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Faculty & Staff Survey Results - Numbers

Section I - About You
 

1. Position

 
Administrative 16.07% Chart 1
Faculty 44.64%
Staff 36.61%
 
 

2. Do you have a home computer with Internet access?

 
Yes 84.38% Chart 2
No 13.39%
 
 

3. What type of Internet connection do you have at home?

 
None 10.27% Chart 3
Dialup 35.71%
Cable 30.36%
Satellite 0.45%
DSL 17.41%
Unsure 0.89%
 
 
Section II - Technology Skills
 

4. Please rate your current technology skills using the scale below. Also, please check the box at the right if you would like additional training

 
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training in This Subject Chart 4a
General Computer Use 66.52 % 29.46 % 0.89 % 5.36 %
Using Blackboard/Distance Learning Materials 12.50 % 16.52 % 62.95 % 21.88 %
Searching a Database for Specific Information 39.29 % 43.75 % 12.95 % 10.71 %
Using the LRC Database 17.41 % 29.91 % 47.32 % 8.93 %
Using Datatel/Colleague (RISC) 32.59 % 41.52 % 20.09 % 14.29 %
Using the AS400 (Student System) 6.25 % 11.61 % 70.54 % 9.82 %
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training in This Subject Chart 4b
Using a Scanner to Import Graphics etc. 24.55 % 29.91 % 37.05 % 25.00 %
Desktop Publishing 16.96 % 33.93 % 41.07 % 21.88 %
Using an Electronic Gradebook 13.39 % 14.29 % 65.62 % 15.62 %
Accessing E-mail 83.48 % 13.39 % 1.79 % 1.79 %
Attaching Files to E-mail 70.98 % 20.09 % 6.25 % 5.80 %
Finding Specific Information on the Web 75.45 % 22.77 % 0.00 % 3.57 %
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training in This Subject Chart 4c
Uploading to the Web 22.77 % 22.77 % 41.07 % 18.30 %
Downloading from the Web 46.43 % 38.39 % 10.27 % 11.16 %
 
 

5. Please rate your current skills using the scale below. Also, please check the box at the right if you would like additional training

 
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training In This Subject Chart 5a
Word Processing (MS Word or similar) 74.55 % 22.32 % 0.89 % 7.14 %
Spreadsheets (MS Excel or similar) 33.93 % 37.95 % 20.54 % 23.66 %
Presentation Software (PowerPoint or similar) 28.12 % 37.05 % 28.57 % 30.36 %
Internet Browser (Explorer, Netscape or similar) 70.98 % 25.89 % 0.89 % 4.91 %
E-Mail (Netscape Mail, Outlook or similar) 73.21 % 20.98 % 1.34 % 6.25 %
Web Page Authoring (FrontPage, Dreamweaver or similar) 6.70 % 19.64 % 66.07 % 30.36 %
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training In This Subject Chart 5b
Page Authoring/Desktop Publishing (Xpress, Pagemaker or similar) 5.80 % 17.41 % 72.32 % 26.34 %
Video Editing (Adobe Premier or similar) 4.02 % 10.71 % 79.46 % 24.11 %
Audio Software (Sound Forge or similar) 2.68 % 8.48 % 82.59 % 19.20 %
Music Software 5.36 % 12.05 % 76.79 % 17.86 %
3-D Graphics (Poser/Bryce) 3.12 % 7.59 % 82.14 % 21.43 %
Database (MS Access or similar) 15.18 % 29.02 % 49.11 % 24.55 %
  Proficient Novice - Familiar Do Not Use - Unfamiliar I Would Like Training In This Subject Chart 5c
Graphics (Illustrator or similar) 4.91 % 17.41 % 71.43 % 27.23 %
Photo Editing (Adobe Photoshop or similar) 10.27 % 28.12 % 53.12 % 29.46 %
Quick Time 4.46 % 17.86 % 70.98 % 16.52 %
 
 
Section III - Technology Usage
 

6. How often do you use the following?

 
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6a
Computer On-Campus 83.48 % 10.27 % 0.45 % 4.46 % 0.45 %
Computer At Home 54.02 % 29.91 % 8.04 % 4.46 % 1.34 %
Laptop 15.18 % 14.29 % 15.62 % 35.27 % 18.30 %
Wireless Technology 12.95 % 11.16 % 14.29 % 37.05 % 21.43 %
E-mail 83.48 % 12.05 % 0.45 % 1.34 % 0.45 %
Help Desk 2.23 % 23.21 % 58.48 % 11.16 % 2.68 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6b
RISC 29.02 % 29.91 % 21.88 % 14.29 % 3.57 %
Computer Labs 7.14 % 8.93 % 28.57 % 48.66 % 3.12 %
Blackboard/Distance Learning 8.04 % 6.70 % 9.82 % 58.48 % 15.62 %
Smart White Board 0.00 % 2.23 % 7.14 % 67.41 % 20.98 %
PowerPoint Presentations 7.14 % 15.62 % 21.88 % 32.59 % 19.64 %
Calendar Programs (Outlook, Time & Chaos) 19.64 % 10.71 % 8.48 % 37.95 % 20.09 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6c
Presenting Information from the Internet 10.27 % 14.73 % 27.68 % 31.25 % 12.05 %
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) 7.59 % 6.70 % 4.91 % 62.05 % 16.07 %
MP3 Player 4.02 % 5.36 % 8.93 % 66.52 % 12.95 %
Television 33.04 % 16.96 % 16.96 % 26.34 % 4.02 %
Digital Camera 6.25 % 33.04 % 19.20 % 28.57 % 10.27 %
Videoconferencing 0.45 % 3.57 % 19.64 % 58.48 % 14.29 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6d
Streaming Video 2.23 % 6.25 % 14.29 % 60.71 % 15.18 %
Multimedia Presentations 4.02 % 8.04 % 13.39 % 54.91 % 17.86 %
Audio/Video Clips, Animation 2.68 % 8.48 % 18.30 % 52.23 % 15.62 %
Overhead Projector 7.59 % 21.88 % 21.88 % 41.52 % 5.36 %
Transparency Projector 5.80 % 15.62 % 21.88 % 46.43 % 5.36 %
VCR/Video Disc/DVD player 10.27 % 44.64 % 22.32 % 15.62 % 3.57 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6e
Film/Slide Projector 0.89 % 4.91 % 22.32 % 64.29 % 4.02 %
Audio Tape Player/CD Player 10.71 % 29.91 % 25.00 % 29.02 % 3.57 %
CD/DVD Creation or Duplication 2.23 % 19.64 % 20.54 % 39.73 % 14.29 %
Posting Course Materials 4.91 % 8.93 % 6.25 % 62.50 % 15.18 %
Participating is Discussion Boards 4.02 % 10.27 % 16.96 % 54.46 % 11.61 %
Using Mailing Lists 4.91 % 22.77 % 26.79 % 29.46 % 13.84 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6f
Posting Quizzes or Surveys 2.23 % 5.36 % 9.82 % 62.05 % 17.41 %
Conducting Research 6.70 % 34.38 % 17.41 % 29.46 % 7.59 %
Posting Grades 1.34 % 7.14 % 4.02 % 70.98 % 13.84 %
Posting Class Announcements 2.68 % 8.93 % 6.25 % 62.50 % 16.96 %
Posting Course Syllabi 1.79 % 10.71 % 4.02 % 62.95 % 17.41 %
Posting Multi-Media Presentations 0.45 % 4.46 % 7.14 % 68.30 % 16.07 %
  Daily Frequently Rarely Never Do Not Use - But Would Like To In The Future Chart 6g
Instant Messaging 7.14 % 9.38 % 23.21 % 45.98 % 12.05 %
Accessing The Internet 64.73 % 27.23 % 3.12 % 1.34 % 0.89 %
Facilitating Collaboration with other Faculty/Staff 13.39 % 27.68 % 21.43 % 22.77 % 10.71 %
 
 
Section IV - Training
 

7. Please indicate your level of interest in the following methods of training

 
  Very Interested Somewhat Interested Not At All Interested Chart 7
Read books or manuals 26.34 % 50.89 % 20.98 %
Online tutorials/CBT's 33.48 % 46.88 % 15.62 %
Attending On-Campus Courses 49.11 % 45.98 % 3.57 %
Hands-On Workshops or Seminars 64.73 % 32.14 % 1.34 %
Self-Exploring or Experimentation 41.96 % 43.75 % 12.50 %
 
 
Satisfaction
 

8. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following services at SUNY Orange

 
  Very satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Not Applicable Chart 8a
SUNY Orange Website 15.18 % 63.84 % 16.07 % 1.34 % 3.12 %
Open Lab PC's 4.02 % 24.11 % 12.05 % 4.91 % 53.57 %
Faculty/Staff PC's 8.04 % 39.73 % 26.34 % 13.84 % 12.05 %
Internet Access 28.57 % 60.71 % 5.80 % 1.34 % 2.68 %
Smart Classroom Equipment 0.45 % 10.71 % 15.18 % 14.73 % 55.36 %
Telephone Equipment 12.05 % 57.14 % 17.86 % 5.80 % 5.80 %
  Very satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Not Applicable Chart 8b
Help Desk 18.30 % 51.34 % 8.48 % 3.12 % 17.41 %
Computer Center 8.93 % 44.20 % 8.04 % 0.89 % 35.71 %
Technical Services 14.73 % 53.57 % 18.30 % 1.79 % 8.93 %
Academic Technical Services 8.48 % 31.70 % 11.61 % 1.79 % 41.07 %
IT services (Hours of Operation, Staff, etc.) 8.93 % 52.23 % 9.82 % 3.57 % 19.64 %
Adequacy of Technology Support On-Campus 7.59 % 36.16 % 33.93 % 8.04 % 10.27 %
  Very satisfied Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Not Applicable
When a Technician Came to Your Computer to Solve a Problem 32.14 % 46.43 % 5.36 % 0.89 % 11.61 %
With On-campus Training Sessions 12.95 % 39.29 % 15.62 % 1.34 % 26.79 %
With Datatel (Colleague) RISC Performance 1.34 % 22.32 % 20.98 % 28.12 % 23.66 %
 
 

9. Do you feel the Computer Hardware you use on campus is adequate for the tasks you perform?

 
Yes 58.93% Chart 9
No 37.50%
 
 

10. Do you feel the Computer Software you use on campus is adequate for the tasks you perform?

 
Yes 56.70% Chart 10
No 38.39%
 
 

11. Do you feel that the College should provide more IT Support Services for Faculty and Staff?

 
Yes 84.82% Chart 11
No 8.93%
 
 

12. Do you feel the College provides adequate IT Support for Students?

 
Yes 29.02% Chart 12
No 48.21%
 
 

13. Are you able to use the SUNY Orange Web Site as an aid in performing the functions of your job?

 
Yes 64.29% Chart 13
No 30.36%
 
 

14. What is the status of your Faculty or Departmental Web Page?

 
Exists 53.57% Chart 14
Does Not Exist - Not Interested 7.14%
Does Not Exist - Would Like One 16.07%
Unsure 18.75%
 
 

15. Do you feel the IT Department should expand its Hours of Operation to include evenings and weekends?

 
Yes 53.57% Chart 15
No 39.73%