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Why is UCF conducting a survey of its faculty and staff?

Our strategic plan prioritizes becoming a leading institution for work and learning in Central Florida, a goal that requires collective effort. To support this objective, we will be introducing a faculty and staff experience survey this fall. This survey is both confidential and anonymous, aimed at collecting essential insights into the experiences, needs, and suggestions of our faculty and staff. The information gathered will enable us to assess our current strengths and identify areas where our culture can be improved.
Collecting feedback from faculty and staff on their work experiences is critical for understanding effective practices and pinpointing areas that require attention. Soliciting candid and confidential feedback from all stakeholders is vital, and consistent follow-up on the survey results will be instrumental in guiding UCF toward future success. By fostering a supportive and enriching work environment, we are committed to achieving excellence across all areas of operation.

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A steering committee, along with a comprehensive advisory committee that included faculty and staff of all levels from across various colleges and units, diligently worked on the design and implementation of the survey in collaboration with our partner, ModernThink. ModernThink assisted the committees in customizing and administering the survey, ensuring confidentiality, and aiding in the dissemination of the results.

Understanding the key factors that impact our faculty and staff is critical r. UCF is dedicated to supporting both our people and our community, and it is imperative that we gather input from our faculty and staff regarding our work environment. The survey will establish a baseline for future feedback that informs our efforts to be a best place to work. This survey is the first step in a larger feedback process, part of a new, ongoing effort that underscores our collective commitment to continuous improvement and will play a crucial role in informing our strategic planning process.

ModernThink LLC is a nationally recognized organization with expertise in conducting surveys for higher education institutions. Their extensive experience in supporting universities to improve work and learning environments ensures that they will provide us with reliable and relevant data to guide our decision-making. Additionally, the higher education benchmark data provided by ModernThink will offer valuable insights into how UCF compares to other universities across the nation.

The survey statements solicit feedback on a broad range of topics focused around the following themes:

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Confidence in Leadership
  • Faculty & Staff Well-being
  • Job Satisfaction & Support
  • Mission & Pride
  • Performance Management
  • Professional Development
  • Supervisors/Department Chair Effectiveness

Your participation as a valued member of our UCF community is essential. Higher response rates improve the accuracy of the survey results, providing a clearer picture of UCF. This opportunity allows you to contribute your ideas, opinions, and solutions through the survey and the subsequent action planning. Your involvement is critical in demonstrating our collective commitment to continuous improvement.

Yes, participation in the survey is completely voluntary.

All faculty and staff (A&P and USPS) of UCF are invited and encouraged to participate in the survey. OPS employees, as well as students, are not eligible to participate.

All faculty and staff will be invited via email to take the survey hosted on ModernThink’s secure website. The survey is available for two weeks and may be extended depending on the response rate.

You will be asked to enter a username and password, which will be provided in an e-mail invitation sent to you directly by ModernThink.

You may take the survey at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from work or from home. Internet access is required.

The online survey should take approximately 15 – 18 minutes to complete. If you are unable to complete the survey after you begin, you will have the option to save your responses and access them later.

The survey consists of statements that faculty and staff respond to using a five-point agreement scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Sometimes Agree/Sometimes Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). Additionally, there is a Not Applicable response option. The survey instrument also includes item benefits satisfaction component and open-ended questions.

There are several demographic questions at the end of the survey (Gender Identity, Age, etc.). Participants are encouraged to provide responses, however you have the option of skipping any of the demographic questions if you have concerns regarding the anonymity of your responses. (See also “Are my survey responses confidential?” below.)

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