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Hello Fairmont State University or Pierpont Community & Technical College Faculty/Staff Member,
This survey is being conducted by the Office of Institutional Research, in an effort to determine the quality of
work life at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College. This version of the survey
was originally conducted in Spring 2007.
This survey will utilize importance levels, satisfaction levels, stress levels, and other ratings through a variety of
characteristics related to work life and environment.
Many of the survey items were chosen after reviewing a variety of information from previous research work,
including the Noel
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Levitz, NSSE & CCSSE, FSSE, and "First Year Experience" surveys.
Your responses are extremely important to both the University and the C&TC, and will be completely anonymous.
Some results will be aggregated based on certain collected demographics and job
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type categories.
The entire survey should take approximately 5
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15 minutes of your valuable time. At the end, please remember to
utilize the "Done" button to record your responses for analysis.
We are very thankful to you for your participation in this important initiative!!!
Request your participation in this survey:
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Please indicate the extent to which you rate the importance and then level of satisfaction with the following
statements. Give two separate responses for each statement: First, consider and rate the level of importance of
this facet of work life; next consider your impression and satisfaction with this characteristic.
[Note: choose one rating response about the level of importance to you and one rating response about the level
of satisfaction to you.]
Importance to You Scale of 1
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5:
1 = Not important at all
2 = Not very important
3 = Can't decide
4 = Somewhat Important
5 = Very Important
Satisfaction scale of 1
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5:
1 = Very Dissatisfied
2 = Dissatisfied
3 = Neutral
4 = Satisfied
5 = Very Satisfied
Relationship with co
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workers.
Job security.
Directions Section I
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Importance & Satisfaction
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Importance
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Satisfaction
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Importance
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Satisfaction
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Working conditions (comfort, safety).
Flexibility of work hours.
Clearly defined job expectations.
Salary.
Health care benefits.
Retirement benefits.
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Importance
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Satisfaction
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Fair and equitable work performance evaluations.
Opportunities to develop new skills.
Sense that your work is meaningful.
Relationship with your immediate supervisor.
Special recognition for achievements and milestones.
Access to cultural events and/or sporting events.
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Satisfaction
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Availability of on-campus child care.
Access to and the cost of recreational/fitness facilities.
Productivity of work-related meetings.
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N/A
Importance
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Please indicate the extent to which you rate the following items as a possible source of stress for you during the past year.
Stress scale of 1-
5:
1 = Not a source of Stress
2 = Minimal Stress
3 = Can't decide
4 = Moderate Stress
5 = Extreme Stress
Directions Section II
- Source of Stress
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3
4
5
N/A
Keeping up with
technology.
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Rapid pace of workplace
change.
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Availability and cost of
child care.
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Personal finances.
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Care of elderly parent.
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Availabilty of promotion
opportunities.
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Availability and cost of
food services.
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Inefficient use of
technology on campus.
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Discrimination (e.g.
prejudice, racism, sexism)
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Marital friction.
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Managing household
responsibilities.
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Insufficient available
information for decision-
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making.
Frequency of work-related
meetings.
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Conflict among co-workers
in the work place.
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Work load.
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Availability of parking.
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Commuting.
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Ineffective communication
methods.
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Difficulties with other work
units.
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Rude or inconsiderate
students.
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Illness or death of a family
member.
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Institutional procedures
and "red tape".
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Cost of parking.
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Top-down decisions
contrasting with
departmental
expertise/knowledge.
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Difficult relationship with
immediate supervisor.
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Physical health.
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Review / promotion
process.
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Departmental budget
concerns.
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Unproductive committee
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work.
Difficult relationship with
subordinate.
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Please indicate the extent to to which you agree with the following statements.
Agreement scale of 1-
5:
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Can't decide
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
Directions Section III
- Level of Agreement
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5
N/A
The institution really cares
about my well-being.
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Management strongly
considers my goals and
values.
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The college/university
community operates from a
strong sense of shared
mission and goals.
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Help is available when I
have a problem.
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The organization cares
about and values my
opinions.
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I feel a strong sense of
belonging to this
institution.
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In general, managers in
this institution are quite
accommodating of family-
related needs.
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Colleagues and supervisors
support my work
endeavors.
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The amount of time
required to perform the
responsibilities of my
position has increased
beyond the normal work
day.
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I enjoy discussing this
institution with people
outside it.
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I do not feel "emotionally
attached" to this
organization.
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The institution would
forgive an honest mistake
on my part.
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My organization shows
very little concern for me.
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I would be very happy to
spend the rest of my
career with this institution.
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Considering everything,
the quality of my work life
is very good.
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The demands of my work
interfere with my home
and family life.
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The demands of my family
or spouse/partner interfere
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activities.
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What is your age [in years]?
What is your gender?
Are you a full-time employee?
How long have you worked at Fairmont State University and/or Pierpont C&TC?
How long have you worked in your current position?
How would you classify your position?
24 or younger
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55 or older
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Male
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No
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less than 3 years
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- 5 years
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- 8 years
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- 11 years
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more than 12 years
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less than 3 years
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- 5 years
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- 8 years
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- 11 years
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more than 12 years
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Administration
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Full
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You are employed with:
What is your marital status?
What is the highest educational level you have attained?
Fairmont State University
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Pierpont Community & Technical College
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Married/Living with partner
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Separated / Divorced
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Single
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Widowed
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High school / GED
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Some college
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Associate/Technical degree
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Bachelor's Degree
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Master's Degree
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Doctorate
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What is your racial or ethnic group?
White
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African-American
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Latino / Hispanic
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Asian American / Asian
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Native American
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What improvements could your institution make that would add to your quality of work life? [Please be as specific as
possible!!!]
Section V:
Almost Done!!!!
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Thank you for your time and effort on this initiative. Your responses on this survey provide a very valuable
service in establishing trending for a variety of measures about "Quality of Work Life" at both Fairmont State
University and Pierpont Community & Technical College.
It is the intention that this project will serve as the basis for on
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going and longitudinal research in the area of
work life quality at FSU and PC&TC.
Thank you again, and have a great day!
Please click "Done" to record/include your responses for analysis.
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!