HERI Faculty Survey

measures the extent to which faculty use student-centered teaching and evaluation methods in their course instruction

measures the extent to which faculty believe that personal development is a central goal for undergraduate education

a unified measure of the scholarly activity of faculty

a unified measure of faculty involvement in civic activities

a unified measure of the extent to which faculty believe civic engagement is a central part of the college mission

a unified measure of the extent to which faculty are satisfied with their working environment

a unified measure of the extent to which faculty are satisfied with their compensation packages

measures the amount of stress faculty experience related to their career

measures the extent to which faculty believe their institution is committed to creating a diverse multicultural campus environment

measures the extent to which faculty believe their institution is committed to facilitating civic engagement among students and faculty

measures the extent to which faculty believe their institution is committed to increasing its prestige

measure representing faculty’s perspectives about the climate for faculty members from diverse backgrounds

composite measure representing the extent to which faculty feel their contributions are respected or appreciated by their colleagues

Items relate to use of pedagogical practices and evaluation methods as well as the prevalence of specific types of teaching assignments

Items relate to faculty’s involvement and opinions about activities associated with the scholarship component of faculty work

Items relate to faculty’s involvement and opinions about activities associated with the service component of faculty work

Items gauge faculty involvement and opinions regarding professional development and support for faculty available on campus

Items gauge faculty opinion regarding common goals for undergraduate education

Items relate to social attitudes and experiences with diversity on campus

Items gauge satisfaction with various aspects of the faculty experience

Items gauge faculty opinion on various types of institutional priorities

Items relate to the amount and types of interactions faculty have with students on campus

Items illustrate the extent to which faculty ask students to engage in the behaviors and traits associated with academic success

Items gauge faculty behaviors, attitudes, and experiences related to health and wellness issues, including stress

Items relate to faculty perception and experience with the campus administration