I. Recruitment and Retention

To answer, use the mouse to click on your choice. If you make a mistake or change your mind, click on your new choice and the previous answer will disappear.

1.
 All things considered, how satisfied are you with your job at Purdue?
 
Not at all Satisfied 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very Satisfied
   



2.
 The following are adequate to help me meet my scholarship and teaching responsibilities:
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree |
N/A = Not Applicable
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      N/A
 Support from my unit head (CLICK HERE for definition of "unit")     
 Support from unit business office     
 Clerical/secretarial assistance     
 Equipment and supplies     
 Maintenance and upgrade of equipment     
 Unit travel funds     
 Office space     
 Laboratory space     
 Space for housing research animals     
 Teaching assistants or graders     
 Library resources     
 Access to information on funding opportunities     
 Assistance in grant writing and preparation of grant budgets     
 Assistance in study design and data analysis     
 Internal funding for new research ideas     
 Internal funding for new teaching ideas     
 Internal funding for bridge support between external grants     
 Assistance in obtaining patents, copyrights, and trademarks     
 Telephone services/voice mail     
 Purdue University Computing Center (P.U.C.C.) services     
 Other, please specify:      



3.
 How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your professional development?
 
NS = Not at all Satisfied | MS = Marginally Satisfied |
S = Satisfied | VS = Very Satisfied | N/A = Not Applicable
NS
 MS
 S
 VS
      N/A
 Current level of productivity (in terms of publications or creative
      accomplishments)		     
 Level of funding for my research or creative efforts     
 My teaching     
 Ability to attract and mentor students     
 Level of participation in professional organizations in my
      discipline		     



4.
 Knowing what you know now, if you had to decide all over again whether to be a faculty member at Purdue, what would you decide?
 
 I would choose to be a faculty member at Purdue
 I would have some second thoughts
 I would not choose to be a faculty member at Purdue



5.
 Did you join the Purdue faculty within the last five years?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #6)
 Yes

(If Yes) How satisfied were you with the following aspects of your recruitment/hiring process?

NS = Not at all Satisfied | MS = Marginally Satisfied |
S = Satisfied | VS = Very Satisfied | N/A = Not Applicable
NS
 MS
 S
 VS
      N/A
 Interactions with unit head     
 Interactions with search committee     
 Orientation to local community provided by search committee
       and/or realtor		     
 Assistance with spousal relocation     
 Start-up package     
 Orientation for new faculty     
 Other, please specify:      



6.
 The following factors positively influenced my decision to accept a position at Purdue:
 
 SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree |
N/A = Not Applicable
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      N/A
 Prestige of unit, school, or university     
 Geographic location     
 Opportunities available for spouse/partner     
 Salary     
 Benefits (e.g., retirement, health)     
 Access to research facilities     
 Leadership (i.e., unit head, dean)     
 Balance between teaching and research responsibilities     
 Other, please specify:      



7.
 I am currently satisfied with the following aspects of Purdue:
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree |
N/A = Not Applicable
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      N/A
 Prestige of unit, school, or university     
 Geographic location     
 Opportunities available for spouse/partner     
 Salary     
 Benefits (e.g., retirement, health)     
 Access to research facilities     
 Leadership (i.e., unit head, dean)     
 Balance between teaching and research responsibilities     



8.
 Have you ever seriously considered leaving Purdue?
 
 No, not seriously (After marking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #10)
 Yes, somewhat seriously
 Yes, very seriously



9.
 What factors would make such a move attractive to you? Indicate how important each of the following factors would be as current motivations for leaving Purdue by clicking on the appropriate choice.
 
NVI = Not Very Important | SLI = Slightly Important |
SMI = Somewhat Important | VI = Very Important |
N/A = Not Applicable
NVI
 SLI
 SMI
 VI
      N/A
Desire to:
 Join a more prestigious unit or institution



    
 Live in a different part of the country     
 Live in a more cosmopolitan or urban setting     
 Live closer to family and friends     
 Earn a higher salary     
 Enhance my spouse or partner's career opportunities     
 Obtain a position of higher rank, responsibility, or visibility     
 Join a unit where I would be more appreciated     
 Reduce my teaching responsibilities     
 Work in a less-pressured environment     
 Move to a more teaching-oriented institution     
 Have wider social contacts     
 Leave academic life     
 Achieve a better balance between my work and personal life     
 Other, please specify      



10.
 Please answer the following questions regarding faculty recruitment and retention in your unit.
 
  What are the most significant factors that impact faculty recruitment in your unit?
 
  Positive factors
 
 
  Negative factors
 
 
  What are the most significant factors that impact faculty retention in your unit?
 
  Positive factors
 
 
  Negative factors
 



II. Teaching and Research Activities

    An individual's teaching responsibilities often vary from semester to semester. The following question is designed simply to provide a snapshot of current teaching activity at Purdue.

11.
 Did you teach any courses during the current Spring 2001 term?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #12)
 Yes

(If Yes) Please describe your teaching activity during the current Spring 2001 term. Do not include individualized instruction, such as independent study or individual one-on-one performance classes.

Course Course Level Number of course credits Number of students
#1  100    200    300    400    500    600      
#2  100    200    300    400    500    600      
#3  100    200    300    400    500    600      
#4  100    200    300    400    500    600      
#5  100    200    300    400    500    600      


Total number of teaching assistants and graders this semester:

     teaching assistants and graders



12.
 Was this semester typical in terms of your teaching activities?
 
 No
 Yes



13.
 Do you plan to offer any courses through distance learning during the 2001-2002 academic year?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #14)
 Yes


(If Yes) How many courses do you plan to offer?

     number of courses



14.
 Number of Ph.D. students for whom you currently serve as major advisor:
 
     students


Number of master's students for whom you currently serve as major advisor:

     students



15.
 How many times have you done each of the following within the last two years?
 
  1-2
Times
 3-4
Times
 5-10
Times
 11+
Times
      Never
 Had articles published or accepted for publication in academic
      or professional journals		     
 Had chapters published or accepted for publication in edited
      volumes		     
 Had books, manuals, or monographs published or accepted
      for publication		     
 Presented an exhibition or performance in the fine or
      applied arts		     
 Been awarded a new grant as the primary investigator     
 Been awarded a new grant as a co-investigator     



16.
 Please think about the actual amount of time you are currently devoting to teaching, advising, scholarship for professional growth, research/creative work, clinical work, service, fundraising, and outside consulting or freelance work related to your academic position.
(Click here for definitions that apply.)
 
  In a typical calendar week, how many hours in all do you give to the above activities (best estimate)?
        hours per week

  What percent of these hours do you work:
       On campus       %
       Off campus, at home       %
       Off campus, away from home       %
  Total      %



17.
 What amount of your work time goes into each of the following nine primary activities? Please give your answers as percentages of the total number of hours per week that you gave in response to Question 16. (Please be sure that your figures add up to 100%).
(Click here to view again the primary activity definitions used in Question 16.)
 
 Primary Activities  % of total
   hours
   Teaching, including preparation time   %
   Advising students (both formally and informally)   %
   Scholarship for professional growth   %
   Research/creative work   %
   Clinical work   %
   Service - internal to Purdue: committees, administrative duties, etc.   %
   Service - external: professional organizations, extension, etc.   %
   Fundraising   %
   Consulting or freelance work related to your profession   %
Total    %



18.
 How many hours per week do you typically spend (best estimate):
 
 Communicating via email with students, administrators, and colleagues   hours
 Using the Internet for teaching and research purposes   hours


During how many of these hours are you working from an off-campus location (best estimate)?

     hours



19.
 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 Purdue provides adequate training regarding the use
      of teaching technology.		     
 Purdue provides adequate support services for the use
      of teaching technology.		     
 Purdue classrooms are well equipped for the use
      of teaching technology.		     
 Purdue provides adequate off-campus Internet and email
      access.		     



III. Faculty Voice on Campus

20.
 If you chose to, how much could you influence each of the following areas related to your unit?
 
  Really No
Influence
 Minor
Influence
 Some
Influence
 Substantial
Influence
      Not
Applicable
 Unit curriculum decisions     
 Annual merit pay increases I receive     
 Selecting the next head of my unit     
 Selecting new faculty members to be hired in my unit     
 Selecting new graduate students     
 Strategic planning     
 Securing the facilities or equipment I need for my
      research/creative work		     
 Affecting the overall climate/culture of my unit     
 Determining faculty course loads     
 Determining class sizes     
 Determining teaching schedules     
 Determining subjects taught     
 Resource allocation     



21.
 Indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning the University Senate by clicking on your choice.
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | NO = No Opinion
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      NO
 I am familiar with the University Senate's role at Purdue.     
 I am satisfied that my views are represented through
      the University Senate.		     



22.
 Indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning your unit head by clicking on your choice.
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | NO = No Opinion
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      NO
 Has adequate fiscal resource management skills     
 Has adequate human resource management skills     
 Shows respect for faculty     
 Communicates sufficiently with faculty     
 Seeks input from faculty in decision making     
 Utilizes faculty input in decision making     
 Demonstrates integrity     
 Is an effective fundraiser     



IV. Tenure and Merit Review

23.
 Click on the option that best describes your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning your primary committee and area committee tenure review process and criteria:
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 The tenure procedures are clearly defined.     
 The tenure decisions depend almost exclusively on the quantity
      of published research/creative work.		     
 The tenure decisions depend to an important degree on the
      quality of published research/creative work.		     
 The tenure decisions depend to an important degree on the
      particular area of research pursued.		     
 Tenure decisions depend heavily on outside evaluations.     
 In order to secure tenure, it is necessary to receive high student
      evaluations of my teaching.		     
 In order to secure tenure, it is necessary to do one's fair share
      of committee and service work for the organization.		     
 In order to secure tenure, it is important to get along well with
      the "right" people.		     
 In order to secure tenure, it is important to secure a grant or
      fellowship.		     
 Regular reviews are important within the tenure process.     
 The criteria used to reach tenure decisions are generally
      appropriate.		     
 The processes and criteria used to reach tenure decisions are
      evenly applied.		     
 The annual promotion and tenure review (for assistant and
      associate professors) helps faculty prepare for eventual
      promotion and tenure decisions.		     
 All full professors should undergo regular performance reviews
       by their peers.		     


  Please add any comments you would like to make about how the tenure process works in your unit:
 



24.
 Click on the option that best describes your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning the annual merit review process in your unit.
 (The merit review process is the annual procedure for determining salary increases.)
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 The annual merit review process in my unit is clearly defined.     
 Annual merit review decisions in my unit depend almost
      exclusively on the quantity of research/creative work
      produced.		     
 Annual merit review decisions in my unit depend to an important
      degree on the quality of research/creative work produced.		     
 In order to receive a positive merit review in my unit, it is
      necessary to receive high student evaluations of my
      teaching.		     
 In order to receive a positive merit review in my unit, it is
      necessary to do one's fair share of committee and service
      work for the organization.		     
 In order to receive a positive merit review in my unit, it is
      important to get along well with the "right" people.		     
 The merit review process is influenced by peer review.     
 The criteria used to reach merit decisions in my unit are
      generally appropriate.		     
 The processes and criteria used to reach merit decisions in
      my unit are applied fairly year to year.		     
 I believe the merit review process has significant value for
      faculty development.		     


  Please add any comments you would like to make about how the merit review process works in your unit:
 



Time-wise, you have now completed approximately half the survey.

V. Climate

25.
 Indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning your unit by clicking on your choice.
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 I am valued for my teaching by other members of my unit.     
 I feel pressured to change my research/creative work agenda in
      order to fit in with the priorities of my unit.		     
 I feel that I have as much time available for research as do other
      faculty at my level in this unit.		     
 The pace of work in my unit seems to be increasing annually.     
 My unit expects a reasonable level of output from me.     
 I feel burned out from my work.     
 An excessive work load is interfering with my personal life.     
 My salary is appropriate compared to others of comparable
      rank in my unit.		     
 If necessary, I would feel comfortable requesting preferential
      teaching assignments at a critical phase of my career
      development without fearing negative repercussions.		     
 If necessary, I would feel comfortable requesting a tenure
      clock extension without fearing negative repercussions.		     



26.
 Indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements concerning your unit by clicking on your choice.
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 Lab space in my unit is distributed fairly among my peers
      and me.		     
 Office space in my unit is distributed fairly among my peers
      and me.		     
 Support services and other resources are distributed fairly
      among faculty in my unit.		     
 Recruitment of faculty is a problem for my unit.     
 Retention of faculty is a problem for my unit.     
 My unit is valued by faculty across the university.     
 My unit is valued by central university administrators.     
 I am asked to serve on too many committees.     
 My social contacts with other faculty members in my unit
      are pleasant.		     
 I have as much social contact with Purdue faculty
      members as I would like.		     



27.
 Purdue offers a number of faculty development programs. To learn more about how helpful these programs are to participants, please answer the following questions.
   (Working across the page for each statement quickens the task.)
 
Grant Programs Are you aware of this grant program? If yes, have you applied for this grant in the past five years? If yes, have you been awarded this grant in the past five years?
  No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) summer salary grants
 PRF matching grants for equipment purchases
 PRF travel grants (domestic and international)
 Multimedia Instructional Development Center grants
 Office of International Programs model department grants
 Academic Reinvestment grants
 Graduate student fellowships based on
   faculty applications (e.g., Special Initiative,
   University, Andrew, and Minority
   Graduate Opportunity Fellowships; Interdisciplinary
   Research Awards)

If you are aware of at least one of these grant programs, please consider the following question.

If you perceive that a grant would be beneficial to you but you have not applied for it, why not?




28.
 It is important for Purdue to make the following programs available to faculty.
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | NO = No Opinion
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      NO
 Study in a Second Discipline Program     
 Teaching for Tomorrow Mentoring Program     
 Entrepreneurship support services available through
      Purdue Research Park's Gateway Program		     
 Purdue Research Park incubator centers and
      programs		     



29.
 What is the total number of sabbatical leaves that you have taken while employed at Purdue?
 
     sabbatical leaves



30.
 If you have not taken a sabbatical leave, why not?
 
    



31.
 Please list any new professional development programs that you would like to see offered in the future.
 
    



32.
 How satisfied are you with the following aspects of the Purdue campus?
 
NS = Not at all Satisfied | MS = Marginally Satisfied |
S = Satisfied | VS = Very Satisfied | NO = No Opinion
NS
 MS
 S
 VS
      NO
 Dining facilities     
 Child care services     
 Professional and personal counseling services (Employee
      Assistance Program)		     
 Parking     
 Accommodations for bicyclists     
 Bus service     
 Cultural activities     
 Recreational facilities     
 Ethnic/racial diversity     
 Campus members' acceptance of those who are different
      from them		     
 Personal safety     
 Other, please specify:      



33.
 How satisfied are you with the following aspects of the Greater Lafayette Community?
 
NS = Not at all Satisfied | MS = Marginally Satisfied |
S = Satisfied | VS = Very Satisfied | NO = No Opinion
NS
 MS
 S
 VS
      NO
 K-12 schools     
 Libraries     
 Parks and recreational facilities     
 Cultural programs     
 Day care facilities     
 Housing in your price range     
 Ethnic/racial diversity     
 Community members' acceptance of those who are different
      from them		     
 Restaurants     
 Social life     
 Medical services     
 Safety     
 Other, please specify:      



34.
 Please indicate the extent to which each of the following has been a source of stress for you during the last two years.
 
EX = Extensive | SW = Somewhat | NO = Not At All |
N/A = Not Applicable
EX
 SW
 NO
      N/A
 Research or publishing demands     
 Committee work     
 High self-expectations     
 Institutional procedures and 'red tape'     
 Teaching load     
 Lack of flexible work hours     
 Keeping up with information/computer technology     
 Interactions with Purdue's Animal Care and Use Committee     
 Interactions with Purdue's Committee on the Use of Human
      Research Subjects		     
 Tenure/promotion process     
 Discrimination (e.g., prejudice, racism, sexism)     
 Managing household responsibilities     
 Colleagues' lack of understanding of my family responsibilities     
 Child care     
 After-school care     
 Care of elderly parent     
 Being part of a dual-career couple     
 Other, please specify:      



35.
 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about retirement.
 
SD = Strongly Disagree | TD = Tend to Disagree |
TA = Tend to Agree | SA = Strongly Agree | DK = Do Not Know
SD
 TD
 TA
 SA
      DK
 I am likely to retire from Purdue in the next five years.     
 I am satisfied with Purdue's current Voluntary Early Partial
      Retirement Program.		     
 I would retire early if Purdue offered me an additional incentive
      to do so.		     


  In the space below, please add any comments you would like to make regarding the Voluntary Early Partial Retirement Program:
 



VI. Demographics and Personal Experiences

    Please supply the following information about yourself and your position at Purdue. This information will be used only to understand how issues differently affect groups of faculty and will never be used to identify individual respondents.

36.
 In what year were you born?
 
     year born



37.
 What is your gender?
 
 M
 F



38.
 What is your race/ethnicity?
   (choose one)
 African American
 American Indian
 Asian American
 Hispanic
 White
 Other, please specify 



39.
 Number of children:     (If none, after typing "0," CLICK HERE to skip to question #40)
 
  Number of children living with you: 
  Number of children under 5 years of age living with you: 



40.
 In what school district do you live?
 
 West Lafayette
 Lafayette
 Tippecanoe
 Other
How many miles do you commute one-way to Purdue? 



41.
 What is your citizenship status?
   (choose one)
 United States citizen, native
 United States citizen, naturalized
 United States permanent resident (non-U.S. citizen)
 Non-immigrant (international)



42.
 In what year did you first receive a faculty appointment at Purdue?
 
    



43.
 What was your rank when you were hired as a faculty member at Purdue?
 
 Instructor
 Assistant professor
 Associate professor
 Professor



44.
 What is your current rank?
 
 Instructor
 Assistant professor
 Associate professor
 Professor



45.
 For how many years have you held this rank?
 
     years in rank



46.
 In what school is your principal faculty appointment?
 
    



47.
 Do you have a joint appointment at Purdue?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #48)
 Yes

(If Yes) Are both appointments in the same school?

 No
 Yes



48.
 In addition to your faculty position, do you also hold one of the following administrative appointments: unit head, assistant or associate dean, dean, central university administrator?
 
 No
 Yes



49.
 Are you participating in the Voluntary Early Partial Retirement Program?
 
 No
 Yes



50.
 Did you earn your highest academic degree from Purdue?
 
 No
 Yes



51.
 Which of the following broad categories best describes your salary from Purdue for the last calendar year? (If you are on partial retirement, answer according to your full-time salary.)
 
 Below $40,000
 $40,000 to $60,000
 $60,001 to $80,000
 $80,001 to $100,000
 $100,001 to $120,000
 $120,000 or more



52.
 What is your current marital status?
   (choose one)
 Married
 Unmarried, living with partner
 Single (After checking "Single," CLICK HERE to skip to question #60)



    The following questions are included because of their relationship to faculty recruitment and retention.

53.
 Do you live in the same location as your spouse/partner?
 
 No
 Yes



54.
 What is your spouse/partner's current employment status?
 
 Employed full-time
 Employed part-time
 Not employed



55.
 What is your spouse/partner's preferred employment status at this time?
 
 Employed full-time
 Employed part-time
 Not employed (After checking "Not employed," CLICK HERE to skip to question #60)



56.
 Is your spouse/partner employed by Purdue?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #57)
 Yes

(If Yes) What type of appointment does he or she have?

 Faculty member
 Post-doctoral fellow
 Administrative or professional staff
 Clerical or service staff
 Other, please specify 



57.
 Have you ever sought help from Purdue in attempting to find appropriate employment for your spouse/partner?
 
 No (After clicking "No," CLICK HERE to skip to question #59)
 Yes



58.
 (If Yes) How satisfied were you with Purdue's help in locating appropriate opportunities for your spouse/partner?
 
Very dissatisfied 1 2 3 4 5 6 Very satisfied
   



59.
 Have you ever considered leaving Purdue to improve career opportunities for your spouse/partner?
 
 No
 Yes



60.
 As a faculty member at Purdue, in the past two years have you been verbally or physically harassed, discriminated against, or denied something because of your race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran, or because of your theoretical or methodological orientation, topic/area of research or teaching, or other non-relevant characteristic?
 
 No
 Yes


  If "yes", please elaborate on an incident that is particularly memorable.
 



61.
 Within your unit, in the last two years have you heard faculty members harass or make disparaging remarks about other faculty, students, or staff based on characteristics listed below?
 
  No
 Yes
      No
Opinion
 race     
 religion     
 color     
 sex     
 national origin or ancestry     
 marital status     
 parental status     
 sexual orientation     
 disability     
 dress or personal appearance     
 status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran     
 theoretical or methodological orientation     
 research area     
 family responsibilities     
 other, please specify
      		     



VII. Open-Ended Questions

62.
 What do you like most about Purdue?
 
    



63.
 What would you most like to change about Purdue?
 
    



64.
 What else do you want to add about your experiences as a faculty member at Purdue?
 
    



65.
 Is there information that you would like to add regarding your responses to the survey?