This survey was designed to be completed by faculty members in a department to assess issues of equal treatment and work life at Kansas State University. This survey will take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete.
Please read each statement.Using the rating scale provided, please select an appropriate response to each statement:
1=Don't know/Doesn't apply
2=Strongly disagree
3= Disagree
4=Agree
5=Strongly agree
You are extended the same respect or opportunity for inclusion as others in your department in regards to the following:
You are held to the same expectations or provided the same feedback as others in your department in the following areas:
new faculty.......................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
You are given equal funding, time, consideration or support as compared to others in your department in the following areas:
1. Teaching assistant support.................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
2. Internal funds for instruction................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Internal funds for research.................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
4. Research assistant support................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
5. Technical staff support......................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
1=Don't know/Doesn't apply
2=Strongly disagree
3= Disagree
4=Agree
5=Strongly agree
6. Funds for professional development..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
7. Internal funds for grant development..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
8. Release time for research..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
9. Release time for teaching...................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
10. Internal funds to initiate research........................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
11. Department clerical staff support.......................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
12. Consideration and nomination for teaching awards................................ 1 2 3 4 5
13. Consideration and nomination for research awards............................... 1 2 3 4 5
You are given equivalent assignments as compared to others in your department in the following areas:
graduate, etc.)..................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Your workspace is equitable compared to others in your department in the following areas:
1. Quantity of workspace......................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
2. Quality of workspace........................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
You are given the same administrative opportunities as others in your department in the following areas:
1. Voice in departmental decision-making................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Consideration for appointment to influential committees......................... 1 2 3 4 5
3. Participation in the search and selection process for new faculty............ 1 2 3 4 5
4. Department head recommendations for positions.................................. 1 2 3 4 5
1=Don't know/Doesn't apply
2=Strongly disagree
3= Disagree
4=Agree
5=Strongly agree
There is a supportive environment in your department for taking formal or informal leave because of the following reasons:
1=Not At All
2=Seldom
3= Sometimes
4=Frequently
5=A great deal
If the statement does not apply, please leave it blank.
The following behavior occurs in your department:
1=Don't know/Doesn't apply
2=Strongly disagree
3= Disagree
4=Agree
5=Strongly agree
My department provides a work environment where:
1. I know what is expected of me at work............................................................ 1 2 3 4 5
2. I have the materials and equipment I need in order to do my work right............. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I have the opportunity every day to do what I do best....................................... 1 2 3 4 5
4. I receive frequent recognition or praise for doing good work............................. 1 2 3 4 5
5. My supervisor or someone at work seems to care about me............................. 1 2 3 4 5
6. There is someone at work who encourages my professional development.......... 1 2 3 4 5
7. My opinions at work seem to count.................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Someone at work visits with me several times a year about my progress............ 1 2 3 4 5
9. Every year I have opportunities to learn and grow............................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Please provide the following information. Demographics are important in being able to summarize the results in terms of various groups. However, if you are concerned about identifying yourself with this information please leave it blank except for College and Department.
(Mark all that apply)
Sex Rank Type of Position Ethnic Background
_____ Male _____ Instructor _____Tenure Earning _____African American
_____ Female _____ Assistant Professor _____Tenured _____Caucasian
_____ Associate Professor _____Non-tenure track _____Hispanic
_____ Full Professor _____American Indian
_____Asian
_____Other
Are you disabled? Military Status
_____ Yes _____ No military service
_____ No _____ Eligible Vietnam era veteran
_____ Other eligible U.S. veteran
_____ Active reserve
_____ Inactive reserve
_____ Retired military
(The list of academic departments for faculty to select goes here.)
Following are opportunities for you to provide any additional information, comments, or insights to the previous areas that may not have been covered. (Please use the attached sheet for additional comments)
Please list any additional comments not covered above.