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Administrative and Professional Faculty SenateBusiness MeetingDecember 15, 2021Whitt 007/RUC Zoom Room 1021Members Present: Jessie Beckett, Sandra Bond, Ashlee Claud, Sarah Cox, Alix Guynn, Steve Harrison, DebraJohnson, Kay Johnson, Jonathan Renz (for Mel Fox), Mary Catherine Santoro, Malinda Tasler, Susan Trageser(Cabinet Liaison), Jon ZeitzGuests: Christina Manzo, Glen Mayhew, Chad Reed1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:31 pm by President Sandra Bond.2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from November 17, 2021 were approved.3. Budget Update: Chad Reed, Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer.Radford University is in a good place with the budget. The Governor’s budget is released tomorrow.Financial aid was increased, which can offset costs. We asked for base support at 500 per FTE, which isapproximately 3.6 million for the biennium. Lots of budgets are impacted by contracts and wagecompression. We asked for a lot of capital requests, including 16 million for a natural gas cogenerationfacility, which will save 2 million in operational savings. McConnell Library is now the highest buildingpriority, with 4 million for the planning stage. The last infrastructure proposal is for 15 million to replaceroofs, steam tunnels, etc. The CAIC building will have cost overruns, but the university has requestedadditional funds. The state’s economic outlook is robust, and it is hopeful there will be additionaloperating support to keep tuition low and support priorities.We didn’t hit the enrollment target, but are in an acceptable range. Some budget realignment work will bedone. SCHEV is working on a funding model for higher education for the first time. Since 2010, tuition isthe primary support for E&G funds.4. Guest Speaker: Jon Zeitz, Assistant Athletics Director for Business Development. (See Presentation slidesafter these minutes.)Jon’s main goal is to raise money through corporate sponsorships. We have 15 Division 1 Teams in the BigSouth Conference: Men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis; and women’sbasketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. We have a93% graduation rate among Radford Student-Athletes. People come here for Academics. Hannah Moran – Cross Country – Was Big South Runner of the Year. Darris Nichols – new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Very highly regarded assistant coach at Florida.He grew up in Radford and went to Radford High. Upcoming event: Champion Her Future Leadership Dinner – Fundraiser focuses on scholarshipsupport and mentorship of women student athletes. Tickets – RU students have free admission to all athletic events. Faculty/staff have discounted rateson men’s & women’s basketball season tickets, and there are faculty/staff appreciation games.In answer to a question about sponsorships, Jon described they go to local, regional & national businessesto expose corporate logos attached to RU athletics. It is effective to grant intellectual property rights forbusinesses to use the Radford logo with the business logo, which is reserved for the premium level ofsponsorship.In answer to a question about whether intramural sports falls under Athletics, Susan Trageser confirmed
intramural sports falls under Student Recreation and Wellness. There are opportunities and funding forRUC to join rec students locally in Roanoke. There also virtual gaming leagues across both campuses.5. AP Faculty Morale Survey: (See Revised Final Draft appended to these minutes.)Sandra read the sections on the revised survey report followed by discussion. For Section Two, we willclarify “contributions to mental and physical health” on the year two survey. Next year’s survey may alsoshow whether funding for professional development was pandemic-related (fewer in-person events, etc.).Discussion included the areas of administrative communication and opportunities to give feedback(Section 4). Mary Catherine will revise the Final Draft to change the language from “excluded” to “notmeaningfully involved” for Section 5.The following motion was raised, seconded, voted, and approved: Accept the AP Faculty Morale Survey asrevised, and move the survey forward to Radford University Administration.Susan Trageser, in consultation with Interim President Lepre, advised Sandra to schedule a time to gothrough the survey with both of them.6. Campus Events/Announcements: Feb 5, 2022 – Volunteer Summit (free) and February is for html March 1 - 6, 2022 - Big South Championship Tournament in Charlotte, NC default.aspx7. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm.Future Meetings: All Spring 2022 in-person meetings on main campus will be in Heth 043. January 19, 2022 – Meeting Cancelled February 16, 2022 – Guest Speaker: Chief Eric Plummer March 16, 2022 – Guest Speaker: Ismael Betancourt Velez April 20, 2022 May 18, 2022 – Zoom Meeting June 15, 2022 July 20, 2022 – Election of 2022-2023 Officers
2021 Administrative and Professional FacultySenate Morale Survey ReportExecutive Committee/Morale Survey Committee:Sandra Bond, PresidentJessica Beckett, Vice PresidentKay Johnson, SecretaryMary Catherine Santoro, ParliamentarianAshlee Claud, Past PresidentDecember 15, 2021
2021 Administrative and Professional Faculty SenateMorale SurveySenate approved December 15, 2021In June 2021, the Administrative and Professional (AP) Faculty Senate conducted its first morale survey of AP Faculty.An email with a link to the 45 question survey was sent to all AP Faculty, and they were given three weeks to answer.The survey was sent to 316 AP Faculty members, and we received 121 responses, for a response rate of 38%. Formost questions, AP Faculty were asked to select whether they strongly agreed, agreed, disagreed, or stronglydisagreed with statements.The main part of the survey was divided into five sections. Each of these sections are briefly summarized below. Thefull details for the responses in each category can be seen in the graphs following this introduction, as caninformation collected on the demographics of the respondents.Section One: Job Security and Satisfaction (Questions 4-10)Almost 100% of respondents reported taking pride in their work, and approximately 90% found their role andresponsibilities rewarding. About one quarter of respondents expressed some degree of feeling that their jobs wereinsecure, and only half saw their salary as fair and equitable.Section Two: Professional Development (Questions 11-23)Almost all respondents expressed satisfaction with University benefits, though approximately one quarter did notfeel comfortable taking time away from work. Two thirds of respondents felt their work contributed to their mentaland physical health. Respondents, in general, felt their supervisors supported their taking time for training andprofessional development, but 40% expressed concern about adequate funding to do so. Despite the general feelingthat profession development was supported, over half of the AP Faculty who responded to this survey did not feelthey could advance their careers while remaining at Radford University.Section Three: Respect and Appreciation (Questions 24-30)The majority of respondents felt they are respected in the work place as both an individual and for their professionalknowledge. Nearly all reported seeing their colleagues treat each other with respect. Almost 85% felt they had thenecessary autonomy to do their jobs effectively. Of concern, approximately one third had considered leavingRadford University because they felt isolated or unwelcomed.Section Four: Communication (Questions 31-36)Over 40% of respondents did not feel University administration communicated openly or that information wasconveyed in a timely fashion.Section Five: Leadership (Questions 37-44)Over 90% of respondents felt their supervisor treated them fairly and valued their opinions, and over 80% felt theirsupervisor clearly communicated expectations and provided helpful feedback. 75% of respondents felt Universityleadership had the necessary skills for institutional success, but over 40% felt AP Faculty were not meaningfullyinvolved in institutional planning.
Written Comments:Respondents were invited to provide further comments at the end of each section and at the end of the survey.These written comments have been withheld from the report to protect the anonymity of respondents.However, the most common themes found in the written comments across all sections of the survey were: Respondents valued their coworkers and supervisorsRespondents did not feel appreciated outside of their immediate work environmentCommunication was siloed between campuses, divisions, departmentsRespondents felt isolated from colleagues and activities at other campusesRespondents felt disconnected from the University’s upper administrationRespondents felt they received inadequate or uncompetitive salaries and department fundingThe single-year contract created anxiety for respondents who desired more job protectionsRespondents felt they lack opportunities for growth or advancement within in the institutionRespondents felt their workload was unreasonable but felt institutional pressure to manage it anywayRespondents believed that the University had work to do around diversity and marginalized identitiesRespondents were hopeful for change with the current and upcoming leadership transitions** Note: June 2021 was a unique time in the history of Radford University; this survey was conducted more than ayear into the COVD-19 pandemic and shortly after President Hemphill announced his departure from RadfordUniversity.
Q1 - How long have you worked at Radford University?#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanHow long have you worked at RadfordUniversity? - Selected Choice1.006.00StdVariance CountDeviation3.311.321.73121#Answer%Count1Less than 1 year4.13%521 - 3 years32.23%3934 - 6 years21.49%2647 - 10 years15.70%19511 years23.97%296Other2.48%3
Total100%121Q2 - In which University division do you work?#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanIn which University division do you work? Selected Choice1.007.003.71StdVariance CountDeviation2.275.16119#Answer%Count1Academic Affairs31.93%382Advancement and University Relations5.88%7
3Enrollment Management11.76%144Executive2.52%35Finance and Administration17.65%216Student Affairs17.65%217Other12.61%15Total100%119
Q3 - At which Radford University campus do you most often work?#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanAt which Radford University campus do youmost often work? - Selected Choice1.005.001.20StdVariance CountDeviation0.690.47121#Answer%Count1Main Campus88.43%1072RUC8.26%103Roanoke Higher Education Center0.83%14Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center0.00%05Other2.48%3Total100%121
Q4 - I find my role and responsibilities to be rewarding.#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI find my role and responsibilities to berewarding.1.004.001.74StdVariance CountDeviation0.660.44121#Answer%Count1Strongly ly disagree0.83%1Total100%121Q5 - I take pride in my work.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1I take pride in my work.1.003.001.300.490.24121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree0.00%0Total100%121Q6 - I feel secure with my employment at Radford University.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI feel secure with my employment atRadford University.1.004.002.10StdVariance CountDeviation0.800.63121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree4.96%6Total100%121Q7 - My salary is fair and equitable.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1My salary is fair and ongly ly disagree15.00%18Total100%120Q9 - I plan to be working at Radford University:
#Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count1 I plan to be working at Radford University:1.005.002.991.622.64114#Answer%Count11 year from now23.68%2722 - 3 years from now26.32%3034 - 5 years from now12.28%1446 - 7 years from now2.63%357 years from now35.09%40Total100%114Q10 - Other comments about Job Security and Satisfaction.Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.
Q11 - Overall, my university benefits (health insurance, leave, etc.) meet my needs.#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanOverall, my university benefits (healthinsurance, leave, etc.) meet my needs.1.004.001.53StdVariance CountDeviation0.580.33121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree0.83%1Total100%121Q12 - I am comfortable taking time away from work to meet outside needs andresponsibilities.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI am comfortable taking time away fromwork to meet outside needs andresponsibilities.1.004.002.01StdVariance CountDeviation0.900.80121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree7.44%9Total100%121Q13 - My work contributes positively to my overall mental and physical well-being.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanMy work contributes positively to myoverall mental and physical well-being.1.004.002.33StdVariance CountDeviation0.780.60120#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree7.50%9Total100%120Q14 - On average, how much time do you spend on work tasks outside of your typicalwork schedule?
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanOn average, how much time do you spendon work tasks outside of your typical workschedule?1.004.002.09StdVariance CountDeviation1.071.15118#Answer%Count11- 3 hours a week37.29%4423 - 5 hours a week32.20%3835 - 7 hours a week14.41%1747 hours a week16.10%19Total100%118Q15 - When you spend time on work tasks outside of work, what is the primary reason?Choose all that apply:
#Answer%Count1I am passionate about my work31.61%552Pressure from leadership11.49%203Workload is too large37.93%664Other18.97%33Total100%174Q16 - Other comments about Work-Life balance.Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.Q17 - I am given the opportunity to develop skills related to my career.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI am given the opportunity to develop skillsrelated to my career.1.004.001.96StdVariance CountDeviation0.690.47120#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree1.67%2Total100%120Q18 - I am connected to best practices and industry trends related to my profession.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI am connected to best practices andindustry trends related to my profession.1.004.001.83StdVariance CountDeviation0.770.59121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree1.65%2Total100%121Q19 - My department has adequate funding for my professional development.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanMy department has adequate funding formy professional development.1.004.002.45StdVariance CountDeviation0.760.58121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree9.92%12Total100%121Q20 - I can advance in my career while remaining at Radford University.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI can advance in my career while remainingat Radford University.1.004.002.64StdVariance CountDeviation0.870.76121#Answer%Count1Strongly ly disagree16.53%20Total100%121Q21 - My department has adequate resources for me to be effective in my job.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanMy department has adequate resources forme to be effective in my job.1.004.002.31StdVariance CountDeviation0.840.71121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree9.92%12Total100%121Q22 - My supervisor supports and gives me the time for training and professionaldevelopment.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanMy supervisor supports and gives me thetime for training and professionaldevelopment.1.004.001.68StdVariance CountDeviation0.710.50119#Answer%Count1Strongly ly disagree1.68%2Total100%119Q23 - Other comments about Professional Development.Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.Q24 - My knowledge and expertise are valued and respected.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanMy knowledge and expertise are valuedand respected.1.004.002.03StdVariance CountDeviation0.840.71121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree5.79%7Total100%121Q25 - As an individual I am respected in the workplace.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanAs an individual I am respected in theworkplace.1.003.001.75StdVariance CountDeviation0.630.40121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree0.00%0Total100%121Q26 - Radford University makes a concerted effort to create a welcoming and fairenvironment for all its employees.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanRadford University makes a concerted effortto create a welcoming and fair environmentfor all its employees.1.004.002.13StdVariance CountDeviation0.750.56121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree4.13%5Total100%121Q27 - I have the autonomy to complete my job responsibilities effectively.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI have the autonomy to complete my jobresponsibilities effectively.1.004.001.85StdVariance CountDeviation0.760.57121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree3.31%4Total100%121Q28 - I have considered leaving Radford University because I have felt isolated orunwelcomed.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI have considered leaving Radford Universitybecause I have felt isolated or unwelcomed.1.004.002.79StdVariance CountDeviation1.011.03121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree27.27%33Total100%121Q29 - The people I work with treat each other with respect.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanThe people I work with treat each otherwith respect.1.004.001.73StdVariance CountDeviation0.600.36121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree0.83%1Total100%121Q30 - Other comments about Respect and Appreciation.Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.Q31 - University administration communicates openly about important matters.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanUniversity administration communicatesopenly about important matters.1.004.00StdVariance y ly disagree14.88%18Total100%121Q32 - Institutional information is communicated in a timely manner.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanInstitutional information is communicatedin a timely manner.1.004.002.49StdVariance CountDeviation0.770.60121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree11.57%14Total100%121Q33 - I am included on announcements of institutional information that is relevant to meand my job.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI am included on announcements ofinstitutional information that is relevant tome and my job.1.004.002.43StdVariance CountDeviation0.830.69121#Answer%Count1Strongly ly disagree12.40%15Total100%121Q34 - Institutional information adequately addresses the concerns of my campus.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanInstitutional information adequatelyaddresses the concerns of my campus.1.004.002.47StdVariance CountDeviation0.740.55121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree10.74%13Total100%121Q35 - The workplace culture encourages the open exchange of ideas and collaboration.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanThe workplace culture encourages the openexchange of ideas and collaboration.1.004.002.35StdVariance CountDeviation0.850.72121#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree10.74%13Total100%121Q36 - Other comments about Communication.Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.Q37 - University leaders have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience forinstitutional success.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanUniversity leaders have the necessaryknowledge, skills, and experience forinstitutional success.1.004.002.13StdVariance CountDeviation0.710.50119#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree4.20%5Total100%119Q38 - Administrative and Professional Faculty are meaningfully involved in institutionalplanning.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanAdministrative and Professional Faculty aremeaningfully involved in institutionalplanning.1.004.002.47StdVariance CountDeviation0.770.60121#Answer%Count1Strongly y disagree10.74%13Total100%121Q39 - My supervisor makes expectations clear.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1My supervisor makes expectations y gly disagree0.83%1Total100%121Q40 - My supervisor treats me fairly.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1My supervisor treats me ly y disagree1.67%2Total100%120Q41 - My supervisor values my opinions.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1My supervisor values my ngly y disagree1.65%2Total100%121Q42 - I receive helpful feedback from my supervisor.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI receive helpful feedback from mysupervisor.1.004.001.78StdVariance CountDeviation0.820.67120#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree2.50%3Total100%120Q43 - I regularly receive recognition for my contributions.
#1Field Minimum Maximum MeanI regularly receive recognition for mycontributions.1.004.002.18StdVariance CountDeviation0.830.68119#Answer%Count1Strongly gly disagree5.04%6Total100%119Q44 - Other comments about LeadershipInformation collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.Q46 - Human Resources would like to know your preference in the following trainingareas. Please rank the following training topics in order of importance, 1 being the mostimportant for your continuous professional development.
#FieldMinimumMaximumMeanStd DeviationVarianceCount1Conflict Management1.005.003.241.331.771012Delegating Effectively1.005.003.091.542.361013Feedback that Works1.005.002.771.191.421014Listening to Understand1.005.002.991.512.29101
#Question12345Total1Conflict 1012Delegating 61013Feedback that tening to 101Q45 - Do you have other comments about Workplace Morale?Information collected in response to this question was included in the comment summary at the beginning of thisreport.
In June 2021, the Administrative and Professional (AP) Faculty Senate conducted its first morale survey of AP Faculty. An email with a link to the 45 question survey was sent to all AP Faculty, and they were given three weeks to answer. The survey was sent to 316 AP Faculty members, and we received 121 responses, for a response rate of 38%. For
