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The State of the Faculty Survey, conducted from March 5-11, 2010, received a 33% response rate with 121 out of 368 faculty members participating. The survey revealed a diverse faculty demographic, with a majority identifying as white (73%) and a significant portion being associate (23%) and full professors (45%). Key concerns highlighted by faculty included the effectiveness of Senate communications, with an average score of 3.1, and a need for improved response from administration. Recommendations included enhancing Senate agenda representation and addressing faculty anxiety on governance and working conditions.
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State of the Faculty Survey Philip C. Wander President of the Faculty Senate LMU March 18 2010
When was the survey conducted? March 5 – 11, 2010 In one week
What’s the response rate? 368 faculty members received the survey 121 responded The response rate was 33%
Women 44% Men 56%
Age 49
Race African American 2% Asian 6% Multiracial 6% Hispanic/Latino 13% White 73%
Rank Associate professor 23% Assistant professor 32% Full Professor 45%
College Education 7% Film & Television 8% Communication & Fine Arts 13% Business 14% Science & Engineering 15% Bellarmine 45%
Senate Communication effectiveness mean score = 3 1-------------2-------------3-------------4-------------5 X
Let us guess … In senate communication with faculty which of the following works the worst? Which the best?
Let us guess again … Which of the following senate accomplishment faculty has the least knowledge of? And the most knowledge of?
Senate representativenessmean score = 3 1-------------2-------------3-------------4-------------5 X
One last guess… Which of the following 3 items harbor the highest faculty anxiety?
Conclusion 1. Craft the senate agenda to represent faculty better: a. Administration’s responsiveness, consistency and accountability b. Improving faculty working condition 2. Feel the pulse of the faculty and address top areas of faculty anxiety: a. governance b. R&T c. Core d. Climate 3. Communicate better with faculty about what we plan to do and what we have accomplished.