Administrative Issues: Staffing
Q1_1. Does your institution currently have a staff position whose sole responsibility is implementation of assistive technology?
(91 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 49 | 53.8 |
| No | 42 | 46.2 |
Q1_2. Where does your position reside within your institution's organizational structure?
(47 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Services | 35 | 74.5 |
| Information Technology (Computing Services) | 9 | 19.1 |
| Library Services | 0 | 0.0 |
Other:
| 3 | 6.4 |
Q1_3. What is your salary range?
(47 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| $60,000 + | 7 | 14.9 |
| $50,000 - $59,999 | 16 | 34.0 |
| $40,000 - $49,999 | 11 | 23.4 |
| $30,000 - $39,999 | 6 | 12.8 |
| $29,999 or less | 7 | 14.9 |
Q1_4. What is your highest degree attained?
(48 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 29.2 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 50.0 |
| Doctoral degree | 2 | 4.2 |
Other:
| 7 | 14.6 |
Q1_5. How long, in years, have you provided technology accessibility services in a higher educational environment?
(55 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years or less | 8 | 14.5 |
| 3-5 years | 11 | 20.0 |
| 6-10 years | 17 | 30.9 |
| More than 10 years | 19 | 34.5 |
Q1_6. What percentage of your time is spent on each of the following duties?
End User Training
(49 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 40 | 81.6 |
| 26 - 50% | 4 | 8.2 |
| 51 - 75% | 3 | 6.1 |
| Greater than 75% | 2 | 4.1 |
Technical Support of AT Software and Hardware
(46 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 41 | 89.1 |
| 26 - 50% | 4 | 8.7 |
| 51 - 75% | 1 | 2.2 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Awareness/Marketing/Advertising Regarding AT
(41 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 40 | 97.6 |
| 26 - 50% | 1 | 2.4 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Web-Development
(33 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 31 | 93.9 |
| 26 - 50% | 2 | 6.1 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Train-the-Trainer style Training
(28 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 27 | 96.4 |
| 26 - 50% | 1 | 3.6 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Policy organization and coordination
(48 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 47 | 97.9 |
| 26 - 50% | 1 | 2.1 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Policy adherence/tracking/validation
(35 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 35 | 100.0 |
| 26 - 50% | 0 | 0.0 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Research/Investigation into new AT Software/Hardware
(55 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 52 | 94.5 |
| 26 - 50% | 3 | 5.5 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Management of Technicians
(25 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 24 | 96.0 |
| 26 - 50% | 1 | 4.0 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Teaching about AT
(43 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 41 | 95.3 |
| 26 - 50% | 1 | 2.3 |
| 51 - 75% | 1 | 2.3 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Strategic planning for AT
(42 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 41 | 97.6 |
| 26 - 50% | 0 | 0.0 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 1 | 2.4 |
Developing campus partnerships
(51 responses)
| Percentage of Time | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 48 | 94.1 |
| 26 - 50% | 3 | 5.9 |
| 51 - 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
| Greater than 75% | 0 | 0.0 |
Additional tasks that occupy respondents' time
- accommodation related tasks
- administrative
- advising
- Alt Media
- campus kiosks, HelpDesk, whatever
- Creating or obtaining alternative format materials
- Duties not specifically related to AT
- Evaluating student needs
- Finding and producing alternate media.
- get trained
- grant writing
- learning resource center
- math specialist
- National issues
- office support-reports, student accommodationsetc.
- other DSS duties
- producing AT
- providing e-text/braille for students
- Researching tech for students
- These duties are divided among hourly and full-time staff who work for me.
- Workshops
Q1_7. Are there other staff whose job responsibilities include implementing assistive technology?
(65 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 46 | 70.8 |
| No | 19 | 29.2 |
Q1_8. What is the total number of your institution's full-time-equivalent staff allocated for the implementation of assistive technology?
(56 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 41.1 |
| 2 - 3 | 18 | 32.1 |
| Between 1 and 2 | 6 | 10.7 |
| Fewer than 1 | 7 | 12.5 |
| More than 3 | 2 | 3.6 |
Q1_11. Which of the following statements best describes your approach toward recommending assistive technology to students? (check all that apply)
(65 responses)
| Response | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for students to initiate a request | 37 | 56.9 |
| Approach students with recommendations if I become aware of particular needs for assistive technology | 41 | 63.1 |
| Systematically meet with students to assess possible needs for assistive technology | 28 | 43.1 |
Other:
| 19 | 29.2 |