Scaling Instructional Excellence for Student Success

The Texas A&M University System has partnered with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to prepare and credential faculty to teach with practices proven to improve student achievement and close success gaps. The collaboration provides faculty the opportunity to participate in the highest‐quality online faculty development experiences that lead to the only nationally recognized collegiate teaching credential (endorsed by ACE, the American Council on Education). A variety of course offerings are available to faculty across the A&M System. These include 25-week courses in Effective Teaching Practices and Effective Online Teaching Practices and a number of 6-8-week stackable short courses.

ACUE Info Drop-In OFFICE Hours

Are you looking for ways to engage and empower your students? Drop-in to get any questions answered and to learn more about the ACUE courses. These office hours are open to any prospective or current course-takers, campus leads, and facilitators. Feel free to drop in anytime during the hour and meet Dr. Lauren Foster, our ACUE Academic Director. Two drop-in sessions will be offered each month.

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On-Campus COURSE OFFERINGS

Click on the hotspot links below to learn more about the ACUE faculty development course opportunities at each campus across the A&M System.

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX

Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Texarkana, TX

Texas A&M University – Central Texas
Killeen, TX

Texas A&M University – San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Texas A&M University – Victoria
Victoria, TX

System-wide Cohorts

Want to participate in a Systemwide ACUE course? Register now!
Space is limited and seats are going fast.

Spring & Summer 2026

Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment

Create an online learning environment where every student feels seen, supported, and motivated to succeed. In just eight weeks, this seven-module course equips you with research-based strategies to foster inclusion, belonging, and engagement.

Learn More about CISOLE

Starting
Mar. 23rd

Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses

Join fellow educators in a transformative short course designed to help you create courses that promote clarity, equity, and engagement for all students. You’ll explore practical, research-based strategies to align learning outcomes, assessments, and activities so that every student understands what they are learning—and why it matters.

Learn More about IIPLL

Starting
June 1st

Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners

Discover strategies to motivate students, deepen understanding, and encourage greater ownership of their learning. In just eight weeks, this 6-module course equips you with practical, research-based approaches you can apply immediately. Completing the course counts toward ACUE’s nationally recognized Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).

Learn More about IIPLL

Starting
oct. 20th

Recent Events

Academic Leadership Symposium Series: Deliberative Dialogue Overview

The February 2026 Academic Leadership Symposium featured ACUE’s Deliberative Dialogue quick-study series, which equips faculty with a structured framework for fostering constructive conversations across differences. The session highlighted practical strategies to strengthen listening, encourage intellectual humility, and promote respectful, evidence informed engagement across campus settings.

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