2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Committee Members Kim Bender Director, Office of Assessment Tony DeCrosta Executive Director, Human Resources Laura Jensen Director, Institutional Research Bob Jones Professor College of Vet Med and Biomed Sciences & Coordinator HLC Dave McKelfresh Executive Director, Assessment -VPSA Mary Ontiveros VP Diversity and Associate VP Enrollment and Access Lori Smith Director, Training and Development Paul Thayer Associate VP for Student Affairs and Special Advisor to the Provost for Retention Zinta Byrne Associate Professor, Psychology 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Introduction Focus on Diversity Administrative Professional Council (APC) Classified Personnel Council (CPC) Human Resources Commission on Women and Gender Equity Contingent Faculty Commitment to Campus Extension (on campus /off campus employees) Campus/Fort Collins Community 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Introduction Most recent of a number of efforts to improve workplace climate over last 10 years Survey of Work Experiences and Diversity Activities – 2002 Survey of Contingent Faculty on the Colorado State University Campus – 2009 Commission on Women and Gender Equity Campus Climate – 2011 Strengthen the sustainability of CSU workforce Inform adaptive management efforts Support specific goals of the strategic plan 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Survey Framework Value & appreciation Diversity efforts Voice Professional development Colleagues & co-workers Supervisor performance Benefits & resources Personal safety Accessibility Harassment 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Administration Employees were asked to rate their level of agreement with a variety of statements on a five-point Likert scale Representation across divisions, colleges, and employee groups Nearly 2,400 respondents 14.3% minority 39.2% male 11.0% off-campus 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

Quantitative Analysis Between group differences were minimal if present at all Employee group Faculty rank Full-time/part-time status (faculty) Minority status Gender 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

Quantitative Analysis Some areas of potential concern Classified staff Associate professors Part-time faculty (Q60) Harassment Proportion of ‘neutral’ responses 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

Quantitative Conclusions Generally, employees responded favorably but…the results have limitations Absolute value v. between group differences Provide baseline data only because most questions are different from previous surveys 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Qualitative Analysis What contributes most to the quality of your life at work at CSU? Response Category Count Coworkers and Colleagues Students Supervisor Flexibility Meaningful Work Campus Environment Personal/Professional Development Recognition/Appreciation Salary/Benefits Variety of work and level of autonomy No answer/negative answer 697 227 199 186 159 148 140 105 87 63 39 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Qualitative Analysis What detracts most from the quality of your life at work at CSU? Response Category Count Budget Concerns Coworkers/Colleagues Heavy Workload/Schedule Supervisor/Leadership Administration Campus Facilities Poor Communication Lack of Professional Development; Not Feeling Valued No Answer 415 315 311 239 154 130 125 101 74 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Qualitative Analysis What experience has had the greatest positive impact on you with regard to diversity? Response Category Count Working or Experience with a Diverse Individual Campus Acceptance, Feeling Welcomed No Experience, No Answer Supervisor/Leadership Diversity Education, Discussion, Organization/Group Previous Life Experience 442 203 160 95 53 46 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Qualitative Analysis What experience has had the greatest negative impact on you with regard to diversity? Response Category Count No Experience, No Answer Witnessed/Experienced Discrimination Concern of Reverse Discrimination Not Enough Diversity Administration or Campus Services “Sick” of Hearing about Diversity Language Barrier Narrow Definition of Diversity Negative Experience with a Diverse Person/Group 282 273 95 78 51 29 25 24 13 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Qualitative Analysis Please offer suggestions on how CSU might improve the campus environment. Response Category Count Increase Diversity Training, Services & Awareness Address Issues with Management, Supervisors & Leaders Not Sure Give Raises Better Benefits Increase Communication Between Departments and Administration Improve Facilities Redistribution of Resources 208 146 102 72 61 55 48 37 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Focus Group Analysis How would you describe how employee groups interact? Many misconceptions and stereotypes Hiring/evaluation practices are not consistent Some AP staff feel “powerless” because they are included as part of the faculty manual Classism and issues of respect exists 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Focus Group Analysis What is CSU doing well to improve our climate? Emails from tony (lower case intended) Training and Organizational Development Commitment to Campus 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Focus Group Analysis What areas could use improvement? Supervisor training in leadership/mentoring Heavy workload and budget issues Cumbersome hiring processes Increase support for dealing with HR or supervisor issues Increase the quantity and timeliness of feedback for employees More transparency from executive leadership 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2012 Employee Climate Survey Impact of the Survey Serve to help us learn about ourselves, celebrate our successes and target areas in need of further effort Results have served and will continue to serve as a catalyst for future discussions (both formal and informal) 8/7/2019 2012 Employee Climate Survey

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