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Faculty and Staff Summary Results

*Positive (+) sign indicates an improved score from last year. Negative (-) sign indicates a decreased score. Mean change is determined by subtracting the 2008 mean score from the 2009 mean score.

Benefits Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Benefits Services.

Benefits Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.09 370 4.06 442 -0.04
Accessibility to Benefits staff when needed 4.05 355 4.03 432 -0.02
Timely response to your requests 4.05 336 3.98 417 -0.07
Effective problem resolution 4.01 303 3.96 384 -0.05
Knowledge of staff 4.12 340 4.06 418 -0.06
Professionalism of staff 4.27 350 4.16 420 -0.10
Offers appropriate training 3.84 250 3.87 352 +0.03
Easy to use Benefits Services website 3.88 289 3.76 377 -0.12
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting employees (e.g. enrollment process benefits changes services provided) 3.92 344 3.88 423 -0.04
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   409   487  

Controller's Office

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of the Controller's Office.

Controller's Office Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.43 232 3.66 319 +0.22
Timeliness of travel and expense reimbursement 2.92 245 3.53 318 +0.60
Ease of travel reimbursement process 2.97 243 3.35 311 +0.38
Timeliness of payment to vendors NA NA 3.42 181 NA
Timeliness of completion of month-end closing NA NA 3.71 150 NA
Timeliness of recording of transactions to General Ledger NA NA 3.67 143 NA
Timeliness of processing of Chartfield requests NA NA 3.72 139 NA
Adequate responses provided on requests for information/guidance NA NA 3.67 170 NA
Sufficient response time when requesting information NA NA 3.70 177 NA
Usefulness of content available on Controller's website (forms, policies, procedures) NA NA 3.62 162 NA
The Controller's Office provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting the campus community 3.23 203 3.48 284 +0.25
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   411   482  

Employee Relations

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Employee Relations.

Employee Relations Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with services provided 4.25 68 4.31 71 +0.06
Effectiveness of advice or recommended action 4.15 62 4.26 68 +0.12
Responsiveness to your initial contact 4.31 62 4.48 66 +0.18
Timeliness of actions regarding your issue 4.08 62 4.38 64 +0.29
Timeliness of communication regarding next steps 4.23 62 4.37 65 +0.14
The extent to which the training provided by Employee Relations is helpful in carrying out your related management duties 4.19 63 4.30 69 +0.11
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   88   91  

Facilities Management

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Facilities Management.

Facilities Management Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.05 423 4.05 449 0.0
Attractive and visually appealing campus grounds 4.39 438 4.42 472 +0.03
Quality of exterior public area maintenance (e.g. litter gum on walkways trash cans cigarette urns general cleanliness) 4.17 434 4.20 472 +0.03
Quality of interior lighting 3.85 437 3.99 471 +0.14
Quality of exterior lighting 3.73 413 3.99 452 +0.26
Building components function as they should (e.g. doors locks floor coverings white boards stairwells) 3.89 435 3.94 468 +0.05
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning function well (note: many buildings do not have A/C) 3.36 431 3.44 464 +0.08
Responsiveness to your hot/cold calls 3.69 339 3.80 367 +0.11
Timeliness of response to routine requests 3.77 362 3.87 391 +0.10
Timeliness of response to urgent/emergency problems 4.04 318 4.12 340 +0.08
Customer Service Center is helpful in resolving issues 3.91 319 3.97 352 +0.06
Provides adequate communication about Facilities Management matters affecting the campus community 3.89 379 3.90 417 +0.01
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   443   472  

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Custodial Services.

Quality of Custodial Services Satisfaction Ratings
Area 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Office 3.85 419 3.90 463 +0.05
Restrooms 3.69 435 3.86 470 +0.16
Classrooms 3.77 296 3.92 336 +0.15
Public Areas 4.03 433 4.12 469 +0.10
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   443   472  

Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of FMIS.

FMIS Satisfaction Ratings
Area 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp.
Overall satisfaction with services provided NA NA 3.96 75
Timeliness in completing PS Finance user ID changes NA NA 3.81 69
Responsiveness in resolving issues reported to FIS helpdesk (PS Finance) NA NA 3.93 75
Timeliness of weekly and monthly PS Finance reports NA NA 3.96 68
Availability of reports to meet end users needs NA NA 3.93 70
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")       80

Information Technology Services (ITS)

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of ITS.

Staff Only: ITS Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.16 131 4.12 153 -0.04
Effectiveness of desktop support 4.12 121 4.11 152 -0.01
Timeliness of desktop support resolutions 4.03 120 4.12 151 +0.09
Accessibility to ITS staff when needed 4.14 126 4.12 156 -0.02
Features and effectiveness of Lotus Notes 3.97 130 3.91 159 -0.06
Reliability of telephone (voice network) 4.20 130 4.06 159 -0.14
Telephone system functions available to you 4.20 129 4.03 160 -0.17
Reliability of data network 4.20 125 4.10 157 -0.10
Information is quickly and easily found on Division of Administration webpages 3.77 122 3.79 150 +0.02
Adequate communication regarding matters affecting you (e.g., upgrade notifications, procedure changes, services provided, etc.) 4.02 126 4.00 164 -0.02
Reliability of wireless connection when you are connected 3.86 73 4.01 115 +0.15
Availability of wireless connectivity 3.80 71 3.93 108 +0.12
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   136   174  
Faculty Only: ITS Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.92 271 3.91 137 -0.01
Features and effectiveness of Webmail 3.59 267 3.55 138 -0.04
Reliability of telephone (voice network) 3.91 263 3.94 139 +0.03
Telephone system functions available to you 3.60 264 3.61 141 +0.01
Reliability of data network 3.93 231 3.96 121 +0.03
Reliability of wireless connection when you are connected 3.50 216 3.68 120 +0.18
Availability of wireless connectivity 3.25 204 3.68 113 +0.43
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   288   150  

Mail Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Mail Services.

Mail Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.67 369 3.75 441 +0.08
Timeliness of mail delivery to you 3.45 366 3.60 431 +0.16
Accuracy of mail delivery 3.51 358 3.61 432 +0.10
Timeliness of mail delivery to intended recipient when you are the sender 3.53 318 3.65 392 +0.12
Information or training on the preparation of mail delivery 3.38 227 3.58 303 +0.20
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting the campus community (e.g. mail schedule policy changes services provided) 3.43 283 3.50 363 +0.07
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   413   486  

Parking and Access Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Parking and Access Services.

Parking and Access Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.61 417 3.68 444 +0.07
The ease of obtaining an employee permit 4.18 406 4.16 445 -0.02
The ease of finding a parking space when coming to work 3.13 413 3.13 452 0.00
The staff advice regarding your parking needs 3.42 310 3.55 342 +0.13
Effective enforcement of parking violations 3.10 355 3.25 376 +0.15
Balancing the parking access needs of visitors and employees 3.21 370 3.30 405 +0.09
The overall experience with parking facilities (lot conditions landscape cleanliness lighting) 3.73 421 3.91 449 +0.19
The overall experience with peak demand efforts (staff assistance radio station off-campus parking & shuttle) 3.41 320 3.55 342 +0.14
The overall experience with parking information (signage lot closure notification message boards web site maps events radio station) 3.66 403 3.71 428 +0.05
Adequate communication regarding the Rideshare / Alternate Transportation Program (e.g., transit options, Beach Bucks incentives, bus subsidies) 3.52 375 3.84 405 +0.32
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   439   472  

Print Shop and Quick Copy

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Print Shop and Quick Copy.

Print Shop and Quick Copy Satisfaction Ratings
Area 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp.
Overal satisfaction with services provided NA NA 4.31 123
Knowledge and professionalism of staff NA NA 4.33 126
Ease of use of forms/procedures NA NA 4.26 121
Ease of use of On-line Ordering System NA NA 4.07 82
Timeliness of Work Performed (Print Shop) NA NA 4.20 117
Timeliness of Work Performed (Quick Copy) NA NA 4.30 107
Quality of Printing NA NA 4.40 124
Quality of copy service NA NA 4.34 116
Price of Work Performed NA NA 3.90 115
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows") NA NA   132

Payroll Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Payroll Services.

Payroll Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.11 369 4.21 462 +0.10
Accessibility to Payroll staff when needed 4.09 316 4.15 411 +0.06
Timely response to your requests 4.00 308 4.13 400 +0.13
Effective problem resolution 3.90 292 4.08 384 +0.18
Knowledge of staff 4.08 325 4.17 402 +0.09
Professionalism of staff 4.12 326 4.19 416 +0.07
Easy to use Payroll Services website 3.95 248 3.94 353 -0.01
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting employees (e.g. pay schedule policy changes deduction explanations services provided) 3.89 334 3.95 417 +0.06
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   408   488  

University Police

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of University Police.

University Police Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.10 384 4.19 384 +0.08
General feeling of safety 4.07 425 4.22 425 +0.14
Visibility of police 3.82 416 3.97 416 +0.16
Ease of contact with University Police (e.g. accessibility emergency phone locations) 4.10 356 4.15 356 +0.05
Timeliness of police response 4.07 274 4.11 274 +0.05
Knowledge of staff 3.98 289 3.98 289 0.00
Professionalism of staff 4.06 328 4.13 328 +0.07
Ease and quality of CSO escort services 4.02 174 3.93 174 -0.09
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting the campus community (e.g. phone numbers warnings crime trends services provided) 4.14 396 4.22 396 +0.08
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   437   471  
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