Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)

Students who form meaningful connections with at least one #faculty or staff member on campus are more likely to succeed. But what is the true impact of great #teaching on student success? Join us on?Wednesday, March 26, from 3:00–4:15 p.m. ET?as nationally recognized #HigherEd expert?Adam A. Smith hosts a dynamic conversation with?Dr. Sy Bridenbaugh (University of Kentucky College of Education), Anne Grey, Ed.D. (Portland Community College), and Kelly Ferris Lester, Ed.D. (The University of Southern Mississippi). Together, they’ll explore how strong teaching and pedagogy transform students’ lives.

When The University of Southern Mississippi developed their Quality Enhancement Plan in 2016, they set out to strengthen Gateway and Pathway experiences for students. Their search for an effective solution led them to ACUE—a partnership that would go on to transform institutional culture, improve student success, and deliver an 8x return on investment. In our latest partner spotlight, USM's Kelly Ferris Lester, Ed.D., Associate Provost for Faculty Success and Professor of Dance; Dr. Melanie Leuty, Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Professor of Psychology; and Dr. Ashley Allen, Associate Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Associate Professor of Music, share how this initiative has impacted USM faculty and students. Read about their journey at acue.org/spotlight/usm.

??ACUE's March 2025 Newsletter From welcoming our new Chairman and CEO, Andrew Hermalyn, to highlights from?Achieving the Dream’s DREAM 2025, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education's #faculty initiative expansion,?and inspiring reflections from ACUE course-takers?Sherell Fuller, Ph.D., and Jericha Hopson Ph.D.,?our March newsletter is packed with updates and highlights you won’t want to miss.

Our team had a great opportunity to engage with peers and thought leaders at The National Association of Higher Education Systems 2025 Superconvening, where system leaders, educators, and policymakers came together to explore bold solutions for the future of #highereducation. We’re especially proud that our President and Co-Founder, Jonathan Gyurko, PhD, participated as a panelist in the closing plenary, “Is College Worth It?: Tackling Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges.” His insights reinforced ACUE’s commitment to ensuring all students benefit from evidence-based teaching that drives success. The event, themed?Systemness in Action, focused on how institutions can collaborate to improve student outcomes at scale. Read more about the key takeaways in NASH's official press release, and swipe through to see some of our team members in action at the event! ?? Release: https://lnkd.in/g7qQw8BK

???Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) is hiring a Senior Director, Marketing!???? Are you a strategic marketing leader, passionate about driving growth in the EdTech space? ACUE is looking for a?Senior Director, Marketing to?shape our brand, fuel B2B and B2C strategies, and elevate our impact in higher education.? This is a hands-on, high-growth opportunity for an innovative marketer who flourishes in fast-paced environments and believes in the impact of education. If you're prepared to lead bold campaigns, work collaboratively across functions, and make a genuine difference in faculty development and student success, ??apply now at?ACUE Careers. ???Remote | Travel: ~10%?? ???Mission-Driven EdTech | Competitive Benefits Do you know someone suitable for this role? Tag them below! #MarketingLeadership #EdTech #Hiring #FacultyDevelopment #StudentSuccess

??We’re heading to the 2025 The National Association of Higher Education Systems Superconvening on March 6–7 in Washington, DC! ACUE President and Co-Founder?Jonathan Gyurko, PhD, will join the?closing plenary?to discuss one of higher education’s biggest questions:?“Is college worth it?” As public confidence in #highered shifts, leaders will explore how?#AI, #faculty development, and workforce alignment can address today’s challenges. We’re excited to be part of this important conversation and work alongside NASH to support teaching excellence as a driver of student success. ?? Learn more about our work with NASH at?acue.org/nash.

ACUE is thrilled to announce that Andrew Hermalyn has been appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.?Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/gJZqPMZe

How can faculty make learning more engaging? Our latest blog explores how ACUE’s?Promoting Active Learning?courses help #faculty create classrooms where #students engage, learn, and succeed—whether teaching in person or online. These evidence-based strategies, from structured discussions to real-world applications, make learning more dynamic and interactive, leading to better knowledge retention and deeper understanding. Discover how you can implement active learning in your courses at https://lnkd.in/dcztT2Jr.

Winston-Salem State University's Jeremiah E. Shipp, Ed.D. hosted this panel today with ACUE faculty. What a treat to witness the dedication and commitment to teaching excellence! "How can we expect our students to commit to grow if we are not doing it ourselves?" - Dr. Bowman-Foster Thank you Panelists from everyone at Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). Dr. Melissa R Bowman Foster, DHA, MHA, BSRT(R)(CT), ARRT, RMA Rashunda L. Richardson, PhD Patrick Crowe Wanda White-Walker, Ed.D., thank you for your leadership at WSSU!

?? Celebrating Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi! Last Friday, we had the honor of joining Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for their ACUE pinning ceremony, recognizing over 30 faculty members who earned their Certificate in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework! Hosted at the Center for Faculty Excellence, this event was a powerful testament to the university’s commitment to student success and #teachingexcellence. ? A special thank you to: ? Dr. Susan Wolff Murphy and Lorena N. for their leadership in recruitment and awareness on campus ? Dr. Gina Hawkins and ACUE Academic Director Lauren K. Foster, PhD, for their dedication to motivating and engaging course-takers ? Dr. SHONDA GIBSON and Dr. Kimberly Rynearson for their partnership and guidance in supporting this Student Success Initiative across the TAMU System ? Dr. Catherine Rudowsky, Provost of TAMU-Corpus Christi, for her leadership and role in this special event TAMU-Corpus Christi is part of the Texas A&M University System, which has been an ACUE partner since 2020. Across the system, nearly 1,000 faculty have been certified in ACUE’s Framework, impacting 900,000+ students and contributing to a 12% decrease in DFW rates among students taught by ACUE-certified instructors in the university system. ?? See highlights from the event at https://lnkd.in/gFEhEsiz.