| Students will be expected to be active partners with faculty in the learning process, and the university will provide opportunities for active learning throughout the curriculum. |
| Recommendations | Current Status | Constituencies | Priorities | Actions |
| 3a. The requirement that each student work with faculty and staff in planning their academic careers to include taking a more active role in their own learning, including self-paced and self-directed study. | Learning Communities.
Advising of students is a major problem.
Major work needs to be done to uncouple seat time from credit. | | High
High | |
| 3b. The commitment to facilitate practices of active learning..., and to develop systemwide and campus arrangements needed for students ro engage in a community service-learning experience before graduation. | Many faculty have shifted to use active learning strategies.
Commitment in Academic Affairs to develop service learning opportunities for faculty and students. | | High | |
| 3c. A commitment to encourage student involvement in scholarship, research and creative activity under faculty guidance.... | Faculty understanding and engagement needs to be clarified. | | | |
| 3d. A commitment to facilitate greater student involvement in academic program development and assessment. | Particularly important in career oriented programs. | | | |