Faculty members at ASU-Beebe were recognized for earning a nationally recognized teaching credential co-endorsed by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE) during a pinning ceremony on April 27, 2023. Faculty demonstrated their commitment to student success by completing a yearlong course in effective online teaching practices to equip them with the instructional skills shown to promote student motivation, learning and persistence.
“Congratulations to our newly credentialed faculty members. By participating in and completing the ACUE course, the faculty members demonstrated their commitment to improving student learning and success and ASU-Beebe's mission of ‘Transforming lives through quality learning experiences,’” said Dr. Jason Goodner, vice chancellor for academics.
The event was hosted by ASU-Beebe’s Distance Education which partnered with ACUE. The credentialed faculty members included instructors from the divisions of arts and humanities, career education and math and science.
To earn their Certificate in Effective College Instruction, faculty members completed a 25-module course that requires them to learn about and implement new evidence-based teaching practices in their courses and reflect on the experience. Aligned with the latest research in cognition and adult learning, ACUE’s courses address over 200 evidence-based teaching practices, covering how to design an effective course, establish a productive learning environment, use active learning techniques, promote higher-order thinking, and utilize assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
“Our faculty put a lot of work into earning this credential, and we were honored to celebrate this achievement. As a co-facilitator of the ACUE program for our cohort, I enjoyed hearing about all the strategies faculty members were implementing,” said Stephanie Ungerank, director of distance education.
About ACUE: 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. 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 ACUE courses earn certificates in Effective College Instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education. ACUE’s Community of Professional Practice connects college educators from across the country through member forums, podcasts and updates on the latest developments in the scholarship of teaching and learning. To learn more, visit www.acue.org.
Pictured, from left, front row: Dr. Jodi Whitehurst, Dr. Kristie Coley, Dr. David Jones, Judy Kirk and Thomas Fernandez; middle row: Megan Cain, Leslie Shults, Cindy Beck, Paula Williams, Teresa Jennings, Meredith Gordon, Sarah Buford, Dana Goodwin and Tara Hart; back row: Dr. Joseph Scott, Mike Hostetler, Chad Duncheon, Jeff Crow, Clay McCastlain, Dr. Jake Marquess, Dr. Andy Dunlap and Eddie Supratman. Not pictured: Ticu Gamaile, Dr. Brian Weaver, Melinda Bandy and Janet Liles.
