This study was designed to detect differences in student reactions to classroom instruction between faculty actively engaged in related outside consulting and those faculty not actively engaged in related outside consulting. Data was obtained from Florida State University's Student Instructional Rating System. Analysis indicated a number of significant differences. Interpretation of the results suggests that engagement in related outside consulting and teaching effectiveness are positively related to each other.
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