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Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education*

Adopted by the UM Board of Curators for the UM Strategic Action Plan A Design for the Future.

As passed by the UMR Academic Council (April 17, 2003), faculty are urged to:

Encourage Student-Faculty Contact
Encourage Cooperation Among Students
Encourage Active Learning
Give Prompt, Frequent, Informative Feedback
Emphasize Time on Task
Communication High Expectations
Respect and Encompass Diverse Talents and Learning Styles

* modified slightly from the original Seven Principles article by Chickering and Gamson (1987)


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