Ways that college faculty can increase students' learning by reducing stress are identified. Consideration is given to: the effects of stress on learning, the value of feedback and control, the importance of the interaction between faculty and students, the value of stress awareness, and what students can do. When given properly, feedback can encourage positive stress that motivates students to action and discourages the negative stress that inhibits action. Specific steps by which teachers can give effective feedback include: helping students know where they stand, providing written comments on students' work, testing often enough, and arranging personal meetings with students. Ways that teachers can improve their relationships with students and enhance students' learning include: providing structure at the onset of a course, encouraging class participation, getting to know students by name, and mobilizing student tutors and study groups. Students can reduce stress by improving their study habits, managing time wisely, learning positive self-talk, learning how to relax, and joining a student support group. A need exists to identify factors that influence the helpfulness of information in reducing stress. (SW)