Learn about MU’s new Research Intensive (RI) course designation and its role in advancing high-impact practices. After a brief overview of the RI initiative and the MU Council on High Impact Practices (CHIPs), a panel of RI instructors will share what makes their courses research intensive, how they scaffold assignments for student growth, and strategies for managing workload while providing frequent feedback and public communication. Attendees will gain insights on aligning courses with MU’s Strategic Plan—across disciplines and levels, not just STEM or senior courses.
Research Intensive Course Faculty Panel
This session introduces MU’s Research Intensive course designation and highlights how research-intensive courses advance high-impact practices across disciplines. A faculty panel shares strategies for designing RI courses, scaffolding assignments, managing workload, and aligning course elements with institutional priorities and student learning goals.
TOPICS
Course Design/Redesign | High Impact Practices