NSSE - Student-Faculty Interaction

Students learn firsthand how experts think about and solve practical problems by interacting with faculty members inside and outside the classroom. As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, lifelong learning.

	UW-L	UW-System		Carnegie Peers
	Mean (a)	Mean	Effect Size (b)	Mean	Effect Size
Freshmen	28.0	30.6**	-.16	31.8***	-.22
Seniors	42.6	40.9		40.4*	.11

a) Scores are averages based on a 100 point scale on which higher scores indicate higher levels of endorsement. * = p < .05, ** = p < .01, *** = p < .001

b) Effect size indicates “practical significance” of the mean difference. In practice, an effect size of .2 is considered small, .5 moderate, and .8 large. Effect sizes below .2 generally do not suggest means are practically significant.

Data based on 2006 NSSE. UW-L First-Year n = 974, Senior n = 846.

Student-Faculty Interaction Items

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor
Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor
Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with faculty members outside of class
Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework (committees, orientation, student-life activities, etc.)
Received prompt feedback from faculty on your academic performance (written or oral)
Worked with a faculty member on a research project outside of course or program requirements