1 1: Formal advising as per department expectations
66.5%	M2b_2 1: Informal advising on personal matters

M2. About what proportion of the hours indicated above do you typically spend on each of the following general activities? (Remember to have all your activities total to 100 percent!) Under each general activity please mark which of the specific activities are included in the work you do. (Continued)
% Research and scholarly activities M2c 87.5% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=911): Mean = 33% of time Median = 30% of time
% Creative artistry and Literature M2d 9.7% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=101): Mean = 10% of time Median = 8% of time
% Extension/Engagement/Economic Development M2e 39.4% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=410): Mean = 18% of time Median = 9% of time % YES (among those spending any time on 'Extension/Engagement/Economic Development' [N=410] )
28.3%	M2e_1 1: Service learning teaching and mentoring of students
48.8%	M2e_2 1: Extension educational, non-credit programs
20.5%	M2e_3 1: Economic development training and technical assistance
24.2%	M2e_4 1: Partnering with private sector in job and investment creation
25.6%	M2e_5 1: Public service grants and contracts
% Service Work M2f 87.2% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=908): Mean = 12% of time % YES (among those spending any time on 'Service Work' [N=908])
25.2%	M2f_1 1: Advising student groups
81.5%	M2f_2 1: Department/College/University committee activities
65.1%	M2f_3 1: Professional service
28.8%	M2f_4 1: Academic program assessment activities
35.1%	M2f_5 1: Other university service

M2. About what proportion of the hours indicated above do you typically spend on each of the following general activities? (Remember to have all your activities total to 100 percent!) Under each general activity please mark which of the specific activities are included in the work you do. (Continued)
% Technological and Managerial Innovation (e.g., patents, contributing to technological innovations in society, etc.) M2g 12.2% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=127): Mean = 5% of time Median = 5% of time
% Department/College administrator duties M2h 34.4% (of 1041) spend at least some time on this activity. Among those spending time on this activity (N=358): Mean = 19% of time Median = 10% of time
100% TOTAL

(N=1041) % YES	M3. Please indicate which of the following activities you have done in the past 2 years: (mark all that apply)
51.8%	M3_1 1: Worked during the summer months at NC State University without overload pay
19.9%	M3_2 1: Taught at NC State University on an overload basis
21.1%	M3_3 1: Taught an NC State University distance education class
11.6%	M3_4 1: Taught at/for another academic institution (unaffiliated with NC State University)
43.0%	M3_5 1: Outside consulting/freelance work for pay
36.8%	M3_6 1: Outside consulting/freelance work without pay
4.6%	M3_7 1: Secondary employment (other than teaching or consulting)

(N=1029)	M4. How often in the past two years have you volunteered your time to a non-profit group, charity, community group, or similar organization?
15.4%	1: Never
45.1%	2: A few times
14.4%	3: About once per month
12.6%	4: Two or three times per month
12.5%	5: At least once per week

(N=1024)	M5. How often in the past five years have you engaged in activities to promote knowledge-based public policy (e.g., testified to the legislature on something related to your area of expertise, prepared white papers, etc.)?
53.8%	1: Never
24.4%	2: Once or twice
11.3%	3: Three to five times
4.1%	4: Six to ten times
6.4%	5: More than 10 times

(N=1031) Mean=3.0 StDev=1.07	M6. When you think about all the work-related demands on your time, on a scale of 1 to 5, where a '1' means you are managing everything just fine and a '5' means you feel completely overwhelmed, in general what rating would you use for your experience over the past two years?
8.2%	1 (Managing everything just fine)
24.5%	2
31.9%	3
27.8%	4
7.6%	5 (Completely overwhelmed)

(N=963)	M7. If you could change the way you've been spending your work time over the past couple of years, what would you do?
30.8%	1: I would not change a thing
69.2%	2: I would (please describe):	M7oe

SECTION N: CONCLUSIONS/OVERALL SATISFACTION [90.9% of respondents; N=1,029]

(N=1027) Mean=3.1 StDev=0.81)	N1. How satisfied are you with how well you "fit" in your department (e.g., your sense of belonging, your comfort level)?
31.8%	4: Very satisfied
46.5%	3: Satisfied
17.3%	2: Dissatisfied
4.3%	1: Very dissatisfied

(N=1027) Mean=3.1 StDev=0.86	N2. In general, I feel valued in my department.
34.4%	4: Strongly agree
44.7%	3: Agree
14.8%	2: Disagree
6.1%	1: Strongly disagree

N3. I am treated with respect by:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree
a. My students (N=1019)	3.6 (0.55)	58.0	40.1	1.5	0.4
b. Support staff in my department (N=1028)	3.6 (0.58)	61.9	35.0	2.2	0.9
c. Other faculty in my department (N=1027)	3.3 (0.68)	43.9	46.2	8.8	1.1
d. NC State University administrators (N=1004)	3.1 (0.79)	29.1	53.2	12.6	5.1

(N=1016) Mean=3.1 StDev=0.78	N4. Overall, I would recommend my department as a good place to work.
35.1%	4: Strongly agree
47.8%	3: Agree
13.6%	2: Disagree
3.4%	1: Strongly disagree

N5. Over the past couple of years, how much stress have you experienced as a result of each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: A great deal	3: Some	2: A little	1: None at all	0: NA-Have not participated in this activity
a. Reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure process (N=880)	2.6 (1.11)	24.4	32.3	18.8	24.6	(13.9% of 1022)
b. Research/publication demands (N=942)	2.9 (0.98)	34.0	38.1	16.4	11.5
c.Expectations for professional development (N=977)	2.3 (1.00)	12.6	35.6	25.5	26.3
d. Institutional procedures (N=953)	2.7 (1.00)	23.7	34.9	25.8	15.5
e. Committee work (N=980)	2.5 (0.94)	15.8	34.5	33.6	16.1
f. Relationships with students (N=1009)	1.9 (0.85)	3.7	19.4	37.1	39.8
g. Relationships with other faculty members in your department (N=1016)	2.1 (0.95)	9.8	24.3	36.4	29.4
	Mean (StDev)	4: A great deal	3: Some	2: A little	1: None at all	0: NA-Have not participated in this activity
h. Relationships with your department administration (N=1008)	2.1 (1.06)	13.3	23.4	26.6	36.7
i. Relationships with your college administration (N=940)	2.1 (1.00)	9.6	23.8	29.2	37.4
j. Workload (N=1021)	3.0 (0.94)	36.9	36.3	18.5	8.2
k. Balance between work and personal life (N=1018)	3.0 (0.95)	34.4	36.6	20.0	8.9
l. Working with under-prepared students (N=974)	2.6 (0.89)	15.6	39.1	33.1	12.2
m. Self-assessment activities (e.g., Annual Faculty Activity report) (N=999)	2.2 (0.89)	8.0	29.9	39.2	22.8
n. Program assessment requirements (N=895)	2.3 (0.99)	14.2	29.0	33.7	23.0	(12.1% of 1018)

(N=1023) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.67	N6. Overall, how would you rate your current satisfaction at NC State?
16.2%	4: Very satisfied
61.8%	3: Satisfied
20.0%	2: Dissatisfied
2.4%	1: Very dissatisfied

(N=1023) Mean=3.0 StDev=1.18	N7. Would you say you are more satisfied or less satisfied at NC State now than you were 5 years ago (or, if you've been here less than five years, when you first arrived)?
9.2%	5: A lot more satisfied now
32.6%	4: Somewhat more satisfied now
23.8%	3: Neither more or less satisfied now
23.0%	2: Somewhat less satisfied now
11.5%	1: A lot less satisfied now

(N=1024)	N8. Have you ever considered leaving NC State to go to another university?
32.1%	1: Yes - very seriously
28.3%	2: Yes - somewhat seriously
19.8%	3: Yes - not very seriously
19.7%	4: No - never considered leaving

N9. If yes, please briefly describe why.

(N=1022)	N10. Since coming to NC State, have you ever considered leaving academe?
11.4%	1: Yes - very seriously
16.1%	2: Yes - somewhat seriously
25.0%	3: Yes - not very seriously
47.5%	4: No - never considered leaving

N11. When you think about your own personal experiences at NC State University, what would you say are the most positive aspects of being a member of the faculty here?

N12. What are the most serious problems or concerns that you have in working at NC State?

N13. What do you think are the most significant changes that should be made at NC State to improve or enhance the quality of your work life here?

For more information on the NC State University 2006 Faculty Well-Being Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: ncsu_surveys@ncsu.edu

Posted: January, 2007

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