Faculty

 

Respondents

1,784 

Possible Respondents

4,742 

 

Response Rate

37.6 %

(+/- 1.83% Margin of Error)

 

Index and Overall Average Scores

The survey results provide both overall scores, as well as engagement index scores. The engagement index score is derived from items on the survey that are most highly correlated with research on engagement.  The following are rated on a 6-point scale: 

Index 4.18

Overall Average 4.51

 

Faculty Survey Categories

Survey Category
(in order of percent favorable response)

 % Favorable 

Department Collaboration

85.1

Department Leadership

83.1

Alignment

82.7

University Collaboration

81.1

College Dean

74.4

Growth

72.7

Recognition

70.7

Resources

68.6

Compensation and Rewards

65.8

Quality/Innovation

65.6

Executive Leadership

59.7

 

Faculty Engagement Score

Percent Favorability is significantly different (p<.05) from the category average, where:

= High    = Low

Faculty Engagement Item
(in order of performance)

 % Favorable

Willing to put in extra effort to help CU Boulder be successful

95.0 

Proud to be associated with CU Boulder

93.0 

Association with CU Boulder has enriched my career

90.9 

Would recommend CU Boulder as a good place to work

88.0 

Overall satisfaction with my experiences at CU Boulder

83.7

Feel a strong sense of belonging to CU Boulder

73.6  

CU Boulder helps keep me passionate about my higher ed. career

72.4 

Not seriously considered leaving CU Boulder for another position

60.3  

Faculty Engagement

82.2

 

 

 

Most Favorable Survey Items

Percent Favorability is significantly different (p<.05) from the category average, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Category
(in order of highest percent favorable)

% Favorable 

 

I love the Boulder region. [Alignment]

94.4 

CU Boulder faculty are open to sharing innovative ideas with one another. [University Collaboration]

90.0 

Faculty in my academic unit treat each other with respect. [Department Collaboration]

86.8

Faculty and staff have a mutual respect for one another and work well together. [Department Collaboration]

86.5

I love working for CU Boulder. [Alignment]

86.1 

I trust other faculty members in my academic unit.  [Department Collaboration]

86.0

Faculty members' actions support CU Boulder's vision and strategic imperatives. [Alignment]

85.8 

 

 

                

Least Favorable Survey Items

Percent Favorability is significantly different (p<.05) from the category average, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Category
(in order of lowest percent favorable)

 % Favorable

The executive leadership at CU Boulder is accessible to faculty members. [Executive Leadership]

50.5 

Considering higher education settings, I feel my pay is competitive. [Compensation and Rewards]

51.8 

The executive leadership shares the reasons why key decisions are made with faculty. [Executive Leadership]

52.5 

CU Boulder rewards its faculty members for excellence in service. [Recognition]

53.9 

The executive leadership at CU Boulder communicates effectively with faculty members. [Executive Leadership]

54.0 

CU Boulder rewards its faculty members for excellence in teaching. [Recognition]

58.6 

At UC Boulder, failures are seen as opportunities for learning and growth. [Quality/Innovation]

60.4 

 

 

Engagement by:

Length of Service

Length of Service  % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Less than 1 year (n=200) 93.1 
1 to 2 years (n=246) 86.2
3 to 5 years (n=328) 83.8
6 to 10 years (n=322) 78.8
11 to 15 years (n=218) 77.5
16 to 20 years (n=162) 80.9
More than 20 years (n=248) 81.8
Prefer not to answer (n=54) 63.2 

 

Age Group

Age Group % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
20 to 29 (n=131) 89.7  
30 to 39 (n=492) 84.1
40 to 49 (n=448) 80.3
50 to 59 (n=383) 80.9
60 to 64 (n=122) 84.1
65 or over (n=105) 86.0
Prefer not to answer (n=97) 70.2 

 

Disability Status

Disability Status % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Disability Identification-No (n=1,602) 83.6
Disability Identification-Yes (n=53) 70.8 
Prefer not to answer (n=106) 65.3 

 

Percent Favorability is significantly different (p<.05) from the item’s overall category average; CU-B Average; where,

= High    = Low

Race Category

Race Category % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
American Indian and Alaska Native (n=11)  81.8
Asian (n=143) 80.8
White (n=1,358) 72.6 
Hispanic or Latino (n=89) 72.3 
Black or African American (n=22) 71.6
Other (n=22) 69.6
Prefer not to answer (n=184) 63.3 

 

Gender

Gender % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Man (n=889) 83.6
Woman (n=758) 83.0
Gender Diverse (n=14) 72.1
Prefer not to answer (n=111) 66.3 

 

Staff

Respondents

2,777 

Possible Respondents

4,259 

 

Response Rate

65.2 %

(+/- 1.10% Margin of Error)

Staff Engagement Index and Overall Average Scores

The survey results provide both overall scores, as well as engagement index scores. The engagement index score is derived from items on the survey that are most highly correlated with research on engagement.  The following are rated on a 6-point scale: 

Index 4.68

Overall Average 4.43

Engagement Index Questions 

According to research, the following survey questions are most aligned with the engagement index:

  • I am proud to work for CU Boulder.
  • My effort directly affects the success of CU Boulder.
  • I have not seriously considered leaving CU Boulder for another job.
  • I would recommend employment at CU Boulder to my friends.
  • I feel a strong sense of belonging to CU Boulder.
  • I am willing to put in effort beyond what is expected to help CU Boulder be successful.
  • I often leave work with a feeling of satisfaction about my job.
  • I feel I am a part of CU Boulder's mission.

Engagement Index Score

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High    = Low

Staff Engagement Item
(in order of performance)

 % Favorable

I am willing to put in effort beyond what is expected to help CU Boulder be successful.

 96.5 

I am proud to work for CU Boulder.

 94.3 

My effort directly affects the success of CU Boulder.

 92.0 

I would recommend employment at CU Boulder to my friends.

 89.6 

I feel I am a part of CU Boulder's mission.

 87.6 

I often leave work with a feeling of satisfaction about my job.

 82.1 

I feel a strong sense of belonging to CU Boulder.

 80.1  

I have not seriously considered leaving CU Boulder for another job.

 63.6  

Staff Engagement 

85.7  

 

Employee Survey Categories

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Category
(in order of percent favorable response)

 % Favorable 

Compliance

87.5 

Engagement

85.8 

Supervisor/Chair

84.0 

Career Growth

83.0 

Teamwork

81.2

Quality

80.8

Pay & Benefits

77.6  

Affinity

77.3  

Executive Leadership

75.9  

Department Head

75.1  

Innovation

 70.5  

Highest Performing Survey Items

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Items
(in order of performance by % Favorable)

 % Favorable

I understand the benefits offered to me by CU Boulder. (Pay & Benefits)

 95.0 

My daily work is aligned with the mission of CU Boulder.  (Quality)

 94.2 

I understand what I need to do to be successful in my job. (Career Growth)

 92.4 

I have opportunities to develop friendships at work. (Teamwork)

 91.9 

I love the Boulder region. (Affinity)

 91.3 

 

Lowest Performing Survey Items

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Items
(in order of performance by % Favorable)

 % Favorable

I could not imagine working for another organization. (Affinity)

 49.8 

We have enough employees in my work area to do our jobs well. (Quality)

 58.5 

CU Boulder eliminates challenges/barriers so we can complete our work efficiently. (Teamwork)

 59.1 

Compared with similar jobs in my field, I feel I am paid fairly. (Pay & Benefits)

 61.5 

Employees at CU Boulder are encouraged to take risks and try new approaches. (Innovation)

 68.0 

 

Key Drivers of Employee Engagement

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High    = Low

Survey Items
(in order of influence on employee engagement at CU Boulder)

 % Favorable

I feel challenged to do my best at CU Boulder. (Career Growth)

 85.7 

My daily work is aligned with the mission of CU Boulder. (Quality)

 94.2 

CU Boulder has a work environment that allows me to grow and develop. (Career Growth)

 77.6 

The actions of the executive leadership give CU Boulder a competitive edge in higher education. (Executive Leadership)

 77.5

I understand the vision and strategic imperatives of CU Boulder. (Quality)

 87.3 

 

Engagement Results By:

Length of Service

Length of Service % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Less than 1 year (n=303) 92.4
1 to 2 years (n=476) 86.0
3 to 5 years (n=611) 84.2
6 to 10 years (n=497) 83.6
11 to 15 years (n=310) 85.0
16 to 20 years (n=221) 85.2
More than 20 years (n=248) 89.7 
Perfer not to answer (n=95) 78.1

 

Generation

Generation % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Traditionalist - Before 1946 (n=18) 88.1
Baby Boomers - 1946 to 1964 (n=773) 87.2
Generation X - 1965 to 1976 (n=791) 86.3
Generation Y - 1977 to 1996 (n=1,186) 84.5

 

Gender

Gender % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Man (n=990) 87.0
Woman (n=1,543) 86.2
Gender Diverse (n=24) 79.8
Prefer Not to Answer (n=194) 76.6 

 

Group score is significantly different (p<.05) from the CU Boulder Staff Score, where:

= High  = Low

Race Category

Race Category % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Asian (n=165) 91.6 
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (n=9) 89.9
Hispanic or Latino (n=253)

88.8
Black or African American (n=63) 86.4
White (n=2,056) 85.5
American Indian and Alaskan Native (n=36) 85.0
Other (n=35) 80.2
Prefer not to answer (n=247) 79.9 

 

Disability Status

Disability Status % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Disability Identification - No (n=2,406) 86.3
Disability Identification - Yes (n=120) 84.8
Prefer Not to Answer (n=187) 86.3 

 

Workplace Accommodations

Workplace Accommodations % Favorable Response on Engagement Items
Workplace Accommodations - No (n=2,397) 86.2
Workplace Accommodations - Yes (n=115) 84.7
Prefer Not to Answer (n=179) 78.0