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ACUE and NASH Partner to Accelerate Student Success

ACUE and NASH are committed to driving student success by propelling student performance and degree completion through certification in effective teaching practices. We believe that great teaching is a key driver of student success and that the power of systemness enables meaningful change. By working together, we can improve social mobility and scale evidence-based practices, ultimately increasing degree completion and enhancing student outcomes.

Cultivate Faculty Efficacy

Certification in the ACUE framework will be transformative for the faculty in your system.

Research Brief: Comprehensive faculty development results in positive impact on self-efficacy and mindset across 10 institutions.

On a five-point scale, the research found that ratings increased:

Ability to explain concepts and procedures

4.0 to 4.35

Adjusting instruction based on student feedback

3.835 to 4.33

Teaching self-efficacy

3.6 to 4.2

Overall faculty mindset

4.372 to 4.534

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Boost Student Performance

Certified faculty will move the needle on student performance metrics in all the right places.

Research Brief: The University of Southern Mississippi saw a cumulative impact on student success when students take multiple courses with ACUE faculty.

  • .132 Higher GPA
  • -4% DFW rate (-5.3% for freshman students) during ACUE certification period
  • Passing rates increased by 4.3 percentage points with a sustained increase of 3.9 percentage points in course sections taught by ACUE faculty
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Amplify Completion Results

Partnering at the system level will streamline the process and maximize your results.

Institution Recruitment: The Texas A&M University System is scaling instructional excellence for student success through it’s partnership with ACUE. The goal? Prepare and certify faculty to teach with practices proven to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. 

3,750+

Credentials Earned

2,750+

Faculty Certified

600k+

Students Impacted

View the TAMUS Recruitment Page

Why should you partner with ACUE through NASH?

SPECIAL OFFER: Systems that partner through NASH referral will receive free access to the ACUE Commons for all course-takers, a value of $349 per person.

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“System leaders set the tone, establish priorities, and provide resources needed to meet these goals. They have an unrivaled ability to create the conditions for both student and faculty success. Our partnership with NASH restores higher education’s focus to where it belongs—to deliver a motivating, relevant, and quality education, what parents and students care about most.”
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Jonathan Gyurko, PhD
President and Co-Founder
ACUE
"We know the work of ACUE and the decade-long effort that ACUE has made to lift up the quality of teaching in our institutions. We touch so many students, literally from coast to coast—75% of all public undergraduate students are in our care, and 80% of them are Pell-eligible. We couldn't be in a better place to affect the lives of young people and returning adults, and we absolutely have to guarantee that we are putting in front of them the very best teachers possible."
Nancy Zimpher
Special Advisor to the President
NASH

Hear From Current ACUE Partners

“Through our sponsored system-wide training programs and supportive community, our faculty are not only equipped to excel in teaching but also find joy and engagement in their work.

This commitment is evident in the improved student experiences and outcomes, as students consistently notice and appreciate the positive difference in their education.

Our faculty have been instrumental in enhancing student engagement, retention, and graduation rates, demonstrating the profound impact of effective teaching on student success.”
Shonda Gibson, PhD
Shonda Gibson, PhDSenior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
Chief Transformation Officer, Texas A&M University System
"When our faculty prioritize effective teaching methods and continuously develop their pedagogical skills, it directly translates into greater student learning and achievement.

The ACUE certification program equips instructors with evidence-based techniques to create inclusive, engaging classroom environments that inspire inquiry and prepare students for lifelong success. By investing in teaching excellence, we are ultimately investing in the success of our students."
Deborah Korth
Deborah KorthAssistant Dean for Student Success
Fulbright College - University of Arkansas
"Faculty value many things about participating in ACUE, and the word UT System faculty use again and again is that ACUE courses have transformed their teaching lives.

After completing the ACUE Course, UT System faculty report increased agreement that instructors can influence how students perceive their intelligence (from 76% to 97 %) and that all students can be successful in their course (from 81% to 95%)."
Rebecca Karoff
Rebecca Karoff Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
The University of Texas System

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ACUE’s Senior Director of System Partnerships, Cecil Banhan, will help you navigate your next steps to accelerate student success at your institution. Fill out this form to get started. 

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Sr. Director of System Partnerships, ACUE

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