Michigan Technological University
Faculty Exit Interview
The goals for implementing a faculty exit interview are to increase faculty retention and improve working conditions at
Michigan Technological University. You can contribute to this goal by providing us with your honest opinions about
working for Michigan Tech.
Your responses are confidential and anonymous. They will not become part of your personnel file and will not affect future
employment opportunities.
We hope that you will take a moment to complete the exit interview survey. Your opinions are important to us.
Demographic Information:
Today's Date:
Department:
Gender:
Position:
Race/Ethnicity:
Years at Michigan Tech University:
Primary Reasons for leaving Michigan Tech University: (check all that apply)
1. Retirement
10. Work load or work hours
2. Tenure denial
11. Discontinuation of funding
3. Health Reasons
12. Laid Off
4. Improved Career Opportunities/More attractive
position elsewhere
13. Lack of advancement opportunities
5. Family/Partner Issues
6. Negative Climate
7. Lack of recognition for work
8. Dissatisfied with benefits
9. Quality of supervision
14. Management practices
15. Dissatisfied with local community
16. Pay dissatisfaction
17. Conflict with other employees
18. Other
Which aspects of your job at the University did you enjoy the most: (check all that apply)
1. Coworkers/Colleagues
7. Employer/employee communications
2. Meaningful work
8. Opportunities for advancement
3. Quality of supervision
9. Benefits
4. Training/education opportunities
10. Pay
5. Recognition of work
11. Other
6. Work environment
Which aspects of your job did you enjoy the least: (check all that apply)
1. Coworkers/Colleagues
7. Employer/employee communications
2. Meaningful work
8. Opportunities for advancement
3. Quality of supervision
9. Benefits
4. Training/education opportunities
10. Pay
5. Recognition of work
11. Management practices
6. Work environment
12. Other
The following played a part in my reason(s) for leaving: (check all that apply)8VHQH[WSDJHIRUDGGLWLRQDOUHVSRQVH
1.My relationship with my chair Explain:
2. My relationship with the Dean and/or Provost Explain:
3. My chair’s relationship with the Dean and/or Provost Explain:
4. My relationship with my colleagues Explain:
5. The atmosphere in my department Explain:
Please FKHFN the ER[Eelow in terms of your satisfaction with each during your employment at the University.
Very
Satisfied
1. Type of work
2. Pay/Compensation
3. Benefits package
4. Resources to do job
5. The volume of work my department chair expected of me
was reasonable
6. My chair/dean was available when I needed assistance
7. There was cooperation among the faculty in my department
8. Support of my research interests/field
9. My chair/dean had a knowledge and understanding of my
responsibilities
10. I was treated fairly by my chair/dean
11. I would consider working at Michigan Tech University in
the future
12. I would recommend others to consider employment at
Michigan Tech University
13. My work facilities were safe and contributed to a good
working environment
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Very
Unsatisfied
No
opinion
Please mention any employee at Michigan Tech who contributed positively to your employment experience.
What constructive suggestions do you have for improving employment at Michigan Tech?
Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your employment experience at Michigan Tech?
What is your name (optional)?
Please email completed form to: equity@mtu.edu
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