Redefining University Culture Team1
Cultural Engagement Survey
Survey Period: March 10 – April 1, 2016
1
Team members contributing to the survey and report include Brian Beavers, Todd Brown, John
Calahan, Jessica DeWitt, Roni Lias, Michael Walker, and Megan Weatherly.
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
1
Demographic Information
1. What is your primary job category?
#
Answer
1
Faculty - Tenured
2
Faculty - Tenure-track
3
Faculty - Non-tenure track
Staff - Executive or Division
4
Administration
Staff - Dean, Chair, or
5
Director
Staff - Other Exempt
6
Professional
7
Staff - Non-exempt
Total
Response
84
47
26
%
20%
11%
6%
10
2%
42
10%
104
25%
108
421
26%
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
7
4.48
5.48
2.34
421
2. How many years have you worked at SFA?
Average
Value
10.18
Standard
Deviation
8.26
3. Approximately, what is your annual salary (in thousands)?
Average
#
Answer
Min Value Max Value
Value
1
$
11.00
175.00
56.64
Standard
Deviation
26.55
#
Answer
1
Years
Min Value
Max Value
0.00
41.00
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Responses
410
Responses
393
2
Professional Development & Advancement
4. I am satisfied with the career advancement opportunities available to me at SFA.
#
Answer
Response
%
Strongly
1
24
6%
agree
2
Agree
131
32%
Neither agree
3
107
26%
nor disagree
4
Disagree
89
22%
Strongly
5
52
13%
disagree
Not sure/not
6
7
2%
applicable
Total
410
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
3.03
1.30
1.14
403
5. I am satisfied with the investment SFA makes in my professional development.
#
Answer
Response
%
Strongly
1
18
4%
agree
2
Agree
117
28%
Neither agree
3
92
22%
nor disagree
4
Disagree
111
27%
Strongly
5
69
17%
disagree
Not sure/not
6
4
1%
applicable
Total
411
100%
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
3
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
3.24
1.36
1.17
407
6. I am satisfied with the opportunities I have to apply my talents and expertise.
#
Answer
Response
%
Strongly
1
41
10%
agree
2
Agree
171
42%
Neither agree
3
75
18%
nor disagree
4
Disagree
78
19%
Strongly
5
47
11%
disagree
Not sure/not
6
0
0%
applicable
Total
412
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.80
1.42
1.19
412
4
Personal Satisfaction with Work
7. I get excited about coming to work.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
66
16%
170
42%
91
22%
50
12%
31
8%
1
0%
409
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
8. I am inspired to meet my goals at work.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.53
1.28
1.13
408
Response
%
90
22%
200
49%
63
15%
33
8%
20
5%
2
0%
408
100%
Value
1
5
2.24
1.09
1.04
406
5
9. I feel completely involved in my work.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
108
27%
208
51%
50
12%
28
7%
11
3%
1
0%
406
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
10. I am so involved in my work that the day goes by very quickly.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
110
agree
2
Agree
176
Neither agree
3
70
nor disagree
4
Disagree
39
Strongly
5
12
disagree
Not sure/not
6
1
applicable
Total
408
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.08
0.91
0.95
405
%
27%
43%
17%
10%
3%
0%
100%
Value
1
5
2.18
1.06
1.03
407
6
11. I am determined to give my best effort at work each day.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
213
52%
162
40%
26
6%
3
1%
4
1%
1
0%
409
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
12. When at work, I am completely focused on my job duties.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
1.59
0.53
0.73
408
Response
%
95
23%
212
52%
52
13%
41
10%
7
2%
0
0%
407
100%
Value
1
5
2.15
0.90
0.95
407
7
13. I am able to make decisions affecting my work.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
123
30%
211
52%
31
8%
23
6%
16
4%
2
0%
406
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
14. I understand how my work contributes to SFA’s goals.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.00
0.97
0.98
404
Response
%
136
33%
199
49%
32
8%
22
5%
20
5%
0
0%
409
100%
Value
1
5
2.00
1.07
1.03
409
8
Compensation & Benefits
15. I am satisfied with my salary.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
11
3%
103
26%
68
17%
124
31%
96
24%
0
0%
402
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
16. I am satisfied with my non-salary compensation.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
3.48
1.41
1.19
402
Response
%
10
2%
93
23%
97
24%
131
33%
54
13%
16
4%
401
100%
Value
1
5
3.33
1.14
1.07
385
9
17. I am compensated fairly, relative to my local market.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
14
3%
105
26%
83
21%
118
29%
79
20%
3
1%
402
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
18. I am satisfied with my total benefits package.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
3.36
1.37
1.17
399
Response
%
20
5%
154
38%
97
24%
92
23%
37
9%
1
0%
401
100%
Value
1
5
2.93
1.18
1.09
400
10
19. I am satisfied with the work flexibility offered by SFA.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
31
8%
168
42%
86
21%
69
17%
41
10%
6
1%
401
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
20. I am satisfied with my overall job security.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.80
1.29
1.14
395
Response
%
65
16%
230
57%
58
14%
33
8%
14
3%
1
0%
401
100%
Value
1
5
2.25
0.89
0.94
400
11
21. Aside from a salary increase, what would provide you with a greater sense of worth,
value, and pride in your work/position at SFA?
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:
1. Professional development opportunities and/or $ for professional development (22)
2. Recognition (21)
3. More flexible work hours and/or ability to work some from home (18)
4. Expressed appreciation from Supervisor/Dean/VPs/Upper administration (14)
5. Inclusion in area decision-making (13)
6. Free use of Recreation Center (11)
7. Free parking (9)
8. Reduced course load (8)
9. More time for research (7), better physical working environment (7)
10. More education/tuition assistance (6)
11. Childcare benefits (5), less bureaucracy/red-tape/micro-management (5),
leadership/management training (5)
12. Re-vamp performance evaluations (4), mentorship program (4), advancement/leadership
opportunities (4), greater sense of teamwork across campus (4), free admission to fine
arts/sporting events (4)
13. Increase in interdepartmental communication (3), travel opportunities (3)
14. Reduced advising load (2), reduced prices in food on campus (2)
15. Free Alumni Association membership for employee alumni (1), faculty/staff communal
eating place (1), more faculty/staff events (1), reduction in bookstore costs (1),
development officer for each college (1)
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
12
Work Environment & Communication
22. Employees at SFA take the initiative to help other employees when the need arises.
#
Answer
Response
%
Strongly
1
60
15%
agree
2
Agree
221
56%
Neither agree
3
71
18%
nor disagree
4
Disagree
24
6%
Strongly
5
16
4%
disagree
Not sure/not
6
4
1%
applicable
Total
396
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
23. Employees are willing to take on new tasks as the need arises.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
48
agree
2
Agree
205
Neither agree
3
80
nor disagree
4
Disagree
43
Strongly
5
18
disagree
Not sure/not
6
3
applicable
Total
397
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.27
0.87
0.93
392
%
12%
52%
20%
11%
5%
1%
100%
Value
1
5
2.44
0.98
0.99
394
13
24. Employees treat each other with respect.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
37
9%
225
57%
81
20%
34
9%
20
5%
0
0%
397
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
25. My supervisor and I have a good working relationship.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.43
0.91
0.95
397
Response
%
160
40%
163
41%
36
9%
20
5%
15
4%
2
1%
396
100%
Value
1
5
1.90
1.04
1.02
394
14
26. My coworkers and I have good working relationships.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
141
35%
207
52%
37
9%
8
2%
6
2%
0
0%
399
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
27. My supervisor has established clear goals regarding my work.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
101
agree
2
Agree
161
Neither agree
3
67
nor disagree
4
Disagree
37
Strongly
5
29
disagree
Not sure/not
6
3
applicable
Total
398
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
1.82
0.63
0.80
399
%
25%
40%
17%
9%
7%
1%
100%
Value
1
5
2.32
1.36
1.17
395
15
28. I am satisfied with the employee culture in my department.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
85
agree
2
Agree
154
Neither agree
3
67
nor disagree
4
Disagree
55
Strongly
5
34
disagree
Not sure/not
6
2
applicable
Total
397
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
29. I am satisfied with the employee culture at SFA.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
%
21%
39%
17%
14%
9%
1%
100%
Value
1
5
2.49
1.48
1.22
395
Response
%
30
8%
154
39%
112
28%
68
17%
31
8%
2
1%
397
100%
Value
1
5
2.79
1.14
1.07
395
16
30. There is effective communication between senior management and employees.
#
Answer
Response
%
Strongly
1
23
6%
agree
2
Agree
102
26%
Neither agree
3
90
23%
nor disagree
4
Disagree
85
21%
Strongly
5
92
23%
disagree
Not sure/not
6
6
2%
applicable
Total
398
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
31. Senior management trusts employees.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
3.31
1.56
1.25
392
Response
%
31
8%
110
28%
90
23%
79
20%
73
18%
13
3%
396
100%
Value
1
5
3.14
1.56
1.25
383
17
32. Employees trust senior management.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
23
6%
93
23%
102
26%
94
24%
79
20%
8
2%
399
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
33. SFA is dedicated to diversity.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
3.29
1.44
1.20
391
Response
%
36
9%
143
36%
125
31%
47
12%
30
8%
16
4%
397
100%
Value
1
5
2.72
1.11
1.06
381
18
34. SFA is dedicated to inclusiveness.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
24
6%
116
29%
145
37%
65
16%
29
7%
16
4%
395
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
35. I am satisfied with the level of collaborative governance.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
Value
1
5
2.89
1.03
1.01
379
Response
%
14
4%
84
21%
144
36%
84
21%
56
14%
13
3%
395
100%
Value
1
5
3.22
1.13
1.06
382
19
36. How much time do you spend during the work day working with people in other
departments or buildings?
#
Answer
Response
%
Less than 1
1
193
48%
hour
2
1-2 hours
104
26%
3
2-4 hours
53
13%
4
4-6 hours
24
6%
5
6-8 hours
24
6%
Total
398
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
1.95
1.40
1.18
398
41. What programs or activities would you like to see that would encourage positive
engagement with other faculty and staff on campus?
Total Responses: 123
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:
“Fun” activities2 – e.g. social functions, picnics, family activities – (18/123) 14.6%
Department/individual open house/networking events – (17/123) 13.8%
Training/seminars/speakers/etc. – (14/123) 11.4%
Employee lounge – (8/123) 6.5%
Reading/film/discussion groups – (8/123) 6.5%
More collaborative teaching/research opportunities – (7/123) 5.7%
Employee wellness events/sporting social events – (7/123) 5.7%
Improved communication between departments and from senior administration – (7/123)
5.7%
9. Leadership activities/training – (6/123) 5.7%
10. Less administrative oversight – (4/123) 3.3%
11. Other – (21/123) 17.1%
a. Suggestions included (ordered by number of appearances): increase campuscommunity outreach/interaction, staff recognition, teambuilding, fewer obligations
(e.g. assessment), meaningful faculty governance, open forums, anonymous
electronic suggestion box, ombudsperson.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2
Notable were multiple mentions that the annual Christmas Party should be unified and not be divided
into separate faculty/staff parties.
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
20
Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition &
Reward – Staff Only
37. Management within SFA recognizes strong job performance.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
9
agree
2
Agree
92
Neither agree
3
68
nor disagree
4
Disagree
57
Strongly
5
25
disagree
Not sure/not
6
1
applicable
Total
252
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
%
4%
37%
27%
23%
10%
0%
100%
Value
1
5
2.99
1.14
1.07
251
21
38. Strong job performance is rewarded in an appropriate manner.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
5
agree
2
Agree
63
Neither agree
3
76
nor disagree
4
Disagree
75
Strongly
5
30
disagree
Not sure/not
6
2
applicable
Total
251
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
39. I am satisfied with the annual evaluation process.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Cultural Engagement Survey Results
%
2%
25%
30%
30%
12%
1%
100%
Value
1
5
3.25
1.06
1.03
249
Response
%
8
3%
108
43%
66
26%
35
14%
32
13%
3
1%
252
100%
Value
1
5
2.90
1.21
1.10
249
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Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition &
Reward – Faculty Only
40. I am satisfied with the annual evaluation process.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Response
%
7
5%
57
39%
39
27%
27
19%
12
8%
3
2%
145
100%
Value
1
5
2.86
1.11
1.06
142
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42. I am satisfied with the tenure process.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
6
5%
56
46%
30
24%
15
12%
12
10%
4
3%
123
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
43. The demands of teaching, service, and research are well balanced.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
1
agree
2
Agree
26
Neither agree
3
16
nor disagree
4
Disagree
53
Strongly
5
46
disagree
Not sure/not
6
2
applicable
Total
144
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Value
1
5
2.76
1.15
1.07
119
%
1%
18%
11%
37%
32%
1%
100%
Value
1
5
3.82
1.21
1.10
142
24
44. I am satisfied with the teaching environment.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
7
5%
72
50%
31
21%
17
12%
11
8%
7
5%
145
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
45. Teaching is appropriately recognized in the annual evaluation process.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
15
agree
2
Agree
57
Neither agree
3
21
nor disagree
4
Disagree
26
Strongly
5
18
disagree
Not sure/not
6
8
applicable
Total
145
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Value
1
5
2.66
1.06
1.03
138
%
10%
39%
14%
18%
12%
6%
100%
Value
1
5
2.82
1.55
1.24
137
25
46. Teaching is appropriately recognized in the promotion process.
#
Answer
Response
Strongly
1
13
agree
2
Agree
42
Neither agree
3
32
nor disagree
4
Disagree
29
Strongly
5
17
disagree
Not sure/not
6
13
applicable
Total
146
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
47. There is appropriate recognition of effective teaching.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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%
9%
29%
22%
20%
12%
9%
100%
Value
1
5
2.96
1.45
1.20
133
Response
%
12
8%
35
24%
34
24%
34
24%
21
15%
8
6%
144
100%
Value
1
5
3.13
1.47
1.21
136
26
48. There is appropriate recognition of effective research.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
9
6%
44
30%
36
25%
25
17%
26
18%
5
3%
145
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
49. Research is supported by senior management.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Value
1
5
3.11
1.49
1.22
140
Response
%
8
5%
32
22%
43
29%
30
21%
27
18%
6
4%
146
100%
Value
1
5
3.26
1.39
1.18
140
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50. Service expectations are reasonable.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Response
%
3
2%
58
40%
29
20%
32
22%
24
16%
0
0%
146
100%
Value
1
5
3.11
1.35
1.16
146
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Evaluation, Promotion, Recognition &
Reward – All Employees
51. I am satisfied with my work life balance.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Response
%
32
8%
198
50%
77
20%
59
15%
27
7%
1
0%
394
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
2.62
1.11
1.06
393
52. How many hours a week do you work and what percentage of your work is spent
working at home (evenings, weekends)?
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:
Number of Hours Worked Per Week
0-10 hours
11-20 hours
21-30 hours
31-40 hours
40 hours
41-50 hours
51-60 hours
61-70 hours
71+ hours
%
4%
3%
2%
5%
41%
32%
8%
6%
2%
53. What percentage of your service is done on a voluntary basis?
Average
Standard
#
Answer
Min Value Max Value
Value
Deviation
1
%
0.00
100.00
39.52
35.28
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54. What percentage of your time at work do you spend doing things that are beyond the
scope of your job description?
Average
Standard
#
Answer
Min Value Max Value
Responses
Value
Deviation
1
%
0.00
100.00
26.46
20.56
322
55. SFA positively impacts people’s lives.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
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Response
%
72
19%
224
58%
67
17%
12
3%
5
1%
7
2%
387
100%
Value
1
5
2.09
0.60
0.78
380
30
56. SFA's fiscal well-being is stable.
#
Answer
Strongly
1
agree
2
Agree
Neither agree
3
nor disagree
4
Disagree
Strongly
5
disagree
Not sure/not
6
applicable
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
%
22
6%
119
31%
106
27%
64
16%
32
8%
45
12%
388
100%
Value
1
5
2.90
1.16
1.08
343
57. Why do you work at SFA?
Total Responses: 301
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:
1. To make a difference/serve students (70/301) 23.3%
2. For the benefits (61/301) 20.3%
3. It is in Nacogdoches/the location (55/301) 18.3%
4. Love the work/job (50/301) 16.6%
5. For the paycheck/salary (35/301) 11.6%
6. For the university/campus environment (32/301) 10.6%
7. For the people/colleagues (27/301) 9.0%
8. Alumni/former student (22/301) 7.3%
9. For the opportunity to grow career (19/301) 6.3%
10. For the love of SFA (13/301) 4.3%
11. For the “family/community” atmosphere (10/301) 3.3%
12. For the vacation days/holidays (5/301) 1.7%
13. A family member works here (4/301) 1.3%
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58. What makes you most proud of working at SFA?
Total Responses: 266
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as
follows:
1. The students/making a difference in the lives of students – (87/266) 32.7%
2. The reputation of the university – (45/266) 16.9%
3. The people – (38/266) 14.3%
4. The “family/community” atmosphere – (11/266) 4.1%
5. The athletic programs/Basketball team – (11/266) 4.1%
6. The department/program – (10/266) 3.8%
7. The beautiful campus – (9/266) 3.4%
8. Being an alumnus – (7/266) 2.6%
9. Seeing grads get hired – (5/266) 1.9%
10. The university/education environment – (4/266) 1.5%
11. Other – (11/266) 4.1%
59. What is the purpose of SFA?
Total Responses: 263
The TLA team has categorized the qualitative data collected from this question as follows:
1. To educate students – (171/263) 64.3%
2. To better our community/region/state/nation/world/society/future – (55/263) 20.9%
3. To prepare students for careers/life/citizenship – (51/263) 19.4%
4. To provide transformative experiences for students – (22/263) 8.4%
5. Betterment of individuals – (17/263) 6.5%
6. Teaching – (16/263) 6.1%
7. To serve as a well-rounded institution of higher education – (14/263) 5.3%
8. Research – (11/263) 4.2%
9. Improve/change lives – (8/263) 3.0%
10. Athletics – (4/263) 1.5%
11. Other – (28/263) 10.6%
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60. What principles should inform the behavior of SFA
employees?
Total Responses: 213
The following word cloud shows most common answers:
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