UNCG Recognizes First Effective College Instruction Certification Cohort

UNC-Greensboro has partnered with the Association of College & University Educators (ACUE) to offer an evidence-based instructor certification program. The program has been shown to improve student grade performance, decrease DFW rates without sacrificing rigor, and close equity gaps.

ACUE offers four microcourses that allow participants to examine their own teaching practice in meaningful, reflective ways. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate in Effective College Instruction recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE).

UNCG recognized our first cohort of Certificate awardees on August 16, 2023 at the UNCG Faculty Convocation.

The faculty members completed the following courses:

• Promoting Active Learning: Provides faculty with practices to more actively engage students in varied learning formats, including group activities, discussions, and microlectures.
• Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learning: Addresses practices from motivating students to using visualization tools that help deepen learning and take ownership.
• Creating an Inclusive and Supportive  Learning Environment: Provides faculty with practices to create an optimal environment to support learning.
• Designing Student-Centered Courses: Provides evidence-based practices for designing equitable course outcomes with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences.