Develop a well-organized, easy to read syllabus.

• Review syllabus at periodic intervals of approximately 4 weeks.
• Provide clear information about grading policies, assignment due dates, and class expectations.

Encourage students to take charge of their learning.

• Emphasize the importance of good study skills.
• Provide frequent progress check points, including a mid-term grade.
• Assign study groups.
• Encourage students to visit during office hours; establish appointments for students displaying difficulty.

Provide students with necessary information to succeed.

• Prerequisite courses, skills or knowledge required
• Time commitments for class, assignments, study
• Level of difficulty & potential problems on assignments, content

Provide information on a variety of resources to help students.

• Counseling Department
• Disabled Student Services
• College study skills courses
• Basic skills assessment
• Tutoring, writing lab, wellness center
• Study skills self help, e.g. internet resources
• Study strategies specific to your course

Intervene when students aren't doing well.

• Set up appointments to discuss progress with students.
• Give students a task to do before coming to see you, e.g. Write three questions related to the course content.
• Be specific about students' chances of success and what they will have to do to improve performance. 

Allow students to benefit from your class organization.

• Share your lecture notes with students.
• Explain the course plan.
  -  objectives
  -  learning expectations
  -  textbook organization
  -  Give students an assignment calendar.
• Review weekly.
• Use a variety of study techniques.