| Reduced travel time |
Time between home and campus |
81 |
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“This is like getting a raise and at least 1.5 hours of my life back each day. And I get more done at work...” --Staff, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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“This year I'm working entirely from home...I do miss the walking/biking (fresh air, exercise), but I've gained some time and flexibility in my schedule…” --Staff, Shifted from walking to telecommuting
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| Time to search for a parking space |
32 |
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“I no longer waste time looking for parking spaces and moving my car on the street to avoid tickets during the day.” --Staff, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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“I would typically spend 20-30 minutes each morning trying to find a spot in Fall 2019, often not finding one. Most days, I would try and coordinate my arrival time and my class times to coincide with parking availability. This is a huge waste of valuable faculty time!!!” --Faculty, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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| Reduced out-of-pocket costs |
Cost of parking |
63 |
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“It’s much easier for me to be at home, and cheaper. Parking is very expensive on campus so I’ve definitely cut costs on that.” --Student, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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| Cost of operating vehicle |
42 |
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“It’s odd, I like that I’m saving the gas money but I’m sacrificing my education for this pandemic.” --Student, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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| Reduced personal stress |
22 |
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“One year ago: stressful and expensive. Today: Blissful!” --Staff, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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| Other or general comment |
52 |
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“Although I miss being on campus, working with students face-to-face, I do enjoy NOT having to commute to campus.” --Staff, Shifted from personal vehicle to telecommuting
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