How Effectively Are You Interacting With Your Students? Benefits of Student-Faculty Interaction

Authors

  • Young K. Kim Azusa Pacific University Author
  • Liz A. Rennick Trident Technical College Author
  • Michael F. Iorio Loma Linda University Author

Keywords:

student-faculty interaction

Abstract

Using a state-wide college student dataset, this study examined how the type of student-faculty interaction uniquely conditions the predictors of student-faculty interaction (student characteristics affecting the level of student-faculty interaction, in this case) as well as the effects of such interaction on select college outcomes. The results suggest that the level of student-faculty interaction varies by student characteristics as well as by type of interaction. Additionally, this study also uncovers findings related to how the type of student-faculty interaction conditions the effect of such interaction on students’ cognitive, affective, and civic outcomes. The authors discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.

Published

2024-04-23