2011 National Survey of Student Engagement
Comparisons of First-Year and Senior Students
Student-Faculty Interactions (SFI) Frequencies

Discussed grades or assignment with an instructor	FY	SR
4: Very often	16.3%	21.5%
3: Often	29.7%	33.6%
2: Sometimes	44.9%	40.2%
1: Never	9.1%	4.8%
Total (N)	787	680

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor	FY	SR
4: Very often	10.3%	15.3%
3: Often	23.8%	24.6%
2: Sometimes	46.4%	43.2%
1: Never	19.4%	16.9%
Total (N)	788	683

Discussed ideas from readings/classes with faculty members outside of class	FY	SR
4: Very often	3.9%	5.8%
3: Often	10.8%	14.5%
2: Sometimes	38.5%	45.7%
1: Never	46.8%	34.1%
Total (N)	788	682

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on academic performance	FY	SR
4: Very often	14.4%	17.5%
3: Often	42.8%	47.7%
2: Sometimes	37.7%	28.9%
1: Never	5.2%	5.8%
Total (N)	776	667

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework	FY	SR
4: Very often	2.8%	8.5%
3: Often	8.7%	16.5%
2: Sometimes	30.0%	28.7%
1: Never	58.5%	46.3%
Total (N)	774	667

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