Why?

Higher levels of contact with faculty correlates positively with students' academic performance, satisfaction with academic experience, and retention of knowledge.

How?

1. Before you go

• Establish a specific goal: ask yourself "what do I want to get out of this?"
• Come prepared with questions: think thoughtfully about the best questions to ask
• Bring appropriate material: for example, notebook, readings, assignment outlines, math problems, etc.

2. During

• Introduce yourself: tell the professor who you are and what course you are from
• Get to the point: be aware of the time
• Take notes: this will help you remember important points
• Don't be afraid to ask for clarification: make the most of your one-on-one time with the professor

3. After

• Review meeting notes: do a quick debrief
• Apply new knowledge
• Use your new knowledge
• Don't hesitate to reach out again: talking to your professor gets easier with practice