Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)

Effective Teaching Practices

 The University of Texas System will sponsor two UTRGV cohorts to participate in this evidence-based, 25-week online program. Each cohort may consist of up to 30 full-time faculty members.

Applications are now being accepted for the following Spring 2025 ACUE cohorts:

• Effective Teaching Practices 

Focused on proven teaching practices that improve student achievement and close equity gaps, the course modules will intentionally engage participating faculty in high-impact and cutting-edge pedagogical skills in the following areas of study:

• Creating Supportive Leaning Environments
• Promote Active Learning Online and In Person
• Designing Learner-Centered Courses
• Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners in Your Course 

 Upon completion, faculty will receive a Certificate in Effective College Instruction (CECI). This is the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).

Timeline:

• Applications due October 15, 2024. Apply here.
• Application evaluation occurs & all applicants are notified of selection by November 4, 2024.
• Course begins January 13, 2025.

o   Cohorts typically complete one module per week over 25 weeks.  

o   Participants generally spend approximately 2-3 hours of activity per week, on average, in the course according to ACUE internal research.

 If you are interested in learning more, ACUE offers weekly information sessions with dates and times available on their website. 

 Questions can be directed to the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@utrgv.edu.