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ACUE Course in Effective Teaching Practices
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Course in Effective Teaching Practices is the first course designed for higher education faculty members that leads to a nationally-recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
On behalf of NAU, the Teaching and Learning Center offers the ACUE Course in Effective Teaching Practices. This course is limited to a cohort of 35, with an August – April commitment. The Teaching and Learning Center will issue a call for applications during the spring semester. Please check back to this page for an application link.
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report modules helped refine their teaching practice
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In partnership with institutions of higher education nationwide, ACUE supports and credentials faculty members in the use of evidence-based teaching practices that drive student engagement, retention, and learning. Faculty members who complete the ACUE course earn a certificate in effective college instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education.
This course prepares faculty in the teaching essentials that improve student achievement. It consists of 25 rigorous online modules equivalent to three hours of graduate credit. Faculty work together in cohorts and receive expert facilitation.
Faculty learn about and implement practices that address:
- Foundations of effective instruction
- Course and class design
- Inclusive learning environments
- Formative and summative assessment
- Civic and service learning
- Active learning techniques
- Higher-order thinking and learning
- Career readiness and 21st-century skills
ACUE Fellows
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) believes that all college students deserve an extraordinary education and that faculty members play a critical role in their success.
NAU ACUE Fellows are
- credentialed in effective college instruction by ACUE (the Association of College and University Educators) and ACE (American Council on Education)
- faculty members who are committed to scholarly teaching, refining and improving their teaching practices to support NAU students
- teacher leaders at NAU, promoting teaching excellence for student success
2022-2023 Cohort Accordion Closed
| Name | College/ Academic Area | Department/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Affinati | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Earth and Sustainability |
| Jessica Barnes | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Geography, Planning and Recreation |
| Noelle Blevins | College of Education | Education |
| Christina C | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Ye Chen | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Constantin Ciocanel | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | Mechanical Engineering |
| Louis Cirelli | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering |
| Norma Clark | College of Health and Human Sciences | Nursing |
| Samantha Clifford | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Anthropology |
| Diana Coleman | College of Arts and Letters | Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Nicole Ferschke | College of Health and Human Sciences | Physician Assistant Studies |
| Amalia Garzon | NAU-Yuma | NAU-Yuma |
| Shannon Guerrero | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Shane Haberstroh | College of Education | Educational Psychology |
| Dawn Hawley | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Geography, Planning and Recreation |
| Janet Hunter | NAU Online | Personalized Learning |
| Alana Kuhlman | College of Arts and Letters | English |
| Michelle Lee | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| Jermaine Martinez | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Communication |
| Charn McAllister | W.A. Franke College of Business | Management, Marketing, and Information Systems |
| Gretchen McAllister | College of Education | Teaching and learning |
| Beth McManis | College of Health and Human Sciences | Nursing |
| Kilene Menvielle | College of Health and Human Sciences | Nursing |
| Claudia Rodas | College of Education | Educational Specialties |
| Alison Singer | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| Michael Smith | NAU Online | Personalized Learning |
| Audra Travelbee | College of Arts and Letters | Global Languages and Cultures |
| Sarah Watson | College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Mathematics and Statistics |
2019-2020 Cohort Accordion Closed
| Name | College/ Academic Area | Department/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Kara Attrep | Honors | |
| Eva Barraza | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Ethnic Studies |
| Marija Bekafigo | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Politics and International Affairs |
| Parwez Besmel | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| David Beverly | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems |
| Margaret Boatright | College of Education | Educational Psychology |
| Laurel Burgett | NAU Online | Justice and Intelligence Studies |
| Po-JuChen | W Franke College of Businees | Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| Lisa Chien | College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Astronomy and Planetary Science |
| Ali Conant | College of Education | Teaching and Learning |
| Agnes Drogi | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | Construction Management |
| Jennifer Duis | College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Chase Edwards | College of Arts & Letters | English |
| Nathan Gavin | College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Science | Biology |
| Christina Gutierrez-Dennehy | College of Arts & Letters | Theater |
| Kristie Hobbs | College of Health & Human Services | School of Nursing |
| Dianne McDonnell | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Dilofarid Miskinzod | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Women and Gender Studies |
| Hesam Moghaddam | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | Mechanical Engineering |
| Katie Mommaerts | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work |
| Dariush Navabi | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems |
| Brettania O'Conner | College of Health & Human Services | Health Sciences |
| Emily Schulz | College of Health & Human Services | Occupational Therapy |
| Sara Dowdle Simmons | College of Health & Human Services | School of Nursing |
| Naoko Skala | College of Arts & Letters | Theater |
| Amanda Stan | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Geography, Planning and Recreation |
| Quaquilla Walker | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Communication |
| Tolga Yalcin | College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences | School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems |
2018-2019 Cohort Accordion Closed
| Name | College/ Academic Area | Department/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Anderson | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Psychological Sciences |
| Heather Ashby | College of Health and Human Services | School of Nursing |
| Rebecca Best | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | School of Earth & Sustainability |
| Lisa Bliss | W. A. Franke College of Business | School of Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| Amanda Brand | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | School of Communication |
| Blue Brazelton | College of Education | Educational Leadership |
| April Brown | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | School of Communication |
| Courtney Carver | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work |
| Amy Criddle | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting |
| Corinne Cusker | Academic Affairs | First Year Experience |
| Jennifer Huber | College of Education | Educational Specialties |
| Stephen Lenhart | College of Arts and Letters | Philosophy |
| Jessica MacKenzie | College of Arts and Letters | School of Art |
| Rachel Mitchell | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | School of Earth & Sustainability |
| Inès Montaño | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Physics & Astronomy |
| Margaret Neish | College of Health and Human Services | School of Nursing |
| Dana Oden-Stiglitz | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Criminology & Criminal Justice |
| Chris Paige | W. A. Franke College of Business | Information Systems |
| Ryan Porter | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | School of Earth & Sustainability |
| Tyler Robinson | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Physics & Astronomy |
| Lance Rohs | W. A. Franke College of Business | School of Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| Mark Salvatore | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Physics & Astronomy |
| Melissa Schonauer | Honors College | Biological Sciences |
| Neal Smith | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting |
| Amy L Smith | Academic Affairs | First Year Experience |
| Amy N Smith | College of Health and Human Services | Dental Hygiene |
| Janice Sweeter | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | School of Communication |
| Cristina Thomas | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Physics & Astronomy |
| Heidi Trathnigg | NAU Online | Biological Sciences |
| Chad Trujillo | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Physics & Astronomy |
| Bethany Weber | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Psychological Sciences |
| Bahattin Yildiz | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Mathematics & Statistics |
2017-2018 Cohort Accordion Closed
| Name | College/ Academic Area | Department/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Acker | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Mechanical Engineering |
| Kevin Aguas | W. A. Franke College of Business | Finance |
| Ana Araya-Anchetta | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| Yuly Asencion | College of Arts and Letters | Global Languages & Cultures |
| Holly Aungst | College of Health and Human Services | Health Sciences |
| Theresa Bierer | W. A. Franke College of Business | Management |
| Rebecca Campbell | College of Education | Educational Psychology |
| Marti Canipe | College of Education | Teaching & Learning |
| Sharon Cardenas | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Center for Science Teaching & Learning |
| Rosalicia Cordova | NAU Online | Leadership |
| Cassandra Dakan | Honors College | Honors |
| Christine Davis | College of Arts and Letters | English |
| Amy Dryden | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | School of Communication |
| Margaret Dunfee | W. A. Franke College of Business | Management |
| Cathryn Ellis | College of Arts and Letters | Theater |
| Janina Fenigsen | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Anthropology |
| Jeffrey Foucrier | College of Health and Human Services | Physical Therapy & Athletic Training |
| Bruce Fox | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Forestry |
| Erika Hess | College of Arts and Letters | Global Languages & Cultures |
| Lisa Hewes | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting |
| Mar Hill | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| Len Hostetter | W. A. Franke College of Business | Marketing |
| Tarang Jain | College of Health and Human Services | Physical Therapy & Athletic Training |
| David John | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| James Leve | College of Arts and Letters | School of Music |
| Mark Molinaro | W. A. Franke College of Business | School of Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| Leila Monaghan | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Anthropology |
| Ishmael Munene | College of Education | Educational Leadership |
| Stacy Murison | College of Arts and Letters | English |
| Jason Myrowitz | NAU Yuma | Business |
| Shirley Navarro | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting |
| Fethiye Ozis | College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Science | Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering |
| Adonna Rometo | College of The Environment, Forestry and Natural Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| George Speer | College of Arts and Letters | Comparative Cultural Studies |
| Jenny Staskey | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting |
| Allison Weber | W. A. Franke College of Business | Management |
| Jason Whetten | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Psychological Sciences |
| Ruth Whisler | NAU Yuma | Social Work |
| Eric Yordy | W. A. Franke College of Business | Accounting, Economics, and Finance |
| Kortney Zesiger | College of Health and Human Services | Health Sciences |
| Xi Zhou | College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Science | School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems - CUPT |