Tenured faculty 68.2% 60. Tenure track but un-tenured faculty 15.9% 14. Arts and Sciences 44.3% 39. Williams College of Business 19.

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1 Academic Technology 1. Which best describes your current position at Xavier? Percent Tenured faculty 68.2% 60 Tenure track but un-tenured faculty 15.9% 14 Non-tenure track instructor, clinical, lab, etc. 14.8% 13 Other 1.1% 1 answered question 88 skipped question 1 2. Select the college of your primary appointment. Percent Arts and Sciences 4 39 Social Sciences, Health, and Education 35.2% 31 Williams College of Business 19.3% 17 Not affilitate with individual college 1.1% 1 answered question 88 skipped question 1 3. In which building will you primarily teach in ? 83 answered question 83 skipped question 6 1 of 13

2 4. On which of the following do you recommend that the Academic Technology Committee focus its FUTURE efforts in support of teaching and learning? Not at all A little Somewhat Quite Extremely Tracking new and emerging technologies 8.6% 37.0% (30) 32.1% (26) 19.8% 81 Create rules for online course delivery 17.5% (14) 2 3 (24) 2 (17) 1 (9) Support the implementation of e- learning tools (i.e. tutorials, animations, games and simulations, video and audio production, online collaborative applications) 19.0% (15) 34.2% (27) 29.1% (23) 13.9% 79 Evaluate the service provided by Discovery Services 7.6% 34.2% (27) 34.2% (27) 24.1% (19) 79 Communication of available technology resources, support, and solutions 16.3% (13) 37.5% (30) 45.0% (36) Disseminating best teaching practices with technology 5.1% 2 (17) 39.2% (31) 34.2% (27) 79 answered question 81 skipped question 8 2 of 13

3 5. In the school year, how often did you use the following technologies in your teaching? (Make your best guess.) Less Not familiar with Never than once a month Once a month Every few weeks Once a week Several times a week Every day Blackboard 12.2% 26.8% (22) 42.7% (35) Presentation technology (i.e. PowerPoint) 9.8% 11.0% (9) 29.3% (24) 36.6% (30) Podcasting 25.3% (20) 58.2% (46) 79 Lecture capture/delivery software (i.e. eteach, podcasting) 25.6% (21) 63.4% (52) Clickers/ Systems 19.5% 63.4% (52) 7.3% Video Production Software 2 6 (48) 7.5% 5.0% Video Sharing Applications (i.e. YouTube) 24.4% (20) 20.7% (17) 13.4% 19.5% Library e-reserves 5.0% 28.8% (23) 16.3% (13) % (13) 6.3% 1 5.0% Digital image collections 15.2% 41.8% (33) 13.9% 5.1% 7.6% 10.1% 79 Personal Web Site hosted by Xavier 13.4% 5 (45) 13.4% Web development tools (i.e. Dreamweaver, NVU, ) 28.4% (23) 50.6% (41) 81 e-portfolios 21.0% (17) 66.7% (54) 81 Wikis 2 6 (49) 6.3% Blogs 11.0% (9) 64.6% (53) 3 of 13

4 Games and/or simulations 8.6% 71.6% (58) 6.2% 7.4% 81 Social networking sites (i.e. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter) 1 6 (51) 1 5.0% Online Collaborative /Virtual Meeting (i.e. Wimba, Google Apps ) 12.2% 68.3% (56) Text messaging 6.3% 66.3% (53) 7.5% 5.0% 6.3% Virtual meetings/web conferencing (i.e. Adobe Connect, Webx 12.7% 65.8% (52) 8.9% 79 Smart Boards 16.0% (13) 72.8% (59) 81 TurnItIn.com 57.3% (47) 18.3% (15) 7.3% Library reference resources 5.1% 16.7% (13) 1 (9) 17.9% (14) 14.1% 17.9% (14) 12.8% 78 Phone Conferencing (Meeting Place Express) 14.8% 72.8% (59) 81 Video Recording 8.9% 67.1% (53) 7.6% 6.3% 5.1% 79 Graphic Design 12.7% 72.2% (57) 5.1% 79 answered question skipped question 7 4 of 13

5 6. Which of the following technology skills do your students need for your course(s)? (Select all that apply) Percent Productivity (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Presentations, WordPerfect) 92.7% 76 Database (i.e. Access, SQL) 13.4% 11 Data Analysis (i.e. SPSS, SAS, Minitab, R) 17.1% 14 Desktop Publishing (i.e. InDesign, Quark Xpress, LaTex) 11.0% 9 Graphics/Animation (i.e. Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop) 13.4% 11 Audio and Video Production (i.e. ACID, Vegas Video, ilife, imovie, Movie Edit Pro) 14.6% 12 Web Development (i.e. NVU, Dreamweaver, HTML, ) 12.2% 10 Web Programming (i.e. JavaScript, PHP) 4 None 4 answered question skipped question 7 5 of 13

6 7. What does your ideal classroom look like? (Select all that apply) Percent Lecture - fixed seating 23.2% 19 Lecture/Discussion movable seating 84.1% 69 Lab or studio space 26.8% 22 Multiple tables for small group work 5 43 Breakout spaces 22.0% 18 Community-placed or field work 19.5% 16 Online class 15.9% 13 Classrooms in Virtual Worlds (i.e. Second Life) 7.3% 6 answered question skipped question 7 6 of 13

7 8. What room configurations and technologies support your ideal class? (Select all that apply) Percent Movable equipment and furniture 78.0% 64 Writing surfaces 85.4% 70 Desktop computers (with internet and typical software applications) 3 27 Laptop Computers (with internet and typical software applications) 46.3% 38 Discipline specific software 29.3% 24 DVD/video player 74.4% 61 Document camera (display images of any object on an interactive whiteboard for your entire class to see) 43.9% 36 Multimedia presentation podium 69.5% 57 Multiple wall mounted monitors or projectors for small group work (each group has their own monitor/projector) 25.6% 21 Smartboards (interactive, electronic whiteboards) 46.3% 38 Lecture capture software 14.6% 12 Audio or video conferencing capabilities 22.0% 18 Wireless connectivity 5 43 Space in virtual worlds (i.e. Second Life) 3 Other (please specify) 10 answered question skipped question 7 7 of 13

8 9. How do you backup your computer files? (Select all that apply) Percent I don t back them up 1 9 Personal external hard drive 42.3% 33 Personal flash drive 52.6% 41 The X-drive 37.2% 29 Other (please specify) 11 answered question 78 skipped question To support your classroom instruction and research, how adequate is Not Adequate OK most of the time Adequate storage space 37.0% (30) 50.6% (41) 12.3% 81 message attachment size 25.6% (21) 61.0% (50) 13.4% x-drive storage 26.9% (18) 5 (36) 19.4% (13) 67 Remote access to the x-drive 28.4% (19) 50.7% (34) 20.9% (14) 67 answered question skipped question 7 8 of 13

9 11. How are the following technology support services to help you effectively incorporate technology into your course? Not at all A little Somewhat Quite Extremely Individual consultations 16.0% (13) 19.8% 43.2% (35) 18.5% (15) 81 Small group, hands-on customized training 1 (9) 1 3 (25) 3 (26) 1 (9) Department customized training (i.e. training offered for your department) 16.0% (13) 22.2% (18) 23.5% (19) 30.9% (25) 7.4% 81 Faculty and instructor technology training sessions 6.2% 13.6% 23.5% (19) 43.2% (35) 13.6% 81 Information sessions (i.e brown bags, presentations etc.) 15.2% 17.7% (14) 36.7% (29) 25.3% (20) 5.1% 79 Web-based or online resources 6.3% 1 3 (27) 3 (26) 15.0% answered question 81 skipped question 8 9 of 13

10 12. How are each of the following for your teaching? Not at all A little Somewhat Quite Extremely Technology Equipped Classrooms 18.5% (15) 74.1% (60) 81 Putting course content and lecture content on-line (i.e. blackboard) 7.5% 5.0% 18.8% (15) 66.3% (53) Web page design and development 3 (26) 25.3% (20) 20.3% 8.9% 12.7% 79 Automating or managing grades 16.5% (13) 16.5% (13) 1 (9) 13.9% 41.8% (33) 79 Using digital audio and video 9.0% 16.7% (13) 25.6% (20) 16.7% (13) 32.1% (25) 78 Creating effective presentations; using presentation technologies 6.3% 12.7% 17.7% (14) 15.2% 48.1% (38) 79 Supplementing a course with online resources 5.0% 8.8% % (23) 4 (35) Student-created content (i.e. video, audio, web pages) 26.9% (21) 24.4% (19) 20.5% 15.4% 12.8% 78 Collaboration tools for students 18.8% (15) 2 (17) 25.0% (20) 17.5% (14) 17.5% (14) answered question 81 skipped question 8 10 of 13

11 13. How would you rate yourself on each of the following? Undecided / No opinion Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Stronly Agree I am willing to experiment with technology in my teaching. 6.3% 4 (32) 5 (41) I take risks when it comes to using technology in my teaching. 2 (17) 2 2 (19) 3 (26) I generally do not need assistance of support when using technology in my teaching % (21) 15.0% 3 (27) 1 (9) New technology never works the way it is supposed to. 8.8% 3 (24) 4 (33) 15.0% I would rather wait until all the bugs are worked out before I try new technology. 1 3 (26) 18.8% (15) 35.0% (28) I feel informed about instructional technology. 7.6% 2 (17) 39.2% (31) 24.1% (19) 6.3% 79 I spend more time on my teaching duties than on my research duties. 17.5% (14) 4 (33) 38.8% (31) I favor revolutionary change through technology. 5.0% 15.0% 25.0% (20) 3 (26) 15.0% 7.5% answered question skipped question 9 11 of 13

12 14. In the school year, how often do you use the following technologies for RESEARCH? (Make your best guess or leave blank if you did not engage in research) Less Not familiar with Never than once a month Once a month Every few weeks Once a week Several times a week Every day Presentation technology (i.e. Powerpoint) 25.7% (18) 27.1% (19) % 8.6% 70 Video production/editing software 5.9% 77.9% (53) 8.8% 68 Online-library licensed journals, databases 5.7% 15.7% (21) 1 70 Personal Web Site Hosted By Xavier 4.5% 72.7% (48) 4.5% 4.5% 66 Wikis % (46) 1 70 Blogs 5.6% 63.4% (45) 1 7.0% 7.0% 4.2% 71 Social Networking Sites (i.e. Facebook, MySpace) 8 (57) 7.1% 70 Online Collaborative Tools 10.3% 61.8% (42) 7.4% 7.4% 8.8% 68 Text messaging 86.8% (59) 4.4% 68 Virtual meetings/web conferencing (i.e. Adobe Connect, WebX) 7.4% 70.6% (48) 11.8% 68 Online survey tools 5.6% 60.6% (43) 15.5% 8.5% 7.0% 71 Data collection software 1 5 (38) 1 8.6% 8.6% 70 Data analysis software (i.e. Transana, SPSS, SAS, Minitab, R) 7.2% 46.4% (32) 10.1% 10.1% 13.0% (9) 5.8% 69 Data Visualization Software 17.4% 65.2% (45) 10.1% of 13

13 Database applications % (41) Metadata standards 2 (18) 68.1% (47) 69 Storage area networks 14.7% 61.8% (42) 5.9% 5.9% 4.4% 5.9% 68 answered question 71 skipped question I think Xavier should Undecided / No opinon Strongly Disagree Disagree Netural Agree Strongly Agree Offer the option of complete on-line degrees 64.2% (52) 18.5% (15) 7.4% 6.2% 81 Offer some select courses in degree programs 100% on-line 3 (26) 20.3% 13.9% 15.2% 15.2% 79 Offer some courses in which some face-to-face instruction is replaced with on-line instruction 5.0% 7.5% 26.3% (21) 45.0% (36) 15.0% All instructional content should be delivered face-to-face 1 4 (33) 15.0% 26.3% (21) answered question 81 skipped question 8 13 of 13