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)

Links to information and ideas about the Seven Principles

• Seven Principles with explanatory commentary
  
  
• Implementing the Seven Principles through Instructional Technology
  
  
• Learner-Centered Educational Practice
  
  
• Seven Principles in Online Courses
  
  
• UMR Academic Council Report on Mentoring (and 7 Principles) (11 Apr 2001)
  
  
• Presentation to UMR Chancellor's Council (MS Powerpoint) (1 May 2001)
  
  

For further information or dialog about implementing the Seven Principles, please contact:

• LEAD Program(573.341.7070); bieniek@mst.edu
  
  
• Academic Support Programs(573.341.6655); tpratt@mst.edu
  
  
• Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies (573.341.4390); hcollier@mst.edu