This study was a descriptive survey of full-time faculty in selected institutions and departments of the State University System of Florida to assess the role of faculty perception of faculty-student interaction in the phenomenon of attrition. Two hundred ninety-eight faculty members were surveyed to obtain their perceptions of faculty-student interaction. An index was also used to measure the level of actual interaction outside of class. / Survey data were examined, controlling for faculty demographic data, institution, and department. These data were then compared to attrition data for each institution and department. Analysis of the data using descriptive statistical techniques revealed that relatively little contact occurred between faculty and students outside of class. / A clear correlation was found between positive attitudes and perceptions toward faculty-student interaction and actual amounts of interaction. Institutional characteristics as well as the discipline of the faculty member accounted for differences in perceptions of interaction, actual interaction and attrition level. / The results of the survey provide suggestions for improving the quantity and quality of faculty-student interaction as a means of increasing the rate of student retention. Recommendations for further study were explored. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 45-04, Section: A, page: 0998. / Thesis (Educat.D.)--The Florida State University, 1984.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75292 |
| Contributors | EVERETT, MOLLY F., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 209 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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