Form 4 HERI Faculty Survey

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Attachment 15:
HERI Faculty
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Purpose of the Study
You are asked to complete this survey as part of the Enhance Diversity Study, a national study
on faculty mentorship and development and student experiences and career choices. Your
school is part of this study, sponsored by the Diversity Program Consortium (a major national
initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health) in partnership with the Higher Education
Research Institute (HERI) at the University of California, Los Angeles. The NIH Diversity
Consortium (Co-Principal Investigators: Keith Norris, MD, PhD, Teresa Seeman, PhD, and Steven
Wallace, PhD) is seeking to understand what programs and strategies can benefit faculty and
their students interested in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social science fields.
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) serves as the coordinating center for this
national effort and is in charge of collecting information about these programs and the
mentoring and research experience of a variety of faculty. The information you provide on the
survey will allow the investigators at UCLA and at your school and the other members of the
Diversity Program Consortium to understand how well faculty are prepared for and succeeding
in biomedical research careers.
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2019-20 HERI Faculty Survey Core National Instrument
NOTE: The 2019-2020 HERI Faculty Survey is a web-based survey and therefore this document does not reflect
the web-based formatting.
Complete the following if directed.
Group Code: [RF] [GTA]
A
B
1. In what year did you receive your first academic appointment?
(Dropdown responses: Years)

2. In what year were you first appointed at this institution?
(Dropdown responses: Years)

3. What is your present academic rank?
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Instructor
Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
Graduate Students/Teaching Assistants see questions noted [GTA]
4. What is your tenure status at this institution?
Tenured
On tenure track, but not tenured
Not on tenure track, but institution has tenure system
Institution has no tenure system
IF TENURED, NESTED ITEM

4a. In what year did you receive tenure at this institution?
(Dropdown responses: Years)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE
These questions will only be included for community colleges, and will replace questions 3 and 4 when the survey is used by
community colleges.

3. What is your current status at this institution?
Tenured
Probationary, Tenure Track
Renewable Contract Instructor (e.g., Adjunct)

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IF TENURED, NESTED ITEM

3a. In what year did you receive tenure at this institution?
(Dropdown responses: Years)

4. What is your academic rank at this institution?
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
5. Are you retired from this institution?
Yes
No
Retired faculty see questions noted [RF]
6. Are you considered a full-time employee of your institution for at least nine months of the current academic year?
Yes
No

PART-TIME FACULTY
These questions will only be included for part-time faculty.

6a. If given the choice, I would prefer to work full-time at this institution.
Yes
No
6b. Have you ever sought a full-time teaching position at this or another institution?
Yes
No
IF YES, NESTED ITEM

6bi. How long ago did you pursue a full-time position?
Currently seeking a position
Within the last year
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
6c. Is your full-time professional career outside academia?
Yes
No
6d. In considering your reasons for teaching part-time at this institution, please indicate your agreement with the
following statements:
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

My part-time position is an important source of income for me
Compensation is not a major consideration in my decision to teach part-time
Part-time teaching is a stepping-stone to a full-time position
My part-time position provides benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement) that I need
Teaching part-time fits my current lifestyle
Full-time positions were not available
My expertise in my chosen profession is relevant to the course(s) I teach

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6e. Mark all institutional resources available to you in your last term as part-time faculty. (Mark all that apply)
[GTA]
Use of private office
Shared office space
A personal computer
An email account
A phone/voicemail
Professional development funds
Printer access (i.e., free printing)
Parking privileges
6f. Please indicate your agreement with the following statements:
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

Part-time instructors at this institution:
Are given specific training before teaching
Rarely get hired into full-time positions
Receive respect from students
Are primarily responsible for introductory classes
Have no guarantee of employment security
Have access to support services (e.g., administrative assistance)
Are compensated for advising/counseling students
Are required to attend meetings
Have good working relationships with the administration
Are respected by full-time faculty
Are paid fairly
Have input in course designs
Are included in faculty governance
6g. Aside from this institution, at how many other institutions do you teach? [GTA]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more)

6h. For the current term, how far in advance of the beginning of the term did you receive your course
assignments? [GTA]
Less than 1 week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
1-3 months
More than 3 months

7. Do you identify as transgender? (Mark one) [RF] [GTA]
Yes
No
8. What is your current gender identity?
Man/Trans man
Woman/Trans woman
Genderqueer/Gender non-conforming
Not listed above [free response]

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9. What is your principal activity in your current position at this institution? (Mark one)
Administration
Teaching
Research
Services to clients and patients
Other
10. Personally, how important to you is:
(Responses: Essential, Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important)

Research
Teaching
Service
11. How many courses are you teaching this term (include all institutions at which you teach)? [GTA][RF]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more)
If response to question 11 is greater than or equal to one, the respondent sees 11a and 11b

11a. How many of the courses that you are teaching this term are: [GTA][RF]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5+)

General education courses
Courses required for an undergraduate major
Other undergraduate credit courses
Developmental/remedial courses (not for credit)
Graduate courses
11b. How many of these courses that you are teaching this term are being taught at another institution:
[GTA][RF]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5+)
If response to question 11 is zero or missing, the respondent sees 11c

11c. What types of courses do you primarily teach? (Mark one) [GTA][RF]
Undergraduate credit courses
Graduate courses
Developmental/remedial courses
I do not teach
12. In the past year, have you worked with or taught undergraduate students at this institution? [RF]
Yes
No
13. In the past year, have you worked with or taught graduate students at this institution? [RF]
Yes
No

GRADUATE FACULTY
These questions will only be included for respondents indicating they have worked with or taught graduate students in Question 12.

13a. In the past year, to what extent have you: [RF]
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Met with graduate students to discuss their research interests
Mentored graduate students
Helped graduate students access professional networks
Presented with graduate students at conferences
Published with graduate students
Included graduate students in research grant writing

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13b. In the past year: [RF]
(Dropdown response options: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or more)

How many master’s thesis committees have you served on or are currently serving?
How many dissertation committees have you served on or are currently serving?
IF master’s thesis committees >0 NESTED ITEM

14bi. In the past year, how many of these master’s thesis committees have you chaired or are currently
chairing? [RF]
(Dropdown response options: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or more)
IF dissertation committees >0 NESTED ITEM

14bii. In the past year, how many of these dissertation committees have you chaired or are currently
chairing? [RF]
(Dropdown response options: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or more)

13c. In the past year, how many letters of recommendation have you written for graduate students? [RF]
(Dropdown response options: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31 or more)

13d. Rate your agreement with the following statements:
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

Graduate students in this program must compete for research opportunities
It is important for graduate students to spend at least one term as a teaching assistant to develop teaching
skills
This graduate program enrolls too few international students
Graduate students work well together in this program
I have encountered instances of academic dishonesty among graduate students
Graduate students in this program are trained to conduct research responsibly and ethically
Graduate students in this program receive adequate instruction on becoming good teachers
Faculty in my department are good mentors for graduate students
Most graduate students in this program move on to faculty positions
Most graduate students in this program move into positions outside of academia

14. During the past three years, have you: (Mark one for each item) [RF]
(Responses: Yes, No)

Advised student groups involved in service/volunteer work
Collaborated with the local community on research/teaching to address their needs
Conducted research or writing focused on:
International/global issues
Racial or ethnic minorities
Women or gender issues
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) issues
Biomedical science fields
Engaged in academic research that spans multiple disciplines
Engaged in public discourse about your research or field of study (e.g., blog, media interviews, op-eds)
Written research grants
Received funding for your work from:
Foundations
State or federal government
Business or industry

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15. During the past three years, have you: (Mark one for each item) [RF][GTA]
(Responses: Yes, No)

Taught an honors course
Taught an interdisciplinary course
Taught an area studies course (e.g., women's studies, ethnic studies, LGBTQ+ studies)
Taught a service learning course
Taught a course exclusively online
Participated in organized activities around enhancing pedagogy or student learning
Taught a seminar for first-year students
Participated in the development of curriculum (enhancing an existing course or creating a new course)
16. In the past year, to what extent have you:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Presented with undergraduate students at conferences
Published with undergraduates
Engaged undergraduates on your research project(s)
Worked with undergraduates on their research project(s)
17. How would you rate the overall experience of working with undergraduates on research projects?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
I have not worked with undergraduates on research projects
18. How many undergraduates do you currently advise?
Dropdown responses:
0
6
21-30
1
7
31-40
2
8
41-50
3
9
51-60
4
10
61or more
5
11-20
If advise undergraduates =0, skip to Q19
19. During the past year, how often have you done each of the following with your undergraduate advisees?
(Responses: Frequently, Occasionally, Not at All)

Informed them of academic support options (e.g., study skills advising, financial aid advising, Writing Center,
Disability Resource Center)
Helped them plan their course of study
Discussed their academic performance
Provided information on other academic opportunities (e.g., study abroad, internships, undergraduate research)
Discussed career and post-graduation goals

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20. During the past year, have you taken advantage of any of the following professional development opportunities
provided by this institution?
(Responses for each item in each column: Yes, No, Not Eligible, Not Available)

Funded workshops focused on:
Teaching
Research skills development
Grant writing
Paid sabbatical leave
Travel funds paid by the institution
Internal grants for research
Training for administrative leadership
Training for promoting inclusion and facilitating difficult conversations
Incentives to develop new courses
Incentives to integrate technology into your classroom
Resources to integrate culturally-competent practices into your classroom
21. How many of the following have you published? [RF][GTA]
(Responses: None, 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51+)

Articles in academic or professional journals
Chapters in edited volumes
Books, manuals, monographs, or research reports
Other, such as patents or computer software products
22. In the past three years, how many exhibitions, recordings, or performances in the fine or applied arts have you
presented?
[RF] [GTA]
(Responses: None, 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-20, 21+)
IF >0 NESTED ITEM

23a. How many of these exhibitions, recordings, or performances were: [RF] [GTA]
(Responses: None, 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-20, 21+)

Solo/Individual
Collaborative
23. In the past three years, how many of your professional writings have been published or accepted for publication?
[RF] [GTA]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21+)
IF >0 NESTED ITEM

23a. How many of these professional writings were: [RF] [GTA]
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21+)

Solo-authored
Co-authored

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24. During the present term, how many hours per week on average do you spend on each of the following?
(Responses: None, 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21+)

Scheduled teaching (give actual, not credit hours)
Preparing for teaching (including reading student papers and grading)
Advising or counseling students
Committee work and meetings
Research and scholarly writing
Other creative products/performances
Community or public service
Outside consulting/freelance work
Household/childcare duties
Serving as a caregiver for another adult
Other employment outside of academia
Personal time (e.g., exercise, hobbies, relaxing)
25. In your interactions with undergraduates, how often in the past year did you encourage them to: (Mark one for each
item) [GTA]
(Responses: Frequently, Occasionally, Not at All)

Ask questions in class
Support their opinions with a logical argument
Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others
Analyze multiple sources of information before coming to a conclusion
Evaluate the quality or reliability of information they receive
Take risks for potential gains
Seek alternative solutions to a problem
Look up scientific research articles and resources
Explore topics on their own, even though it was not required for a class
Accept mistakes as part of the learning process
Recognize biases that affect their thinking
26. How frequently in the courses you taught in the past year have you given at least one assignment that required
students to: [GTA]
(Responses: Frequently, Occasionally, Not at All)

Write in the specific style or format of your discipline
Describe how different perspectives would affect the interpretation of a question or issue in your discipline
Discuss the ethical or moral implications of a course of action
Apply mathematical concepts and computational thinking
27. In how many of the courses that you teach do you use each of the following? [GTA]
(Responses: All, Most, Some, None)

Class discussions
Cooperative learning (small groups)
Experiential learning/Field studies
Performances/Demonstrations
Group projects
Extensive lecturing
Multiple drafts of written work
Reflective writing/Journaling
Community service as part of coursework
Electronic quizzes with immediate feedback in class
Real-life problems
Student inquiry to drive learning

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28. In how many of the courses that you teach do you use each of the following? [GTA]
(Responses: All, Most, Some, None)

Readings on racial and ethnic issues
Readings on women or gender issues
Supplemental instruction outside of class and office hours
Student presentations
Student evaluations of each others’ work
Grading on a curve
Rubric-based assessment
Flipping the classroom (i.e., students must watch/listen to instructional content before class, while class time is
used for projects, assignments, and discussions)
29. How frequently do you incorporate the following forms of technology into your courses? [GTA]
(Responses: Frequently, Occasionally, Not at All)

Videos or podcasts
Simulations/animations
Online homework or virtual labs
Online discussion boards
Audience response systems to gauge students' understanding (e.g., clickers)
30. Please indicate the extent to which you agree it is your role to:
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

Encourage students to become agents of social change
Prepare students for employment after college
Prepare students for graduate or advanced education
Develop students’ moral character
Provide for students’ emotional development
Help students develop personal values
Enhance students’ knowledge of and appreciation for other racial/ethnic groups
Promote students’ ability to write effectively
Encourage respect for different beliefs
31. Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements:
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one’s earning power
A racially/ethnically diverse student body enhances the educational experience of all students
Colleges have a responsibility to work with their surrounding communities to address local issues
Private funding sources often prevent researchers from being completely objective in the conduct of their work
I try to dispel perceptions of competition in my classroom
Students' use of personal devices and laptops in the classroom serve as more of a distraction than an educational
resource
I feel I have the skills to facilitate conversations about diversity issues in the classroom
I achieve a healthy balance between my personal life and my professional life
I feel that I have to work harder than my colleagues to be perceived as a legitimate scholar

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32. Below are some statements about your college or university. Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with
each of the following: (Mark one for each item) [RF]
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

This institution has effective hiring practices and policies that increase faculty diversity
Student Affairs staff have the support and respect of faculty
There is a lot of campus racial conflict here
My research is valued by faculty in my department
My teaching is valued by faculty in my department
My service is valued by faculty in my department
Faculty are sufficiently involved in campus decision-making
The faculty are typically at odds with campus administration
Faculty here respect each other
Administrators consider faculty concerns when making policy
This institution takes responsibility for educating underprepared students
The criteria for advancement and promotion decisions are clear
Most of the students I teach lack the basic skills for college level work
There is adequate support for faculty development
Faculty are not prepared to deal with conflict over diversity issues in the classroom
This institution takes mentoring into consideration in the promotion process
Faculty of color are treated fairly here
Women faculty are treated fairly here
LGBTQ+ faculty are treated fairly here
33. Indicate how important you believe each priority listed below is at your college or university: [RF]
(Responses: Highest Priority, High Priority, Medium Priority, Low Priority)

Increase or maintain institutional affordability
Develop a sense of community among students and faculty
Facilitate student involvement in community service
Help students learn how to bring about change in society
Increase or maintain institutional prestige
Hire faculty “stars”
Recruit more traditionally underrepresented students
Increase the selectivity of the student body through more competitive admissions criteria
Promote gender diversity in the faculty and administration
Promote racial and ethnic diversity in the faculty and administration
Provide resources for faculty to engage in community-based teaching or research
Create and sustain partnerships with surrounding communities
Pursue extramural funding
Strengthen links with the for-profit, corporate sector
Develop leadership ability among students
Develop an appreciation for multiculturalism
Prepare students for the workplace

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34. Please indicate the extent to which you:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Feel that the training you received in graduate school prepared you well for your role as a faculty member
Experience close alignment between your work and your personal values
Mentor faculty
Mentor undergraduate students
Mentor graduate students
Been mentored by at least one professional in academia
Participated in training in preparation to be a mentor (e.g., workshops, programs)
Accessed the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) resource
IF Mentor faculty is >Not at All, NESTED ITEM

35a. How would you rate the overall quality of your mentoring relationship with your faculty mentee(s)?
(Responses: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
IF Mentor undergraduate students is >Not at All, NESTED ITEM

35b. How would you rate the overall quality of your mentoring relationship with your undergraduate mentee(s)?
(Responses: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
IF Mentor graduate students is >Not at All, NESTED ITEM

35c. How would you rate the overall quality of your mentoring relationship with your graduate mentee(s)?
(Responses: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

35. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your job? (Mark one for each item)
(Responses: Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Marginally Satisfied, Not Satisfied)

Salary
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Opportunity for scholarly pursuits
Teaching load
Quality of students
Autonomy and independence
Departmental leadership
Departmental support for work/life balance
Institutional support for work/life balance
Prospects for career advancement
Relative equity of salary and job benefits
Flexibility in relation to family matters or emergencies
Leave policies (e.g., paternity/maternity leave, caring for a family member, stopping the tenure clock)
Overall job

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36. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following has been a source of stress for you during the past year:
(Mark one for each item)
(Responses: Extensive, Somewhat, Not at All, Not Applicable)

Managing household responsibilities
Child care
My physical health
My emotional well-being
Review/promotion process
Discrimination (e.g., prejudice, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia)
Committee work
Faculty meetings
Students
Research or publishing demands
Institutional procedures and “red tape”
Teaching load
Lack of personal time
Job security
Self-imposed high expectations
Increased work responsibilities
Institutional budget cuts
37. Have you been sexually harassed at this institution? [GTA] [RF]
(Responses: Yes, No)

38. In the past year, have you:
(Responses: Yes, No)

Considered leaving academe for another job
Considered leaving this institution for another
Engaged in public service/professional consulting without pay
Received at least one firm job offer elsewhere
39. For each of the following items, please mark either Yes or No.
(Responses: Yes, No)

Are you a member of a faculty union?
Do you plan to retire within the next three years?
Have you ever interrupted your professional career for more than one year for family reasons?
Have you ever been formally recognized for outstanding teaching at this institution?
40. Citizenship status: (Mark one) [RF] [GTA]
U.S. citizen
Permanent resident (green card)
Temporary, non-immigrant visa holder (i.e., J-1, H-1B, TN, T-3, O-1)
None of the above
41. How would you characterize your political views? (Mark one) [RF] [GTA]
Far Left
Liberal
Middle-of-the-Road
Conservative
Far Right

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42. If given the choice, would you: [RF]
(Responses: Definitely Yes, Probably Yes, Not Sure, Probably No, Definitely No)

Still come to this institution?
Still be a college professor?
43. Please select your base institutional salary.
Dropdown responses:
Less than $10,000
$10,000-19,999
$20,000-29,999
$30,000-39,999
$40,000-49,999
$50,000-59,999

$60,000-69,999
$70,000-79,999
$80,000-89,999
$90,000-99,999
$100,000-124,999
$125,000-149,999

$150,000-199,999
$200,000-249,999
$250,000-499,999
$500,000 or higher

44. Your base institutional salary reported above is based on: (Mark one)
Less than 9 months
9/10 months
11/12 months
PART-TIME FACULTY
These questions will replace questions 43 and 44 for faculty who indicate they are part-time.

43. Please select your total salary from teaching at this institution for this academic year.
Dropdown responses:
Less than $5,000
$30,000-34,999
$70,000-79,999
$5,000-9,999
$35,000-39,999
$80,000-89,999
$10,000-14,999
$40,000-44,999
$90,000-99,999
$15,000-19,999
$45,000-49,999
$100,000 or more
$20,000-24,999
$50,000-59,999
$25,000-29,999
$60,000-69,999
44. How much are you paid per course at this institution? [GTA]
Dropdown responses:
Less than $500
$4,000-4,499
$500-999
$4,500-4,999
$1,000-1,499
$5,000-5,499
$1,500-1,999
$5,500-5,999
$2,000-2,499
$6,000-6,499
$2,500-2,999
$6,500-6,999
$3,000-3,499
$7,000-7,499
$3,500-3,999
$7,500-7,999

$8,000-8,499
$8,500-8,999
$9,000-9,499
$9,500-9,999
$10,000 or more

45a. Please select the most appropriate general area for the following: [RF] [GTA]
(See Appendix A)

Major of highest degree held
____
Department of current faculty appointment ____
45b. Please select the most appropriate disciplinary field for the following: [RF] [GTA]
(See Appendix A)

Major of highest degree held
____
Department of current faculty appointment ____

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46. Please mark the highest degree you have earned: (Mark one) [RF] [GTA]
Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S., etc.)
Master’s (M.A., M.S.)
Terminal Master’s (M.F.A., M.B.A.)
J.D.
M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc. (Medical)
Ph.D.
Professional Doctorate (Ed.D., Psy.D., etc.)
Other
47. Please mark the degree you are currently working on: (Mark one) [GTA]
Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S., etc.)
Master’s (M.A., M.S.)
Terminal Master’s (M.F.A., M.B.A.)
J.D.
M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc. (Medical)
Ph.D.
Professional Doctorate (Ed.D., Psy.D., etc.)
Other
None
48. Are you currently serving in an administrative position as: (Mark all that apply)
Department chair
Dean (including Associate or Assistant)
Vice-President
President
Provost
Other
Not Applicable
49. Are you: (Mark all that apply) [RF] [GTA]
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)
Filipina/o/x
Southeast Asian (e.g., Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hmong)
South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, Sri Lankan)
Other Asian
Black
African American/Black
African
Caribbean
Other Black
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latina/o/x
Mexican American/Chicana/o/x
Puerto Rican
Central American

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South American
Other Hispanic or Latina/o/x
Middle Eastern
White
European
Other White
Other
Other
50. Is English your primary language? [RF] [GTA]
Yes
No
51. What is your sexual orientation? (Mark one) [RF] [GTA]
Heterosexual/Straight
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Queer
Pansexual
Asexual
Not listed above [free response]
52. How many children do you have in the following age ranges? [RF] [GTA]
(Responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4+)

Under 18 years old
18 years or older
IF “Under 18” is > 0, NESTED ITEM

52a. How satisfied are you with the availability of child care at this institution? [RF] [GTA]
(Responses: Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Marginally Satisfied, Not Satisfied, Not Applicable)

53. Please select the four-digit year of your birth. [RF] [GTA]
Dropdown responses:
2001 or later
1987
1973
1959
2000
1986
1972
1958
1999
1985
1971
1957
1998
1984
1970
1956
1997
1983
1969
1955
1996
1982
1968
1954
1995
1981
1967
1953
1994
1980
1966
1952
1993
1979
1965
1951
1992
1978
1964
1950
1991
1977
1963
1949
1990
1976
1962
1948
1989
1975
1961
1947
1988
1974
1960
1946

1945
1944
1943
1942
1941
1940
1939
1938
1937
1936
1935
1934
1933
1932

1931
1930
1929
1928
1927
1926
1925
1924
1923
1922
1921
1920
1919 or earlier

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54. Do you give the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) permission to retain your contact information (i.e., your
email address and name) for possible follow-up research? HERI maintains strict standards of confidentiality and will
not release your identifying information. [RF] [GTA]
Yes
No
IF Yes, NESTED ITEM

54a. If “Yes,” please confirm your email address: ______________________________________
55. to 84. Local Optional Questions (30 total)
(Responses: A, B, C, D, E)

85. to 89. Local Optional Open Ended Questions (5 total)

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APPENDIX A
General Area
(Major / Department)
1=Agriculture/natural resources/related
2=Architecture and related services
3=Area/ethnic/cultural/gender studies
4=Arts (visual and performing)
5=Biological and biomedical sciences
6=Business/management/marketing/related
7=Communication/journalism/ comm. tech
8=Computer/info sciences/support tech
9=Construction trades
10=Education
11=Engineering technologies/technicians
12=English language and literature/letters
13=Family/consumer sciences, human sciences
14=Foreign languages/literature/linguistics
15=Health professions/clinical sciences
16=Legal professions and studies

17=Library science
18=Mathematics and statistics
19=Mechanical/repair technologies/techs
20=Multi/interdisciplinary studies
21=Parks/recreation/leisure/fitness studies
22=Precision production
23=Personal and culinary services
24=Philosophy, religion & theology
25=Physical sciences
26=Psychology
27=Public administration/social services
28=Science technologies/technicians
29=Security & protective services
30=Social sciences (except psych) and history
31=Transportation & materials moving
32=Other

Specific Discipline
(Major / Department)
0101=Agriculture and related sciences
0102=Natural resources and conservation
0103=Agriculture/natural resources/related, other

0606=Marketing
0607= Management information systems/services
0608= Business/mgt/marketing/related, other

0201=Architecture and related services
0301=Area/ethnic/cultural/gender studies

0701=Communication/journalism/related prgms
0702=Communication technologies/technicians and support svcs
0703=Communication/journalism/comm. tech, other

0401=Art history, criticism, and conservation
0402=Design & applied arts
0403=Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft
0404=Fine and studio art
0405=Music, general
0406=Music history, literature, and theory
0407=Commercial and advertising art
0408=Dance
0409= Film, video, and photographic arts
0410=Visual and performing arts, other

0801=Computer/info tech administration/mgmt
0802=Computer programming
0803=Computer science
0804=Computer software and media applications
0805=Computer systems analysis
0806=Computer systems networking/telecom
0807=Data entry/microcomputer applications
0808=Data processing
0809=Information science/studies
0810=Computer/info sci/support svcs, other

0501=Biochem/biophysics/molecular biology
0502=Botany/plant biology
0503=Genetics
0504=Microbiological sciences & immunology
0505=Physiology, pathology & related sciences
0506=Zoology/animal biology
0507=Biological & biomedical sciences, other

0901=Construction trades

0601=Accounting and related services
0602=Business admin/management/operations
0603=Business operations support/assistance
0604=Finance/financial management services
0605=Human resources management and svcs

1001=Curriculum and instruction
1002=Educational administration/supervision
1003=Educational/instructional media design
1004=Special education and teaching
1005=Student counseling/personnel services
1006=Early childhood education and teaching
1007=Elementary education and teaching
1008=Secondary education and teaching
1009=Adult and continuing education/teaching
1010=Teacher ed: specific levels, other
1011=Teacher ed: specific subject areas

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1012=Bilingual & multicultural education
1013=Ed assessment
1014=Higher education
1015=Education, other

2101=Parks, recreation and leisure studies
2102=Health and physical education/fitness
2103=Parks/recreation/leisure/fitness studies, other
2201=Precision production

1101=Biomedical/medical engineering
1102=Chemical engineering
1103=Civil engineering
1104=Computer engineering
1105=Electrical/electronics/comms engineering
1106=Engineering technologies/technicians
1107=Environmental/environmental health eng
1108=Mechanical engineering
1109=Engineering, other

2301=Culinary arts and related services
2302=Personal and culinary services
2303=Personal and culinary services, other
2401=Philosophy
2402=Religion/religious studies
2403=Theology and religious vocations
2404=Philosophy, religion & theology, other
2501=Astronomy & astrophysics
2502=Atmospheric sciences and meteorology
2503=Chemistry
2504=Geological & earth sciences/geosciences
2505=Physics
2506=Physical sciences, other

1201=English language and literature/letters
1301=Family/consumer sciences, human sciences
1401=Foreign languages/literature/linguistics
1501=Alternative/complementary medicine/sys
1502=Chiropractic
1503=Clinical/medical lab science/allied
1504=Dental support services/allied
1505=Dentistry
1506=Health & medical administrative services
1507=Allied health and medical assisting services
1508=Allied health diagnostic, intervention, treatment professions
1509=Medicine, including psychiatry
1510=Mental/social health services and allied
1511=Nursing
1512=Optometry
1513=Osteopathic medicine/osteopathy
1514=Pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences/admin
1515=Podiatric medicine/podiatry
1516=Public health
1517=Rehabilitation & therapeutic professions
1518=Veterinary medicine
1519=Health/related clinical services, other
1601=Law
1602=Legal support services
1603=Legal professions and studies, other
1701=Library science
1801=Mathematics
1802=Statistics
1803=Mathematics and statistics, other

2601=Behavioral psychology
2602=Clinical psychology
2603=Education/school psychology
2604=Psychology, other
2701=Public administration
2702=Social work
2703=Public administration & social svcs other
2801=Science technologies/technicians
2901=Corrections
2902=Criminal justice
2903=Fire protection
2904=Police science
2905=Security and protective services, other
3001=Anthropology (except psychology)
3002=Archeology
3003=Criminology
3004=Demography & population studies
3005=Economics
3006=Geography & cartography
3007=History
3008=International relations & affairs
3009=Political science and government
3010=Sociology
3011=Urban studies/affairs
3012=Social sciences, other

1901=Mechanical/repair technologies/techs
3101=Transportation and materials moving
2001=Multi/interdisciplinary studies
3201=Other

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2019-2020 HERI Faculty Survey - Mentoring Module
1. How would you rate yourself as a mentor in the following areas:
(Responses: A Major Strength, Somewhat Strong, Average, Somewhat Weak, A Major Weakness)

Providing constructive feedback to your mentees
Taking into account the biases and prejudices you bring into the mentor/mentee relationship
Working effectively with mentees whose personal background is different from your own (age,
race, gender, class, religion, sexual orientation, etc.)
Being an advocate for your mentees
Helping your mentees network effectively
Helping your mentees acquire financial resources (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, grants)
Please answer the following questions about mentoring undergraduate students.
2. How many undergraduate students do you currently mentor?
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31 or more)

IF =0, skip to Q6
3. How often do you typically communicate with your undergraduate mentee(s)?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once per term
Yearly
4. To what extent do you work with your undergraduate mentees on the following:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Educational choices and strategies
Their research projects and interests
5.

To what extent have you:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Explored career options with your undergraduate mentee(s)
Served as a role model to your undergraduate mentee(s)
Gone out of your way to promote your undergraduate mentees' academic interests
Conveyed empathy for concerns or feelings your undergraduate mentees have discussed with you

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Please answer the following questions about mentoring graduate students.
6. How many graduate students do you currently mentor?
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11-15, 16 or more)

IF =0, skip to Q10
7. How often do you typically communicate with your graduate mentee(s)?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once per term
Yearly
8. To what extent do you work with your graduate mentees on the following:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Educational choices and strategies
Their research projects and interests
9.

To what extent have you:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Explored academic career options with your graduate mentee(s)
Explored non-academic career options with your graduate mentee(s)
Served as a role model to your graduate mentee(s)
Gone out of your way to promote your graduate mentees' academic interests
Conveyed empathy for concerns or feelings your graduate mentees have discussed with you
Please answer the following questions about mentoring faculty.
10. How many faculty members do you currently mentor at this institution?
(Dropdown responses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more)

IF =0, skip to end of module
11. How often do you typically communicate with your faculty mentee(s)?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once per term
Yearly
12. To what extent do you work with your faculty mentee(s) on the following:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Their research
Their teaching
Their review, tenure, and promotion
13. To what extent have you:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Served as a role model to your faculty mentee(s)
Conveyed empathy for concerns or feelings your faculty mentees have discussed with you
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2019-2020 HERI Faculty Survey - STEM Module
**Items in this module will only be seen by faculty who indicate they teach in STEM using set of
predetermined rules regarding departmental affiliation.**
1. In the courses you have taught in the past year, how often have you:
(Responses: Always, Frequently, Occasionally, Rarely, Never)

Integrated authentic (i.e., not "cookbook") research experiences into labs
Incorporated mini-labs into lecture
2. In the STEM courses you have taught in the past year, how often have you encouraged students
to:
(Responses: Always, Frequently, Occasionally, Rarely, Never)

Use technical science skills (use of tools, instruments, and/or techniques)
Generate a research question
Determine how to collect appropriate data
Explain the results of a study
Use scientific literature to guide research
Integrate results from multiple studies
Ask relevant questions
Identify what is known and not known about a problem
Understand scientific concepts
See connections between different areas of science and mathematics
3. To what extent are the following statements true of you: (Mark one in each row)
(Responses: Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Neutral, Somewhat Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

I have a strong sense of belonging to a community of scientists
I derive great personal satisfaction from working on a team that is doing important research
I think of myself as a scientist
I feel like I belong in the field of science
4. To what extent do you structure your STEM courses so that students:
(Responses: To a Very Large Extent, To a Large Extent, To Some Extent, To a Small Extent, Not at All)

Develop a stronger interest in STEM disciplines
Have the foundational knowledge for advanced study in STEM

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