UI Staff Exit Survey FY10
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Please take a few moments to complete this confidential exit survey.

The University of Iowa wants to better understand what our employees value most in their workplace and why they leave. We would appreciate your honest responses to all of the questions on this form, but you may choose to respond to only some if you wish. You are not required to complete this questionnaire and it will not affect your benefits in any way. The information you furnish is confidential and will be used in summary form as a means to identify patterns or trends in the work environment at the University.

Your opinion is highly valued and your comments will allow us to develop training opportunities, policies, and procedures to ensure job satisfaction.

If you wish to speak with someone in person, please contact Organizational Effectiveness at 335-0505 or email pat-kenner@uiowa.edu.

This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your input.

1. Please list the department where you worked when you left.

2. Please select your employment classification at the time of termination.

3. How long were you employed by the University of Iowa?

4. Why are you leaving your current position? Please check all that apply.

5. Please rate the items below in terms of your satisfaction with each during your employment at UI:

 Very unsatisfiedUnsatisifiedSatisfiedVery satisfiedNo Opinion
Type of work
Pay/compensation
Benefits package
Resources to do your job
Physical working conditions

6. Feel free to comment on your responses to any of the above statements.

7. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements as they related to your most current position at UI:

 Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly AgreeNo Opinion
The volume of work my supervisor expected of me was reasonable.
My supervisor was available when I needed assistance.
There was cooperation among the employees in my department.
The lines of communication were open and policies were made clear.
My supervisor had a knowledge and understanding of my responsibilities.
I was treated fairly by my supervisor.
I would consider University employment in the future.
I would recommend others to consider employment at the University.
My work facilities were safe and contributed to a good working environment.

8. Feel free to comment on your responses to any of the above statements.

9. Please note your level of agreement with the statements below.

The following played a part in my reason(s) for leaving:

 Strongly DisagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly AgreeNo Opinion
My relationship with my direct supervisor.
My relationship with management above my direct supervisor.
My supervisor's relationship with the management directly above him or her.
My relationship with my co-worker(s).
The atmosphere in my department/unit.

10. Did you receive a written performance appraisal annually during your most recent position at the University?

11. Were you given the opportunity to meet with someone in your department to discuss your reason(s) for leaving?

12. Was an exit checklist used to insure that you returned keys and completed all necessary paperwork?

13. Please mention any employee or manager at the University of Iowa who contributed positively to your employment experience.

14. What constructive comments do you have to make the University of Iowa a better place to work?

Please return this form to your HR Unit Rep. If you wish, you may return this form to your HR College/Org Representative, or to Organizational Effectiveness, 121 USB.

If you wish to discuss your responses to the survey in more detail or have any other concerns regarding University employment, you may make an appointment to see your HR Unit Rep, your HR College/Org Rep, or Organizational Effectiveness.

If you are not sure who your HR Unit Representative is, please go the the University Self Service Web Site (http://hris.uiowa.edu) and log in to locate this information.

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15. If you choose to return this form to Organizational Effectiveness, please respond yes or no if it is ok to share your comments verbatim with your department.

Thank you for your participation.