Each university, within the parameters of its individual mission, actively seeks to improve student learning. The Board of Regents, within the parameters of its statewide mission, actively seeks to provide support and oversight for each university's efforts to improve student learning. Faculty, with administrative support, will strive to:


Principle #1: Focus their instructional efforts on achievement of student learning outcomes

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Principle #2: Recognize, value, and adapt to the diversity of student learning styles and needs in their community

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Principle #3: Understand that no one instructional model is appropriate in every circumstance and select approaches that maximize student opportunities for learning

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Principle #4: Match learning goals with pedagogical approaches known to be effective in achieving those goals (such as active learning, problem-based learning, technology- delivered education, alternative schedules, and tutorial modes)

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Principle #5: Optimize the opportunity for quality student-faculty interactions in support of learning

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Principle #6: Optimize the opportunity for quality peer interactions in support of learning

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Principle #7: Design curricular approaches, which take into, account the potential time investments of both students and faculty

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Principle #8: Share information cooperatively on approaches and innovations proven successful in enhancing student learning

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