2011 University Life Survey

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1 Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman Executive Vice President and Provost Iowa State University President s Council September 26,

2 Administered to all ISU faculty, staff, and students February 23 - March 11, Posed questions related to the values articulated in the Iowa State University Strategic Plan Measures progress towards priority to be a magnet for recruiting, supporting, and retaining students, faculty, and staff committed to excellence, integrity, the free exchange of ideas, and collaboration.

P&S 19.9% Merit 9.4% Undergraduate 47.8% Graduate 11.

3 Survey Respondents By Classification Classification Faculty 11.6% Classification Merit 7.5% Faculty 14. P&S 19.9% Merit 9.4% Undergraduate 47.8% Graduate 11.4% Missing 1.8% P&S 25.3% Undergraduate 38.8% Graduate 11. Missing 1.5%

4 Response Rate by Demographic Demographic Category Response Rate Gender Female 27.63% 24.5% Male 20.55% 16.7% Status P&S 59.16% 57. Faculty 47.98% 47.6% Merit 40.12% 35.1% Graduate student 27.49% 18.4% Undergraduate student 16.12% 11.8%

5 88% Responded Favorably to the Campus Learning Environment 6 Iowa State University is a Great Place to Learn

6 68% Responded Favorably to the Campus Working Environment 6 Iowa State University is a Great Place to Work

7 University Life Survey Sub Goals Sub Goals Prioritized by All Respondents,,, and 1: Recruit/Retain Faculty, Staff and Students 2: Expand/Nurture Diversity 3: Balance Responsibility/Resources 4: Work/Life Balance 5: Extracurricular Opportunities 6: Conserve Resources 7: Attractive Campus 8: Alumni Connections 9: Athletics Programs

8 Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention Efforts 6 Iowa State University Recruits and Retains Faculty and Staff Who are Dedicated to Excellence

9 Student Recruitment and Retention Efforts 6 Iowa State University Recruits and Retains Students Who are Dedicated to Excellence

10 Iowa State University Increases the Diversity of People, Ideas, and Cultures 6 Iowa State University Increases the Diversity of People, Ideas, and Cultures

11 Iowa State University Campus Climate for Diversity 6 Iowa State University Nurtures an Environment in Which Diversity Can Thrive

12 Optimal Resource Allocation for Faculty and Staff 6 Iowa State University Aligns Its Resources for Faculty and Staff to Efficiently and Effectively Carry Out the Vision of the University

13 Employee Resources and Responsibilities 6 Iowa State University Provides You with the Resources to Efficiently and Effectively Carry Out Your Responsibilities

14 Satisfying Professional and Personal Life 6 Iowa State University Fosters an Environment in Which I Can Manage Both a Productive Professional Life and a Satisfying Personal Life

15 Personal Development Opportunities 6 Iowa State University Offers Opportunities for Personal Development

16 Iowa State University Conserves Natural Resources 6 Iowa State University Conserves Natural Resources

17 Iowa State University Maintains an Attractive Campus 6 Iowa State University Maintains an Attractive Campus

18 Facility Management 6 Iowa State University Works to Improve the Quality of Its Facilities

19 Connections with Alumni and Friends 6 Iowa State University Advances Excellence by Fostering Connections with Alumni and Friends

20 Integrity of Athletic Programs 6 Iowa State University's Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Strive for Integrity

Conclusions Remarkable consistency in priorities and satisfaction across the three surveys (,, ) Despite three years of budget reductions, strongly positive Diversity has been identified as the

21 Conclusions Remarkable consistency in priorities and satisfaction across the three surveys (,, ) Despite three years of budget reductions, strongly positive Diversity has been identified as the number one university priority by underrepresented minorities and graduate students and the number four priority overall We have increased satisfaction in the areas of athletics, being a great place to learn, sustainability and the environment, and recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students. Going forward we need to improve our campus work environment, improve our optimal resource allocation, and continue to strengthen our connections with alumni and friends

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