Staff Survey

Part I

Current use of technology by the staff:

 

1.   Do you have a desktop computer at Clayton State University?

      a.   yes

b.      no

 

(If “no”, skip to ?)

 

2.      Is your desktop computer for your own use or do you share with others?

a.      for my use only

b.      shared with others

 

3.      Do you feel comfortable using a computer in your job?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

4.   Have you acquired new computer skills in the past three years?

a.      yes

b.      no

           

5.      Have you attended training sessions to improve your computer skills?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

6.      Does your department allow sufficient training to learn about your computer hardware and software?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

7.      How does using a computer affect your job?

a.      makes it easier

b.      makes it more difficult

c.      it has little or no effect on my job

 

8.   Is your computer sufficient for doing your job?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

9.      What percentage of your workday is spent using the computer?

a.      90% or more

b.      more than 50%, but less than 90%

c.      less than 50%

d.      I rarely or never use my computer

 

10. What tasks do you use the computer to accomplish? (Check all that apply.)

      a.   look up information

      b.   enter data

d.      communication between offices on campus

e.      create letters, forms, flyers, and other documents

e.      create spreadsheets

f.        other

 

11. What software applications do you use? (Check all that apply.)

a.      Email

b.      Banner

c.      PeopleSoft

d.      Purchasing Tracking System

e.      University System Accounting System

f.        Word Processor

g.      Spreadsheet

h.      Database

i.        Desktop Publishing

 

12. Do you think the present technology used at Clayton State University fosters better communication on campus?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

13. What percentage of your communication on campus is via email?

a.      90% or more

b.      more than 50%, but less than 90%

c.      less than 50%

d.      I rarely or never use email

 

14. Do you use the Internet for one or more of the following reasons: research; purchasing equipment or supplies; or posting useful information?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

15. Could you perform your duties without a computer?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

16. Is it critical to the performance your job to have the latest hardware/software upgrades?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

17. Do you presently use a laptop computer in the office?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

18. Do you presently use a Clayton State University laptop computer to do work at home?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

19. How many hours per week do you use a laptop computer for Clayton State University-related work at home?

a.      more than 20 hours per week

b.      10-20 hours per week

c.      5-10 hours per week

d.      fewer than 5 hours per week

e.      not applicable

 

20. Have you teleworked?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

21. Is a laptop computer necessary to your ability to telework?

      a.   yes

      b.   no

 

 

Future needs of the staff:

 

22. Do you need more training to improve your computer skills?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

23. Which type of computer skills training format do you prefer?

a.      traditional workshop

b.      CD

c.      Video

d.      learn as you go

 

24. Does your job require the use of software other than what’s available at Clayton State University?

a.      yes

b.      no

     

25. Are there aspects of your job that could be performed easier with the aid of computer technology?

a.   yes

      b.   no

 

26. Could your job be performed by teleworking if you had a laptop computer?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

27. Should Clayton State University offer technical assistance for those using their desktop PCs at home to conduct Clayton State University-related work activities?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

28. Would your work be affected if students no longer had Clayton State University issued e-mail accounts?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

29. Would your work be affected if students no longer had Clayton State University issued computers?

a.      yes

b.      no

 

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