2011 National Survey of Student Engagement
Trend Comparisons
Student-Faculty Interactions (SFI) Frequencies

Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	19.6%	20.8%	18.7%
3: Often	34.6%	32.6%	31.5%
2: Sometimes	42.6%	41.2%	42.7%
1: Never	3.1%	5.4%	7.1%
Total (N)	413	2,058	1,467

Talked about career plans with a faculty member or advisor	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	11.2%	16.0%	12.6%
3: Often	22.8%	26.9%	24.2%
2: Sometimes	48.3%	44.0%	45.0%
1: Never	17.7%	13.1%	18.2%
Total (N)	412	2,057	1,471

Discussed ideas from readings/classes with faculty members outside of class	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	2.9%	6.2%	4.8%
3: Often	12.9%	14.1%	12.5%
2: Sometimes	41.4%	41.9%	41.8%
1: Never	42.8%	37.7%	40.9%
Total (N)	411	2,058	1,470

Received prompt written or oral feedback from faculty on academic performance	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	13.2%	16.6%	15.8%
3: Often	43.9%	44.3%	45.0%
2: Sometimes	38.3%	33.9%	33.7%
1: Never	4.6%	5.2%	5.5%
Total (N)	410	2,019	1,443

Worked with faculty members on activities other than coursework	NSSE01	NSSE09	NSSE11
4: Very often	2.2%	6.0%	5.4%
3: Often	8.3%	12.3%	12.3%
2: Sometimes	26.0%	30.1%	29.4%
1: Never	63.5%	51.6%	52.9%
Total (N)	411	2,013	1,441

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