LEAD
(Learning Enchancement
Across Disciplines)
209 Norwood Hall
320 W. 12th St.
Rolla, MO 65409-1510
Phone: (573) 341-4608
Fax: (573) 341-7912 lead@mst.edu
LEAD - Learning Enhancement Across Disciplines
Our Mission
The Learning Enhancement Across Disciplines (LEAD)
Program offers learning forums for students who wish to increase their
understanding, improve their skills, and validate their mastery of
concepts and content in a wide variety of foundational courses to achieve their
full potential. Student-oriented Learning Centers are staffed by
discipline-based faculty and accomplished undergraduate peer learning
assistants who guide students in the learning process within an atmosphere of
cooperative engagement and teamwork. Drop-in peer tutoring is also provided for
students who are more responsive to individualized, small-group learning
environments. The LEAD Program at the Missouri University of Science and
Technology actively promotes the Seven Principles for
Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.
Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education*
Adopted by the UM Board of Curators for the UM
Strategic Action PlanA Design for the
Future(1999).
As passed by the 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)