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
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
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
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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Hear From Current ACUE Partners
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.”
Chief Transformation Officer, Texas A&M University System
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."
Fulbright College - University of Arkansas
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%)."
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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Cecil Banhan
Sr. Director of System Partnerships, ACUE
