Join Us in ACUE Commons
Connect with peers, access powerful resources, and explore strategies that elevate teaching—together.
From Certification to Comprehensive Support
ACUE Certification in Effective Teaching provides the essential foundation for achieving teaching excellence. Building on that, ACUE Commons is a dynamic online community designed to deepen and sustain faculty growth. It supports institutions in fostering ongoing learning, cultivating community, and driving innovation through continuous professional development, meaningful connections, and timely Quick Studies shaped by current trends in higher education. With ACUE Commons, the tools to elevate instructional pedagogy are always within reach, empowering your faculty to thrive.
A Tool for Institutional Success
Commons extends the reach of Centers for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETLs) through ready-made Workshops-in-a-Box, institution-specific groups, and expert-led events. Leaders save time while providing faculty access to nationally recognized voices on pressing themes like AI, teaching innovation, and student success. ACUE Commons provides CETL Directors an opportunity to expand their reach and make impact at scale.
Unlock ACUE Commons
ACUE Commons provides faculty with a clear pathway for ongoing development and offers institutions a scalable resource to sustain teaching excellence. Enrolling in any ACUE certification course unlocks the full range of community features, empowering faculty to grow continually. Not ready for faculty to pursue certification? Institutions can still join Commons to access core community features and enjoy numerous benefits—with the full suite of tools and resources unlocked once courses are added.
Meeting Your Faculty Where They Are
Faculty today navigate shifting expectations, heavy workloads, and rapidly changing technologies. While many institutions recognize the importance of proven faculty development, few can offer structured support at a scale that sustains growth beyond initial training. ACUE Commons provides the ongoing support faculty are seeking—delivering targeted resources, a vibrant peer network, and just-in-time learning opportunities that keep educators effective and adaptable in an ever-evolving academic landscape.
Driven by What Faculty Need Most
97%
seek discipline-specific resources that share best teaching practices.
96%
want continued access to ACUE course resources.
88%
want the opportunity to connect with their peers.
Look Inside ACUE Commons
A Growing Community of Practice
At the core, ACUE Commons is a vibrant global community where educators across institutions and disciplines connect to share strategies, learn from challenges, and exchange innovative ideas.
For a more tailored experience, Commons also offers private groups that foster collaboration among faculty, helping to cultivate a strong, cohesive teaching culture within your campus.
Keep Learning, Show Your Growth
Commons is your space for ongoing learning. Revisit ACUE certification materials, explore ready-to-use teaching templates, and dive into additional practices you may have missed during certification.
While you’re at it, why not personalize your Commons profile?
Badges, bios, and completed coursework showcase professional progress—making continuous development visible to colleagues, leaders, and the wider higher education community.
Professional Development With Rewards
Gamify your commitment to teaching excellence by earning points, perks, and recognition for your professional growth. Commons turns professional development into an engaging experience, making faculty development not only impactful but also rewarding and fun.
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Writing Effective AI Prompts
- Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources
- Empowering Students to Use AI Responsibly
- Transforming Assignments in the Age of AI
- Teaching With AI-Inclusive and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences
Facilitating Deliberative Dialogue
- What is Deliberative Dialogue?
- Designing a Deliberative Dialogue
- Preparing Students for Deliberative Dialogue
- Launching a Deliberative Dialogue
- Holding a Deliberative Dialogue
Enhancing Courses & Assessments
- Designing Authentic Tasks and Assessments
- Integrating Open Educational Resources
- Fostering Connections: Implementing Learning Communities in Your Course
Student Support & Well-Being
- Supporting Student Mental Well-Being
- Teaching Neurodivergent Students: Classroom Strategies That Support All Learners (coming soon)
Preparing Future-Ready Students
- Embedding Career Guidance Into Your Course
- Connecting With Alumni and Peers
- Connecting Course Goals to Career Readiness
- Preparing Students for Experiential Learning
Essential Student Skills & Literacies
- Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
- Developing Students’ Media Literacy
- Establishing a Culture of Constructive Conversations
Perspectives on ACUE Impact
“I’m not a ‘professional teacher.’ The ACUE Commons has been a great way to access refreshers and new ways of thinking about teaching and learning—especially with the time constraints many of us have.”
