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LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015

Introduction

The leadership of Harbor College is conducting a campus climate study to find out what you think about thework environment at LAHC, as well as assist with the Accreditation report. The information will be used to makethe LAHC campus a better place to work.

Your responses will be kept confidential and your name will not be linked to your responses.

Please take some time to answer these questions. Feel free to skip any question that may be uncomfortable toyou. Thank you!

NOTE: The survey collection process requires that each survey response must come from a unique computer. Ifyou are sharing computers with another staff or faculty member only one of you can answer from the sharedcomputer. Please contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness if this presents any issues.

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About You

1. In which cluster do you work?

2. What is your primary job classification at LAHC?

3. How many years have you worked at LAHC?

4. Do you work at another location or agency as well as LAHC?

Academic Affairs Administrative Services Student Services

Administrator

Classified Manager

Classified Support

Fulltime Faculty

Hourly Faculty

Student Worker

Other

Less than 2 years

25 years

610 years

1115 years

1620 years

21 or more years

Yes No

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Institutional Mission / Organizational Culture

5. LAHC...

Strongly Agree Agree DisagreeStronglyDisagree

No Opinion

Provides me with information about its mission

Informs me about its goals and objectives

Actively pursues its goals and objectives

Maintains (as an institution) a selfreflective dialogue about the quality of itsservice

Creates an environment where staff and faculty are able to provide feedbackabout policies/practices/operations

Encourages innovation and risktaking in the workplace

Leadership follows the established rules and procedures of the college

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LAHC Strategic Goals

6. To what degree are you aware of LAHC's four strategic goals (see next question for alisting of the strategic goals)?

7. Please rank in order of importance the four strategic goals according to how you thinkeach is currently being pursued AND how you want them to be pursued. (place the number1 next to the most important goal, the number 2 next to the second important goal, and soforth...)

LAHC Ranking My Ranking

Goal 1: Access and Preparation for Success Provide equitable access to and provideclear pathways for students to attain important early educational momentum points.

Goal 2: Teaching and Learning for Success Strengthen effective teaching and learning byproviding a learnercentered educational environment that provides studentcenteredpathways to help students attain their goals of certificate and degree completion, transfer,and job training and career placement; increase equity in the achievement of theseoutcomes.

Goal 3: Organizational Effectiveness Improve organizational effectiveness throughdatainformed planning and decisionmaking, process assessment, and professionaldevelopment.

Goal 4: Resources and Collaboration Manage, increase and diversify sources of revenuein order to maintain fiscal stability and to support state, district and local initiatives toachieve the college mission. Enhance and maintain mutually beneficial external partnershipswith business, labor, and industry and other community and civic organizations in thegreater Los Angeles area.

Very aware

Somewhat aware

Not very aware

Not at all aware

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Governance & Planning

8. Governance & Planning


No Opinion

The participatory governance process (CPC) is welldeveloped, informationis widely disseminated, and leaves me feeling a part of a shared governance.

The current structure of CPC provides for and encourages governance thatis fair and equitable.

I feel that I have a direct or indirect(through my department)voice in theshared governance process.

I know who represents me in shared governance.

Decisions of CPC are communicated to me in a timely manner.

Institutional goals and desired outcomes are clear and support learning atHarbor College.

Harbor leadership sets goals and outcome standards and determines theirachievement on a regular basis.

The college fairly evaluates and revises institutional policies, practices, andpublications to ensure integrity regarding its mission, programs, andservices.

Policies and procedures are followed appropriately in matters of program,services, and governance.

The process of program review is welldeveloped, understood, and is fairand equitable.

The process for scheduling and cancelling classes reflects the results ofprogram review.

The program and departmental reviews result in action(s) to improve studentperformance and goal achievement.

9. Please write any comments regarding the areas of governance and planning. Bespecific and provide examples when possible.

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Budget

10. Budget


No Opinion

I feel that I have input in the budget prioritization process in my work area.

The budget for my office or department is adequate and appropriate.

There is no favoritism shown with regard to resource distribution and moneymanagement.

11. Please write any comments regarding the budget. Be specific and provide exampleswhen possible.

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Representation and Effectiveness

12. Representation and Effectiveness


No Opinion

I understand the purposes and processes of the Academic Senate.

I am satisfied with the effectiveness of the Academic Senate.

I understand the purposes and processes of my union.

I am satisfied with the effectiveness of my union.

Union contracts are both respected and adhered to by my immediatesupervisor.

Union contracts are both respected and adhered to by the administration.

If I have a problem at work, I feel I can turn to my supervisor.

If I have a problem with my supervisor, I feel I have someone I can turn to oncampus to resolve the issue.

I do not fear repercussions when I express concerns.

Employee evaluations are conducted in a constructive and empoweringmanner and follow contract specifications.

13. Please answer the following with regard to your level of satisfaction.Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Opinion

Accessibility and responsiveness of senior administrators(VPs and President)

Accessibility and responsiveness of Academic SenateRepresentative

Accessibility and responsiveness of Union representatives

14. Please write any comments regarding the areas of representation and effectiveness.Be specific and provide examples when possible.

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Participation

15. Please indicate the number of times you have participated in these LAHCmeetings/functions in a typical academic year:

0 1 to 5 6 to 12 13 or more Not Applicable

Collegewide Committee Meetings

Meetings within my division/academicdepartment

Accreditation Meetings

Question and Answer Forum(s)

College Planning Council (CPC) Meetings

Academic Senate Meetings

Union Meetings

16. Why do you participate in these meetings? (please check all that apply)

Other Meetings/Functions (please specify)

I am required to participate

I feel it is my responsibility to be on committees

I feel that my participation will help improve LAHC

I enjoy collaborating with my colleagues

Meetings work toward the overall mission of educating students

Meetings are held at convenient times for me

Participation results in a favorable outcome(s) for LAHC

Participation affects my professional advancement at LAHC

I believe participation benefits me professionally

I believe participation benefits me personally

Other reason(s)

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LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 2015LAHC Campus Climate Survey Fall 201517. Why don't you participate in these meetings? (please check all that apply)

I am not required to participate

I don't feel it is my responsibility to be on committees

I don't feel that my participation will help improve LAHC

I don't enjoy collaborating with my colleagues

Meetings don't contribute toward the overall mission of educating

students

Meetings are not held at convenient times for me

Participation doesn't result in a favorable outcome(s) for LAHC

Participation doesn't affect my professional advancement at LAHC

I don't believe participation benefits me professionally

I don't believe participation benefits me personally

My workload doesn't allow me to participate

My supervisor won't allow me to participate

Other reason(s)

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Communication/Information Flow

18. LAHC..


No Opinion

Communicates information about the college to me on a regular basis

Provides established procedures for decisionmaking

Establishes written office/division/department policies

Establishes openlines of communication

Shares and disseminates uptodate information about matters that affect me

19. To what extent do you feel that...


No Opinion

Clear lines of responsibility are established within your office/division/department

You have the opportunity to provide input in participatory governance withinyour department

You have the opportunity to provide input in the campuswide decisionmaking process

The college catalog, schedule of classes, and electronic format (such asthe website) clearly and accurately reflect the college's practices

20. How do you receive most of the information about LAHC developments that directlyaffect you? (please check only one)

21. Please write any comments regarding communication and the flow of information. Bespecific and provide examples when possible.

Administration

Supervisor

Faculty/Staff

Division/Department Chair

Meetings

College Website

My Peers

LAHC email

Other (please specify)

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Facilities

22. Facilities


No Opinion

There is sufficient staff parking.

There is sufficient student parking.

There is an efficient process for dealing with parking related problems.

Buildings (classroom, restrooms, offices) are clean.

Lighting is good in classrooms.

Lighting is good in work areas.

Lighting is good in parking pathway areas during the evening.

Heating in my work area is adequate for my overall work productivity andhealth.

Cooling in my work area is adequate for my overall work productivity andhealth.

The efforts to maintain and improve facilities at Harbor College areproceeding well.

23. Please write any comments regarding facilities. Be specific and provide exampleswhen possible.

24. Please indicate your satisfaction with the following resources provided by LAHC and/orthe LACCD:

Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied I don't use it

Telephones

Voice Mail

Email

Microsoft Office

Internet Access

PCR/PCS

SAP

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Interaction and Communication

25. For the most part I feel respected by:


No Opinion

Students

Classified Staff

Faculty

Immediate Supervisor

Administrators in General

26. Daily Operations/Communication


No Opinion

I have sufficient and appropriate contact with my colleagues and coworkers.

I have sufficient and appropriate contact with administrators.

I feel that my expertise is valued.

I feel communication and teamwork in my area have improved since the 2012accreditation visit.

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Additional Questions

27. Please answer the following with regard to your level of satisfaction.Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Opinion

Quality of campus life and work environment

Diversity of faculty and staff

Extent of others' participation in governance

Timelines of decisionmaking implementation

Notification for important meetings and functions

28. What do you like best about Harbor?

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