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IITS Faculty and Staff Survey 2005

 

1. What is your position at the university?
Classified Staff   36.6% (48)
Faculty   22.9% (30)
Limited Term Employee   6.1% (8)
Non-Teaching Academic Staff   20.6% (27)
Teaching Academic Staff   13.7% (18)
Other   (0)
TOTAL   100.0% 131
2. How much time do you spend using a computer at work each week?
1-5 hours   9.2% (12)
6-10 hours   9.2% (12)
11-15 hours   6.1% (8)
16-20 hours   19.1% (25)
20-30 hours   26.7% (35)
More than 30 hours   29.0% (38)
TOTAL   99.2% 131
3. What computer operating system do you use on your primary office computer?
Linux   0.8% (1)
MacOS X   3.8% (5)
Windows 2000   18.3% (24)
Windows XP   74.0% (97)
Other   2.3% (3)
TOTAL   99.2% 131
4. Does your office computer meet your needs?
Agree   78.6% (103)
Somewhat agree   13.7% (18)
Neutral   1.5% (2)
Somewhat disagree   4.6% (6)
Disagree   1.5% (2)
TOTAL   100.0% 131

Technology Helpdesk
5. Have you contacted the Technology Helpdesk for computer or software assistance in the past year?
Yes, three or more times   58.8% (77)
Yes, once or twice   34.4% (45)
No   6.9% (9)
TOTAL   100.0% 131
6. I usually contact the Technology Helpdesk by:
Telephone   88.5% (116)
E-Mail   16.8% (22)
Walking in   8.4% (11)
Not applicable   3.1% (4)
7. Were you satisfied with the services and assistance you received from the Technology Helpdesk?
Satisfied   70.2% (92)
Somewhat satisfied   16.8% (22)
Neutral   6.9% (9)
Somewhat unsatisfied   3.8% (5)
Unsatisfied   0.8% (1)
TOTAL   98.5% 131
8. Please provide comments on Technology Helpdesk services:
# Response
1 Always able to answer my questions and if they didn't know the answer they put me intouch with someone who could help me. Thank you
1 always helpful
1 always helpful and prompt
1 Always helpful. Give easy understandable answers and/or directions to correct problems. If the tech at the desk does not know answer to correcting a problem, they check with other staff there to assist and are prompt to return calls. Thank you!
1 Always knew how to help and friendly too
1 always very prompt and professional
1 Bob is very helpful for the Mac people on campus.
1 Contacts with the help desk have always been positive.
1 Courteous, patient, able to walk me through problem
1 Depending on who I know who I need to ask for help, I wish that I could call that person directly instead of going through the help desk first.
1 Does not offer services to those who are not on campus during the day. only to those who are on campus during regular business hours. Afternoon and evening hours are rare, and often I have to come in on my lunch hour (primary job) to get things taken care of with my computer.
1 Everytime I've called the helpdesk they've been very helpful.
1 Friendly, fast, and helpful service
1 helpful
1 I appreciate the prompt service. I also send many of my distance ed students to the Helpdesk if they experience problems.
1 I find it hard at times to speak with foreign sounding students.
1 I get the impression that the student help relies pretty heavily on the regular staff. I don't think I ever called when the student didn't act simply as a relay for information between me and Joe, for example.
1 I have always had positive experiences with the helpdesk staff and services. They are a good bunch of folks to work with.
1 I have been pleased with the quickness of response from the Help Desk and with the quality of service. Great Job
1 I have found the services at the Helpdesk most helpful!
1 I have gotten quick and accurate help from who ever is working
1 I would love to see help available during the weekend and late night.
1 I'm satisfied with the services when I call in but very unhappy with the lack of customer service the few times I have had to drop off or pick up equipment. One time in particular I had made reservations for equipment and when I went to pick it up I was told it wasn't ready yet and could I come back in 1/2 hour. That was not an option because I had a presentation in 15 minutes. The staff person acted put out that I would expect the equipment to be ready when reserved for pick up. This is very frustrating.
1 I, Tony Bukoski, am not one for computers, so I have to call the Helpdesk probably ten or fifteen times per year. They are great--and patient. I appreciate them all very much.
1 Little follow-through. Little expertise regarding specific programs. Not truly helpful attitude.
1 More than satisfied. They do a GREAT job!
1 Most of the time people will go above and beyond to provide help. Joe K. is always freindly and helpful. Very approachable.
1 My biggest complaint is the lack of maintenence on HLIB 209 laptops.
1 My simple questions ("How do I do this?") are answered by polite, efficient staff. If they don't have the answer immediately, they will investigate it and get back to me. The technical problems with my computer (twice in the past year) have resulted in far more complex problems AFTER the arrival of the technicians than I had before I contacted the helpdesk. I am incredibly apprehensive (afraid, actually) to allow any more technicians to "fix" my computer. IN both instances, it seems the technicians wanted to go over and above fixing the simple problem that I called them about.... and in so doing, have made multiple, complex problems. The technicians are very friendly, nice guys so I hate to complain.....but they seem determined to do their own thing, over and above, fixing the problem that was presented to them.
1 Not needed
1 Often times it seems like the standard response is: "We'll put you on the list". It seems like some of the questions should be standard questions that a HELP desk should be able to answer.
1 people answering phone are difficult to understand and are often unable to help. also, seems as if everyone goes to lunch at the same time leaving no one available to help during certain times of day.
1 Prompt and effective.
1 prompt and efficient
1 respond within a reasonable time period
1 Response time was not as quickly as expected, especially when my pc was unusable. At times the the person at the desk, students, did not seem very helpful
1 Scott Sloan ia an excellent technician.
1 Sometimes I had to repeat the problem 2-3 times only to get an "I don't know" answer. They said they'd call back but it took a long time. By then, I had it figured out or someone else in my department figured it out and I called the helpdesk back to say, "never mind, I got the answer on my own."
1 Sometimes it is clear that the Helpdesk staff does not understand the question being asked. Other times the staff understands the question but doesn't know the answer. In each case it would be helpful if the staff would inform the caller if help from someone else is accessible "in the building" or that it could be arranged.
1 Sometimes the information I get from the helpdesk is incorrect, or the promised correction timeline is not met.
1 Staff are always polite and generally quite helpful. If they didn't know how to answer a question, they found someone who did.
1 Students try to be helpful and are courteous.
1 The hellp desk is always very promt at getting on the jobs list and service within 1 -2 days.
1 The Helpdesk staff have always been very helpful, and they don't take long to respond, either, even when they need to send someone over instead of handling the problem on the phone.
1 The kids are always friendly. I like that!
1 The only change I would make would be to have someone there to help after hours and on weekends. I work quite a bit on the weekends and when I lose my computer it makes it very difficult.
1 The quality of support is mixed. There are some strong staff & students and some that are not so strong.
1 The staff have always been very friendly and helpful.
1 There are times they have no idea how to help. There are even times when they couldn't even say who to contact to get help.
1 They are available and willing to go out of their way.
1 They are usually quite prompt and I do appreciate when they walk me through instead of just fixing the problem.
1 They do a great job
1 they do well
1 They were helpful for what I needed.
1 thiis is a continuation of a previous survey due to me screwing up the previous one! very very helpful
1 Very competent crew, courteous and nice to work with, and prompt.
1 very friendly and helpful
1 Very helpful and prompt. I appreciated all they did!
1 Very helpful. When students couldn't answer questions, they found someone who could.
1 Very nice, courteous, helpful
1 When I get Joe on the phone service is always great but some of the students seem disintrested and I don't always feel they know or will talk to someone who knows on my behalf.
1 When the student does not know the answer they should direct you to someone who can help and not just say I'm sorry but I don't how to fix the problem.
1 You folks are the BEST!!!! I have never had to wait for too long before one of your smiling faces showed up to fix my problem or very promptly answered my questions over the phone. This place couldn't run without YOU!!! Thanks for all you do and please keep up the GREAT work.

Computer Support Services
9. Have you had service work done by university staff on your computer, printer, scanner, or other computer related equipment in the past year?
Yes   80.9% (106)
No   18.3% (24)
TOTAL   99.2% 131
10. How satisfied are you with the quality of service you received on your computer, printer, scanner, or other computer related equipment?
Satisfied   64.1% (84)
Somewhat satisfied   12.2% (16)
Neutral   6.9% (9)
Somewhat unsatisfied   4.6% (6)
Unsatisfied   1.5% (2)
TOTAL   89.3% 131
11. Please provide comments on computer support services:
# Response
1 - Don is always extremely helpful. However, the printer still doesn't do the job I want.
1 After installing new equipments such as scanner or printer, staff left without showing how the equipments basically work. I found this rather unhelpful.
1 Bob Iverson has been great...friendly, helpful and had the work done in a timely manner.
1 Bob Iverson has worked almost exclusively with me and he's fantastic!
1 Bob was very supportive and helpful!
1 Changes were made to my computer without good communication with me. I was not asked to sign off on the 'ticket'
1 Don't always know when you will be doing updates on my computer.
1 excellent friendly service
1 Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable.
1 Generally when someone comes the issue is quickly resolved.
1 Good work!
1 Great help on setting up the RAID on our LSRI server.
1 great, always here when Ieed them
1 I am mostly very satisfied by the expertise and willingness of the staff to literally drop everything and come over to help. But at times I am still uncertain if my request is "in the queue" or if there is even a queue at all. On balance I am very positive about the css service level.
1 I would prefer to go right to our Dell service contract. Sometimes they unwittingly make things worse. Very nice though. It also seems that these upgrades keep slowing our computers down.
1 I'm very pleased with the quality, timeliness, and helpfulness of the staff who have helped me at the office.
1 If they work on a computer and I am not there it would be great to get a note telling me that they were there and what work they did.
1 It took a couple of tries for the support staff to understand that the computer (laptop) wasn't working. The problem was finally solved and the laptop works fine now.
1 It would be nice to get follow up phone call from the person who did the work. And, if they didnt stand over you when you put your password in, or keep asking for it. Then I have to keep changing it.
1 Jay does an excellent job keeping my machine running.
1 KEEP BOB IVERSON FOREVER!!
1 LOVE Jim Patanode. He's the best!
1 My only disappointment is that my preferences are often eliminated when service is done, and I then need to set them up again. It would be nice if this could be changed.
1 Needed a total reboot of system and they did it in a timely, professional manner.
1 Needed to have a hard disk replaced. It was done quickly and efficiently
1 prompt and professional service
1 Prompt service; good outcome
1 Service staff is always helpful.
1 some people seem to be more proficient at fixing problems than others. we just hope we get someone who knows what they are doing.
1 Staff continue to show up unannounced, making it difficult to be available when they arrive.
1 Still do not have a printer that is hooked up and working... not to mention that my printer has been taken and replaced without anyone notifying me of this change.
1 Still have some issues with re-set up but part of that is my fault for not persuing the problems...am afraid to...as sometimes getting something fixed creates more problems later. -- it works now...but could be better.
1 The PC guy is awesome!!!! Jim really knows what he is doing!
1 The technical problems with my computer (twice in the past year) have resulted in far more complex problems AFTER the arrival of the technicians than I had before I asked for help. I am incredibly apprehensive (afraid, actually) to allow any more technicians to "fix" my computer. In one instance, the technician wanted to go over and above fixing the simple problem that I called about.... and in so doing, created multiple, complex problems. I was unable to access my computer (or any of its files) files for a period of about one week (fried the motherboard). The second time a technician came to fix a printer glitch, he eliminated one of my profiles after I asked him NOT to, which resulted in confusion at a very busy time for me. My files were all mixed up, with the My Recent files showing files that had not been accessed for years. I days moving files around, again, at a very busy time for me. I was upset. He removed the profile after I explicity asked him not to. The technicians are very friendly, nice guys so I hate to complain.....but they seem determined to do their own thing, over and above, fixing the problem that was presented to them.
1 They are geniuses!!!
1 They are quite helpfu.
1 They do a good job in a timely manner.
1 they do well
1 They respond quickly and do a great job.
1 They're willing to answer questions about what they're doing. I need to know why someone is in adding to or taking stuff from the computer.
1 Things were done quickly and efficiently.
1 Very adequate.
1 very helpful
1 wait, missing files, noncommunication
1 We had problems with a printer, but someone came and checked and explained how to fix it. Other visits for other people have always been helpful.
1 When the student some in, unannounced, to check or put in a new program/devise, they have always acted like I should STOP what I'm doing and let them do their thing. When asked to come back at a different, specified time, they do.
1 When updates are done, I always have to re-map a drive, re-set up my default printer, etc. This is frustrating. Especially if I was out when they were updating. Often the first time I need to access something, I'm on the phone with a student, or a student is in my office, and then I can't get to something that I need.

Student Computer Labs
12. Student computer labs meet the needs of students in courses I teach.
Agree   19.1% (25)
Somewhat agree   5.3% (7)
Neutral   4.6% (6)
Somewhat disagree   3.1% (4)
Disagree   (0)
Not applicable   55.0% (72)
TOTAL   87.0% 131
13. The equipment and software in student computer labs meets my academic needs.
Agree   20.6% (27)
Somewhat agree   4.6% (6)
Neutral   4.6% (6)
Somewhat disagree   3.1% (4)
Disagree   (0)
Not applicable   54.2% (71)
TOTAL   87.0% 131
14. Comments on student computer labs:
# Response
1 Busy times produce shortages of computers, but that's nothing new.
1 computers in 128 - McCaskill are slow
1 Great labs. Brian & his students do a wonderful job.
1 I agree with questions 12 and 13 because I have heard no complaints from my students
1 I can't comment in this area, because I don't know.
1 I don't use them.
1 I like our labs and feel that they are sufficient.
1 I look forward to the totally accessible unites through out.
1 I use the labs for testing and the keyboards can get excessively noisy when everyone is typing all at once. Occassionally they are computers that do not work for what ever reason meaning less seats available to students.
1 I use the labs in Erlanson 101. They boot up very slowly, and we often find that one or another one is not working properly--not connected to the network, not connected to a printer, perhaps.
1 More Macs need to be available to students... some of the software capabilities are not comparable in PC
1 My students only use them for word-processing.
2 n/a
1 NA
1 Students need training in scanning.
1 The desks in Erl 102 are not conducive to "spreading" out books or papers. (not really a technology problem)
1 The labs are slow and overcrowded when needed most.
1 the modernization of the language lab will meet my academic needs
1 They are often crowded and noisy.
1 wireless upgrades downgraded laptop performance in HLIB 209
1 with the exception of the diet analysis and fitgram software which had problems due to the software NOT THE STAFF they really did a great job saving what they could
1 Would it be possible to have one lab set up with multilingual support? Could Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. WinXP support files and IME be installed?
1 Would like to have Adobe Photoshop more available.

Technology in Classrooms
15. The technology in campus classrooms is adequate for my needs and those of my students.
Agree   21.4% (28)
Somewhat agree   10.7% (14)
Neutral   3.1% (4)
Somewhat disagree   0.8% (1)
Disagree   4.6% (6)
Not applicable   46.6% (61)
TOTAL   87.0% 131
16. Classroom technology is in good repair when I use it.
Agree   26.0% (34)
Somewhat agree   13.7% (18)
Neutral   1.5% (2)
Somewhat disagree   1.5% (2)
Disagree   1.5% (2)
Not applicable   42.7% (56)
TOTAL   87.0% 131
17. I can get help with classroom technology when I need it.
Always   15.3% (20)
Usually   18.3% (24)
Sometimes   3.8% (5)
Rarely   2.3% (3)
Never   (0)
Not applicable   46.6% (61)
TOTAL   86.3% 131
18. Comments on technology in classrooms:
# Response
1 All classrooms need computers and projection devices. Wireless technology throughout the campus is needed.
1 All classrooms should have projectors and computer stations for the instructor.
1 Apart from rooms that aren't equipped with DVD players, I've had few problems, though at times I'd use the Internet or a computer projection in class if I could do it without carting equipment around.
1 Classrooms vary too much in technology available.
1 For the most part I am satisfied. Everyonce and a while some equipment will not function and nobody bothers to report it to CMS. It would be nice if there were a periodic inspection of the equipment to ensure it works.
1 good
1 Hours... No evening IT help...
1 I appreciate the written instructions for using equipment in the classrooms. I don't have time to go to the IT people if something doesn't work in the middle of a class.
1 I have had some panicked moments using the HWC technology this semeter but for the most part the bugs have now been worked out. I have also learned that if you call before 5:30 pm you're in luck. Any time after that no one answers.
1 I have not had problems with classroom technology.
1 I teach at a distance. The technology available will never be adequate to meet my needs - there is always something more that I would like to be able to do. However, I am quite pleased with what can be done currently.
1 I teach at night and there is no help desk support at that time.
1 I wish all the classrooms I teach in had computers available to use when I want to demo something.
1 Much variation in quality by classroom.
1 N/A
2 na
1 On occasion the "Elmo" in B103 doesn't work, b/c of the way its connected to the VCR/DVD. This has happened once or twice this past year. Mark Merrill usually comes and fixes it.
1 Regretably the heavy workload of faculty on campus prevents us from taking courses to learn how to better use technology.
1 Sometimes the computer seems to run very slow and I'm not sure how to fix that, if it even can be fixed. We just try to plan for that.
1 The new HWC is a great teaching area
1 The overhead projector button in Erlanson Rm 218 has been malfunctioned for the whole semester and still did not get fixed.
1 There are too many variabilities in classrooms as to how equipments work, and I don't have enough time to study each classrooms' equipment conditions by going into each website for a specific classroom. I would really appreciate a quick representation of the variable availability of technologies, say in one table format for all the classrooms on campus. I also like to emphasize that having technologies that enable the use of powerpoint and the internet connection is critical to my teaching, but I ended up using classrooms without such technologies. This may have more to do with the uncentralized classroom assignment, but nonetheless, it is a problem.
1 We use the rooms in Rothwell for our courses most of the time. We have had some problems with equipment taken out from the media center, and in getting help with things like missing cords or non-functioning drives, etc.
1 When I have made a request (via the department Program Assistant) the items have been fixed by my next class.
1 While not every classroom is yet fully equipped with computer projection equipment, I am satisfied with the pace of the upgrades, given the cost involved.
1 why not tailor the survey to specific groups so I don't have to click through questions that don't pertain to me
1 wonderful
1 Wonderful and when there are small problems, IT addresses them immediately.
1 Works well, easy to understand directions.

Technology Loan Services
19. I borrowed these equipment items from the Computing & Media Center this year:
Digital camera   15.3% (20)
Laptop computer   14.5% (19)
Video/data projector   20.6% (27)
Video Camcorder   7.6% (10)
Sound system   3.8% (5)
I didn't borrow equipment this year   61.1% (80)
Other: DVD player   0.8% (1)
Other: Screen   0.8% (1)
Other: slide projector   1.5% (2)
Other: Slide Projector   0.8% (1)
Other: tape recorder   0.8% (1)
Other: TV/VCR Combo   0.8% (1)
Other: wireless card   1.5% (2)
20. The equipment I borrowed met my needs.
Always   23.7% (31)
Usually   12.2% (16)
Sometimes   3.1% (4)
Rarely   0.8% (1)
Never   (0)
Not applicable   46.6% (61)
TOTAL   86.3% 131
21. The equipment I borrowed was in good repair.
Always   21.4% (28)
Usually   15.3% (20)
Sometimes   3.1% (4)
Rarely   0.8% (1)
Never   (0)
Not applicable   45.8% (60)
TOTAL   86.3% 131
22. Comments on technology loan services:
# Response
1 a couple of issues with the data projector (i think it was an older one)
1 At times cords have been missing when I've used equipment, but for the most part things have been good.
1 Batteries didn't work with a Panasonic camcorder I used last year.
1 Everyone has been very helpful.
1 I borrowed a tape recorded that was not working had to run back and exchange.
1 I have borrowed all of this equipment enough to know how to use all of it, but if I hadn't, there are no instructions, and no guidance at the time of pick-up. I have more than once picked up the camera and the battery is dead. If I had to be somewhere for a photo immediately, I had to re-schedule, and take the time to charge it up first. Also, my reservation has been lost more than once. I have learned to write down the date I reserved an item and who I spoke to.
1 I like the laminated instruction sheets/manuals. Not available on all equipment yet.
1 It meet the needs that I had. I appreciate the opportunity to borrow it. Service was nice.
1 It would be great if we can find out ON-LINE the availability of the items for loan, and sign up for the loan services.
2 N/A
2 na
1 None borrowed this year.
1 The computer I borrowed was missing a swappable drive which made the whole exercise pointless for me since I needed the CD-ROM drive
1 very nice perk for employees to take advantage of. i'm greatful.
1 Very Satisfied with this service. Please make sure to keep some slide projectors around and in repair. I am gradually digitizing my slide images, but it is a time consuming process.
1 very well done! always ready!

Video Communication Services
23. I used these video communication services this year:
Video distance education class   3.1% (4)
Meeting via videoconference   11.5% (15)
Satellite program   0.8% (1)
Streaming media services   4.6% (6)
Not applicable   76.3% (100)
24. Video communication services were adequate for my needs:
Always   7.6% (10)
Usually   6.9% (9)
Sometimes   (0)
Rarely   (0)
Never   (0)
Not applicable   70.2% (92)
TOTAL   84.7% 131
25. Comments on video communication services:
# Response
1 Equipment worked well and person assigned to operate console was informed and courteous.
1 I attended a videoconference that another faculty was teaching. It went perfectly smooth--no hitches
1 My class used the services twice and it was easy (as the instructor) to make it work
2 N/A
2 NA
1 Peter monitored the room and everything worked perfectly.
1 The communication services have been very good. The problems encountered have been small hardware problems within the system

Learn@UW-Superior Course Management System
26. I used the Learn@UW-Superior course management system in one or more of my courses this year.
Yes   22.9% (30)
No   13.7% (18)
Not applicable   53.4% (70)
TOTAL   90.1% 131
27. I found Learn@UW-Superior convenient to use in instruction.
Agree   13.0% (17)
Agree somewhat   5.3% (7)
Neutral   1.5% (2)
Disagree somewhat   1.5% (2)
Disagree   2.3% (3)
Not applicable   61.1% (80)
TOTAL   84.7% 131
28. Learn@UW-Superior improved the quality of my course.
Agree   11.5% (15)
Agree somewhat   5.3% (7)
Neutral   4.6% (6)
Disagree somewhat   (0)
Disagree   (0)
Not applicable   61.1% (80)
TOTAL   82.4% 131
29. Learn@UW-Superior improved the convenience of my course for students.
Agree   11.5% (15)
Agree somewhat   6.1% (8)
Neutral   4.6% (6)
Disagree somewhat   (0)
Disagree   (0)
Not applicable   61.8% (81)
TOTAL   84.0% 131
30. Learn@UW-Superior will probably save time for me in the long term.
Agree   14.5% (19)
Agree somewhat   4.6% (6)
Neutral   29.8% (39)
Disagree somewhat   2.3% (3)
Disagree   12.2% (16)
TOTAL   63.4% 131
31. Learn@UW-Superior helps me address classroom management and logistics.
Agree   14.5% (19)
Agree somewhat   3.8% (5)
Neutral   28.2% (37)
Disagree somewhat   2.3% (3)
Disagree   3.1% (4)
TOTAL   51.9% 131
32. Learn@UW-Superior helps my students use their time more efficiently.
Agree   11.5% (15)
Agree somewhat   4.6% (6)
Neutral   32.1% (42)
Disagree somewhat   (0)
Disagree   1.5% (2)
TOTAL   49.6% 131
33. I plan to use Learn@UW-Superior in more of my courses next year.
Yes   19.8% (26)
No   13.0% (17)
Not sure   18.3% (24)
TOTAL   51.1% 131