Stateoftheuniversity - American Association of University Professors

State Of the University Survey
Truman State University

Comparison of 1998, 1999, and 2000

Surveys

Scale

      1       2       3       4       5       6       7       8       9

 Strongly Disagree                Ambivalent               Strongly Agree

When viewing the histograms, please

be aware of the scale on the

ordinate (the y axis) as it may vary between years, perhaps making

a

quick visual examimation somewhat deceptive. Items 8 and 9 represent

potential examples of this phenomenon; there may be others.

1. The administration is promoting a liberal arts and

sciences culture in an efficient and expeditious manner (2000

question). The administration is doing a good job of promoting

a liberal arts and sciences culture (1998 &1999 question).

2000 Responses to

Question #1

1999 Responses to

Question #1

1998 Responses to Question

#1

2. The new Liberal Studies Program implementation plans

and procedures are proceeding in a timely, systematic, and facilitative

manner (Same question 1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #2

1999 Responses to

Question #2

1998 Responses to Question

#2

3. Assessment of student learning is appropriately

collected and reported, thereby facilitating a reflective culture

aimed at improvement (Same question 1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #3

1999 Responses to

Question #3

1998 Responses to

Question #3

4. The currently implemented expansion of Freshman

Week is the appropriate tool for increasing retention and graduation

rates and for promoting a living/learning community (Same question

1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #4

1999 Responses to

Question #4

1998 Responses to

Question #4

5. Physical facility resources (e.g. space, supplies,

etc.) are adquate for my teaching and scholarly needs (Same question

1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #5

1999 Responses to

Question #5

1998 Responses to

Question #5

6. Enhancement of the liberal arts culture and the

living/learning environment through expansion of the Residential

Colleges Program should be a top priority of the University (Same

question 1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to Question #6

1999 Responses to

Question #6

1998 Responses to

Question #6

7. The current or proposed plans for enhancing technology

on campus are, or will be, adequate for my teaching, service,

and scholarship needs (Same question 1998, 1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #7

1999 Responses to

Question #7

1998 Responses to

Question #7

8. Adequate time, support, and resources are available

for my scholarship needs and requirements (Same question 1998,

1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #8

1999 Responses to

Question #8

1998 Responses to

Same Question which was Question #9 on the 1998 Survey.

9. Salaries and benefits at Truman are commensurate

with comparable institutions and reflective of teaching service,

and scholarship loads undertaken by faculty (Same question 1998,

1999, and 2000).

2000 Responses to Question #9

1999 Responses to Question #9

1998 Responses to Same Question

which was Question #10 on the 1998 Survey.

10. The University’s use of part-time and non-regular

faculty positions is appropriate (Same question 1998, 1999, and

2000).

2000 Responses to

Question #10

1999 Responses to

Question #10

1998 Responses to

Same Question which was Question #11 on the 1998 Survey

11. Morale among faculty at Truman

is currently very high.

2000 Responses to

Question #11

1999 Responses to

Question #11

In 1999, question #11 replaced

the following question from the year before, “The procedures

used in the search for, and appointment of, the Vice-President

of Academic Affairs were expedient, fair, and impartial at all

levels.”