North Carolina State University
2006 Faculty Well-Being Survey
Annotated Questionnaire

The NC State University 2006 Faculty Well-Being Survey was available online from September 6 through October 10. 1,132 of the 1,625 faculty (including lecturers) in the survey population submitted the survey, for a 69.7% response rate (margin of error plus or minus 0.9 percentage points). For detailed information on the survey methodology, population, and response rates for various subgroups of the population, see the Introduction, Survey Methods, and Response Rates report available online. An Executive Summary of the overall results is available online.

This document includes frequencies of responses to all survey questions, excluding "don't know" and "Not Applicable" answers from the base calculations. The percentage and number (N) of all survey respondents who completed a given section of the survey is provided in the header for each section. The total N size on which the reported percentages are based are noted in the "N=n" information for each question. When 10% or more of those in the entire survey sample responded "don't know" or "NA" to the question, the table includes the percentage of those among all respondents giving such an answer, along with the N on which it was based. Mean ratings and standard deviations are also reported where appropriate. "Don't know" and "NA" responses are not included in the calculations of means.

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Section B: Image and Vision	Section I: Post-Tenure Review
Section C: Leadership	Section J: Pay and Compensation
Section D: Faculty-Administration Relationships	Section K: Campus Infrastructure/Physical Environment
Section E: Diversity/Multiculturalism	Section L: Recreation/Wellness
Section F: Working Relationships	Section M: Work Activities
Section G: Faculty Support & Professional Development	Section N: Conclusions/Overall Satisfaction
Section H: Performance Review, Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

SECTION A: OPENING DEMOGRAPHICS [100% of respondents, N=1,132]

Throughout the survey you will be asked your opinions about a wide range of activities in your department and your college. If you have a joint appointment, please base your responses on your tenure home department and college.

A1. In what college are you appointed?
College:

(N=1130)	A2. Have you ever held an academic administrative position at NC State?
74.1%	0: No
25.9%	1: Yes (specify general type of appointment e.g., GPD, Head, Assistant Head, etc.): A2oe

SECTION B: IMAGE & VISION [100% of respondents, N=1,132]

B1. I think my department is doing a good job of:	Mean (Stdev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree
a. Recruiting the best faculty to accomplish our mission as a department (N=1105)	3.1 (0.75)	27.8	53.8	14.8	3.6
b. Actively creating a culture where faculty members can develop to their full potential (N=1099)	2.8 (0.84)	20.4	48.9	22.9	7.8
c. Retaining its most effective and productive faculty (N=1075)	2.8 (0.83)	18.5	50.0	24.1	7.4

B2. What kind of national reputation does your department currently have for:	Mean (StDev)	5: Very strong	4: Strong	3: Average	2: Weak	1: Very weak	0: NA-Does not apply to my department
a. Undergraduate education (N=941)	3.8 (0.88)	21.5	40.5	32.4	4.5	1.2	(11.2% of 1124)
b. Graduate education (N=1005)	3.7 (0.92)	19.8	41.8	29.4	7.7	1.4
c. Research and scholarly activities (N=1077)	3.7 (0.89)	20.6	41.3	30.8	6.3	0.9
d. Creative artistry and literature (N=395)	3.3 (0.99)	10.4	33.4	35.7	16.7	3.8	(57.8% of 1113)
e. Technological and managerial innovation (N=713)	3.4 (0.88)	9.5	39.6	37.6	11.4	2.0	(26.6% of 1114)
f. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=931)	3.7 (0.93)	23.0	37.4	32.1	6.1	1.4
g. Contributions to economic development (N=746)	3.4 (0.94)	10.9	36.3	38.7	10.6	3.5	(18.5% of 1111)

B3. If you were asked to grade the faculty and students currently in your department, what grade would you give to each of the following?	Mean (StDev)	5: A	4: B	3: C	2: D	1: F	0: NA-Does not apply to my department
a. Undergraduate majors' ability to meet program demands (N=945)	4.0 (0.72)	20.2	61.5	15.2	2.3	0.7	(15.1% of 1113)
b. Graduate students' ability to meet program demands (N=1035)	4.1 (0.70)	30.5	55.9	11.8	1.3	0.5
c. Demonstrated professional ability of faculty (N=1119)	4.4 (0.66)	48.2	43.2	8.0	0.5	0.1
d. Professional achievements of faculty (N=1115)	4.3 (0.70)	42.1	46.7	10.0	1.2	0.1
e. Your own demonstrated professional ability (N=1114)	4.5 (0.59)	51.8	44.4	3.5	0.1	0.2
f. Your own professional achievements (N=1115)	4.4 (0.64)	46.9	46.3	6.3	0.4	0.2

(N=1121)	B4. In your opinion, which of the following statements best describes your department's vision for the future:
32.2%	1: My department has a clear vision for the future, and we are actively working towards meeting those goals.
37.6%	2: My department has a vision for the future, but progress seems slow.
25.8%	3: My department doesn't appear to have a clear vision for the future (mark your response then skip to question 6)
4.6%	4: I'm not familiar enough with the department's vision to make an assessment (mark your response then skip to question 6)

(N=773) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.58	B5. To what extent do you agree with your department's vision?
35.4%	4: Strongly agree
59.2%	3: Agree
4.7%	2: Disagree
0.6%	1: Strongly disagree
NA	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1120)	B6. In your opinion, which of the following statements best describes your college's vision for the future:
22.4%	1: My college has a clear vision for the future, and we are actively working towards meeting those goals.
35.8%	2: My college has a vision for the future, but progress seems slow.
23.5%	3: My college doesn't appear to have a clear vision for the future
18.3%	4: I'm not familiar enough with the college's vision to make an assessment

B7. Five years from now, do you think your overall experience in each of the following will have changed for the better, changed for the worse, or not really have changed one way or the other?	1: Change for the better	2: Change for the worse	3: Not really change
a. Your department (N=1120)	56.4	14.7	28.8
b. Your college (N=1109)	45.0	12.7	42.3
c. NC State University(N=1113)	42.0	11.1	46.8

SECTION C: LEADERSHIP [98.6% of respondents, N=1,117]

C1. How well does your current department administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty in the department (N=1096)	3.0 (0.96)	35.8	37.2	17.3	9.7
b. Seek faculty input in determining the department's vision for the future (N=1074)	3.0 (1.00)	38.8	33.3	16.8	11.0
c. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=1062)	2.9 (0.99)	32.9	36.9	18.5	11.8
d. Delegate departmental responsibilities (N=1048)	3.0 (0.87)	29.3	44.5	19.4	6.9
e. Allow faculty the autonomy to carry out responsibilities (N=1063)	3.2 (0.87)	46.8	36.6	10.4	6.2
f. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the department (N=1055)	2.7 (0.93)	21.0	38.3	29.0	11.7
g. Appreciate the role your contributions play in the ability of the department to achieve its mission (N=1075)	2.9 (1.02)	36.3	34.0	16.7	12.9
h. Resolve internal conflicts in the department quickly and effectively (N=962)	2.6 (1.02)	22.2	36.8	22.8	18.2	(13.0% of 1106 )
i. Provide the resources needed for you to do your job (N=1086)	2.6 (0.94)	18.3	41.2	26.2	14.4
j. Allocate resources fairly (N=1028)	2.8 (0.94)	26.0	41.2	22.1	10.8
k. Serve as an advocate for your department to the college (M=1006)	3.1 (0.92)	43.4	34.5	15.2	6.9
l. Support academic freedom (N=1010)	3.4 (0.75)	53.8	35.6	7.7	2.9
m. Make rational decisions (N=1057)	3.0 (0.93)	35.3	39.6	16.4	8.7
n.Make equitable decisions (N=1033)	2.9 (0.98)	33.3	37.8	17.2	11.7
o. Promote diversity within the department (N=987)	3.1 (0.91)	37.6	38.7	16.6	7.1	(10.4% of 1101)

C2. How well does your current college administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty in the college (N=974)	2.5 (0.85)	10.1	43.1	33.6	13.2	(11.7% of 1103)
b. Seek faculty input in determining the college's vision for the future (N=901)	2.3 (0.92)	9.2	34.1	34.5	22.2	(18.3% of 1103)
c. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=818)	2.2 (0.90)	7.8	32.3	36.3	23.6	(25.8% of 1102)
d. Allow your department reasonable autonomy to fulfill its vision (N=896)	2.8 (0.90)	20.6	47.7	20.3	11.4	(18.7%of 1102)
e. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the college (N=868)	2.5 (0.93)	13.4	37.3	32.1	17.2	(20.6% of 1093)
f. Appreciate the role your contributions play in the ability of the college to achieve its mission (N=885)	2.5 (0.98)	16.4	37.4	27.0	19.2	(19.8% of 1103)
g. Resolve internal conflicts in the college quickly and effectively (N=640)	2.4 (0.91)	8.9	38.6	31.9	20.6	(41.8% of 1100)
h. Provide the resources needed for you to do your job (N=1004)	2.3 (0.92)	9.1	36.2	32.1	22.7
i. Allocate resources fairly (M=840)	2.3 (0.91)	8.2	38.2	31.3	22.3	(23.8% of 1102)
j. Serve as an advocate for your college to the university (N=779)	2.9 (0.93)	29.3	43.0	18.0	9.8	(29.3% of 1102)
k. Support academic freedom (N=867)	3.2 (0.77)	34.7	50.2	11.0	4.2	(21.1% of 1099)
l. Make rational decisions (N=852)	2.7 (0.85)	16.0	49.3	25.0	9.7	(22.6% of 1100)
m. Make equitable decisions (M=805)	2.6 (0.90)	13.5	43.1	28.7	14.7	(26.6% of 1096)
n. Promote diversity within the college (N=852)	3.0 (0.90)	32.8	44.2	14.9	8.1	(22.0% of 1096)

C3. How well does the current university administration do each of the following:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Communicate with the faculty (N=970)	2.2 (0.83)	4.4	34.3	39.6	21.6	(12.1% of 1104)
b. Incorporate ideas from the faculty into their decision-making (N=696)	2.1 (0.85)	4.2	27.3	40.2	28.3	(36.7% of 1100)
c. Establish clear and explicit priorities for the university (M=879)	2.5 (0.84)	7.3	46.5	30.6	15.6	(20.0% of 1098)
d. Serve as an advocate for the university to external constituents (N=761)	2.9 (0.88)	23.0	48.8	18.5	9.7	(30.9% of 1102)
e. Support academic freedom (M=886)	3.0 (0.80)	27.1	52.4	15.2	5.3	(19.5% of 1101)
f. Make rational decisions (M=788)	2.6 (0.82)	10.5	50.9	27.3	11.3	(28.3% of 1099)
g. Make equitable decisions (N=739)	2.4 (0.92)	9.5	43.0	26.5	21.0	(32.9% of 1101)
h. Promote diversity within the university (N=858)	2.9 (0.86)	25.2	49.0	18.0	7.9	(21.6% of 1095)

SECTION D: FACULTY-ADMINISTRATION RELATIONSHIPS [98.2% of respondents; N=1,112]

D1. I am encouraged to provide input on:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree
a. Curricular development, change and review in my department (N=1100)	3.4 (0.78)	50.7	37.2	8.4	3.6
b. Program assessment activities (N=1094)	3.2 (0.77)	40.5	45.0	11.2	3.3
c. Hiring and appointment decisions in my department (N=1093)	3.3 (0.84)	45.9	38.3	10.7	5.0
d. Administrative appointments in my college (N=1088)	2.6 (0.88)	13.1	42.2	31.8	12.9
e. Administrative appointments at the university level (N=1077)	2.3 (0.85)	7.7	36.1	38.7	17.5

(N=1096) Mean=3.1 StDev=0.84)	D2. How familiar are you with academic program assessment in your department?
39.1%	4: Very familiar
41.2%	3: Somewhat familiar
15.0%	2: Not very familiar
4.6%	1: Not at all familiar

D3. To what extent do you understand how resources are allocated:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very well	3: Fairly well	2: Not very well	1: Not at all
a. To the university (N=1100)	2.2 (0.78)	4.6	28.4	49.5	17.6
b. To your college (N=1101)	2.2 (0.73)	3.6	28.4	53.7	14.3
c. To your department (N=1102)	2.5 (0.82)	11.5	38.1	41.1	9.3
d. Within your department (N=1101)	2.9 (0.87)	27.0	42.8	23.7	6.5

(N=1088) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.81	D4. Faculty in my department have sufficient input in decisions about the allocation of resources in the department.
13.6%	4: Strongly agree
48.4%	3: Agree
29.7%	2: Disagree
8.4%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=1096) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.80	D5. Faculty searches and appointments in my department are conducted in a collegial and inclusive manner.
45.2%	4: Strongly agree
40.8%	3: Agree
10.2%	2: Disagree
3.8%	1: Strongly disagree

D6. Overall, how would you rate the quality of relations between:	Mean (StDev)	4: Excellent	3: Good	2: Fair	1: Poor	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Faculty in your department and your department administration (N=1077)	3.1 (0.92)	38.9	38.2	16.0	7.9
b. Faculty in your department and your college administration (N=974)	2.7 (0.84)	15.1	48.6	26.6	9.8	(11.2% of 1097)
c. Faculty in your department and the university administration (N=759)	2.5 (0.83)	8.7	44.3	33.5	13.6	(30.8% of 1097)
d. NC State faculty as a whole and the university administration (N=730)	2.4 (0.78)	5.9	43.8	38.4	11.9	(33.3% of 1095)

D7. The NC State University Faculty Senate:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Provides an effective mode of communication between members of the faculty and the university administration (N=725)	2.5 (0.83)	7.9	53.1	25.0	14.1	(34.1% of 1100)
b. Is an effective advocate for faculty in general (N=693)	2.6 (0.85)	9.4	51.7	25.0	14.0	(36.9% of 1099)
c. Is an effective advocate for faculty like me (N=671)	2.3 (0.88)	6.1	39.6	32.5	21.8	(38.7% of 1094)

(N=388) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.85	D8. How effective do you think the current university faculty grievance procedures are for addressing faculty complaints?
17.0%	4: Very effective
51.8%	3: Somewhat effective
21.1%	2: Not very effective
10.0%	1: Not at all effective
of 1098)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1087) Mean=3.4 StDev=0.68	D9. How important do you think it is for the university to have an "ombuds" capacity to provide confidential and impartial assistance to faculty for informally solving problems and resolving conflicts as an alternative to more formal complaint processes?
52.6%	4: Very important
39.0%	3: Somewhat important
7.1%	2: Not very important
1.3%	1: Not at all important

SECTION E: DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM [96.3% of respondents; N=1,090]

(N=1085) Mean=3.4 StDev=0.75	E1. How important do you think it is for NC State University to have an institutional emphasis on diversity and multiculturalism?
52.0%	4: Very important
37.0%	3: Somewhat important
8.5%	2: Not very important
2.5%	1: Not at all important

(N=1040) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.89	E2. How important is diversity to enhancing learning in your classroom?
34.7%	4: Very important
38.8%	3: Somewhat important
20.4%	2: Not very important
6.1%	1: Not at all important
NA	0: NA - Don't teach

(N=924) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.64	E3. NC State University successfully prepares students to live and work in a diverse/multicultural society.
13.5%	4: Strongly agree
65.8%	3: Agree
18.3%	2: Disagree
2.4%	1: Strongly disagree
(14.6% of 1082)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

E4. My department actively works to:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Recruit students from historically underrepresented groups (i.e., women and/or racial/ethnic minorities) (N=894)	3.0 (0.80)	26.2	50.8	18.0	5.0	(17.0% of 1077)
b. Retain students from historically underrepresented groups (N=849)	3.0 (0.74)	24.7	56.2	15.4	3.6	(21.0% of 1074)
c. Support students from historically underrepresented groups (N=849)	3.0 (0.73)	25.8	57.0	13.6	3.6	(20.6% of 1070)
d. Recruit faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=950)	3.0 (0.76)	27.0	53.2	15.9	3.9	(11.8% of 1077)
e. Retain faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=860)	3.0 (0.78)	27.6	52.9	15.0	4.5	(19.9% of 1074)
f. Support faculty members from historically underrepresented groups (N=839)	3.1 (0.77)	29.7	52.9	13.2	4.2	(21.7% of 1072)

E5. My department provides a working environment that is accepting and respectful of differences in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Age (N=1050)	3.4 (0.67)	49.8	44.7	3.1	2.4
b. Disability status (N=815)	3.5 (0.59)	52.8	44.3	1.8	1.1	(24.0% of 1072)
c. Gender (N=1050)	3.4 (0.68)	48.9	43.7	5.7	1.7
d. Military status (N=607)	3.5 (0.62)	52.2	43.8	2.6	1.3	(43.4% of 1072)
e. Nationality/Ethnic origin (N=1002)	3.5 (0.62)	51.8	43.9	2.9	1.4
f. Race and color (N=1025)	3.4 (0.66)	50.2	44.1	3.8	2.0
g. Religion (N=890)	3.4 (0.64)	49.7	45.3	3.5	1.6	(16.8% of 1070)
h. Sexual orientation (N=721)	3.4 (0.70)	50.6	42.6	4.2	2.6	(32.7% of 1072)

E6. In my opinion, all faculty in my department and their spouses/partners are made to feel welcome at departmental social events, regardless of:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Age (N=1007)	3.6 (0.59)	61.8	35.0	2.2	1.0
b. Disability status (N=867)	3.6 (0.56)	61.9	36.1	1.0	0.9	(19.4% of 1075)
c. Gender (N=1003)	3.6 (0.58)	61.5	36.0	1.5	1.0
d. Military status (N=701)	3.6 (0.56)	62.5	35.4	1.3	0.9	(34.5% of 1070)
e. Nationality/Ethnic origin (N=980)	3.6 (0.60)	61.5	35.3	1.9	1.2
f. Race and color (N=987)	3.6 (0.59)	60.9	36.4	1.5	1.2
g. Religion (N=926)	3.6 (0.61)	60.2	36.1	2.6	1.2	(13.6% of 1072)
h. Sexual orientation (N=758)	3.5 (0.68)	60.4	34.0	3.4	2.1	(28.7% of 1063)

(N=1040) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.94	E7. To what extent has the diversity/multiculturalism of faculty in your department enhanced the intellectual diversity and/or the quality of teaching/research/extension programs in your department?
22.1%	4: A great deal
44.5%	3: Some
20.7%	2: A little
12.1%	1: Not at all
NA	0: NA - There is no diversity/multiculturalism among faculty in my department

(N=958) Mean=2.3 StDev=1.10	E8. In the courses you teach, to what extent do you include diversity-related topics, scholarship, research, writings, or other creative contributions by individuals from historically underrepresented groups?
17.4%	4: A great deal
30.5%	3: Some
19.7%	2: A little
32.2%	1: Not at all
(10.0% of 1064)	0: NA - Don't teach

E9. How much interest do you have in each of the following?	Mean (StDev)	4: A great deal	3: Some	2: A little	1: None
a. Engaging in research, artistic endeavors, or extension projects outside the U.S. (N=1078)	3.1 (1.02)	45.3	30.7	12.0	12.1
b. Teaching in a study abroad program (N=1074)	2.6 (1.13)	26.2	29.6	18.9	25.3
c. Participating in the NC State University Alternative Spring Break Service-Learning program (N=1070)	1.9 (1.01)	7.9	20.9	21.0	50.1
d. Participating in international service projects (N=1072)	2.4 (1.08)	18.8	29.9	23.5	27.8
e.Teaching in the NC State University International Studies major (N=1069)	1.9 (1.08)	11.6	18.2	18.0	52.2
f. Advising international students at NC State University (N=1068)	2.6 (1.10)	26.4	33.0	18.1	22.6

SECTION F: WORKING RELATIONSHIPS [95.6% of respondents; N=1,083]

(N=1075) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.89	F1. In general, there is a feeling of unity and cohesion among most of the faculty in my department.
24.8%	4: Strongly agree
43.5%	3: Agree
23.4%	2: Disagree
8.2%	1: Strongly disagree

F2. There is good communication between:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. My students and me (N=1048)	3.5 (0.52)	55.2	44.1	0.6	0.2
b. My department and our students (N=1032)	3.2 (0.59)	26.4	65.3	7.4	0.9
c. Faculty in my department (N=1070)	3.0 (0.77)	23.6	52.8	19.6	4.0
d. My department and other departments in my college (N=872)	2.6 (0.73)	8.7	53.3	31.5	6.4	(18.7% of 1073)
e. My college and other colleges at NC State (N=622)	2.5 (0.78)	6.0	49.8	32.2	12.1	(42.0% of 1072)

(N=1064) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.77	F3. My department provides an environment that promotes respectful dialogue between colleagues representing a diversity of perspectives and/or points of view within our academic discipline.
35.0%	4: Strongly agree
49.7%	3: Agree
11.4%	2: Disagree
4.0%	1: Strongly disagree

F4. Over the past few years, how often have you either given or received the following types of assistance to/from another member of the faculty in your department?	Mean (StDev)	4: Frequently	3: Sometimes	2: Seldom	1: Never
a. Advice on teaching (N=1076)	3.0 (0.88)	32.7	47.1	11.8	8.4
b. Feedback on a research or artistic project (N=1075)	3.1 (0.92)	38.5	40.7	11.9	8.8
c. Help in understanding departmental or college organization, requirements, or policies (N=1073)	3.1 (0.83)	36.5	43.3	15.8	4.4
d. Help in understanding reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure processes or expectations (N=1075)	3.1 (0.87)	35.7	44.0	13.7	6.6
e. Help with issues related to balancing work and personal life (N=1072)	2.2 (1.00)	11.4	28.4	30.2	29.9

F5. Over the past few years, how often have you collaborated on teaching, research, artistic endeavors, or extension projects with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Frequently	3: Sometimes	2: Seldom	1: Never
a. Other faculty in your department at NC State University (N=1076)	3.4 (0.87)	55.5	30.4	8.1	6.0
b. Faculty in other departments at NC State University (N=1073)	2.8 (1.09)	32.5	33.0	15.5	19.0
c. Faculty from other universities (N=1075)	2.9 (1.04)	35.7	36.8	12.4	15.1
d. Non-faculty from external agencies, organizations, the private sector, etc. (N=1073)	2.6 (1.11)	25.4	31.9	19.0	23.7

SECTION G: FACULTY SUPPORT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [94.8% of respondents; N=1,074]

G1. In general, how satisfied are you with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	0: NA-Don't teach/don't have program
a. The level of the courses you teach (e.g., 100, 200, etc.) (N=976)	3.4 (0.66)	48.3	45.0	5.2	1.5
b. The number of courses you teach (N=983)	3.2 (0.73)	37.4	48.4	12.0	2.1
c. The degree of influence you have over which courses you teach (N=982)	3.4 (0.73)	51.8	38.7	7.0	2.4
d. The discretion you have over the content of the courses you teach (N=982)	3.6 (0.57)	68.0	28.6	2.8	0.6
e. The number of students you teach (N=984)	3.1 (0.78)	35.5	47.2	14.1	3.2
f. The quality of undergraduate students with whom you interact (N=872)	2.9 (0.72)	17.6	59.6	18.8	4.0	(18.0% of 1064)
g. The quality of graduate students with whom you interact (N=923)	3.1 (0.64)	25.0	62.2	11.5	1.3	(13.3% of 1065)
h. Your access to graduate teaching assistants (N=755)	2.6 (0.92)	16.4	45.6	23.4	14.6	(29.2% of 1067)
i. Your access to graduate research assistants (N=760)	2.6 (0.95)	15.7	43.8	23.2	17.4	(28.6% of 1064)

G2. NC State University supports efforts to be innovative in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching (N=999)	3.1 (0.72)	30.3	56.7	9.6	3.4
b. Research and scholarly activities (N=1002)	3.1 (0.73)	32.4	52.6	12.5	2.5
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=324)	2.9 (0.81)	23.2	50.6	20.4	5.9	(69.2% of 1052)
d. Extension/Engagement/Economic development activities (N=740)	3.1 (0.73)	28.8	57.7	9.6	3.9	(29.7% of 1052)

G3. NC State University rewards efforts to be innovative in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching (N=956)	2.7 (0.84)	13.1	50.3	26.0	10.6
b. Research and scholarly activities (M=976)	3.1 (0.81)	34.9	48.2	12.0	4.9
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=289)	2.7 (0.87)	15.6	47.8	25.6	11.1	(72.5% of 1052)
d. Extension/Engagement/Economic development activities (N=649)	2.8 (0.83)	17.0	52.8	21.1	9.1	(38.3% of 1052)

G4. How satisfied are you personally with each the following?	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Availability of learning technologies in the classrooms in which you teach (N=972)	3.0 (0.79)	28.8	51.4	14.9	4.8
b. Opportunities for temporary teaching load reduction for scholarly/professional growth (N=774)	2.5 (0.87)	10.7	46.1	28.3	14.9	(17.4% of 1060)
c. Opportunities to participate in workshops, seminars etc. at NC State to improve your teaching (N=909)	3.1 (0.56)	21.9	70.6	6.3	1.2
d. Availability of funds to attend professional workshops and conferences on teaching (N=736)	2.3 (0.90)	7.6	38.0	31.8	22.6	(22.5% od 1062)
e. Training and support for using learning technologies (N=894)	3.0 (0.71)	19.6	62.9	13.1	4.5
f. Ability of the campus bookstore to meet the needs of the courses you teach (N=804)	3.0 (0.62)	18.7	70.2	8.2	3.0	(13.6% of 1061)

G4. How satisfied are you personally with each the following? (continued)	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
g. Availability of funds to present your work at scholarly conferences (N=952)	2.4 (0.88)	8.3	38.7	33.8	19.2	(10.4% of 1062)
h. Opportunities for scholarly or other professional leave (N=804)	2.5 (0.86)	10.0	48.3	26.9	14.9	(24.2% of 1060)
i. Financial support for scholarly or other professional leave activities (N=759)	2.3 (0.87)	6.7	34.8	37.7	20.8	(28.0% of 1054)
j. Leadership development opportunities on campus (N=655)	2.7 (0.72)	7.6	63.0	21.2	8.1	(38.1% of 1058)
k. Support for assessment activities in your department (N=746)	2.7 (0.76)	9.2	58.0	23.9	8.8	(28.8% of 1048)
l. Availability of/access to materials through NC State Libraries (N=1026)	3.3 (0.61)	40.0	55.1	5.1	0.9
m. Support for dealing with student concerns (e.g., conduct, disabilities, etc.) (N=866)	3.1 (0.61)	20.0	69.4	8.1	2.5	(18.2% of 1059)
n. Support for technology transfer (N=690)	2.7 (0.81)	8.8	61.3	17.1	12.8	(34.4% of 1051)

(N=1066)	G5. Were you assigned a formal mentor when you first came to NC State University?
24.7%	1: Yes
73.6%	2: No (mark your response then skip to question 7)
1.7%	0: Don't know (mark your response then skip to question 7)

(N=263) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.93	G6. If yes, how helpful was the advice given to you by your mentor?
51.3%	4: Very helpful
26.6%	3: Somewhat helpful
16.0%	2: Not very helpful
6.1%	1: Not at all helpful

G7. How satisfied are you with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Very satisfied	3: Satisfied	2: Dissatisfied	1: Very dissatisfied	9: Insufficient evidence to judge	0: Not applicable
a. Pre-award support from my college for grant/contract-related activities (N=777)	2.8 (0.87)	18.2	50.4	20.8	10.6	(16.2% of 1059)	(10.4% of 1059)
b. Post-award support from my college for grant/contract-related activities (N=729)	2.7 (0.83)	11.4	55.0	21.8	11.8	(17.9% of 1059)	(13.2% of 1059)
c. Pre-award support from the university for grant/contract-related activities (N=656)	2.6 (0.82)	9.8	53.0	25.3	11.9	(18.8% or 1052)	(18.8% of 1052)
d. Post-award support from the university for grant/contract-related activities (N=624)	2.5 (0.82)	7.7	51.9	26.8	13.6	(20.3% of 1049)	(20.2% of 1049)
e. The way indirect costs are allocated to the investigator on a grant (N=668)	2.1 (0.87)	3.0	33.7	32.3	31.0	(34.5% of 1020)
f. The way indirect costs are allocated to the department (N=609)	2.1 (0.85)	3.6	31.7	37.0	27.8	(40.1% of 1017)
g. The amount of control the principal investigator has over the allocation of indirect costs generated by external funding (N=659)	1.9 (0.87)	3.8	23.1	34.6	38.5	(35.1% of 1016)

G8. What are the biggest challenges you face related to grant/contract-related activities at NC State?

SECTION H: PERFORMANCE REVIEW, REAPPOINTMENT, PROMOTION, AND TENURE [93.2% of respondents; N=1,055] (Note: Exact question wording used for a version of this section answered by non-tenure track faculty [NTT] is noted when it differs from that answered by tenure-track faculty.)

(N=1026) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.84	H1. The standards for performance review of faculty in my department are clearly stated.
31.7%	4: Strongly agree
45.8%	3: Agree
16.8%	2: Disagree
5.8%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1027) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.77	H2. The procedures for performance review of faculty in my department are clearly stated.
35.4%	4: Strongly agree
49.5%	3: Agree
11.4%	2: Disagree
3.7%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=880) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.69	H3. My Statement of Mutual Expectations (SME) is consistent with my department's vision.
34.9%	4: Strongly agree
55.3%	3: Agree
6.9%	2: Disagree
2.8%	1: Strongly disagree
(15.4% of 1040)	0: NA - Don't have an SME

(N=812) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.69	H4. My Statement of Mutual Expectations is consistent with the department's standards for promotion. (NTT: "... standards for reappointment.")
38.0%	4: Strongly agree
53.4%	3: Agree
5.9%	2: Disagree
2.6%	1: Strongly disagree
	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
(15.2% of 1045)	0: NA - Don't have an SME

H5. The feedback I have received in my recent performance reviews:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	8: NA-Don't have an SME
a. Has been appropriately based on my Statement of Mutual Expectations (N=805)	3.1 (0.84)	33.3	47.8	12.3	6.6	(15.4% of 1033)
b. Has been helpful to my professional development (N=934)	2.9 (0.86)	23.0	47.3	22.1	7.6
c. Corresponds with how well I feel I'm doing (N=938)	3.0 (0.84)	29.1	51.1	12.5	7.4
d. Helps me understand how well I'm doing relative to my peers in the department (N=931)	2.6 (0.91)	18.0	37.5	32.6	11.8
e. Is given appropriate weight in receiving merit raises (N=909)	2.8 (0.93)	21.8	47.4	17.9	12.9

(N=1036) Mean=2.8 StDev=0.92	H6. In recent years the university has revised the Academic Tenure Policy, in part to clarify the importance of the Statement of Mutual expectations and the six realms of faculty responsibility. How well do you understand the current Academic Tenure Policy?
24.7%	4: Very well
44.0%	3: Fairly well
20.8%	2: Not very well
10.5%	1: Not at all

(N=1055) % YES	H7. In which of the following ways have you participated in the reappointment, promotion, and tenure (RPT) process at NC State University? (mark all that apply)
59.9%	H7_1 1: As a candidate
58.8%	H7_2 1: Voted on a candidate
40.7%	H7_3 1: Served on a review committee
22.1%	H7_4 1: Have never participated in the RPT process at NC State

(N=1040) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.86	H8. How well do you understand your departments' standards for reappointment, promotion, and tenure? (NTT: "... standards for reappointment.")
41.2%	4: Very well
39.2%	3: Fairly well
14.3%	2: Not very well
5.2%	1: Not at all

(N=1036) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.84	H9. How well do you understand your departments' procedures for reappointment, promotion, and tenure? (NTT: "... procedures for reappointment.")
45.1%	4: Very well
37.8%	3: Fairly well
12.4%	2: Not very well
4.7%	1: Not at all

(N=857) Mean=3.0 StDev=0.89	H10. The standards used to reach reappointment, promotion, and tenure decisions in my department are applied consistently and fairly. (NTT: "The standards used to reach reappointment decisions...")
33.0%	4: Strongly agree
44.3%	3: Agree
14.9%	2: Disagree
7.7%	1: Strongly disagree
(17.1% of 1034)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=856) Mean=3.2 StDev=0.83	H11. The procedures used to reach reappointment, promotion, and tenure decisions in my department are applied consistently and fairly. (NTT: "The procedures used to reach reappointment decisions...")
38.7%	4: Strongly agree
46.3%	3: Agree
9.0%	2: Disagree
6.1%	1: Strongly disagree
(16.8% of 1029)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

H12. The University provides sufficient resources to support faculty success with respect to:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching/Mentoring of students (N=939)	2.7 (0.72)	10.6	57.9	25.6	5.9
b. Discovery of knowledge through discipline-guided inquiry (N=853)	2.6 (0.74)	8.9	54.6	29.1	7.4	(17.1% of 1029)
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=265)	2.6 (0.81)	8.7	49.8	29.8	11.7	(74.3% of 1030)
d. Technological and managerial Innovation (N=579)	2.7 (0.79)	10.9	55.8	24.0	9.3	(43.8% of 1031)
e. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=634)	2.7 (0.78)	9.8	56.0	25.1	9.2	(38.4% of 1030)
f. Service in professional societies and service and engagement within the University (N=804)	2.6 (0.79)	8.7	49.5	31.8	10.0	(21.9% of 1030)

H13. My department rewards excellent performance in:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Teaching/Mentoring of students (N=952)	2.8 (0.81)	17.5	52.4	22.5	7.6
b. Discovery of knowledge through discipline-guided inquiry (N=868)	3.1 (0.80)	32.8	49.2	13.1	4.8	(16.0% of 1033)
c. Creative artistry and literature (N=289)	2.7 (0.94)	19.0	45.0	21.8	14.2	(72.0% of 1033)
d. Technological and Managerial Innovation (N=564)	2.8 (0.78)	15.1	55.6	21.1	7.3	(45.2% of 1030)
e. Extension and engagement with constituents outside the University (N=715)	2.8 (0.83)	16.8	54.3	19.9	9.1	(30.8% of 1034)
f. Service in professional societies and service and engagement within the University (N=855)	2.7 (0.78)	12.2	55.6	24.1	8.2	(17.1% of 1031)

SECTION I: POST-TENURE REVIEW [92.7% of respondents; N=926] (This section was not asked of non-tenure track faculty)

(N=926) % YES	I1. Do you have any personal experience with the Post-Tenure Review process at NC State? (mark all that apply)
38.1%	I1_1 1: No
50.2%	I1_2 1: Yes - have had my Comprehensive Review
36.8%	I1_3 1: Yes - Have served on a review committee
8.2%	I1_4 1: Yes - As department/college administrator
3.2%	I1_5 1: Yes - Other

I2. From either your direct experience with Post-Tenure Review within your academic department or what you have heard or read about the process, please respond to the following questions regarding different components of the review:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient experience to judge
a. It is easy to find information about the process, requirements, and regulations for the Post-Tenure Review on the NC State University website (N=653)	2.9 (0.69)	16.4	62.2	17.9	3.5	(27.8% of 905)
b. The process for Post-Tenure Review in my department is widely known and well understood by members of the department (N=705)	2.7 (0.76)	14.0	52.2	28.2	5.5	(22.1% of 905)
c. The procedures for Post-Tenure Review in my department are clear (N=704)	2.9 (0.73)	18.6	58.8	18.5	4.1	(22.0% of 903)
d. The review standards for Post-Tenure Review in my department are clear (N=702)	2.8 (0.77)	17.0	53.4	24.2	5.4	(22.3% of 903)
e. The procedures for Post-Tenure Review in my department are followed in an equitable manner (N=586)	3.0 (0.73)	23.0	62.1	9.7	5.1	(35.0% of 901)
f. The review standards for Post-Tenure Review in my department are applied fairly (N=577)	3.0 (0.75)	23.0	61.0	10.0	5.9	(36.0% of 901)
g. The Post-Tenure Review peer review committee members in my department are prepared and trained properly (N=537)	2.8 (0.81)	16.2	55.1	20.1	8.6	(40.1% of 896)

(N=606) Mean=2.7 StDev=0.80	I3. Overall, how satisfied are you with the post-tenure review process?
13.0%	4: Very satisfied
56.9%	3: Satisfied
20.6%	2: Dissatisfied
9.4%	1: Very dissatisfied
(33.0% of 904)	9: Insufficient experience to judge

SECTION J: PAY AND COMPENSATION [92.5% of respondents; N=1,048]

J1. My salary level is reasonably competitive, when compared with:	Mean (StDev)	4: Strongly agree	3: Agree	2: Disagree	1: Strongly disagree	9: Insufficient evidence to judge
a. Other faculty in my department (N=860)	2.7 (0.87)	15.4	49.1	23.5	12.1	(17.6% of 1043)
b. Other faculty in my college (N=690)	2.4 (0.87)	9.3	42.2	32.0	16.5	(33.6% of 1039)
c. Other faculty at NC State University (N=670)	2.2 (0.93)	7.9	32.4	33.4	26.3	(35.4% of 1038)
d. Other faculty in my discipline in the UNC system (N=610)	2.1 (0.88)	5.6	29.3	37.5	27.5	(41.2% of 1037)
e. Other faculty in my discipline at comparable institutions in the U.S. (N=811)	1.9 (0.86)	4.6	20.1	39.2	36.1	(21.9% of 1039)

(N=1045) Mean=2.6 StDev=1.00)	J2. How well do you understand the process by which faculty salaries are determined?
18.8%	4: Very well
40.3%	3: Somewhat
21.6%	2: A little
19.3%	1: Not at all

(N=932) Mean=2.9 StDev=0.85	J3. I believe my department links faculty salary increases to meritorious performance.
22.8%	4: Strongly agree
52.0%	3: Agree
16.5%	2: Disagree
8.7%	1: Strongly disagree
(10.5% of 1041)	9: Insufficient evidence to judge

(N=1038) Mean=3.3 StDev=0.61	J4. I have access to the information I need to understand the benefits available to me (i.e., healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits program).
36.8%	4: Strongly agree
56.4%	3: Agree
6.1%	2: Disagree
0.7%	1: Strongly disagree

(N=889) Mean=2.0 StDev=0.92	J5. Healthcare benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, medical flex spendi

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