COACHE Survey Results & Reports
Summary reports on the findings in each of the thematic areas in the survey were released during the spring 2021 semester and can be found below. Special focus reports attending to disparities by gender and race which will be released during the 2022-23 academic year.
Results, made available through this website, will be used to guide and inform initiatives for improvement. Reports will also be presented and shared broadly to faculty, leadership, and administrators for discussion and feedback.
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UMass Amherst-COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey Highlights
74% of faculty are satisfied with the institution as a place to work
Best Aspect of UMass is the quality of colleagues
75% agree colleagues are committed to diversity and inclusion
Areas of Strength for Faculty at UMass Amherst
• 76% Satisfaction of library resources
• 70% Satisfaction of clarity and support around tenure policies and processes
• 71% Satisfaction with their department as a place to work
Areas UMass Amherst Exceeds Peer Institutions
• #1 Among peers in satisfaction Chancellor and Provost
• 89% Satisfaction with autonomy over course content
• #1 Among peers in all aspects of governance
Areas for Growth According to Faculty
• Departmental collegiality and engagement
• Equitability of teaching load and service
• Clarity/support around promotion to full
• Finding mentors within department
• Support for engaging undergrads in research
• Satisfaction with health and retirement benefits
Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey
THEMATIC REPORTS :
- Nature of Work: Teaching
- Tenure and Promotion
- Nature of Work: Research/Creative Activity
- Mentorship
- Nature of Work: Service
- The Department
- Shared Governance & Institutional Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Work & Collaboration
- Appreciation & Recognition
- Workplace Policies, Resources, Facilities, Compensation
- Special Focus: Non-tenure Track Faculty
- Special Focus: Gender Differences
- Special Focus: Racial/Ethnic Differences (Spring 2023)