1. Teaching/workload assignments in my department appear to be equitably distributed within the department.  Result

2. My assigned teaching load reflects a proper balance between teaching, research, and service. Result

3. Auburn salaries are regionally competitive. Result

4. I am satisfied with the state retirement program. Result

5. I am satisfied with the tax-deferred annuities program. Result

6. I am satisfied with the health insurance program. Result

7. The criteria for annual faculty evaluation in my department are clearly stated. Result

8. My department’s merit raise program follows clearly stated criteria. Result

9. My annual performance evaluation is conducted by my supervisor , and I receive a written report. Result

10. I meet with my supervisor and discuss my annual performance evaluation. Result

11. My annual performance evaluation contributes to my professional development. Result

12. My department/college provides adequate opportunities for me to continue my professional development and growth in my field of expertise (including travel, etc.). Result

13. The university provides adequate opportunities for me to continue my professional development and growth in my field of expertise (including travel, etc.). Result

14. The university provides adequate release time for scholarly activity. Result

15. The university provides an environment and atmosphere conducive to effective teaching and learning. Result

16. The university provides an environment and atmosphere conducive to pursuing effective research. Result

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND GOVERNANCE

17. The university central administration fosters a climate that is supportive of academic freedom. Result

18. My department supports my right to academic freedom in my research and teaching, and as a participant in institutional governance. Result

19. The Board of Trustees uses established mechanisms to ensure a faculty voice in matters of shared concern, consulting representatives who have been selected or approved by the faculty. Result

20. The President uses established mechanisms to ensure a faculty voice in matters of shared concern, consulting representatives who have been selected or approved by the faculty. Result

21. Relationships among the faculty, academic administrators, and governing board are cooperative. Result

22. The university fosters shared governance by maintaining reasonable workloads, supporting faculty development of governance skills, and rewarding participation in governance work. Result

23. The faculty sets agendas, chooses representatives and leadership, and establishes procedures for committees that oversee those areas of the educational program in which the faculty should have primacy (that is, curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, faculty status, and those aspects of student life that relate to the educational process). Result

24. Administrative appointments at the college and university level are handled in an open and inclusive manner with appropriate faculty input. Result

25. Administrative appointments at the college and university level are free from outside influence. Result

26. Faculty searches and appointments in my department are handled in an open and inclusive manner with appropriate faculty input. Result

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

27. Physical space in my department is adequate (for example, size and number of classrooms, offices and laboratories). Result

28. Classrooms in which I teach are adequately equipped for effective teaching. Result

29. The condition and maintenance of the facilities in my department is adequate (for example, air conditioning, cleaning, maintenance, etc.). Result

30. My department provides sufficient resources to satisfy my teaching responsibilities. Result

31. The computer hardware and software resources available are appropriate in quantity and quality to meet my needs. Result

32. The computer hardware and software resources are accessible to my students and are adequate for their learning needs. Result

33. Adequate computer support services are available (training, consultation, maintenance, etc.). Result

34. The library resources needed for instruction of my classes are available and accessible to on-campus students. Result

35. The library resources needed for instruction of my classes are available and accessible to off-campus students. Result

36. Library faculty do a good job of securing materials that are of high quality and relevant for my teaching and research. Result

37. Library materials are maintained in an orderly manner and are accessible. Result

38. Parking on campus is adequate. Result

EDUCATIONAL GOALS, VISION, AND PURPOSE

39. My department has formulated educational goals for student learning. Result

40. My department has developed and implemented procedures to evaluate the extent to which students are achieving these educational goals. Result

41. My department has used the results of these evaluations to improve its educational programs. Result

42. The University core curriculum is fulfilling the needs of the majors in my department. Result

43. Undergraduate programs should be allowed to require 6000 level courses for their curriculum leading to a degree. Result

44. The "Statement of Vision and Purpose" appropriately describes both the role and priorities of the institution. [see Vision statement below. The complete statement is published in the Auburn University Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin 2001-2001, or is available at the Auburn University website.]  Result

45. Auburn University adheres to its Vision and Purpose Statement in its official posture and practice. Result