Student Interactions with Faculty

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 professors become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning.

Here's how Saint Michael's students responded to questions in this category:

Are faculty members accessible and supportive?

  • 76%
    of first-year students say their faculty are available, helpful and sympathetic vs. 48% at all NSSE Schools

Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance?

  • 79%
    of first-year students indicate that they frequently get prompt verbal or written feedback from faculty members vs. 58% at all NSSE Schools

How often do students talk with advisors or faculty members about their career plans?

  • 94%
    of seniors at least occasionally discuss career plans with faculty vs. 82% at all NSSE Schools

Do students and faculty members work together on committees and projects outside of course work?

  • 58%
    of first-year students at least occasionally spend time with faculty members on activities other than coursework vs. 53% at all NSSE Schools.

Learn more about student interaction with faculty at Saint Michael's on our academic advising and faculty/student research pages.