Faculty Engagement Survey
Faculty Engagement Survey Survey Result Overview December 2014
About the Survey Survey Methodology: • Conducted by third party vendor – Vendor surveys more than 5000 workplaces • All faculty surveyed • 23,000+ faculty active within past 12 months • Last all faculty survey Sep. 2011; three semi-annual surveys to 25% of faculty population in 2012-13
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Key Findings 1. 44% faculty participated 2. More than 80% of faculty are engaged or contributing 3. Personal alignment to University mission is a strength 4. Trust in senior leaders also ranked among strengths 5.
Engagement drivers center on academic quality
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Need to further invest in our people, ensure our faculty feel valued, be as transparent as possible when making decisions and provide support to Classroom updates and improvements © 2014 University of Phoenix, Inc. | All rights reserved
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Engagement Drivers Top 5 Drivers in 2014
Rank
Favorability
The University offers an exceptional learning experience for students.
1st
67.7%
The University delivers high academic quality.
2nd
68.0%
I find my job as a faculty member interesting and challenging.
3rd
86.0%
This University plays a critical role in the field of education.
4th
75.0%
This University prepares students to excel in their chosen careers.
5th
68.6%
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Areas of Engagement: Where We Excel Top 5 Categories
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1st
Job Satisfaction
84.12% Favorable
2nd
Pride
79.03% Favorable
3rd
Mission and Values
72.66% Favorable
4th
Individual Contribution
70.21% Favorable
5th
Trust in Leaders
69.72% Favorable
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Areas of Engagement: Where to Improve Top 5 Unfavorable Categories
1st
Classroom Technologies 11.94% Unfavorable
2nd
Feeling Valued
9.24% Unfavorable
3rd
Alignment with Goals
7.80% Unfavorable
4th
Individual Contribution
7.25% Unfavorable
5th
Communication
6.92% Unfavorable
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Next Steps • Campus and College Leaders conduct engagement action planning through early January 2015 • Leaders share localized results in upcoming campus/college communications in 2015 • Ongoing commitment for sharing our progress along the way at University and school/college/campus levels
• Major Classroom updates in 2015 • Lead and Associate Faculty will join Epic, the University’s Employee Success Program for faculty recognition in Feb. 2015 • Faculty Appreciation Week with additional engagement by school/college/campus in April/May 2015
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About the Survey Survey Methodology: • Conducted by third party vendor – Vendor surveys more than 5000 workplaces • All faculty surveyed • 23,000+ faculty active within past 12 months • Last all faculty survey Sep. 2011; three semi-annual surveys to 25% of faculty population in 2012-13
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Key Findings 1. 44% faculty participated 2. More than 80% of faculty are engaged or contributing 3. Personal alignment to University mission is a strength 4. Trust in senior leaders also ranked among strengths 5.
Engagement drivers center on academic quality
6.
Need to further invest in our people, ensure our faculty feel valued, be as transparent as possible when making decisions and provide support to Classroom updates and improvements © 2014 University of Phoenix, Inc. | All rights reserved
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Engagement Drivers Top 5 Drivers in 2014
Rank
Favorability
The University offers an exceptional learning experience for students.
1st
67.7%
The University delivers high academic quality.
2nd
68.0%
I find my job as a faculty member interesting and challenging.
3rd
86.0%
This University plays a critical role in the field of education.
4th
75.0%
This University prepares students to excel in their chosen careers.
5th
68.6%
Drivers will mathematically have the greatest impact on engagement if moved negatively or positively. © 2014 University of Phoenix, Inc. | All rights reserved
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Areas of Engagement: Where We Excel Top 5 Categories
5
1st
Job Satisfaction
84.12% Favorable
2nd
Pride
79.03% Favorable
3rd
Mission and Values
72.66% Favorable
4th
Individual Contribution
70.21% Favorable
5th
Trust in Leaders
69.72% Favorable
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Areas of Engagement: Where to Improve Top 5 Unfavorable Categories
1st
Classroom Technologies 11.94% Unfavorable
2nd
Feeling Valued
9.24% Unfavorable
3rd
Alignment with Goals
7.80% Unfavorable
4th
Individual Contribution
7.25% Unfavorable
5th
Communication
6.92% Unfavorable
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Next Steps • Campus and College Leaders conduct engagement action planning through early January 2015 • Leaders share localized results in upcoming campus/college communications in 2015 • Ongoing commitment for sharing our progress along the way at University and school/college/campus levels
• Major Classroom updates in 2015 • Lead and Associate Faculty will join Epic, the University’s Employee Success Program for faculty recognition in Feb. 2015 • Faculty Appreciation Week with additional engagement by school/college/campus in April/May 2015
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