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
Register for the Fall 2025 ACUE Microcredential Course
When applying, you will be asked to provide your Name, Role (e.g, Asst. Professor), Department, and your top 3 goals for participating (250 character limit).
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. You can still access all of the course materials in your ACUE course.
*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.