Since 2003, he has worked on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and its related surveys. Currently, he is the principal investigator for the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) and studies teaching and learning issues using data from both NSSE and FSSE. Tom's research and courses focus on effective teaching practices, connections between diversity and learning, deep approaches to learning, assessing differences in collegiate environments, and curricular issues.