2007/2008 HCC LECTURER SURVEY
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The FSEC wants to hear from its Lecturers! We want to know your opinions about your teaching experience at HCC and how the College can best recognize and honor your hard work and vital contributions to this institution.

Directions: Your participation in this study is completely confidential. There will be no identification of individual responses in the analysis and reporting of results. This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation.

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Your SEX/GENDER: 		Male Female
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How long have you taught as a lecturer at HCC?
1 semester 2 -3 years 6 - 7 years 10 or more years
1 year 4 - 5 years 8 - 9 years
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Which of the following recent semesters have you taught at HCC? (Check all that apply)
Spring 2007 Summer 2007 Fall 2007
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For these semesters, where have you taught? (Check all that apply)
HCC - On Campus Leeward CC UH-West Oahu
HCC - Off Campus Windward CC Chaminade
Kapiolani CC UH-Manoa HPU
Other:
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Are you employed somewhere else besides HCC?
Yes, full-time Yes, part-time No, this is my only job
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If YES (you have another full or part-time position), which response best describes your other employment?
Teach at another college Employed in a skilled trade
Teach at a K-12 school Employed in a management/professional area
Other:
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The major reason that I work as a lecturer is:
Can't find a full-time teaching position
Have a full-time job elsewhere
Have limited time available because of other responsibilities
Simply prefer part-time employment
Other:
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Who provides your HEALTH INSURANCE?
Don't Have UH Spouse Other Employer
Other:
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For those who regularly receive health insurance benefits through the UH, what do you do during semesters/summers when you fall below the minimum credits needed for health coverage?
Go without health insurance Pick up directly with Kaiser/HMSA
Use COBRA
Other:
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Please indicate your level of interest for each of these ideas.

Not At All Interested Not Very Interested Somewhat Interested Very Interested
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Lecture Recognition Awards (Excellence in Teaching, Creative Teaching Techniques)
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Greater involvement in campus social events
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Utilization of different lecturer titles based on length of service and/or level of education
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Reception with College Chancellor
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Letter of thanks/acknowledgment from College Chancellor
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Enhancement of communication process with lecturers so they are more aware of what is happening at the College
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Develop a Speakers Bureau to let community know about the speaking availability of lecturers
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Assign a mentor for all new lecturers
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Meeting with an UHPA representative to discuss Health Insurance Benefits
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Meeting with an UHPA representative to discuss lecturer UH tuition waiver policy
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Meeting with an UHPA representative to discuss the A,B,C Lecturer Classification System
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Meeting with an UHPA representative to discuss the implications of the next negotiated lecturer pay raises

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TWO SETS OF THE SAME ITEMS - 1st measures SATISFACTION; 2nd measures IMPORTANCE

Following is a list of items related to YOUR EXPERIENCE as a Lecturer at HCC. Using a scale of 1 - 5, where "1" represents Not at All Satisfied and "5" represents Very Satisfied, please rate how SATISFIED you are with each of the items.

If you lack sufficient knowledge to adequately evaluate the item, please select the "Don't Know" response.

Not at All Satisfied 1 --> Very Satisfied 5

Don't Know 1 2 3 4 5
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Access to full-time faculty in your department
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Level of administrative and clerical support
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Selection of courses you are offered to teach
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Clarity of expectations of your performance in classroom
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Clarity of evaluation of your performance in classroom
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Depth and breadth of communications from your department
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Policies and procedures related to part-time instruction
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Timeliness of communications concerning teaching assignments
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Opportunities for professional development towards becoming a better instructor
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Compensation/Pay
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Being able to identify the right person to talk to relative to teaching responsibilities
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Feeling a part of the College
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Being updated on general College matters
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Technological training
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Access to Internet, e-mail, and other Information Technologies
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Adequate work space for class preparations and meeting students
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Access to administrative personnel when teaching evening and weekend courses
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Opportunities to be involved with students outside of class.
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Knowledge of College policy regarding absences and sick days
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Fairness of College Policy regarding absences and sick days
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Opportunity to provide input to campus leaders and governance committees.

Following is the same list of items above except your answer will be determined by how IMPORTANT each item is to you as a Lecturer at HCC. Using a scale of 1 - 5, where "1" represents Not at All Important and "5" represents Very Important, please rate how IMPORTANT each item means to you.

If you lack sufficient knowledge to adequately evaluate the item, please select the "Don't Know" response.

Not at All Important 1 --> Very Important 5

Don't Know 1 2 3 4 5
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Access to full-time faculty in your department
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Level of administrative and clerical support
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Selection of courses you are offered to teach
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Clarity of expectations of your performance in classroom
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Clarity of evaluation of your performance in classroom
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Depth and breadth of communications from your department
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Policies and procedures related to part-time instruction
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Timeliness of communications concerning teaching assignments
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Opportunities for professional development towards becoming a better instructor
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Compensation/Pay
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Being able to identify the right person to talk to relative to teaching responsibilities
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Feeling a part of the College
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Being updated on general College matters
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Technological training
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Access to Internet, e-mail, and other Information Technologies
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Adequate work space for class preparations and meeting students
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Access to administrative personnel when teaching evening and weekend courses
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Opportunities to be involved with students outside of class.
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Knowledge of College policy regarding absences and sick days
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Fairness of College Policy regarding absences and sick days
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Opportunity to provide input to campus leaders and governance committees.
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OVERALL, I feel that as a lecturer at HCC, I am treated:

Very Poorly Somewhat Poorly OK Fairly Well Very Well
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If you teach (or have taught) at another college(s), how are lecturers at HCC treated compared to that college(s):
Far Worse Somewhat Worse About the Same Somewhat Better Far Better
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I believe that lecturers who innovate methods or curricula are:
Never noticed, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions
Rarely noticed, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions
Sometimes noticed, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions
Usually noticed, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions

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I believe the College views its lecturers primarily as:
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Are there any other ideas you have for how the College can best meet the needs of its lecturers?
Mahalo nui loa for taking the survey!