ACUE Programs
Faculty Success is proud to partner with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to expand high-impact professional development opportunities for our faculty. Through this collaboration, faculty will have opportunities to:
- Take part in an asynchronous course, facilitated for a cohort of TXST faculty, and earn a certificate in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework
- Enroll in Effective Teaching Practices 101, a flexible, self-paced course on evidence-based teaching practices
- Explore ACUE Commons, a robust library of teaching and learning resources
ACUE’s offerings are grounded in research about what helps students succeed and are designed to be immediately applicable across disciplines and teaching contexts. Their programs emphasize practical strategies that support student engagement, persistence, and achievement. The Office of the Provost is providing all of these opportunities free of charge to Texas State faculty.
Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification
The Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification course offers a complete set of evidence-based teaching practices that build on existing knowledge and expand instructional skill sets, enhancing faculty confidence and expertise in teaching and engaging students. Faculty who complete the course are well-positioned to boost student persistence and academic achievement.
Upon completion, cohort faculty earn certification in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework. Cohort participation also includes access to the ACUE Commons resources.
Participating in the Course
The course contains four smaller courses that, together, take approximately 25 weeks to complete:
- Creating a Productive Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
- Designing Learner-Centered Courses
Participation in the 2025 – 2026 cohort is open to full-time TXST faculty members who teach primarily in-person courses. Faculty must be nominated by their department chairs/school directors. Up to 30 participants will be accepted into the cohort.
If there are seats available after the nomination window closes, faculty will be able to self-nominate.
Cohort Nominations
Faculty must be nominated by their department chair or school director to participate in the certification course. Faculty Success will work with nominators to accept up to 30 participants into the cohort. Faculty interested in joining the cohort should contact their chair/director to request a nomination. If there are seats available after the nomination window closes, faculty will be able to self-nominate.
Important Dates
- July 7 - July 31: The nomination process opens for department chairs and school directors
- August 4 - 22: Faculty Success opens the self-nomination process if additional seats are available
- September 1 - 15: Faculty Success notifies all participants who have been accepted into the cohort
- Sept. 26 - Oct. 3: Cohort members attend the national course launch (multiple dates/times available)
- October 6: Cohort members begin the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification course
Effective Teaching 101: Starting the Semester Strong
Faculty who are new to teaching or want a quick refresher can join Effective Teaching 101: Starting the Semester Strong, a course designed to help them hit the ground running through evidence-based teaching practices. When faculty are equipped with powerful, proven teaching practices they can apply immediately, students succeed from the very first day of the semester, every semester.
Registration for the 100 available seats opens to full-time faculty on August 20th and is first come, first served with rolling enrollment. Please allow up to five business days after registering to receive next steps directly from ACUE. Watch your email for updates from Faculty Success about how to register.
ACUE Commons
ACUE Commons is a dynamic online teaching and learning hub designed to support anyone who teaches at the university. It features a robust, searchable library of evidence-based resources—videos, templates, discussion prompts, and planning tools—organized around core teaching competencies. Whether you're looking for just-in-time strategies or planning for the semester ahead, Commons offers flexible support to enhance student engagement and success.
Registration for ACUE Commons is open to all part- and full-time faculty, with 350 total seats available. Access is also included for all Effective Teaching Practices 101 participants and cohort members. Registration opens on August 20th and is first come, first served with rolling enrollment. Watch your email for updates!