Teaching, Scholarship Research Capacity USPC Team Report
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Page 1of 8
ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
1a) Xavier has a strong institutional commitment to increasing research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
15
26
16
49
20
126
0.26
Percent
Weight
11.9
-2
20.6
-1
12.7
0
38.9
1
15.9
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-30
-26
0
49
40
33
1b) This commitment is clearly reflected in institutional and academic unit
policies and practices regarding rewards (e.g., promotions, salary increases, etc.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
13
26
24
45
16
2
126
0.20
Percent
Weight
10.3
-2
20.6
-1
19.1
0
35.7
1
12.7
2
1.6
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-26
-26
0
45
32
1c) This commitment is clearly reflected in institutional and academic unit policies
and practices regarding investment of university resources.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
20
26
38
31
8
2
125
(0.15)
Percent
Weight
16
-2
20.8
-1
30.4
0
24.8
1
6.4
2
1.6
100 %
Weighted
Total
-40
-26
0
31
16
2a) I have the library resources that I need to effectively carry out research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
23
37
19
35
9
2
125
(0.24)
Percent
Weight
18.4
-2
29.6
-1
15.2
0
28
1
7.2
2
1.6
100 %
Weighted
Total
-46
-37
0
35
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
2b) I have the laboratories/core facilities that I need to effectively carry out research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
8
14
30
36
7
30
125
0.21
Percent
Weight
6.4
-2
11.2
-1
24
0
28.8
1
5.6
2
24
100 %
Weighted
Total
-16
-14
0
36
14
2c) I have the space that I need to effectively carry out research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
8
19
19
53
12
12
123
0.38
Percent
Weight
6.5
-2
15.45
-1
15.45
0
43.09
1
9.76
2
9.76
100 %
Weighted
Total
-16
-19
0
53
24
2d) I have the computing resources that I need to effectively carry out research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
3
14
18
60
22
8
125
0.72
Percent
Weight
2.4
-2
11.2
-1
14.4
0
48
1
17.6
2
6.4
100 %
Weighted
Total
-6
-14
0
60
44
2e) I have the equipment/instrumentation that I need to effectively carry out research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
5
18
19
53
11
19
125
0.44
Percent
Weight
4
-2
14.4
-1
15.2
0
42.4
1
8.8
2
15.2
100 %
Weighted
Total
-10
-18
0
53
22
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
2f) I have the technical support staff that I need to operate/maintain my research
equipment and laboratory.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
22
25
17
33
7
21
125
(0.21)
Percent
Weight
17.6
-2
20
-1
13.6
0
26.4
1
5.6
2
16.8
100 %
Weighted
Total
-44
-25
0
33
14
3a) I have sufficient time to carry out research/scholarly activities to maintain up-to-date
knowledge of my academic field.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
63
38
5
15
2
1
124
(1.18)
Percent
Weight
50.8
-2
30.7
-1
4.0
0
12.1
1
1.6
2
0.8
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-126
-38
0
15
4
3b) I have sufficient time to carry out research/scholarly activities that will lead to
publication in national journals.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
62
41
8
10
3
124
(1.28)
Percent
Weight
50.0
-2
33.1
-1
6.5
0
8.1
1
2.4
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-124
-41
0
10
3c) I have sufficient time to carry out research/scholarly activities that will
lead to competitive grants.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
60
43
9
7
5
124
(1.31)
Percent
Weight
48.4
-2
34.7
-1
7.3
0
5.7
1
4.0
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-120
-43
0
7
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
3d) [A&S faculty only] The new A&S release time policy allows me adequate time to
enhance my research/scholarship.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
21
29
27
17
19
113
(0.57)
Percent
Weight
18.6
-2
25.7
-1
23.9
0
15.0
1
16.8
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-42
-29
0
17
4a) I have sufficient library resources to teach my courses effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
8
12
25
56
17
4
122
0.53
Percent
Weight
6.6
-2
9.8
-1
20.5
0
45.9
1
13.9
2
3.3
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-16
-12
0
56
34
4b) I have sufficient classroom facilities that I need to teach my courses effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
9
25
7
57
23
1
122
0.50
Percent
Weight
7.4
-2
20.5
-1
5.7
0
46.7
1
18.9
2
0.8
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-18
-25
0
57
46
4c) I have sufficient classroom space to teach my courses effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
9
23
7
53
30
122
0.59
Percent
Weight
7.4
-2
18.9
-1
5.7
0
43.4
1
24.6
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-18
-23
0
53
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
4d) I have sufficient computing resources to teach my courses effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
6
11
12
56
33
4
122
0.84
Percent
Weight
4.9
-2
9.0
-1
9.8
0
45.9
1
27.1
2
3.3
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-12
-11
0
56
66
4e) I have sufficient time to carry out my teaching responsibilities effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
14
24
15
55
14
122
0.25
Percent
Weight
11.5
-2
19.7
-1
12.3
0
45.1
1
11.5
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-28
-24
0
55
28
31
4f) I have sufficient time to maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding the courses that I teach.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
17
34
24
38
9
122
(0.10)
Percent
Weight
13.9
-2
27.9
-1
19.7
0
31.2
1
7.4
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-34
-34
0
38
18
-12
5a) Eliminating barriers identified above will significantly increase Xavier's ability
to attract outstanding faculty.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
1
5
11
42
56
6
121
1.28
Percent
Weight
0.8
-2
4.1
-1
9.1
0
34.7
1
46.3
2
5.0
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-2
-5
0
42
112
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
5b) Eliminating barriers identified above will significantly increase Xavier's ability
to retain outstanding faculty.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not Applicable
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
1
3
12
34
64
7
121
1.38
Percent
Weight
0.8
-2
2.5
-1
9.9
0
28.1
1
52.9
2
5.8
100.0 %
Count
1
2
17
102
122
4.80
Percent
Weight
0.8
1
1.6
3
13.9
4
83.6
5
100.0 %
Count
3
25
49
45
122
4.11
Percent
Weight
2.5
2
20.5
3
40.2
4
36.9
5
100.0 %
Count
4
6
44
49
19
122
3.60
Percent
Weight
3.3
1
4.9
2
36.1
3
40.2
4
15.6
5
100 %
Weighted
Total
-2
-3
0
34
128
Teaching (Importance)
1 Not At All Important
3
4
5 Extremely Important
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Weighted
Total
1
6
68
510
Research & Scholarship (Importance)
2
3
4
5 Extremely Important
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Weighted
Total
6
75
196
225
Service (Importance)
1 Not At All Important
2
3
4
5 Extremely Important
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Weighted
Total
4
12
132
196
95
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
Other (Importance)
1 Not At All Important
2
3
4
5 Extremely Important
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
4
3
8
4
2
21
2.86
Percent
Weight
19.1
1
14.3
2
38.1
3
19.1
4
9.5
5
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
4
6
24
16
10
A) The current 4:4 teaching load for all faculty at Xavier should be left in place as is.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
49
31
11
5
3
99
(1.19)
Percent
Weight
49.5
-2
31.3
-1
11.1
0
5.1
1
3.0
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-98
-31
0
5
6
B) The current 4:4 teaching load for all faculty at Xavier should be reduced to 3:3, with an
increased expectation for research and scholarly activities for all faculty.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
8
19
16
27
31
101
0.53
Percent
Weight
7.9
-2
18.8
-1
15.8
0
26.7
1
30.7
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-16
-19
0
27
62
C) The current 4:4 teaching load for all faculty at Xavier should be changed to a mixture-4:4 for some faculty, and 3:3 (with an increased expectation regarding research and
scholarly activities) for others.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Total Responses
Mean (Avg):
Count
9
9
16
36
31
101
0.70
Percent
Weight
8.9
-2
8.9
-1
15.8
0
35.6
1
30.7
2
100.0 %
Weighted
Total
-18
-9
0
36
62
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ALL RESPONDENTS COMBINED
Teaching, Research & Scholarship Committee Survey
Please indicate your academic discipline:
Count
4
5
32
46
14
6
11
118
Percent
3.4
4.2
27.1
39.0
11.9
5.1
9.3
100.0 %
Tenured
Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Total Responses
Count
61
37
20
118
Percent
51.7
31.4
17.0
100.0 %
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Full Professor
Total Responses
Count
56
29
29
114
Percent
49.1
25.4
25.4
100.0 %
Count
18
29
22
19
31
119
Percent
15.1
24.4
18.5
16.0
26.1
100.0 %
Business
Education
Humanities
Natural Sciences & Math
Social Sciences
Pharmacy: Basic
Pharmacy: Clinical
Total Responses
Tenure description:
Rank:
Length of time at Xavier:
Ten to less than fifteen years
Less than three years
Three to less than six years
Six to less than ten years
Over fifteen years
Total Responses