University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Administrative Services

 

Survey Results – January 8, 2009

•         Postal Services

•         Document Services

•         Central Stores

 

The survey (consisting of 18 items) was conducted 11/19/2008 to 12/8/2008.  It was an anonymous open-invitation solicitation to all UW Oshkosh employees.  There were no restrictions or controls over the responses (i.e., individuals could have completed the survey multiple times).  There were 340 respondents that started the survey; complete results received from 282 of that total (i.e., 82.9 percent of those who started the survey completed it in full).

 

I.  Introductory Questions

 

Table 1 - Characteristics and Profile of Respondents

 

 

Classification

Length of Service

 

Relatively New (< 3 years)

Longer-Term (3-9 years)

Long Term (10+ years)

Total

Classified Staff

41

50

89

180

Academic Staff

20

37

50

107

Faculty

5

9

32

46

Total

66

96

171

333

 

•         Most respondents (54%) were classified staff (180/333).

•         Most respondents – regardless of classification – 51% – had ten or more years of experience (171/333).

 

Table 2 - Personal Satisfaction – Three Service Areas

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Total

Postal Services

136

148

33

16

3

336

Document Services

136

135

50

6

5

332

Central Stores

93

126

83

13

1

316

 

•         Most are very satisfied or satisfied.

 

Comments

•         Several noted that they had limited contact with Central Stores.

•         Concerns were expressed related to the delivery of packages that were ordered.

 

II. Questions Relating to Postal Services

 

Table 3 - Personal Satisfaction - Sending Items – Postal Services

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Sending Campus Mail

150

126

23

7

0

2

308

Sending First Class Mail

136

115

21

10

1

24

307

Processing – Sending Bulk Mail

83

67

34

10

1

107

302

Sending Overnight Mail

76

58

35

4

0

127

300

Sending International Mail

56

54

25

2

0

167

304

Sending Mail or Packages via USPS

82

87

29

6

0

99

303

Sending Mail or Packages via other carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.)

79

71

37

6

0

108

301

 

•         For the core functions of sending campus mail and sending First Class mail, the vast majority are either very satisfied or satisfied.

 

Comments

•         Communications with Postal Services personnel can be improved to make sure requirements are understood.

•         There are many questions/concerns about the requirements relating to bulk mail.

•         Many would like for items to be picked up for delivery.

•         Some were not aware of the array of services provided by Postal Services.

•         Concerns were noted about misrouted mail.

•         Staff were identified as being helpful and courteous.

 

Table 4 – Personal Satisfaction – Receiving Items – Postal Services

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Receiving Campus Mail

123

128

25

18

8

0

302

Receiving Mail from Off Campus

120

128

28

16

9

2

303

Receiving Packages from Off Campus

99

125

37

12

10

19

302

 

•         For the core functions of receiving items through the mail, the vast majority are either very satisfied or satisfied.

 

Comments

•         Concerns expressed about misdirected mail and other delays and sorting problems in getting the mail.

•         Some would like improved frequency of mail delivery.

•         Stickers placed on magazines noted as an irritant.

•         Several suggested that student workers in the mail room could use more training or better supervision.

 

Table 5 - Personal View – Postal Services

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Courtesy of Postal Services Employees

142

99

32

13

0

18

304

Helpfulness of Postal Services Employees

149

98

29

14

1

20

303

Resolution of any complaints, issues, problems relating to Postal Services

93

71

42

15

5

73

299

 

•         Most respondents have high levels of satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) with Postal Services employees.

 

Comments

•         Improved attention to customer service would be appreciated.

•         While staff members get positive reviews, also noted that they should take more time and be more helpful in dealing with issues or concerns that are expressed.

•         Some people like the music in Postal Services; many believe it is too loud.

 

Open Comments:  Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions, Recommendations

•         Many comments suggested that Postal Services should not be moved to the new site.

•         Interest expressed in having a satellite center on Dempsey or in central campus area.

•         Changes in location will require improved communications and customer service orientation.

•         Efforts should be made to improve the efficiency and accuracy of mail delivery on campus.

•         There will be a need for one-on-one consultation and interaction.

•         Suggestion that deliveries be coordinated (postal, document, central stores).

 

III. Questions Relating to Document Services

 

Table 6 – Personal Satisfaction – Document Services

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Dropping off printing requests (in person)

113

109

29

3

0

42

296

Submitting printing requests via the campus network

60

77

40

9

1

103

290

Understanding printing options – materials and design

75

129

44

14

3

28

293

Timeliness of completed work

136

119

19

5

0

16

295

Receiving completed work

120

131

25

4

0

15

295

Office delivery of completed work

87

84

37

4

0

69

291116

Quality of completed work

110

132

23

11

3

17

296

 

Comments

•         There are opportunities for improvement in customer services.

•         When errors or problems arise, they are dealt with.

•         Staff have been helpful and many positive comments about working with them.

•         Many people are unfamiliar with the services that are provided; or the options that are available.

•         Specialized features sometimes pose production problems.

 

Table 7 – Personal View – Document Services

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Courtesy of Document Services Employees

91

113

41

11

2

32

290

Helpfulness of Document Services Employees

97

111

35

10

1

35

289

Meeting deadlines for your Document Services jobs

135

107

24

5

0

21

292

Resolution of any complaints, issues, problems relating to Document Services

86

90

33

10

1

70

290

 

•         Most respondents have high levels of satisfaction (very satisfied or satisfied) with Document  Services staff.

 

Comments

•         Many positive comments about staff and services provided.

•         Recognition that area seems to be understaffed.

 

Table 8 – Document Services

Definitely Yes

Yes

Uncertain

No

Absolutely No

 

Is Document Services capable of providing the document quality you need?

106

150

28

3

4

291

 

Comments

•         Sometimes specialized color or folding is needed.

•         Several noted they weren’t aware of the options that were available.

 

Open Comments:  Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions, Recommendations

•         There were many comments suggesting that Document Services should not be moved to the new site.

•         Improved communication (perhaps website) relating to options and choices.

•         There is a considerable need for face-to-face consultation and discussion.

•         Many practical and production problems with the new location also discussed (drop-offs and pick-ups).

•         New location will require access to parking and more pre-planning of projects.

 

IV. Questions Relating to Central Stores

 

Table 9 – Personal Satisfaction – Central Stores

 

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Not Applicable

Total

Ordering Items

82

89

32

3

0

83

289

Receiving Items

72

91

36

15

3

71

288

Picking up items in person

48

65

36

5

2

131

287

 

•         For the core functions of Central Stores, the vast majority (excluding those responding not applicable) are either very satisfied or satisfied.

 

Open Comments:  Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions, Recommendations

•         Many people did not have direct dealings with Central Stores.

•         Many suggestions about reducing time and improving the delivery service.

•         Concerns about lost or misdirected items/packages.

•         When FedEx or UPS delivered to Central Stores, there seems to be a delay in delivery.

•         Relocation will also pose problems (but fewer than Postal Services or Document Services).

•         Need for improved delivery schedule.

 

V. Closing Comments/Suggestions

 

•         Many felt that continuing these functions in Dempsey Hall is important.

•         Moving to remote location will pose challenges that must be addressed.

•         Improve understanding about the array of services through improved communication (website).

•         Staffing levels may need to be looked at.

•         A receptionist should help with customer visits.

•         There are opportunities to improve the level of customer service – consider a training program.

•         Staff should give attention to decorum (music, discussions, eating, smoking and Internet use.

•         Cost information (price information) should be publicized on the websites (need to know what we will be charged).

Improve communication on when items ar