SUNY Geneseo is excited to offer faculty the opportunity to participate in ACUE’s Effective
Online Teaching Practices (EOTP) certification course starting in Fall 2025.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION, FRIDAY, APRIL 25 at 1:00 PM EST: ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

To learn more, please register for an information session on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 PM ET, led by Dr. Martha Bless, ACUE’s Director of Academic Programs. Experience a guided tour of an EOTP course module and have your questions answered.

Click here to register for this Zoom Webinar.  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.

This 25-module course prepares faculty in evidence-based teaching practices proven through independently-validated research to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. The program is delivered fully online in a collaborative cohort model and is professionally facilitated. The program addresses the core competencies defined in ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework© and is organized into five major areas of practice:

• Designing an Effective Course
• Establishing a Productive Learning Environment
• Using Active Learning Strategies
• Promoting Higher Order Thinking
• Assessing to Inform Instruction and Promote Learning

Of the thousands of faculty members who have enrolled in ACUE’s courses:

• 95% found the course content relevant to their work
• 96% found the course helpful in refining their teaching practice
• 91% would recommend the course to a colleague

ACUE Course Taker FAQs

• What is the weekly workload?
  • Course takers typically complete one module a week over 25 weeks.
• How much time each week does the course take?
  • ACUE’s faculty surveys tell us between 2 to 3 hours a week.
• Does the course require times for course takers to meet in person or virtually?
  • No, the course is available in Canvas 24/7. Synchronous sessions or discussions may be hosted by your college.
• Will I have time to make up work I’ve missed?
  • Yes, breaks and a make-up week are included in every course schedule.
• Will I earn a credential or certification?
  • Faculty who complete the Effective Online Teaching Practices course earn a nationally-recognized certificate in The Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).

For more information, contact Alexis Clifton, Director of the Teaching & Learning Center. 

For more information regarding this exciting opportunity to invigorate your teaching with
ACUE, please watch these short videos:

• Effective Online Teaching Practices Introduction
• Learning Design of an ACUE Module