ACUE Course in Effective Teaching Practices
PNW is partnering with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer a course in Effective Teaching Practices.
Over 150 PNW faculty and staff members have completed the course and earned the ACE-endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
See the list of PNW ACUE Teaching Fellows
Complete one or more 6-week microcredentials on teaching topics.
Complete all four microcredentials to earn the full Certificate in Effective College Instruction and earn $500 Professional Development Funds*.
Fall 2025 Cohort – Promoting Active Learning: Sept. 22 – Nov. 16, 2025
Registration for Fall 2025 Cohort is now closed. Please check back for future offerings.
If you are a PNW ACUE Teaching Fellow who completed the ACUE course in Effective Teaching Practices, you have already completed these credentials and thus aren’t eligible to participate.
*Full-time faculty are eligible to receive professional development funds.
Upcoming Microcredential Offerings
- Fall 2025 – Promoting Active Learning
- Spring 2026 – Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
- Fall 2026 – Creating a Productive Learning Environment
- Spring 2027 – Designing Learner-Centered Courses
Instructors who complete the preceding microcredential(s) will receive priority registration for upcoming offerings to promote completion of all four microcredentials, thus earning the Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
- Engage in a fully online, asynchronous learning experience with a facilitator and cohort of peers.
- Spend 2-3 hours per week engaging in module content.
- Implement new practices shown to positively impact students.
- Participate in virtual discussions with colleagues that expand your thinking and provide opportunities for collaboration.
- Complete reflection assignments based on your use of new practices.