Computer Labs Closing Summer 2014

Due to a major HVAC renovation, the undergrad computer labs will be closed for SUMMER 2014. 

This includes A258, 3290, 3351, 3312 (temporary staff offices), and 2434 (available for Psych 100 only)

The adjoining computer labs on the third floor - 3290 and 3351 cannot be occupied for the duration of the HVAC work, which is expected to start approximately June 23 and continue through the summer.  During this time the IT staff members with offices inside that lab will be relocated to computer lab 3312.  The laptop and projector function will also move to 3312.  Users may pick up and drop off equipment in 3312 between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Computer lab 2434 will be used by Psych 100B students.  Computer lab A258 will be closed.

Announcing SPSS 22

A new version of SPSS is available in the computer labs.

You may now choose from 2 different versions of SPSS that are available in the computer lab: v20 and v22.  Version 22 was released to us in September 2013.  Please let us know if you have any trouble with the new version by contacting Michael Jeon (jeon@psych.ucla.edu) directly.

2013 Needs Assessment Results

1. Are you able to work effectively with your current computer workstation in your office?			out of 40	If fewer than 40 responded
	Yes	34	85%
	No	6	15%
	TOTAL	40	100%
2. If you are unable to work effectively with your current computer please indicate why.
	It is too slow	5	13%	83%
	It crashes frequently	1	3%	17%
	I need training	0	0%	0%
	I would prefer another make or model	0	0%	0%
	TOTAL	6	15%	100%
3. Do you regularly back up your personal computer files?
	Yes	14	35%	37%
	No	24	60%	63%
	TOTAL	38	95%	100%
4. If you do not regularly backup your computer files, why not?
	I don't have access to enough space or media	4	10%	17%
	I don't think it is necessary	1	3%	4%
	I don't have time	6	15%	25%
	I'm not sure of the best way to do a back up	13	33%	54%
	TOTAL	24	60%	100%
5. Is there an individual in your lab or unit who augments IT services? If so, at what percentage of their time?
	Yes, s/he spends less than 10% time providing IT service	6	15%
	Yes, s/he spends 10% - 20% time providing IT service	1	3%
	Yes s/he spends more than 20% time providing IT service	6	15%
	No, or Not Applicable	27	68%
	TOTAL	40	100%
6. If you are an EM (UCLA Enterprise Messaging) user how effective is EM at handling your work email needs?				Below: Calculated for 31 - removed the 9 "N/A"
	Extremely effective	7	18%	23%
	Very effective	15	38%	48%
	Moderately effective	5	13%	16%
	Somewhat effective	3	8%	10%
	Not at all effective	1	3%	3%
	N/A	9	23%
	TOTAL	40	100%	100%
7. If you are not using EM why not?
	I didn't know it was an option	4	10%	44%
	Too cumbersome to change	0	0%	0%
	I prefer to stick with what I am using	4	10%	44%
	Other	1	3%	11%
	TOTAL	9	23%	100%
8. If you are not currently using EM for your work email would you like to attend a 10 minute session to learn more about it as an option?
	Yes	2	5%	22%
	No	7	18%	78%
	TOTAL	9	23%	100%
9. Do you use the Franz Hall Computer Labs for instruction?				Below: Calculated for 38 - removed 2 NA
	Yes	5	13%	13%
	No	33	83%	87%
	N/A	2	5%
	TOTAL	40	100%	100%
10. When you or your students used the Psychology Computer Labs how effective were the computers and software installed on them for your purposes?
	Extremely Effective	1	3%	20%
	Very effective	1	3%	20%
	Somewhat effective	3	8%	60%
	Slightly effective	0	0%	0%
	Ineffective	0	0%	0%
	TOTAL	5	13%	100%
11. When you or your students used the computer lab how available was the lab schedule?
	Extremely available	1	3%	20%
	Very available	1	3%	20%
	Somewhat available	3	8%	60%
	Slightly available		0%	0%
	TOTAL	5	13%	100%
12. Is the quality of the instructor's display adequate in the following undergraduate computer labs?]
	A258, Yes	2
	2434, Yes	1
	3290, Yes	3
	3351, Yes	3
	3312, Yes	2
13. Can you rank the following software programs and their importance to instruction in the computer lab?
	SPSS
	Ranking 1	1
	Ranking 2	3
	Ranking 3	1
	Ranking 4
	Raning NA	1
	SAS
	Ranking 1	1
	Ranking 2
	Ranking 3	2
	Ranking 4	2
	Raning NA	1
	Matlab
	Ranking 1
	Ranking 2
	Ranking 3	2
	Ranking 4
	Ranking 5	1
	Office
	Ranking 1	4
	Ranking 2
	Ranking 3
	Ranking 4	1
	Other
	Pages, Ranking 5	1
	HLM, Ranking 2	1
14. Do you think there is an instructional need for more technology in more of the Franz Hall classrooms?
Computers/laptops in the classrooms
	Ranking 1	8
	Ranking 2	4
	Ranking 3	2
	Ranking 4	3
	Raning NA
Personal Response Systems (clickers)
	Ranking 1	2
	Ranking 2	4
	Ranking 3	3
	Ranking 4	6
	Raning 10	1
Flat TV displays for connecting a presenter's computer
	Ranking 1	6
	Ranking 2	6
	Ranking 3	3
	Ranking 4	2
	Raning NA
Integrated cameras/microphones/speakers for video conferencing
	Ranking 1	2
	Ranking 2	4
	Ranking 3	9
	Ranking 4	3
	Raning NA
15. How visually appealing is our website?				Below: Calculated for 39 - taking out 1 NA
	Extremely appealing	0	0%	0%
	Very appealing	16	40%	41%
	Somewhat appealing	15	38%	38%
	Slightly appealing	6	15%	15%
	Not at all appealing	2	5%	5%
	N/A or no answer	1	3%
	TOTAL	40	100%	100%
16. How easy is it to navigate our website?
	Extremely easy	1	3%
	Very easy	17	43%
	Somewhat easy	16	40%
	Slightly easy	4	10%
	Not at all easy	2	5%
	TOTAL	40	100%
17. How easy is it to find the information you are looking for on our website?
	Extremely easy	1	3%
	Very easy	13	33%
	Somewhat easy	17	43%
	Slightly easy	7	18%
	Not at all easy	2	5%
	TOTAL	40	100%
18. How clear is the information available on our website?
	Extremely clear	0	0%
	Very clear	21	53%
	Somewhat clear	13	33%
	Slightly clear	5	13%
	Not at all clear	1	3%
	TOTAL	40	100%
19. Currently our website is updated by a number of individual user groups. Is this effective?				Calculated below for 32 - taking out 8 NA
	Extremely effective	1	3%	3%
	Very effective	13	33%	41%
	Somewhat effective	15	38%	47%
	Slightly effective	3	8%	9%
	Ineffective	0	0%	0%
	NA or No Answer	8	20%
	TOTAL	40	100%	100%
20. If applicable, how easy is it for you to make changes to your section(s) of the website?				Calculated below for 30 - taking out 9 NA
	Extremely easy	1	3%	3%
	Very easy	11	28%	37%
	Somewhat easy	12	31%	40%
	Slightly easy	4	10%	13%
	Not at all easy	2	5%	7%
	Not applicable	9	23%
	TOTAL	39	100%	100%