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DATA REPORT 16-060

Washington State University

2016 Survey of Innovation

and Entrepreneurship

Fall 2016

Prepared for: Glenn D. Prestwich, PhD

Chancellor's Distinguished Visiting Professor Washington State University

Submitted by

Lena Le, Ph.D. Director

Social and Economic Sciences Research Center Washington State University

Thom Allen Study Director

Social and Economic Sciences Research Center Washington State University

P.O. Box 644014 | Washington State University | Pullman, Washington 99164-4014 Telephone: (509) 335-1511 | Fax: (509) 335-0116

Contents Project Profile ................................................................................................... i Administration ................................................................................................ 1

Objectives ........................................................................................................... 1 Population and Sample ............................................................................... 1

Implementation .............................................................................................. 2 Mailings ............................................................................................................... 2 Contact Sequence ........................................................................................... 2 Data Security and Handling ...................................................................... 2

Summary ........................................................................................................... 4 Response Rates ................................................................................................ 4

Results ................................................................................................................ 5 Reading the Data ............................................................................................ 5 Remarks File ...................................................................................................... 5 Frequency Tables ............................................................................................ 6 Sample Variables ............................................................................................ 6 Administrative Variables ............................................................................ 7 Survey Variables.............................................................................................. 9 Additional Analysis .................................................................................... 94 1. Selected Questions by Frequency of Use (Q02) ...................... 94 2. Selected Questions by Success (Q04) ........................................ 127 3. Question 32 by College ................................................................... 159 4. Selected questions by Use of COI Committee ....................... 163

Instruments ................................................................................................. 175 Web Survey ................................................................................................... 175 Correspondence.......................................................................................... 194

Credits ........................................................................................................... 198 Project Team ................................................................................................ 198 SESRC Staff .................................................................................................... 199

Project Profile Title: Washington State University 2016 Survey of

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Objectives: The purpose of this survey was to better

understand the experiences and extent of WSU research faculty’s interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization and the current process for disclosing and advancing inventions. The survey sought to discover levels of satisfaction with the services and policies involved with the commercialization of research on campus and sought opinions regarding improvement of the process.

Results: A list of 1,889 tenured research faculty at WSU was provided by the WSU Office of Research for use in this survey endeavor. Of those on the list, 638 completed or partially completed the survey resulting in a 34% rate of response.

Methods: The WSU Office of Research sent an email to all 1,889 WSU tenured research faculty on October 17, 2016, informing them of the study. The SESRC sent an invitation email to the same list the following day. The invitation email described the study and gave instructions for how to complete the survey online. Over the course of the next two weeks, two follow-up emails were sent to those who had not responded. Response data used in this report includes all completed and partially completed surveys submitted online by Friday, October 28, 2016.

Timeframe: October 2016 Contract with: Christopher Keane Vice President for Research

Office of Research Lighty SVS 280 PO Box 641060 Pullman, WA 99164-1060 509-335-3574 [email protected]

Project Director: Lena Le, Ph.D SESRC Acronym: ERIE16 Data Report #: 16-060 Deliverables: Excel dataset; SPSS dataset, open-ended

remarks file, and this procedures report including frequency listing and a copy of the final survey instruments.

Washington State University 2016 Survey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship SESRC Data Report 16-060 I. Administration

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1. Administration

The purpose of this survey was to better understand the experiences and extent of WSU research faculty’s interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization and the current process for disclosing and advancing inventions. The survey sought to discover levels of satisfaction with the services and policies involved with the commercialization of research on campus and sought opinions regarding improvement of the process.

The population for this survey consisted of all tenured research faculty at WSU as of the 2016 Fall Semester.

The WSU Office of Research provided a list of 1,889 names

and email addresses of tenured research faculty at WSU. While the survey was administered to the entire list, 17 individuals contacted the SESRC during the study period to explain they were retired. Another five individuals alerted the SESRC to say they no longer worked for the university and one person wrote in to say they did not work in research at WSU. These 23 individuals were removed from the sample population, reducing the total to 1,866.

During the course of the survey, an additional 68 email

addresses from the list bounced back as undeliverable. At the time of this report, no steps had been taken to determine the reasons behind these inoperable email accounts. While it is possible these individuals are no longer actively employed at WSU, it is also possible their email accounts were temporarily disabled or the email address on the list was incorrect. Until such time as the status of these email accounts can be verified, the names associated with them have been left as eligible members of the study population.

Objectives

Population and Sample

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2. Implementation

The WSU Office of Research sent an email to all 1,889 WSU tenured research faculty on October 17, 2016, informing them of the study. The SESRC sent an invitation email to the same list the following day. The invitation email described the study and gave instructions for how to complete the survey online. Additional follow-up emails were sent to non-respondents on October 20 and October 24.

Contact Sequence Date

Introductory email from Office of Research 10/17/2016 Invitation email from SESRC 10/18/2016 Follow-up email #1 10/20/2016 Follow-up email #2 10/24/2016

Because the establishment and maintenance of trust between survey respondents and the researcher is a vital component to the collection of accurate survey data, the SESRC takes the issues of data security, confidentiality and respondent privacy very seriously. To this end, the SESRC follows rigorous procedures in order to keep respondent data safe.

• The SESRC adheres to the code of professional ethics and practices of the American Association for Public Opinion

Mailings

Contact Sequence

Data Security and Handling

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Research (AAPOR). The full text of this agreement can be found here: http://www.aapor.org..

• All research staff at the SESRC must complete and keep current with regards to the Human Subjects Research certification at the Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI). Details on this certification program can be found here: https://www.citiprogram.org.

• Staff at the SESRC must sign and keep on file our statement of Professional Ethics and Confidentiality, found here: http://opinion.wsu.edu/confidentiality.html.

The SESRC assigns unique PIN numbers to each sample unit, and

these PIN numbers are used to identify response data during the collection and reporting of the results. Open-ended text responses are edited by research staff before release to survey clients to ensure no response reveals the identity of a respondent.

http://www.aapor.org/

https://www.citiprogram.org/

http://opinion.wsu.edu/confidentiality.html

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3. Summary

The response rate is the ratio of completed and partially completed interviews to the total eligible survey group. This formula is considered the industry standard for calculating response rates and complies with AAPOR Standard Definitions (American Association for Public Opinion Research) Response Rates. The formula is:

(CM + PC)

[(CM+PC) +RF+UI +UR]

where CM = number of completed interviews PC= number of partially completed interviews RF = number of refusals UI, UR = number unable to interview, unable to reach

For this study, 638 respondents completed or partially completed the survey out of 1,866 eligible WSU faculty resulting in a 34% response rate. .

Case Result # %

(A) Completed 548 29.0%

(B) Partially Completed 90 4.8%

(C) Email Bounce Back 68 3.6%

(D) Refusal to Participate 0 0.0%

(E) Non-Response 1,160 61.4%

Total Eligible 1,866 98.8% (F) Retired 17 0.9%%

(G) No Longer at WSU 5 0.3%%

(H) Not Research Faculty 1 < 0.1%

Total Ineligible 23 1.2% Total Sample 1,889 100% Response Rate (A+B+C)/(A+B+C+D+E)

34.2%

Response Rates

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4. Results

Throughout the dataset, missing values occur when a question was left blank without a response or when a respondent quit the survey before completing it. A value of “-1” or “No answer” is used as a placeholder value whenever a response is left blank, and a value of “-3” or “Breakoff” is used to denote questions not answered due to the respondent exiting the survey prior to completing it. Missing values are included in the basic frequency of response tables that follow

Two types of percentages are given in each frequency table.

“Percent” includes the missing values in the calculations and thereby represents the raw percentages. “Valid Percent” is calculated without the missing values. In most cases, the missing information is to be ignored, so the Valid Percent provides the accurate picture of the distribution of the valid cases. In some cases, there may be an interest in treating the missing values on a variable as just another category of that variable. In those cases, the raw “Percent” should be used. Unless the missing values are of some substantive interest, the “Valid Percent” column should be used.

The remarks data corresponding to the open-ended questions in this survey are included in a separate Excel file “ERIE16 Comments.xlsx”. PLEASE NOTE: The remarks data have not been edited. For this study, references to individuals were not deleted. However, the data should remain strictly confidential. The remarks data should be treated as confidential information and printed for release only after careful review and necessary editing.

Reading the Data

Remarks File


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These tables include data for all 1,889 faculty.

COLLEGE

Frequency Percent

Valid

Percent

Cumulative

Percent

Valid COLLEGE OF AG HUM NAT RES SCI 276 14.6 14.6 14.6

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 416 22.0 22.0 36.6

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 72 3.8 3.8 40.4

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION 37 2.0 2.0 42.4

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 63 3.3 3.3 45.7

COLLEGE OF ENG VOILAND 229 12.1 12.1 57.9

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 44 2.3 2.3 60.2

COLLEGE OF NURSING 61 3.2 3.2 63.4

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 63 3.3 3.3 66.8

COLLEGE OF VET MEDICINE 199 10.5 10.5 77.3

LIBRARIES 36 1.9 1.9 79.2

OTHER 16 .8 .8 80.0

PROVOST & EXECUTIVE VP 13 .7 .7 80.7

WSU EXTENSION 133 7.0 7.0 87.8

WSU-SPOKANE 28 1.5 1.5 89.3

WSU-TRI-CITIES 68 3.6 3.6 92.9

WSU-VANCOUVER 135 7.1 7.1 100.0

Total 1889 100.0 100.0

SEX

Frequency Percent

Valid

Percent

Cumulative

Percent

Valid Female 731 38.7 38.7 38.7

Male 1158 61.3 61.3 100.0

Total 1889 100.0 100.0

Frequency Tables

Sample Variables


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These tables include data from all 638 survey respondents.

Case status

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid WEB complete 548 85.9 85.9 85.9

WEB partial complete 90 14.1 14.1 100.0

Total 638 100.0 100.0

Last page submitted

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid page01 3 .5 .5 .5

page02 5 .8 .8 1.3 page03 2 .3 .3 1.6 page03b 10 1.6 1.6 3.1 page04 2 .3 .3 3.4 page05 3 .5 .5 3.9 page07 1 .2 .2 4.1 page09 1 .2 .2 4.2 page10 3 .5 .5 4.7 page11 1 .2 .2 4.9 page13 4 .6 .6 5.5 page14 2 .3 .3 5.8 page15 2 .3 .3 6.1 page17 1 .2 .2 6.3 page18 1 .2 .2 6.4 page19 9 1.4 1.4 7.8 page20 2 .3 .3 8.2 page21 3 .5 .5 8.6 page24 2 .3 .3 8.9 page25 2 .3 .3 9.2 page26 3 .5 .5 9.7 page27 6 .9 .9 10.7 page28 4 .6 .6 11.3 page29 4 .6 .6 11.9 page30 1 .2 .2 12.1 page31 2 .3 .3 12.4 page35 4 .6 .6 13.0 page36 2 .3 .3 13.3 page38 5 .8 .8 14.1 page40 548 85.9 85.9 100.0 Total 638 100.0 100.0

Administrative Variables


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WSU Affiliation

Frequency Percent

Valid

Percent

Cumulative

Percent

Valid COLLEGE OF AG HUM NAT RES SCI 88 13.8 13.8 13.8

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 120 18.8 18.8 32.6

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 33 5.2 5.2 37.8

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION 21 3.3 3.3 41.1

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 22 3.4 3.4 44.5

COLLEGE OF ENG VOILAND 66 10.3 10.3 54.9

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 22 3.4 3.4 58.3

COLLEGE OF NURSING 22 3.4 3.4 61.8

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 22 3.4 3.4 65.2

COLLEGE OF VET MEDICINE 57 8.9 8.9 74.1

LIBRARIES 15 2.4 2.4 76.5

OTHER 5 .8 .8 77.3

PROVOST & EXECUTIVE VP 5 .8 .8 78.1

WSU EXTENSION 44 6.9 6.9 85.0

WSU-SPOKANE 13 2.0 2.0 87.0

WSU-TRI-CITIES 28 4.4 4.4 91.4

WSU-VANCOUVER 55 8.6 8.6 100.0

Total 638 100.0 100.0

Sex


Valid Female 276 43.3 43.3 43.3

Male 362 56.7 56.7 100.0

Total 638 100.0 100.0


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These tables include data from all 638 survey respondents.

Q01 While at Washington State University, have you thought of a technology that you considered patentable or marketable?


Valid Yes 214 33.5 33.9 33.9

No 418 65.5 66.1 100.0

Total 632 99.1 100.0 Missing No answer 6 .9 Total 638 100.0

Survey Variables


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Q02 How frequently do you interact with the WSU Office of Commercialization? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Regularly (1+ times per week) 12 1.9 1.9 1.9

Frequently (~once a month) 30 4.7 4.7 6.6

Occasionally (~once every 3-6 months) 60 9.4 9.5 16.1

Rarely (~once per year) 102 16.0 16.1 32.3

Never 428 67.1 67.7 100.0

Total 632 99.1 100.0 Missing Partial breakoff 3 .5

No answer 3 .5 Total 6 .9

Total 638 100.0


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Q03 Had you heard of the WSU Office of Commercialization before taking this survey? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 252 39.5 59.2 59.2

No 174 27.3 40.8 100.0

Total 426 66.8 100.0 Missing Branching skip 202 31.7

Partial breakoff 8 1.3 No answer 2 .3 Total 212 33.2

Total 638 100.0


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Q03B_A Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research? You didn't know how the WSU Office of Commercialization could help you.


Valid Checked 71 11.1 28.2 28.2

Not checked 181 28.4 71.8 100.0


Partial breakoff 10 1.6 Total 386 60.5

Total 638 100.0

Q03B_B Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research?

You have no interest in the possibility of the commercialization of your work. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Checked 100 15.7 39.7 39.7

Not checked 152 23.8 60.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q03B_C Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research?

You didn't think it would be worth the time. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Checked 35 5.5 13.9 13.9

Not checked 217 34.0 86.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q03B_D Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research? You didn't think the University would represent your interests.


Valid Checked 15 2.4 6.0 6.0

Not checked 237 37.1 94.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q03B_E Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research?

You have meant to meet with the WSU Office of Commercialization but haven't had time to do so.


Valid Checked 6 .9 2.4 2.4

Not checked 246 38.6 97.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q03B_F Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research?

Some other reason (please specify): Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Checked 67 10.5 26.6 26.6

Not checked 185 29.0 73.4 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q03B_F_O Why have you never met with the WSU Office of Research? Some other reason (specified):


Valid Comments entered 74 11.6 100.0 100.0

Missing Branching skip 376 58.9 Partial breakoff 10 1.6 No answer 178 27.9 Total 564 88.4

Total 638 100.0

Q03B_F_O Some other reason (coded from open-ended remarks): Frequency

No inventions/no need 40 Preparing or not ready to meet 14 Other 7 Adverse to the idea 5 Attempted or failed attempt 3 Not enough cash support 2 Not interested 1 Don't know enough 1 Too busy 1 Total 74


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Q04A Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization? Disclosed a technology.


Valid Yes 111 17.4 60.0 60.0

No 74 11.6 40.0 100.0


Partial breakoff 20 3.1 No answer 17 2.7 Total 453 71.0

Total 638 100.0

Q04B Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Started a company. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 16 2.5 10.1 10.1

No 142 22.3 89.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q04C Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Licensed a technology. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 32 5.0 20.3 20.3

No 126 19.7 79.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q04D Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization? Completed a material transfer agreement or confidentiality disclosure agreement.


Valid Yes 76 11.9 43.9 43.9

No 97 15.2 56.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q04E Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization? Negotiated or prepared a proposal for a commercial sponsored research project.


Valid Yes 49 7.7 30.8 30.8

No 110 17.2 69.2 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q04F Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Applied for a grant. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 57 8.9 33.5 33.5

No 113 17.7 66.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q04G Which interactions have you had with the WSU Office of Commercialization? Directed your students to the WSU Office of Commercialization.


Valid Yes 51 8.0 31.5 31.5

No 111 17.4 68.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q05A Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU? Office of Commercialization.


Valid Yes 110 17.2 59.1 59.1

No 76 11.9 40.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q05B Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU?

Conflict of Interest Committee. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 27 4.2 16.8 16.8

No 134 21.0 83.2 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q05C Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU?

Office of Research Support and Operations. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 57 8.9 33.9 33.9

No 111 17.4 66.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q05D Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU? iCORPS and/or SKILD.


Valid Yes 10 1.6 6.1 6.1

No 153 24.0 93.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q05E Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU?

Intellectual Property Committee. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 22 3.4 13.3 13.3

No 144 22.6 86.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q05F Which have you used to develop technologies at WSU?

Entrepreneurship Programs (CCB or Frank Engineering). Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 11 1.7 6.9 6.9

No 149 23.4 93.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Note: Q06 was removed from the survey prior to fielding and was not asked.

Q07A How effective at adding value & advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Commercialization.


Valid Not at all effective 9 1.4 4.7 4.7

Slightly effective 26 4.1 13.7 18.4

Moderately effective 39 6.1 20.5 38.9

Very effective 46 7.2 24.2 63.2

Don’t know 70 11.0 36.8 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q07B How effective at adding value & advancing technologies internally at WSU? Conflict of Interest Committee.






Don’t know 129 20.2 72.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q07C How effective at adding value & advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Research Support and Operations.






Don’t know 107 16.8 59.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q07D How effective at adding value & advancing technologies internally at WSU? iCORPS and/or SKILD.






Don’t know 149 23.4 82.8 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q07E How effective at adding value & advancing technologies internally at WSU? Intellectual Property Committee.






Don’t know 140 21.9 77.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q08A How beneficial is each to developing new technologies at WSU? Office of Commercialization.


Valid Not beneficial 9 1.4 4.8 4.8

Slightly beneficial 22 3.4 11.7 16.5

Moderately beneficial 34 5.3 18.1 34.6

Very beneficial 53 8.3 28.2 62.8

Don’t know 70 11.0 37.2 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q08B How beneficial is each to developing new technologies at WSU? Small Business Development Centers.






Don’t know 141 22.1 77.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q08C How beneficial is each to developing new technologies at WSU? Intellectual Property Committee.



Slightly beneficial 6 .9 3.3 7.7



Don’t know 136 21.3 74.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q08D How beneficial is each to developing new technologies at WSU? Campus/College/Unit Commercialization Support.






Don’t know 104 16.3 57.8 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q09 In the past year, have you interacted with the WSU Office of Commercialization regarding disclosed inventions or discoveries?


Valid Yes 96 15.0 50.3 50.3

No 95 14.9 49.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q10 How long ago did you submit your most recent invention disclosure?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent

Cumulative

Percent

Valid Less than 1 year ago 54 8.5 28.4 28.4

1 to 2 years ago 22 3.4 11.6 40.0

3 to 5 years ago 21 3.3 11.1 51.1

6 to 8 years ago 5 .8 2.6 53.7

More than 9 years ago 9 1.4 4.7 58.4

Never submitted an invention

disclosure at WSU

79 12.4 41.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q11 Have you submitted more than one invention disclosure to the Office of Commercialization at Washington State University?


Valid Yes 69 10.8 60.5 60.5

No 45 7.1 39.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q12 How long ago did you submit your first invention disclosure to the Office of Commercialization at Washington State University?


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Less than 1 year ago 7 1.1 10.1 10.1

1 to 2 years ago 13 2.0 18.8 29.0

3 to 5 years ago 16 2.5 23.2 52.2

6 to 8 years ago 13 2.0 18.8 71.0

More than 9 years ago 20 3.1 29.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q13 Did the Office of Commercialization at Washington State University file a patent application on your most recent invention?


Valid Yes 52 8.2 46.0 46.0

No 53 8.3 46.9 92.9

Don't know 8 1.3 7.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q14A Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree: An Office of Commercialization representative responded to you within two weeks of

disclosure to arrange a time to review your technology(ies).


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Strongly disagree 6 .9 5.8 5.8

Somewhat disagree 8 1.3 7.7 13.5

Neither disagree nor agree 15 2.4 14.4 27.9

Somewhat agree 22 3.4 21.2 49.0

Strongly agree 53 8.3 51.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q14B Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree:

The Office of Commercialization clearly communicated to you the next steps in the management of your disclosed invention(s).


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Strongly disagree 10 1.6 9.6 9.6







Total 638 100.0


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Q14C Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree: The WSU Office of Commercialization informs you of their decisions/actions related to

your disclosed invention(s) in a clear and concise manner.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q15A How would you rate the WSU OC administrative staff on: Professionalism.


Valid Poor 1 .2 1.0 1.0

Average 19 3.0 18.4 19.4

Good 32 5.0 31.1 50.5

Very good 51 8.0 49.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q15B How would you rate the WSU OC administrative staff on:

Responsiveness. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Very poor 2 .3 2.0 2.0

Poor 7 1.1 6.9 8.8

Average 21 3.3 20.6 29.4

Good 23 3.6 22.5 52.0

Very good 49 7.7 48.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q15C How would you rate the WSU OC administrative staff on: Quality of information provided.


Valid Very poor 2 .3 1.9 1.9

Poor 6 .9 5.8 7.8

Average 28 4.4 27.2 35.0

Good 32 5.0 31.1 66.0

Very good 35 5.5 34.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q16A How strongly do you disagree or agree with: The WSU Office of Commercialization is responsive to your questions and concerns.


Cumulative

Percent


Somewhat disagree 5 .8 5.0 8.9






Total 638 100.0

Q16B How strongly do you disagree or agree with:

You are able to quickly contact your Office of Commercialization representative.


Cumulative

Percent


Somewhat disagree 3 .5 3.0 7.1






Total 638 100.0


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Q16C How strongly do you disagree or agree with: You are more informed about the commercial relevance of your disclosed

technology(ies) as a result of your interactions with the Office of Commercialization.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0

Q16D How strongly do you disagree or agree with:

You trust your Office of Commercialization contact person to competently manage your disclosed invention(s).


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q17 Overall, how satisfied are you with your previous interactions with the WSU Office

of Commercialization? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Not at all satisfied 10 1.6 9.9 9.9

Slightly satisfied 10 1.6 9.9 19.8

Moderately satisfied 31 4.9 30.7 50.5

Very satisfied 40 6.3 39.6 90.1

Extremely satisfied 10 1.6 9.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q17b Why were you less than satisfied with your previous interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?




Total 638 100.0

Q17b Why less than satisfied (coded from open-ended remarks):

Frequency Staff not technically competent 5 Staff did not spend appropriate time 4 Cumbersome interactions 7 No response from staff 2 Not enough funds 2 Total 20


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Q18A What was your level of satisfaction with: Feedback received on invention's viability.







Did not receive this 11 1.7 11.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q18B What was your level of satisfaction with:

Guidance on reviewing drafts of your filing. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Not at all satisfied 3 .5 3.1 3.1








Total 638 100.0


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Q18C What was your level of satisfaction with: Guidance on interpreting feedback from the Office of Commercialization.










Total 638 100.0

Q18D What was your level of satisfaction with:

Information about why or why not to patent. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent









Total 638 100.0


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Q18E What was your level of satisfaction with: Transparency of the decision process.










Total 638 100.0


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Q19A_A Are you aware of this resource? "How to" Series (e.g., IP, COI, Business Planning, Pitching, etc.).


Valid Yes 117 18.3 20.0 20.0

No 468 73.4 80.0 100.0

Total 585 91.7 100.0 Missing Partial breakoff 41 6.4

No answer 12 1.9 Total 53 8.3

Total 638 100.0

Q19A_B If yes, have you used this resource? "How to" Series (e.g., IP, COI, Business Planning, Pitching, etc.).


Valid Yes 22 18.8 19.3 19.3

No 92 78.6 80.7 100.0

Total 114 97.4 100.0 Missing No answer 3 2.6 Total 117 100.0

Q20A How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

The "How to" Series you attended. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Moderately satisfied 9 1.4 40.9 40.9


Extremely satisfied 2 .3 9.1 100.0

Total 22 3.4 100.0 Missing Not asked 19 3.0

Branching skip 521 81.7 Partial breakoff 50 7.8 No answer 26 4.1 Total 616 96.6

Total 638 100.0


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"How to" Series (e.g., IP, COI, Business Planning, Pitching, etc.).


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Q19B_A Are you aware of this resource? Consultants and/or Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.


Valid Yes 108 16.9 18.6 18.6

No 474 74.3 81.4 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q19B_B If yes, have you used this resource? Consultants and/or Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.


Valid Yes 15 13.9 14.6 14.6

No 88 81.5 85.4 100.0


Q20B How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent


Slightly satisfied 2 .3 12.5 31.3

Moderately satisfied 5 .8 31.3 62.5

Very satisfied 3 .5 18.8 81.3



Branching skip 521 81.7 Partial breakoff 50 7.8 No answer 36 5.6 Total 622 97.5

Total 638 100.0


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Consultants and/or Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.


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Q19C_A Are you aware of this resource? Introductions to Management Teams or Investors.


Valid Yes 46 7.2 7.9 7.9

No 537 84.2 92.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q19C_B If yes, have you used this resource? Introductions to Management Teams or Investors.


Valid Yes 9 19.6 19.6 19.6

No 37 80.4 80.4 100.0

Total 46 100.0 100.0

Q20C How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Introductions to Management or Investors. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent






Branching skip 521 81.7 Partial breakoff 50 7.8 No answer 1 .2 Total 629 98.6

Total 638 100.0


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Introductions to Management Teams or Investors.


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Q19D_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to Industry Associations for SBIR help (e.g.,Life Science Washington).


Valid Yes 115 18.0 19.9 19.9

No 462 72.4 80.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q19D_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to Industry Associations for SBIR help (e.g.,Life Science Washington).


Valid Yes 18 15.7 17.0 17.0

No 88 76.5 83.0 100.0


Q20D How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Connections to organizations for SBIR help. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Connections to Industry Associations for SBIR help (e.g.,Life Science Washington).


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Q19E_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to Accelerators (e.g., Seattle, AgTech, Ignite NW, etc.).


Valid Yes 90 14.1 15.4 15.4

No 494 77.4 84.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q19E_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to Accelerators (e.g., Seattle, AgTech, Ignite NW, etc.).


Valid Yes 14 15.6 16.5 16.5

No 71 78.9 83.5 100.0


Q20E How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Connections to Accelerators. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Connections to Accelerators (e.g., Seattle, AgTech, Ignite NW, etc.).


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Q19F_A Are you aware of this resource? Commercialization Gap Funds.


Valid Yes 90 14.1 15.5 15.5

No 491 77.0 84.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q19F_B If yes, have you used this resource? Commercialization Gap Funds.


Valid Yes 30 33.3 35.7 35.7

No 54 60.0 64.3 100.0


Q20F How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Commercialization gap funds. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Commercialization Gap Funds.


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Q21A To what extent do you disagree or agree that: Financial support for the advance of technology value.


Cumulative

Percent






Don’t know 254 39.8 44.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q21B To what extent do you disagree or agree that:

Decision making process for determining whether to license a technology or form a startup company.


Cumulative

Percent






Don’t know 266 41.7 46.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q21C To what extent do you disagree or agree that: Current mentoring policies.


Cumulative

Percent






Don’t know 319 50.0 55.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q21D To what extent do you disagree or agree that:

Equity for faculty inventors.


Cumulative

Percent





Strongly agree 127 19.9 22.2 52.0

Don’t know 274 42.9 48.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q22 Do you know where to find resources on WSU’s conflict of interest processes and policies if you encounter a conflict of interest in a future research project?


Valid Yes 282 44.2 48.9 48.9

No 295 46.2 51.1 100.0


No answer 6 .9 Total 61 9.6

Total 638 100.0


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Q23 How familiar are you with WSU’s conflict of interest policy? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Not at all familiar 157 24.6 27.1 27.1

Slightly familiar 167 26.2 28.8 55.9

Moderately familiar 179 28.1 30.9 86.7

Very familiar 58 9.1 10.0 96.7

Extremely familiar 19 3.0 3.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q24 Have you ever completed a significant financial interest disclosure at WSU? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 71 11.1 12.2 12.2

No 444 69.6 76.6 88.8

Not sure 65 10.2 11.2 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q24b Considering this information, do you remember completing a significant financial

interest disclosure at WSU? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 24 3.8 36.9 36.9

No 23 3.6 35.4 72.3

Still not sure 18 2.8 27.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q25 Have you ever developed a conflict of interest management plan at WSU? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 30 4.7 5.2 5.2

No 527 82.6 91.3 96.5

Don't know 20 3.1 3.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q26A To what extent do you disagree or agree with: Determinations about the status of a potential conflict of interest are made in a timely

manner.


Cumulative

Percent






Don’t know 377 59.1 66.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q26B To what extent do you disagree or agree with:

Policies for making determinations of no conflict/managed conflict/eliminated conflict at WSU are fair.


Cumulative

Percent


Somewhat disagree 4 .6 .7 2.7




Don’t know 389 61.0 68.8 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q26C To what extent do you disagree or agree with: The process for developing a conflict of interest management plan at WSU is

straightforward.


Cumulative

Percent






Don’t know 401 62.9 71.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q27A To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following

criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions? Expertise applied to an invention.


Cumulative

Percent





Strongly agree 215 33.7 38.2 69.8

Don’t know 170 26.6 30.2 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q27B To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following

criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions? Time devoted to an invention.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 123 19.3 21.9 42.3

Strongly agree 149 23.4 26.5 68.9

Don’t know 175 27.4 31.1 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q27C To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following

criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions? Place of technological invention.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 129 20.2 23.0 49.5


Don’t know 187 29.3 33.4 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q28 To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU adequately monitors and

enforces intellectual property policies?


Cumulative

Percent






Don't know 402 63.0 71.7 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q29A To what extent do you disagree or agree with: Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately

recognized at WSU.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 124 19.4 22.8 92.8




Total 638 100.0

Q29B To what extent do you disagree or agree with:

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be rewarded at WSU.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 191 29.9 35.1 68.0

Strongly agree 174 27.3 32.0 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q29C To what extent do you disagree or agree with: Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be important factors

for promotion & tenure at WSU.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 120 18.8 22.1 85.4

Strongly agree 79 12.4 14.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q29D To what extent do you disagree or agree with:

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately considered in promotion & tenure at WSU.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q29E To what extent do you disagree or agree with: Your entrepreneurial and translational activities should be positively considered by

your colleagues, department chair, and college dean for promotion and tenure.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 179 28.1 33.2 75.1

Strongly agree 134 21.0 24.9 100.0



Total 638 100.0

Q29F To what extent do you disagree or agree with:

Your entrepreneurial and translational activities are positively considered by your college dean for promotion and tenure.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q29G To what extent do you disagree or agree with: Your entrepreneurial and translational activities are positively considered by your

department chair for promotion and tenure.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 101 15.8 18.8 91.6




Total 638 100.0

Q29H To what extent do you disagree or agree with:

Your entrepreneurial and translational activities are positively considered by your colleagues in your department for promotion and tenure.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q30 In your own words, please list two or three factors that promote innovation at WSU. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent


Missing Partial breakoff 79 12.4 No answer 253 39.7 Total 332 52.0

Total 638 100.0

Q30 factors that promote innovation at WSU (coded from open-ended remarks):

Frequency Staff not technically competent 5 Staff did not spend appropriate time 4 Cumbersome interactions 7 No response from staff 2 Not enough funds 2 Total 20

Q31 In your own words, please list two or three factors that inhibit innovation at WSU.




Total 638 100.0


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Q32A To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by: Your college dean.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 105 16.5 20.1 87.9




Total 638 100.0

Q32B To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued

and supported by: Your department chair.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 103 16.1 19.8 88.1




Total 638 100.0


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Q32C To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by:

Your departmental colleagues.


Cumulative

Percent




Somewhat agree 110 17.2 21.1 93.1




Total 638 100.0

Q32D To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued

and supported by: Students in your department.


Cumulative

Percent








Total 638 100.0


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Q33 How supportive would you say is the environment in your department at Washington State University towards innovation and entrepreneurship?


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Not at all supportive 78 12.2 15.6 15.6

Slightly supportive 114 17.9 22.8 38.4

Moderately supportive 187 29.3 37.4 75.8

Very supportive 94 14.7 18.8 94.6

Extremely supportive 27 4.2 5.4 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q34 How familiar are you with the business development professionals associated with your college?


Valid Not at all familiar 336 52.7 62.2 62.2

Slightly familiar 78 12.2 14.4 76.7

Moderately familiar 71 11.1 13.1 89.8

Very familiar 31 4.9 5.7 95.6

Extremely familiar 24 3.8 4.4 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q35 Did you work with a college business development professional regarding your last invention disclosure?


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Yes 26 4.1 5.5 5.5

No 113 17.7 23.9 29.4

You have never completed an

invention disclosure

334 52.4 70.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q36A How dissatisfied or satisfied were you with: Your interaction with the business development professional.


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Very dissatisfied 3 .5 2.3 2.3

Somewhat dissatisfied 7 1.1 5.5 7.8

Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied 87 13.6 68.0 75.8

Somewhat satisfied 14 2.2 10.9 86.7




Total 638 100.0

Q36B How dissatisfied or satisfied were you with:

How your last invention disclosure was handled at WSU.


Cumulative

Percent

Valid Very dissatisfied 9 1.4 6.9 6.9

Somewhat dissatisfied 10 1.6 7.6 14.5

Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied 64 10.0 48.9 63.4

Somewhat satisfied 22 3.4 16.8 80.2




Total 638 100.0


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Q37A How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You were encouraged by a colleague.


Valid Not at all important 62 9.7 55.9 55.9

Slightly important 6 .9 5.4 61.3

Moderately important 22 3.4 19.8 81.1

Very important 14 2.2 12.6 93.7

Extremely important 7 1.1 6.3 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q37B How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You thought a patent might help attract funding for your research.



Slightly important 20 3.1 18.0 51.4






Total 638 100.0

Q37C How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You were interested in personal income from the invention.






Extremely important 4 .6 3.6 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q37D How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You were looking for a route to get your invention into the private sector.









Total 638 100.0

Q37E How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You wanted to apply for gap funding.






Extremely important 5 .8 4.5 100.0



Total 638 100.0


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Q37F How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? You wanted to keep others from claiming credit for your idea.









Total 638 100.0

Q37G How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure?

Some other reason. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent



Moderately important 6 .9 18.2 57.6





Total 638 100.0


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Q37G_o How important was this as a reason for submitting your last disclosure? Some other reason. (specified).




Total 638 100.0


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Q38A How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts? Communication with faculty.





Very important 180 28.2 38.5 66.9




Total 638 100.0

Q38B How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts?

Support for startup formation. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 169 26.5 36.3 72.5




Total 638 100.0


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Q38C How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts? Efforts to build connectivity to industry.





Very important 190 29.8 40.8 72.3




Total 638 100.0

Q38D How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts?

Training in technology commercialization. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 159 24.9 34.4 80.7




Total 638 100.0


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Q38E How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts? Increased funding for technology development.





Very important 162 25.4 35.0 71.9




Total 638 100.0

Q38F How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts?

Feedback on industrial viability of technology. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 156 24.5 33.6 75.9




Total 638 100.0


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Q38G How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts? Promotion and marketing of WSU inventions.





Very important 151 23.7 32.7 73.4




Total 638 100.0

Q38H How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts?

Other. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 6 .9 10.3 62.1



No answer 495 77.6 Total 580 90.9

Total 638 100.0


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Q38H_o How important is this for WSU to improve its commercialization efforts? Other (specified).




Total 638 100.0


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Q39A How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC? To provide support in marketing inventions.





Very important 147 23.0 33.7 75.9



No answer 112 17.6 Total 202 31.7

Total 638 100.0

Q39B How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC?

To negotiate contracts associated with inventions. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 167 26.2 38.6 74.4



No answer 115 18.0 Total 205 32.1

Total 638 100.0


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Q39C How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC? To provide market feedback on the value or need for inventions.





Very important 137 21.5 31.6 77.6



No answer 115 18.0 Total 205 32.1

Total 638 100.0

Q39D How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC?

To find or provide funding for developing inventions. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 153 24.0 35.3 73.3



No answer 114 17.9 Total 204 32.0

Total 638 100.0


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Q39E How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC? To identify industry partners that can develop inventions.





Very important 174 27.3 40.5 73.0



No answer 118 18.5 Total 208 32.6

Total 638 100.0

Q39F How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC?

To support inventors efforts to attract industry sponsorship. Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent




Very important 166 26.0 38.6 70.7



No answer 118 18.5 Total 208 32.6

Total 638 100.0


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Q39G How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC? Other.





Very important 6 .9 10.9 72.7



No answer 493 77.3 Total 583 91.4

Total 638 100.0

Q39G_o How important is this for the overall performance of the WSU OC?

Other (specified). Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent



Total 638 100.0


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Q40 Additional comments or questions about this survey.




Total 638 100.0


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These tables include crosstabulations of specific combinations of responses to the survey.

1. Selected Questions by Frequency of Use

Q07A How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and

advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Commercialization

Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently = Frequent | Occasionally & Rarely = Infrequent)

Total Frequent Infrequent Not at all effective 1 8 9

2.5% 5.3% 4.7% Slightly effective 2 24 26

5.0% 16.0% 13.7% Moderately effective 11 28 39

27.5% 18.7% 20.5% Very effective 23 23 46

57.5% 15.3% 24.2% Don’t know 3 67 70

7.5% 44.7% 36.8% Total 40 150 190

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Additional Analysis


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Q07B How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

Conflict of Interest Committee Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =

Frequent | Occasionally & Rarely = Infrequent)




10.8% 5.6% 6.7% Very effective 5 8 13

13.5% 5.6% 7.3% Don’t know 21 108 129

56.8% 76.1% 72.1% Total 37 142 179

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q07C How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Research Support and Operations





28.9% 11.9% 15.5% Very effective 12 12 24

31.6% 8.4% 13.3% Don’t know 11 96 107

28.9% 67.1% 59.1% Total 38 143 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q07D How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

iCORPS and/or SKILD Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





7.9% 2.8% 3.9% Very effective 6 4 10

15.8% 2.8% 5.6% Don’t know 28 121 149

73.7% 85.2% 82.8% Total 38 142 180

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q07E How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

Intellectual Property Committee Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





13.2% 4.2% 6.1% Very effective 4 8 12

10.5% 5.6% 6.6% Don’t know 25 115 140

65.8% 80.4% 77.3% Total 38 143 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08A How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing (enhancing and advancing) new technologies at WSU?

Office of Commercialization Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Not beneficial 1 8 9

2.6% 5.4% 4.8% Slightly beneficial 3 19 22

7.7% 12.8% 11.7% Moderately beneficial 8 26 34

20.5% 17.4% 18.1% Very beneficial 23 30 53

59.0% 20.1% 28.2% Don’t know 4 66 70

10.3% 44.3% 37.2% Total 39 149 188

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08B How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing (enhancing and advancing) new technologies at WSU?

Small Business Development Centers Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





5.4% 4.9% 5.0% Very beneficial 2 9 11

5.4% 6.3% 6.1% Don’t know 28 113 141

75.7% 78.5% 77.9% Total 37 144 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08C How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing (enhancing and advancing) new technologies at WSU?

Intellectual Property Committee Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





18.4% 9.0% 11.0% Very beneficial 4 8 12

10.5% 5.6% 6.6% Don’t know 24 112 136

63.2% 77.8% 74.7% Total 38 144 182

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08D How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing (enhancing and advancing) new technologies at WSU?

Campus/College/Unit Commercialization Support Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





26.3% 7.0% 11.1% Very beneficial 12 19 31

31.6% 13.4% 17.2% Don’t know 13 91 104

34.2% 64.1% 57.8% Total 38 142 180

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q10 How long ago did you submit your most recent invention disclosure? Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Less than 1 year ago 26 28 54

63.4% 18.8% 28.4% 1 to 2 years ago 3 19 22

7.3% 12.8% 11.6% 3 to 5 years ago 3 18 21

7.3% 12.1% 11.1% 6 to 8 years ago 0 5 5

0.0% 3.4% 2.6% More than 9 years ago 1 8 9

2.4% 5.4% 4.7% Never submitted an invention disclosure at WSU

8 71 79

19.5% 47.7% 41.6% Total 41 149 190

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q12 How long ago did you submit your first invention disclosure to the Office of Commercialization at Washington State University?


Total Frequent Infrequent Less than 1 year ago 3 4 7

10.3% 10.0% 10.1% 1 to 2 years ago 4 9 13

13.8% 22.5% 18.8% 3 to 5 years ago 9 7 16

31.0% 17.5% 23.2% 6 to 8 years ago 7 6 13


20.7% 35.0% 29.0% Total 29 40 69

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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disclosure to arrange a time to review your technology(ies). Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Strongly disagree 3 3 6

9.4% 4.2% 5.8% Somewhat disagree 1 7 8

3.1% 9.7% 7.7% Neither disagree nor agree 1 14 15

3.1% 19.4% 14.4% Somewhat agree 4 18 22

12.5% 25.0% 21.2% Strongly agree 23 30 53

71.9% 41.7% 51.0% Total 32 72 104

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q14B Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree: The Office of Commercialization clearly communicated to you the next steps in the

management of your disclosed invention(s). Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





3.1% 16.7% 12.5% Somewhat agree 7 24 31

21.9% 33.3% 29.8% Strongly agree 18 21 39

56.3% 29.2% 37.5% Total 32 72 104

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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your disclosed invention(s) in a clear and concise manner. Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





3.1% 21.1% 15.5% Somewhat agree 7 20 27

21.9% 28.2% 26.2% Strongly agree 17 20 37

53.1% 28.2% 35.9% Total 32 71 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q15A How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Professionalism Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Poor 1 0 1

3.0% 0.0% 1.0% Average 2 17 19

6.1% 24.3% 18.4% Good 8 24 32

24.2% 34.3% 31.1% Very good 22 29 51

66.7% 41.4% 49.5% Total 33 70 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q15B How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Responsiveness Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Very poor 0 2 2

0.0% 2.9% 2.0% Poor 2 5 7

6.1% 7.2% 6.9% Average 4 17 21

12.1% 24.6% 20.6% Good 7 16 23

21.2% 23.2% 22.5% Very good 20 29 49

60.6% 42.0% 48.0% Total 33 69 102

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q15C How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Quality of information provided Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =


Total Frequent Infrequent Very poor 0 2 2

0.0% 2.9% 1.9% Poor 1 5 6

3.0% 7.1% 5.8% Average 7 21 28

21.2% 30.0% 27.2% Good 10 22 32

30.3% 31.4% 31.1% Very good 15 20 35

45.5% 28.6% 34.0% Total 33 70 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16A How strongly do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements regarding your interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

The WSU Office of Commercialization is responsive to your questions and concerns. Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





3.1% 29.0% 20.8% Somewhat agree 10 15 25

31.3% 21.7% 24.8% Strongly agree 18 28 46

56.3% 40.6% 45.5% Total 32 69 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16B How strongly do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements regarding your interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

You are able to quickly contact your Office of Commercialization representative. Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





3.2% 26.5% 19.2% Somewhat agree 6 15 21

19.4% 22.1% 21.2% Strongly agree 22 30 52

71.0% 44.1% 52.5% Total 31 68 99

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16C How strongly do you disagree or agree? You are more informed about the commercial relevance of your disclosed

technology(ies) as a result of your interactions with the Office of Commercialization. Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





21.9% 33.3% 29.7% Somewhat agree 6 15 21

18.8% 21.7% 20.8% Strongly agree 15 19 34

46.9% 27.5% 33.7% Total 32 69 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16D How strongly do you disagree or agree? You trust your Office of Commercialization contact person to competently manage your

disclosed invention(s). Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





6.3% 30.9% 23.0% Somewhat agree 6 16 22

18.8% 23.5% 22.0% Strongly agree 17 19 36

53.1% 27.9% 36.0% Total 32 68 100

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q17 Overall, how satisfied are you with your previous interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?


Total Frequent Infrequent Not at all satisfied 1 9 10

3.0% 13.2% 9.9% Slightly satisfied 2 8 10

6.1% 11.8% 9.9% Moderately satisfied 7 24 31

21.2% 35.3% 30.7% Very satisfied 17 23 40

51.5% 33.8% 39.6% Extremely satisfied 6 4 10

18.2% 5.9% 9.9% Total 33 68 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18A What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Feedback received on invention's viability Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





15.6% 30.8% 25.8% Very satisfied 12 19 31


18.8% 12.3% 14.4% Did not receive this 3 8 11

9.4% 12.3% 11.3% Total 32 65 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18B What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Guidance on reviewing drafts of your filing Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





12.5% 23.1% 19.6% Very satisfied 12 20 32



12.5% 16.9% 15.5% Total 32 65 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18C What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Guidance on interpreting feedback from the OC Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





12.5% 21.5% 18.6% Very satisfied 12 20 32



12.5% 18.5% 16.5% Total 32 65 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18D What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Information about why or why not to patent Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





12.5% 21.5% 18.6% Very satisfied 10 21 31



12.5% 16.9% 15.5% Total 32 65 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18E What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Transparency of the decision process Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =





9.4% 18.8% 15.6% Very satisfied 12 20 32



12.5% 14.1% 13.5% Total 32 64 96

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19A_A Are you aware of this resource? The "How to" Series


Total Frequent Infrequent Yes 18 38 56

45.0% 27.7% 31.6% No 22 99 121

55.0% 72.3% 68.4% Total 40 137 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19A_B If yes, have you used this resource?

The "How to" Series Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly & Frequently =



37.5% 13.6% 20.5% No 15 51 66

62.5% 86.4% 79.5% Total 24 59 83

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20A How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? The "How to" Series you attended


Total Frequent Infrequent Moderately satisfied 3 3 6

33.3% 42.9% 37.5% Very satisfied 4 4 8


22.2% 0.0% 12.5% Total 9 7 16

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19B_A Are you aware of this resource? Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence



61.0% 20.7% 30.1% No 16 107 123

39.0% 79.3% 69.9% Total 41 135 176

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19B_B If yes, have you used this resource? Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence



34.4% 6.6% 16.1% No 21 57 78

65.6% 93.4% 83.9% Total 32 61 93

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20B How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence





27.3% 33.3% 28.6% Very satisfied 1 1 2


18.2% 33.3% 21.4% Total 11 3 14

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19C_A Are you aware of this resource? Introductions to Management or Investors



22.0% 11.7% 14.0% No 32 121 153

78.0% 88.3% 86.0% Total 41 137 178

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19C_B If yes, have you used this resource? Introductions to Management or Investors



21.7% 8.3% 12.7% No 18 44 62

78.3% 91.7% 87.3% Total 23 48 71

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20C How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Introductions to Management or Investors Crosstab by frequency of interaction with OC (computed from Q02 Regularly &

Frequently = Frequent | Occasionally & Rarely = Infrequent)




60.0% 25.0% 44.4% Very satisfied 1 0 1

20.0% 0.0% 11.1% Total 5 4 9

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19D_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to organizations for SBIR help



43.9% 37.1% 38.7% No 23 83 106

56.1% 62.9% 61.3% Total 41 132 173

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19D_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to organizations for SBIR help



29.2% 12.1% 16.7% No 17 58 75

70.8% 87.9% 83.3% Total 24 66 90

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20D How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Connections to organizations for SBIR help





28.6% 37.5% 33.3% Very satisfied 2 4 6


28.6% 0.0% 13.3% Total 7 8 15

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19E_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to Accelerators



43.9% 27.9% 31.6% No 23 98 121

56.1% 72.1% 68.4% Total 41 136 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19E_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to Accelerators



30.4% 11.5% 16.7% No 16 54 70

69.6% 88.5% 83.3% Total 23 61 84

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20E How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Connections to Accelerators





28.6% 28.6% 28.6% Very satisfied 1 3 4


14.3% 0.0% 7.1% Total 7 7 14

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19F_A Are you aware of this resource? Commercialization gap funds



82.9% 28.7% 41.2% No 7 97 104

17.1% 71.3% 58.8% Total 41 136 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19F_B If yes, have you used this resource? Commercialization gap funds



52.9% 21.0% 32.3% No 16 49 65

47.1% 79.0% 67.7% Total 34 62 96

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20F How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Commercialization gap funds





22.2% 16.7% 20.0% Very satisfied 9 2 11


22.2% 16.7% 20.0% Total 18 12 30

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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2. Selected Questions by Success (Q04)

Q07A How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and

advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Commercialization

Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Not at all effective 3 4 2 9

7.9% 3.6% 4.9% 4.7% Slightly effective 4 17 5 26

10.5% 15.3% 12.2% 13.7% Moderately effective 10 25 4 39

26.3% 22.5% 9.8% 20.5% Very effective 16 24 6 46

42.1% 21.6% 14.6% 24.2% Don’t know 5 41 24 70

13.2% 36.9% 58.5% 36.8% Total 38 111 41 190

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q07B How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

Conflict of Interest Committee Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




10.8% 3.9% 10.3% 6.7% Very effective 6 4 3 13

16.2% 3.9% 7.7% 7.3% Don’t know 18 81 30 129

48.6% 78.6% 76.9% 72.1% Total 37 103 39 179

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q07C How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU? Office of Research Support and Operations


Total Company or




13.5% 18.3% 10.0% 15.5% Very effective 9 13 2 24

24.3% 12.5% 5.0% 13.3% Don’t know 16 61 30 107

43.2% 58.7% 75.0% 59.1% Total 37 104 40 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q07D How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

iCORPS and/or SKILD Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




5.4% 3.9% 2.5% 3.9% Very effective 4 6 0 10

10.8% 5.8% 0.0% 5.6% Don’t know 28 87 34 149

75.7% 84.5% 85.0% 82.8% Total 37 103 40 180

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q07E How effective are each of the following mechanisms at adding value and advancing technologies internally at WSU?

Intellectual Property Committee Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




5.3% 5.8% 7.5% 6.1% Very effective 5 5 2 12

13.2% 4.9% 5.0% 6.6% Don’t know 26 82 32 140

68.4% 79.6% 80.0% 77.3% Total 38 103 40 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q08A How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing new technologies at WSU?

Office of Commercialization Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Not beneficial 3 4 2 9

8.1% 3.6% 5.0% 4.8% Slightly beneficial 7 12 3 22

18.9% 10.8% 7.5% 11.7% Moderately beneficial 8 23 3 34

21.6% 20.7% 7.5% 18.1% Very beneficial 16 31 6 53

43.2% 27.9% 15.0% 28.2% Don’t know 3 41 26 70

8.1% 36.9% 65.0% 37.2% Total 37 111 40 188

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08B How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing new technologies at WSU?

Small Business Development Centers Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




5.6% 3.8% 7.7% 5.0% Very beneficial 3 7 1 11

8.3% 6.6% 2.6% 6.1% Don’t know 26 85 30 141

72.2% 80.2% 76.9% 77.9% Total 36 106 39 181

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q08C How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing new technologies at WSU?

Intellectual Property Committee Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




13.5% 9.4% 12.8% 11.0% Very beneficial 5 6 1 12

13.5% 5.7% 2.6% 6.6% Don’t know 21 85 30 136

56.8% 80.2% 76.9% 74.7% Total 37 106 39 182

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q08D How beneficial is each of the following aspects of the commercialization infrastructure to developing new technologies at WSU? Campus/College/Unit Commercialization Support


Total Company or




16.2% 10.6% 7.7% 11.1% Very beneficial 11 17 3 31

29.7% 16.3% 7.7% 17.2% Don’t know 11 65 28 104

29.7% 62.5% 71.8% 57.8% Total 37 104 39 180

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q10 How long ago did you submit your most recent invention disclosure? Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Less than 1 year ago 18 35 1 54

48.6% 31.5% 2.4% 28.4% 1 to 2 years ago 6 15 1 22

16.2% 13.5% 2.4% 11.6% 3 to 5 years ago 6 14 1 21

16.2% 12.6% 2.4% 11.1% 6 to 8 years ago 1 3 1 5

2.7% 2.7% 2.4% 2.6% More than 9 years ago 3 6 0 9

8.1% 5.4% 0.0% 4.7% Never submitted an invention disclosure at WSU

3 38 38 79

8.1% 34.2% 90.5% 41.6% Total 37 111 42 190

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q12 How long ago did you submit your first invention disclosure to the Office of Commercialization at Washington State University? Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or License Other Activity Less than 1 year ago 1 6 7

3.1% 16.2% 10.1% 1 to 2 years ago 4 9 13

12.5% 24.3% 18.8% 3 to 5 years ago 8 8 16

25.0% 21.6% 23.2% 6 to 8 years ago 10 3 13


28.1% 29.7% 29.0% Total 32 37 69

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


disclosure to arrange a time to review your technology(ies). Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Strongly disagree 1 5 0 6

3.0% 7.5% 0.0% 5.8% Somewhat disagree 1 6 1 8

3.0% 9.0% 25.0% 7.7% Neither disagree nor agree 3 11 1 15

9.1% 16.4% 25.0% 14.4% Somewhat agree 6 15 1 22

18.2% 22.4% 25.0% 21.2% Strongly agree 22 30 1 53

66.7% 44.8% 25.0% 51.0% Total 33 67 4 104

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q14B Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree: The Office of Commercialization clearly communicated to you the next steps in the

management of your disclosed invention(s). Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




9.1% 13.4% 25.0% 12.5% Somewhat agree 5 24 2 31

15.2% 35.8% 50.0% 29.8% Strongly agree 18 21 0 39

54.5% 31.3% 0.0% 37.5% Total 33 67 4 104

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


your disclosed invention(s) in a clear and concise manner. Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




12.1% 16.7% 25.0% 15.5% Somewhat agree 5 21 1 27

15.2% 31.8% 25.0% 26.2% Strongly agree 17 19 1 37

51.5% 28.8% 25.0% 35.9% Total 33 66 4 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q15A How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Professionalism Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or License Other Activity No Activity Poor 1 0 0 1

2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% Average 5 13 1 19

14.3% 20.0% 33.3% 18.4% Good 11 20 1 32

31.4% 30.8% 33.3% 31.1% Very good 18 32 1 51

51.4% 49.2% 33.3% 49.5% Total 35 65 3 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q15B How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Responsiveness Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or License Other Activity No Activity Very poor 1 1 0 2

2.9% 1.6% 0.0% 2.0% Poor 2 4 1 7

5.7% 6.3% 33.3% 6.9% Average 6 15 0 21

17.1% 23.4% 0.0% 20.6% Good 6 17 0 23

17.1% 26.6% 0.0% 22.5% Very good 20 27 2 49

57.1% 42.2% 66.7% 48.0% Total 35 64 3 102

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q15C How would you rate the WSU Office of Commercialization administrative staff on each of the following aspects of your interaction with them?

Quality of information provided Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or License Other Activity No Activity Very poor 1 1 0 2

2.9% 1.5% 0.0% 1.9% Poor 1 4 1 6

2.9% 6.2% 33.3% 5.8% Average 9 18 1 28

25.7% 27.7% 33.3% 27.2% Good 10 22 0 32

28.6% 33.8% 0.0% 31.1% Very good 14 20 1 35

40.0% 30.8% 33.3% 34.0% Total 35 65 3 103

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q16A How strongly do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements regarding your interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

The WSU Office of Commercialization is responsive to your questions and concerns. Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




17.6% 23.4% 0.0% 20.8% Somewhat agree 6 18 1 25

17.6% 28.1% 33.3% 24.8% Strongly agree 19 26 1 46

55.9% 40.6% 33.3% 45.5% Total 34 64 3 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16B How strongly do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements regarding your interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?

You are able to quickly contact your Office of Commercialization representative. Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




11.8% 24.2% 0.0% 19.2% Somewhat agree 4 16 1 21

11.8% 25.8% 33.3% 21.2% Strongly agree 23 28 1 52

67.6% 45.2% 33.3% 52.5% Total 34 62 3 99

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q16C How strongly do you disagree or agree? You are more informed about the commercial relevance of your disclosed

technology(ies) as a result of your interactions with the Office of Commercialization. Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




29.4% 28.1% 66.7% 29.7% Somewhat agree 6 15 0 21

17.6% 23.4% 0.0% 20.8% Strongly agree 11 23 0 34

32.4% 35.9% 0.0% 33.7% Total 34 64 3 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q16D How strongly do you disagree or agree? You trust your Office of Commercialization contact person to competently manage your

disclosed invention(s). Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




17.6% 27.0% 0.0% 23.0% Somewhat agree 6 15 1 22

17.6% 23.8% 33.3% 22.0% Strongly agree 16 20 0 36

47.1% 31.7% 0.0% 36.0% Total 34 63 3 100

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q17 Overall, how satisfied are you with your previous interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?


Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Not at all satisfied 3 5 2 10

8.6% 7.9% 66.7% 9.9% Slightly satisfied 2 8 0 10

5.7% 12.7% 0.0% 9.9% Moderately satisfied 11 20 0 31

31.4% 31.7% 0.0% 30.7% Very satisfied 14 25 1 40

40.0% 39.7% 33.3% 39.6% Extremely satisfied 5 5 0 10

14.3% 7.9% 0.0% 9.9% Total 35 63 3 101

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q17b Why were you less than satisfied with your previous interactions with the WSU Office of Commercialization?


Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Comments entered 5 11 1 17

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Total 5 11 1 17

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q18A What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Feedback received on invention's viability Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




26.5% 26.7% 0.0% 25.8% Very satisfied 11 20 0 31


17.6% 13.3% 0.0% 14.4% Did not receive this 2 7 2 11

5.9% 11.7% 66.7% 11.3% Total 34 60 3 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18B What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Guidance on reviewing drafts of your filing Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




20.6% 20.0% 0.0% 19.6% Very satisfied 9 22 1 32



11.8% 16.7% 33.3% 15.5% Total 34 60 3 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q18C What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Guidance on interpreting feedback from the Office of Commercialization Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




17.6% 20.0% 0.0% 18.6% Very satisfied 11 20 1 32



17.6% 15.0% 33.3% 16.5% Total 34 60 3 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q18D What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Information about why or why not to patent Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




14.7% 21.7% 0.0% 18.6% Very satisfied 13 18 0 31



11.8% 15.0% 66.7% 15.5% Total 34 60 3 97

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q18E What was your level of satisfaction with the following from the WSU Office of Commercialization?

Transparency of the decision process Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




14.7% 16.9% 0.0% 15.6% Very satisfied 10 22 0 32



8.8% 13.6% 66.7% 13.5% Total 34 59 3 96

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19A_A Are you aware of this resource? The "How to" Series


Total Company or License Other Activity No Activity Yes 18 30 8 56

48.6% 29.7% 20.5% 31.6% No 19 71 31 121

51.4% 70.3% 79.5% 68.4% Total 37 101 39 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19A_B If yes, have you used this resource? The "How to" Series



22.7% 20.8% 15.4% 20.5% No 17 38 11 66

77.3% 79.2% 84.6% 79.5% Total 22 48 13 83

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20A How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? The "How to" Series you attended


Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Moderately satisfied 2 3 1 6

40.0% 33.3% 50.0% 37.5% Very satisfied 2 6 0 8


20.0% 0.0% 50.0% 12.5% Total 5 9 2 16

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19B_A Are you aware of this resource? Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence



37.8% 28.3% 27.5% 30.1% No 23 71 29 123

62.2% 71.7% 72.5% 69.9% Total 37 99 40 176

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19B_B If yes, have you used this resource? Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence



29.2% 11.3% 12.5% 16.1% No 17 47 14 78

70.8% 88.7% 87.5% 83.9% Total 24 53 16 93

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20B How satisfied were you with each of the following resources?

Consultants/Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




42.9% 20.0% 0.0% 28.6% Very satisfied 1 1 0 2


0.0% 40.0% 50.0% 21.4% Total 7 5 2 14

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19C_A Are you aware of this resource? Introductions to Management or Investors



24.3% 12.9% 7.5% 14.0% No 28 88 37 153

75.7% 87.1% 92.5% 86.0% Total 37 101 40 178

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19C_B If yes, have you used this resource?

Introductions to Management or Investors Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)


21.1% 12.2% 0.0% 12.7% No 15 36 11 62

78.9% 87.8% 100.0% 87.3% Total 19 41 11 71

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20C How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Introductions to Management or Investors


Total Company or License Other Activity Not at all satisfied 1 0 1



50.0% 40.0% 44.4% Very satisfied 0 1 1

0.0% 20.0% 11.1% Total 4 5 9

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19D_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to organizations for SBIR help



32.4% 39.2% 43.6% 38.7% No 25 59 22 106

67.6% 60.8% 56.4% 61.3% Total 37 97 39 173

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19D_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to organizations for SBIR help



10.5% 17.3% 21.1% 16.7% No 17 43 15 75

89.5% 82.7% 78.9% 83.3% Total 19 52 19 90

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20D How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Connections to organizations for SBIR help


Total Company or




0.0% 44.4% 25.0% 33.3% Very satisfied 1 3 2 6


0.0% 11.1% 25.0% 13.3% Total 2 9 4 15

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19E_A Are you aware of this resource? Connections to Accelerators



37.8% 29.7% 30.8% 31.6% No 23 71 27 121

62.2% 70.3% 69.2% 68.4% Total 37 101 39 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19E_B If yes, have you used this resource? Connections to Accelerators



25.0% 10.9% 22.2% 16.7% No 15 41 14 70

75.0% 89.1% 77.8% 83.3% Total 20 46 18 84

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20E How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Connections to Accelerators


Total Company or




40.0% 20.0% 25.0% 28.6% Very satisfied 0 2 2 4


0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 7.1% Total 5 5 4 14

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q19F_A Are you aware of this resource? Commercialization gap funds



62.2% 40.0% 25.0% 41.2% No 14 60 30 104

37.8% 60.0% 75.0% 58.8% Total 37 100 40 177

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q19F_B If yes, have you used this resource? Commercialization gap funds



46.2% 34.5% 0.0% 32.3% No 14 36 15 65

53.8% 65.5% 100.0% 67.7% Total 26 55 15 96

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q20F How satisfied were you with each of the following resources? Commercialization gap funds


Total Company or License Other Activity Not at all satisfied 2 1 3



16.7% 22.2% 20.0% Very satisfied 4 7 11


33.3% 11.1% 20.0% Total 12 18 30

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q21A To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Financial support for the advance of technology value Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




8.6% 12.1% 10.3% 11.0% Somewhat agree 8 16 6 30

22.9% 16.2% 15.4% 17.3% Strongly agree 11 22 6 39

31.4% 22.2% 15.4% 22.5% Don’t know 8 35 20 63

22.9% 35.4% 51.3% 36.4% Total 35 99 39 173

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q21B To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Decision making process for determining whether to license a technology or form a startup company


Total Company or




13.9% 15.2% 7.7% 13.2% Somewhat agree 9 16 6 31

25.0% 16.2% 15.4% 17.8% Strongly agree 7 21 6 34

19.4% 21.2% 15.4% 19.5% Don’t know 11 37 20 68

30.6% 37.4% 51.3% 39.1% Total 36 99 39 174

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q21C To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Current mentoring policies Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




20.0% 18.2% 15.4% 17.9% Somewhat agree 2 18 3 23

5.7% 18.2% 7.7% 13.3% Strongly agree 5 11 2 18

14.3% 11.1% 5.1% 10.4% Don’t know 15 40 27 82

42.9% 40.4% 69.2% 47.4% Total 35 99 39 173

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q21D To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Equity for faculty inventors Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




25.7% 13.1% 13.2% 15.7% Somewhat agree 2 13 2 17

5.7% 13.1% 5.3% 9.9% Strongly agree 8 20 5 33

22.9% 20.2% 13.2% 19.2% Don’t know 10 44 23 77

28.6% 44.4% 60.5% 44.8% Total 35 99 38 172

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q26A To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about conflict of interest policies at WSU?

Determinations about the status of a potential conflict of interest are made in a timely manner


Total Company or




17.1% 13.1% 10.8% 13.5% Somewhat agree 6 10 2 18

17.1% 10.1% 5.4% 10.5% Strongly agree 5 6 4 15

14.3% 6.1% 10.8% 8.8% Don’t know 15 62 27 104

42.9% 62.6% 73.0% 60.8% Total 35 99 37 171

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q26B To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about

conflict of interest policies at WSU? Policies for making determinations of no conflict/managed conflict/eliminated conflict at

WSU are fair Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




20.0% 12.4% 7.9% 12.9% Somewhat agree 3 12 2 17

8.6% 12.4% 5.3% 10.0% Strongly agree 7 7 4 18

20.0% 7.2% 10.5% 10.6% Don’t know 15 62 29 106

42.9% 63.9% 76.3% 62.4% Total 35 97 38 170

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q26C To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about conflict of interest policies at WSU?

The process for developing a conflict of interest management plan at WSU is straightforward


Total Company or




11.4% 10.1% 10.5% 10.5% Somewhat agree 2 13 2 17

5.7% 13.1% 5.3% 9.9% Strongly agree 5 5 3 13

14.3% 5.1% 7.9% 7.6% Don’t know 17 65 29 111

48.6% 65.7% 76.3% 64.5% Total 35 99 38 172

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q27A To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions? Expertise

applied to an invention Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




2.9% 6.1% 10.5% 6.4% Somewhat agree 6 24 6 36

17.1% 24.2% 15.8% 20.9% Strongly agree 22 40 16 78

62.9% 40.4% 42.1% 45.3% Don’t know 2 24 8 34

5.7% 24.2% 21.1% 19.8% Total 35 99 38 172

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q27B To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions?

Time devoted to an invention Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




17.1% 15.2% 13.2% 15.1% Somewhat agree 13 23 11 47

37.1% 23.2% 28.9% 27.3% Strongly agree 9 29 8 46

25.7% 29.3% 21.1% 26.7% Don’t know 3 26 8 37

8.6% 26.3% 21.1% 21.5% Total 35 99 38 172

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q27C To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions?

Place of technological invention Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




14.3% 14.1% 28.9% 17.4% Somewhat agree 13 27 9 49

37.1% 27.3% 23.7% 28.5% Strongly agree 6 20 7 33

17.1% 20.2% 18.4% 19.2% Don’t know 6 26 9 41

17.1% 26.3% 23.7% 23.8% Total 35 99 38 172

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q28 To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU adequately monitors and enforces intellectual property policies?


Total Company or




22.2% 18.4% 5.4% 16.4% Somewhat agree 7 11 6 24

19.4% 11.2% 16.2% 14.0% Strongly agree 3 5 3 11

8.3% 5.1% 8.1% 6.4% Don't know 15 53 24 92

41.7% 54.1% 64.9% 53.8% Total 36 98 37 171

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29A To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately recognized at WSU


Total Company or




29.4% 24.5% 45.9% 30.2% Somewhat agree 8 28 11 47

23.5% 28.6% 29.7% 27.8% Strongly agree 2 10 5 17

5.9% 10.2% 13.5% 10.1% Total 34 98 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29B To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be rewarded at WSU Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




11.8% 11.2% 8.1% 10.7% Somewhat agree 9 38 17 64

26.5% 38.8% 45.9% 37.9% Strongly agree 19 44 16 79

55.9% 44.9% 43.2% 46.7% Total 34 98 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29C To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be important factors for promotion & tenure at WSU


Total Company or




20.6% 18.4% 29.7% 21.3% Somewhat agree 11 32 7 50

32.4% 32.7% 18.9% 29.6% Strongly agree 13 28 8 49

38.2% 28.6% 21.6% 29.0% Total 34 98 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29D To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately considered in promotion & tenure at WSU


Total Company or




35.3% 38.8% 59.5% 42.6% Somewhat agree 7 24 6 37

20.6% 24.5% 16.2% 21.9% Strongly agree 1 7 2 10

2.9% 7.1% 5.4% 5.9% Total 34 98 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29E To what extent do you agree? Your entrepreneurial and translational activities should be positively considered by

your colleagues, department chair, and college dean for promotion and tenure. Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or

License Other Activity No Activity Somewhat disagree 1 7 2 10


20.0% 14.4% 18.9% 16.6% Somewhat agree 7 36 18 61

20.0% 37.1% 48.6% 36.1% Strongly agree 20 40 10 70

57.1% 41.2% 27.0% 41.4% Total 35 97 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29F To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?



Total Company or




34.3% 30.9% 48.6% 35.5% Somewhat agree 7 26 8 41

20.0% 26.8% 21.6% 24.3% Strongly agree 5 12 6 23

14.3% 12.4% 16.2% 13.6% Total 35 97 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29G To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Your entrepreneurial and translational activities are positively considered by your department chair for promotion and tenure.


Total Company or




28.6% 36.1% 44.4% 36.3% Somewhat agree 5 26 9 40

14.3% 26.8% 25.0% 23.8% Strongly agree 6 11 5 22

17.1% 11.3% 13.9% 13.1% Total 35 97 36 168

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29H To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?



Total Company or




34.3% 37.1% 51.4% 39.6% Somewhat agree 4 22 12 38

11.4% 22.7% 32.4% 22.5% Strongly agree 3 10 2 15

8.6% 10.3% 5.4% 8.9% Total 35 97 37 169

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q32A To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following:

Your college dean Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




14.3% 30.2% 33.3% 27.5% Somewhat agree 13 27 13 53

37.1% 28.1% 36.1% 31.7% Strongly agree 9 17 8 34

25.7% 17.7% 22.2% 20.4% Total 35 96 36 167

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q32B To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following:

Your department chair Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




5.9% 32.3% 38.9% 28.3% Somewhat agree 10 26 10 46

29.4% 27.1% 27.8% 27.7% Strongly agree 7 18 6 31

20.6% 18.8% 16.7% 18.7% Total 34 96 36 166

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q32C To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following: Your departmental colleagues


Total Company or




32.4% 37.5% 50.0% 39.2% Somewhat agree 8 28 15 51

23.5% 29.2% 41.7% 30.7% Strongly agree 3 9 1 13

8.8% 9.4% 2.8% 7.8% Total 34 96 36 166

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q32D To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following:

Students in your department Crosstab by frequency of success (computed from Q04)

Total Company or




37.1% 49.0% 77.8% 52.7% Somewhat agree 7 24 5 36

20.0% 25.0% 13.9% 21.6% Strongly agree 10 11 2 23

28.6% 11.5% 5.6% 13.8% Total 35 96 36 167

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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3. Question 32 by College

Q32A To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued

and supported by the following: Your college dean

Total Strongly disagree

Somewhat disagree

Neither disagree nor agree

Somewhat agree

Strongly agree

COLLEGE OF AG HUM NAT RES SCI

8 7 34 20 10 79

10.1% 8.9% 43.0% 25.3% 12.7% 100.0% COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

2 2 64 20 3 91

2.2% 2.2% 70.3% 22.0% 3.3% 100.0% COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

3 3 13 2 4 25

12.0% 12.0% 52.0% 8.0% 16.0% 100.0% COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

0 1 8 4 1 14

0.0% 7.1% 57.1% 28.6% 7.1% 100.0% COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

0 2 15 1 3 21

0.0% 9.5% 71.4% 4.8% 14.3% 100.0% COLLEGE OF ENG VOILAND

2 10 21 15 9 57

3.5% 17.5% 36.8% 26.3% 15.8% 100.0% COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

1 0 5 4 6 16

6.3% 0.0% 31.3% 25.0% 37.5% 100.0% COLLEGE OF NURSING

2 2 10 4 1 19

10.5% 10.5% 52.6% 21.1% 5.3% 100.0% COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

1 0 4 7 5 17

5.9% 0.0% 23.5% 41.2% 29.4% 100.0% COLLEGE OF VET MEDICINE

4 3 23 8 12 50

8.0% 6.0% 46.0% 16.0% 24.0% 100.0% OTHER 9 10 85 20 9 133

6.8% 7.5% 63.9% 15.0% 6.8% 100.0% Total 32 40 282 105 63 522

6.1% 7.7% 54.0% 20.1% 12.1% 100.0%


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Your department chair


Somewhat disagree


Somewhat agree

Strongly agree


12 9 31 17 10 79


2 6 61 16 6 91


3 3 14 3 2 25


0 1 10 3 1 15


0 1 15 2 3 21


8 9 17 13 10 57


0 0 7 5 4 16


2 2 13 2 0 19


1 1 3 6 5 16


3 2 25 10 10 50

6.0% 4.0% 50.0% 20.0% 20.0% 100.0% OTHER 9 7 78 26 11 131

6.9% 5.3% 59.5% 19.8% 8.4% 100.0% Total 40 41 274 103 62 520

7.7% 7.9% 52.7% 19.8% 11.9% 100.0%


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Q32C To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following Your departmental colleagues


Somewhat disagree


Somewhat agree

Strongly agree


3 9 42 19 5 78


2 6 65 14 4 91


4 4 14 2 1 25


0 2 8 3 1 14


0 3 16 1 1 21


4 12 20 15 5 56


0 0 7 6 3 16


1 4 12 2 0 19


0 1 4 9 3 17


2 5 24 16 3 50

4.0% 10.0% 48.0% 32.0% 6.0% 100.0% OTHER 7 14 80 23 10 134

5.2% 10.4% 59.7% 17.2% 7.5% 100.0% Total 23 60 292 110 36 521

4.4% 11.5% 56.0% 21.1% 6.9% 100.0%


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Students in your department


Somewhat disagree


Somewhat agree

Strongly agree


3 6 50 9 11 79


2 4 67 13 5 91


1 1 17 5 1 25


1 2 11 0 1 15


0 1 17 3 0 21


2 4 23 20 8 57


1 1 11 3 0 16


0 2 15 1 1 19


0 1 11 2 2 16


4 2 30 12 2 50

8.0% 4.0% 60.0% 24.0% 4.0% 100.0% OTHER 6 8 94 12 11 131

4.6% 6.1% 71.8% 9.2% 8.4% 100.0% Total 20 32 346 80 42 520

3.8% 6.2% 66.5% 15.4% 8.1% 100.0%


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4. Selected questions by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee

Q21A To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Financial support for the advance of technology value Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)

Total Yes No Strongly disagree 3 4 7



12.5% 10.2% 10.6% Somewhat agree 6 19 25

25.0% 16.1% 17.6% Strongly agree 7 23 30

29.2% 19.5% 21.1% Dont know 4 53 57

16.7% 44.9% 40.1% Total 24 118 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q21B To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Decision making process for determining whether to license a technology or form a startup company

Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




16.0% 13.6% 14.0% Somewhat agree 5 20 25

20.0% 16.9% 17.5% Strongly agree 5 21 26

20.0% 17.8% 18.2% Dont know 5 54 59

20.0% 45.8% 41.3% Total 25 118 143

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q21C To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Current mentoring policies Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




28.0% 16.9% 18.9% Somewhat agree 3 15 18

12.0% 12.7% 12.6% Strongly agree 0 12 12

0.0% 10.2% 8.4% Dont know 6 64 70

24.0% 54.2% 49.0% Total 25 118 143

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q21D To what extent do you disagree or agree that each of the following WSU Office of Commercialization's policies are appropriate?

Equity for faculty inventors Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




24.0% 15.4% 16.9% Somewhat agree 4 11 15

16.0% 9.4% 10.6% Strongly agree 3 20 23

12.0% 17.1% 16.2% Dont know 3 61 64

12.0% 52.1% 45.1% Total 25 117 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q26A To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about conflict of interest policies at WSU?

Determinations about the status of a potential conflict of interest are made in a timely manner





24.0% 12.0% 14.1% Somewhat agree 7 4 11

28.0% 3.4% 7.7% Strongly agree 6 7 13

24.0% 6.0% 9.2% Dont know 1 86 87

4.0% 73.5% 61.3% Total 25 117 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q26B To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about conflict of interest policies at WSU?

Policies for making determinations of no conflict/managed conflict/eliminated conflict at WSU are fair





28.0% 10.4% 13.6% Somewhat agree 3 8 11

12.0% 7.0% 7.9% Strongly agree 9 6 15

36.0% 5.2% 10.7% Dont know 2 86 88

8.0% 74.8% 62.9% Total 25 115 140

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q26C To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about conflict of interest policies at WSU?

The process for developing a conflict of interest management plan at WSU is straightforward





16.0% 10.3% 11.3% Somewhat agree 3 8 11

12.0% 6.8% 7.7% Strongly agree 6 4 10

24.0% 3.4% 7.0% Dont know 3 89 92

12.0% 76.1% 64.8% Total 25 117 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q27A To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions?

Expertise applied to an invention Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




4.2% 6.8% 6.3% Somewhat agree 5 23 28

20.8% 19.5% 19.7% Strongly agree 14 49 63

58.3% 41.5% 44.4% Dont know 2 29 31

8.3% 24.6% 21.8% Total 24 118 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q27B To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions?

Time devoted to an invention Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




12.5% 17.8% 16.9% Somewhat agree 8 30 38

33.3% 25.4% 26.8% Strongly agree 6 28 34

25.0% 23.7% 23.9% Dont know 2 31 33

8.3% 26.3% 23.2% Total 24 118 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q27C To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU should use the following criterion to determine ownership of new faculty technological inventions?

Place of technological invention Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




8.3% 21.2% 19.0% Somewhat agree 11 30 41

45.8% 25.4% 28.9% Strongly agree 4 18 22

16.7% 15.3% 15.5% Dont know 2 33 35

8.3% 28.0% 24.6% Total 24 118 142

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q28 To what extent do you disagree or agree that WSU adequately monitors and enforces intellectual property policies?





16.7% 15.5% 15.7% Somewhat agree 2 17 19

8.3% 14.7% 13.6% Strongly agree 4 5 9

16.7% 4.3% 6.4% Don't know 9 68 77

37.5% 58.6% 55.0% Total 24 116 140

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29A To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately recognized at WSU





25.0% 33.9% 32.4% Somewhat agree 3 36 39

12.5% 31.3% 28.1% Strongly agree 0 10 10

0.0% 8.7% 7.2% Total 24 115 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29B To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be rewarded at WSU Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




16.7% 11.3% 12.2% Somewhat agree 6 47 53

25.0% 40.9% 38.1% Strongly agree 13 51 64

54.2% 44.3% 46.0% Total 24 115 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29C To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts should be important factors for promotion & tenure at WSU





20.8% 24.3% 23.7% Somewhat agree 10 32 42

41.7% 27.8% 30.2% Strongly agree 7 33 40

29.2% 28.7% 28.8% Total 24 115 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29D To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts are appropriately considered in promotion & tenure at WSU





37.5% 46.1% 44.6% Somewhat agree 4 25 29

16.7% 21.7% 20.9% Strongly agree 0 6 6

0.0% 5.2% 4.3% Total 24 115 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29E To what extent do you agree? Your entrepreneurial and translational activities should be positively considered by

your colleagues, department chair, and college dean for promotion and tenure. Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)

Total Yes No Somewhat disagree 1 4 5


16.0% 19.3% 18.7% Somewhat agree 6 45 51

24.0% 39.5% 36.7% Strongly agree 14 43 57

56.0% 37.7% 41.0% Total 25 114 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29F To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?






28.0% 37.7% 36.0% Somewhat agree 6 30 36

24.0% 26.3% 25.9% Strongly agree 3 14 17

12.0% 12.3% 12.2% Total 25 114 139

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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Q29G To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?

Your entrepreneurial and translational activities are positively considered by your department chair for promotion and tenure.





20.0% 42.5% 38.4% Somewhat agree 7 28 35

28.0% 24.8% 25.4% Strongly agree 2 14 16

8.0% 12.4% 11.6% Total 25 113 138

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Q29H To what extent do you disagree or agree with each of the following statements about recognition at WSU?






24.0% 44.7% 41.0% Somewhat agree 5 28 33

20.0% 24.6% 23.7% Strongly agree 1 10 11

4.0% 8.8% 7.9% Total 25 114 139

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Q32A To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following:

Your college dean Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




20.8% 30.7% 29.0% Somewhat agree 5 36 41

20.8% 31.6% 29.7% Strongly agree 5 22 27

20.8% 19.3% 19.6% Total 24 114 138

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


Your department chair Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




13.0% 33.3% 29.9% Somewhat agree 4 34 38

17.4% 29.8% 27.7% Strongly agree 5 17 22

21.7% 14.9% 16.1% Total 23 114 137

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Q32C To what extent do you disagree or agree that your translational work is valued and supported by the following: Your departmental colleagues





39.1% 39.5% 39.4% Somewhat agree 3 39 42

13.0% 34.2% 30.7% Strongly agree 2 6 8

8.7% 5.3% 5.8% Total 23 114 137

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


Students in your department Crosstab by Use of Conflict of Interest Committee (Q05B)




25.0% 59.6% 53.6% Somewhat agree 7 21 28

29.2% 18.4% 20.3% Strongly agree 7 11 18

29.2% 9.6% 13.0% Total 24 114 138

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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5. Instruments

Web Survey


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Branch: If “Never”, continue on to Q3. All other responses branch to Q4.

Branch: If “Yes”, continue on to Q3b, otherwise branch to Q19.

Branch: All responses branch to Q19.


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Note: Q6 was removed from the survey prior to launch and was not asked. The screenshot for Q6 has been removed from this report.


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Branch: If “Never”, branch to Q19, otherwise continue on to Q11.

Branch: If “No”, branch to Q13, otherwise continue on to Q12.


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Branch: If “Not at all satisfied” or “Slightly satisfied”, continue on to Q17b, otherwise branch to Q18.


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Branch: If any in Part B answered “Yes”, continue on to Q20, otherwise branch to Q21 if all of Part B answered “No” or left blank.


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Note: Only items marked “Yes” in Part B of Q19 are displayed in Q20.


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Branch: If “Not sure”, continue on to Q24b, otherwise branch to Q25.


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Branch: If Q10 “Never”, branch to Q38, otherwise continue on to Q25.

Branch: If “You have never completed an invention disclosure”, branch to Q38, otherwise continue on to Q36.


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Prior Email Sent October 17, 2016 to 1889 WSU Tenured Research Faculty

Dear Colleague,

Fostering a culture which celebrates translating the creative and scholarly discoveries of the WSU faculty and students to products and works that improve people’s lives is a key component in our pursuit of Vision 2030. As part of President Kirk Schulz’s “Drive to 25”, we plan to align WSU’s efforts in entrepreneurship and innovation with our land-grant mission and with the advancement of our Grand Challenges efforts.

Thus, I am asking for your participation in responding to an all-important survey designed to obtain an accurate and actionable assessment of the opportunities, obstacles, and desired outcomes for WSU’s activities in innovation and entrepreneurship. You will very soon receive an email from the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC) at WSU with details on how to access and complete the survey.

Your prompt and full completion of the survey will provide important information that will assist the External Review of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ERIE) Team.

The ERIE Team, led by Professor Glenn Prestwich of the University of Utah, is composed of experts and practitioners in technology commercialization and entrepreneurial activities by academics.

The purpose of this survey and external review is to build on the progress already made in this area and identify specific recommendations for improvement. The responses you provide are voluntary and will be held in the strictest of confidence by the SESRC. I personally thank you in advance for your participation in and your active support of this research.

Best regards, Chris

Christopher J. Keane Vice President for Research Professor of Physics Washington State University Lighty Student Services Building Room 286 PO Box 641060 Pullman, WA 99164-1060 509-335-3574 (W) 509-335-0890 (fax)

Correspondence


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Email Invitation Sent October 18, 2016 to 1889 WSU Tenured Research Faculty

October 18, 2016 <First name><Last name> <Department> Dear <First name><Last name>, Washington State University (WSU) President Kirk Schulz has proposed to the WSU community that the University set a goal of being “recognized as one of the nation’s top 25 US public research institutions, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement by 2030.” Achievement of this goal will require advancing the WSU research enterprise, including enhancing industrial research partnerships, entrepreneurial activity, and innovation directed to the betterment of the people of the state and the nation. Enhancing WSU’s entrepreneurial and innovation presence aligns with the University’s land-grant mission: to advance, extend and apply knowledge in order to improve the quality of life and enhance the economy of the state and nation.

To this end, an external review of the WSU innovation and entrepreneurship program is now timely. I have tasked WSU Chancellor’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Glenn Prestwich (based at the University of Utah) to lead this external review by nationally-recognized experts and practitioners in technology commercialization and entrepreneurial activities by academics. As part of the review process, we are asking you to complete this short online survey:

www.opinion.wsu.edu/innovation Your personal access code: <Access Code> This survey is an extremely important part of the ERIE process and we estimate it will take approximately ten minutes to complete. The responses you provide are voluntary and will be held in the strictest of confidence by WSU’s Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC). The results of this research will provide advanced information to our review team on the perceptions of a wide range of stakeholder groups, primarily tenure/tenure-track faculty and administration, on the opportunities and obstacles that result from the policies, practices, and attitudes at WSU campuses. More importantly, the review will identify specific outcomes to improve the ecosystem of innovation and impact, and to create a culture that supports translating the ingenious technologies developed by WSU faculty and students into products and services that improve people’s lives. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Frei at [email protected] or Chris Keane at [email protected] or 5-3574. Thanks again for taking time to complete the survey! Christopher J. Keane Vice President for Research Office of Research Washington State University Lighty Student Services Building #286 PO Box 1060 Pullman, WA 99164-1060 Phone: 509.335.3574 Fax: 509-335-0890

http://www.opinion.wsu.edu/innovation

mailto:[email protected]



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Email Reminder Sent October 20, 2016 to 1536 Nonrespondents

October 20, 2016 Dear <First name>, Earlier this week we invited WSU research faculty and staff to participate in a short survey regarding WSU’s innovation and entrepreneurship activities for the Office of Research. If you have already completed the survey, I’d like to thank you very much for your help! If you haven’t had the chance to respond, there is still time to do so and it will only take a short while to complete. This short, ten-minute survey is located here: www.opinion.wsu.edu/innovation and you will need your personal access code to login <Access Code>. The responses you provide are voluntary and will be held in the strictest of confidence by the SESRC. WSU Vice President for Research Christopher Keane has tasked WSU Chancellor’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Glenn Prestwich (based at the University of Utah) to lead this external review and research. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Frei at [email protected] or Chris Keane at [email protected] or 5-3574. Thanks again for taking time to complete the survey! Lena Le, Ph.D.

Director Social and Economic Sciences Research Center Washington State University 335-1511 | [email protected]






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Postcard Reminder Sent October 24, 2016 to 1379 Nonrespondents

October 24, 2016 Dear <First name><Last name>, To the best of our knowledge, we have not yet received your completed survey regarding WSU’s innovation and entrepreneurship activities for the Office of Research. One main goal of the survey is to aid in the creation of a culture that supports translating the ingenious technologies developed by WSU faculty and students into products and services that improve people’s lives. This short, ten-minute survey is located here: www.opinion.wsu.edu/innovation and you will need your personal access code to login <Access Code>. The responses you provide are voluntary and will be held in the strictest of confidence by the SESRC. WSU Vice President for Research Christopher Keane has tasked WSU Chancellor’s Distinguished Visiting Professor Glenn Prestwich (based at the University of Utah) to lead this external review and research. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Frei at [email protected] or Chris Keane at [email protected] or 5-3574. Thanks again for taking time to complete the survey! Lena Le, Ph.D.

Director Social and Economic Sciences Research Center Washington State University 335-1511 | [email protected]





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6. Credits

SESRC is committed to high quality and timely delivery of project results. The following list identifies the SESRC team members responsible for particular elements of this project. Lena Le, Ph.D .......................Director Thom Allen ........................Study Director, Data Manager James McCall ....................SESRC Survey Design Clinic Sarah Morton ....................SESRC Survey Design Clinic Maria Carrillo ....................SESRC Survey Design Clinic Yikang Bai ..........................SESRC Survey Design Clinic Lindsey Beltz .....................SESRC Survey Design Clinic Don A. Dillman .................Deputy Director for Research & Development

Project Team

All of the work conducted at the Social & Economic Sciences Research Center is the result of a cooperative effort made by a team of dedicated research professionals. The research in this report could not have been conducted without the efforts of interviewers and part-time personnel not listed. Principal Investigators Lena Le, Ph.D. .................................... Director Rose Krebill-Prather, Ph. D. .......... Assistant Director Don A. Dillman, Ph.D. ..................... Deputy Director for

Research & Development Danna L. Moore, Ph. D. .................. Senior Research Fellow Alan Hardcastle, Ph.D. .................... Research Associate,

Olympia Candiya Mann, M.A. ........................ Research Associate,

Vancouver Project Managers Kent Miller, M.A. ................................ Study Director/Mail Survey

Manager Thom Allen, B.A. ............................... Study Director II/Special

Programs Manager Yi-Jen Wang, M.A. ............................ Study Director Beth Ficklin ......................................... Study Director Matthew Strawn, M.S. ..................... Information Systems

Coordinator Nathan Palmer, M.S. ........................ Info Systems

Coordinator/Data Analyst Data Management and Analysis Dan Vakoch, M.S. .............................. Information Systems

Coordinator Data Collection and Interviewer Supervision Tim Lensing ........................................ Research Survey Supervisor Elizabeth Beck ................................... Survey Supervisor Hailey Kolar ........................................ Survey Supervisor Mikala Ewert ....................................... Survey Supervisor Administrative Support Jaime Colyar, B.A. ............................. Administrative Manager Kelly Klein ............................................ Fiscal Technician I Lisa Brooks, B.A. ................................ Research Associate,

Olympia Maria Carrillo ..................................... Research Associate, Pullman Programming and Network Administration Nikolay Ponomarev, Ph. D. .......... Sr. Research

Programmer/Database Architect

SESRC Staff

Social & Economic Sciences Research Center Washington State University

P.O. Box 644014 Pullman, Washington 99164-4014

Telephone: (509) 335-1511 Fax: (509) 335-0116 http://www.sesrc.wsu.edu

[email protected]

http://www.sesrc.wsu.edu/

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