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Results of the ACIFA 2005 Climate Survey
Each year, ACIFA conducts a survey of its members across the province to
obtain their views on working conditions and attitudes within their respective institutions.
The relatively high response rate from our members, and the continuity from year to year of the thirteen questions asked system-wide, provide a strong foundation for staff associations in their discussions with administrations regarding key areas of concern.
The survey asks academic staff members to indicate their level of agreement with thirteen statements (see below), on a Likert scale of 1 to 5. A score of 5 indicates strong agreement; a score of 1 indicates strong disagreement; while a score of 3 is considered neutral.
Please see the cross-institutional chart of the Climate Survey for the 2005 results. Mean scores for two previous years are provided for purposes of comparison.
2005 Climate Survey Questions
- My institution demonstrates a strong commitment to improving my teaching skills.
- My institution demonstrates a strong commitment to improving my discipline-specific knowledge.
- I have enough time to attend to my professional development needs.
- Senior administration communicates openly with faculty.
- I am informed in a timely manner about important changes that affect me.
- Input from faculty is sought AND seriously considered in decision-making at my institution.
- Senior administration understands day-to-day challenges faced by instructors.
- When making decisions, this institution refers to one or all of: a mission statement, a statement of goals, or a statement of values.
- Outstanding performance by instructors is rewarded.
- My institution demonstrates a strong commitment to my health and well being.
- Academic council has a meaningful impact on academic decisions.
- The president of this institution provides effective leadership.
- I have the resources I need to do my job effectively.