Stronger Achievement and Equity
At UA – Pulaski Tech College grades and passing rates are up, DFWs are down with greater impacts for Black and Latino students.
Higher Student Retention
At the University of Southern Mississippi, ACUE faculty retain more students, improve student achievement, and narrow equity gaps.
11,500+
ACUE Certified faculty across 350+ institutions
21
impact studies show measurable improved outcomes for 100k+ students
9 out of 10
ACUE Certified faculty would recommend the experience to colleagues
Every College. Every Student.
At ACUE, we believe in the transformational power of education. We’re on a mission to partner with colleges and universities in America to ensure student success and equity in every class. Endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), our certification programs equip faculty with the evidence-based teaching practices proven to:

“ACE is proud to partner with ACUE and advance our joint mission of improving access to postsecondary education and helping institutions improve student outcomes through effective college instruction.”
– Ted Mitchell, President, American Council on Education
The Faculty Difference
We believe every student deserves an extraordinary education and faculty members hold the keys to their success. Here are just a few ways faculty make a difference in the classroom.

One educator impacts over 100 students every year.

Students spend more hours with faculty than anyone else.

4 out of 5 graduates look to a professor as a mentor.

When taught well, graduates are 1.9 times more likely to be engaged at work and lead fulfilling lives.
The ACUE Impact
More Equitable Outcomes
At Broward College, students were more likely to complete and pass their courses when taught by ACUE-certified faculty, with larger impacts seen on achievement outcomes for Black and Pell-eligible students.
Discover how ACUE is measurably impacting colleges and universities nationwide.