| AFA Survey Data Analysis (first 75 surveys) How many years have you been an adjunct at SUNY New Paltz? |
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13% 17% 27% 24% 11% 8% |
Less than one 1—2 3—4 5—9 10—14 15+ |
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| Which of the following applies to you? | ||
| 24% 15% 61% |
Sole support of self Sole support of self and household Contributory support of self and/or household |
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| Which of the following applies to you? | ||
| 8% 13% 9% 4% 33% 25% 19% |
I have full-time teaching employment in addition to my adjunct position I have full-time non-teaching employment in addition to my adjunct position I am retired from teaching I am retired from a non-teaching career I also have part-time teaching employment in another institution I have part-time non-teaching employment in addition to my adjunct position My adjunct position at New Paltz is my only employment |
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| Are you eligible for health insurance through your adjunct position at New Paltz? | ||
| 69% 31% |
Yes No |
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| If "yes", which of the following applies? | ||
| 24% 28% 7% 2% 40% |
This insurance is the sole insurance for myself This insurance is the sole insurance for myself and my family This insurance supplements other insurance that I have for myself This insurance supplements other insurance that I have for myself and my family I do not need this insurance |
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| What is your educational level? | ||
| 23% 7% 45% 20% 5% |
Doctorate A.B.D. Master's (terminal) Master's (non-terminal) Bachelor's |
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| Are you currently pursuing a higher degree? | ||
| 16% 84% |
Yes No |
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| Would you desire a full-time teaching position at SUNY New Paltz if one were available to you? |
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| 64% 36% |
Yes No |
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| Do you desire a full-time teaching position at another institution? | ||
| 40% 60% |
Yes No |
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| Are you a member of UUP? (If you have not signed and mailed a membership card, then you are not). |
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| 72% 28% |
Yes No |
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| Are you a member of another New York State employees union? | ||
| 19% 81% |
Yes No |
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| Were you aware of the existence of the UUP Part-timer Issues Committee? | ||
| 61% 39% |
Yes No |
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| How many courses are you teaching at New Paltz during the current semester? | ||
| 36% 54% 8% 1% |
One Two Three Four |
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| How much are you paid per three-credit course? (Please prorate your pay to 3 credits if you teach a course that is not 3 credits) |
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| 9% 49% 17% 11% 6% 1% 0% 4% 3% 0% 0% |
Less than $2000 $2000—$2100 $2101—$2200 $2201—$2300 $2301—$2400 $2401—$2500 $2501—$2600 $2601—$3000 $3001—$3500 $3501—$4000 $4001+ |
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| How many different courses have you taught at this university? | ||
| 16% 23% 20% 12% 8% 7% 1% 13% |
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven eight or more |
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| Are you regularly asked for input regarding departmental issues? | ||
| 34% 66% |
Yes No |
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| Have you ever been asked to participate in a departmental faculty meeting? | ||
| 43% 57% |
Yes No |
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| For the next five questions, please rate your adjunct instructor position in the following areas: |
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| A: | Salary 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3: somewhat satisfied 4: dissatisfied 5: very dissatisfied Mean rating for 18.A = 4.29 |
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| B: | Benefits (health insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, etc.) 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3: somewhat satisfied 4: dissatisfied 5: very dissatisfied Mean rating for 18.B = 2.94 |
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| C: | Facilities (office space, computer access, phone service, etc.) 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3: somewhat satisfied 4: dissatisfied 5: very dissatisfied Mean rating for 18.C = 3.04 |
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| D: | Integration (liaison with department, campus community, inclusion in written departmental materials, i.e. class schedules, faculty profiles etc.) 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3: somewhat satisfied 4: dissatisfied 5: very dissatisfied Mean rating for 18.D = 2.71 |
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| E: | Union Representation 1: very satisfied 2: satisfied 3: somewhat satisfied 4: dissatisfied 5: very dissatisfied Mean rating for 18.E = 3.19 |
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| Are you a dual employee with another New York State governmental agency? | ||
| 14% 86% |
Yes No |
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| Did you receive your contract in a timely fashion this semester? (If you answer "Yes" please skip the following question) |
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| 62% 38% |
Yes No |
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| If your answer was no, did this affect your health insurance coverage? | ||
| 11% 89% |
Yes *This is 11% of the 38% responding “No” to the previous question. No |
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| My current part-time contract at New Paltz is for: | ||
| 39% 58% 3% |
One semester One academic year More than one academic year |
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| How far do you commute round trip to teach at SUNY New Paltz? | ||
| 27% 15% 27% 11% 16% 5% |
0—10 miles 11—20 miles 21—40 miles 41—60 miles 61—100 miles 100+ miles |
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| Would you like more information about participating in the AFA? | ||
| 81% 19% |
Yes No |
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If you answered Yes, would you be interested in participating on one of the |
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| 51% 49% |
Yes No |
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