New York Journal of Student Affairs
Publication Date
11-28-2011
Document Type
Article
Abstract
A considerable body of research exists on successful student outcomes from interactions with faculty. When such interactions do not take place research often cites issues of student discomfort with faculty members in out-of-class situations as reasons. This qualitative study with eight faculty members at a Southern research institution explored these issues from the faculty perspective. Findings show that faculty may have a similar sense of discomfort about interacting with students outside of the classroom. This has direct implications for the work of student affairs professionals attempting to recruit faculty for co-curricular academic initiatives. The authors offer recommendations for student affairs practice.
Recommended Citation
Vianden, J., & Smith, K. A. (2011). Unfamiliar Territory: Faculty Discomfort about Interactions with Students During Out-of-Class Academic Initiatives. New York Journal of Student Affairs, 11(2). Retrieved from https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/nyjsa/vol11/iss2/3