90 Free Professional Development Spots for Instructors — Apply by January 25!
CASL is delighted to announce the launch of a FREE, year-long professional development and certification opportunity for faculty and instructional staff. The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and ACUE are partnering to offer 90 fully funded professional learning seats for faculty and instructional staff. This grant‑supported program provides access to ACUE’s research‑backed, nationally recognized courses in effective teaching—at no cost to participants.
Beginning February 9 and running through the end of the year, participants spend 2–3 hours a week learning, applying new practices in their courses, and reflecting on their impact. Interested participants choose learning pathways featuring in‑person, online, or nursing‑specific pedagogical practices. This grant‑supported opportunity equips faculty with evidence-based strategies shown to boost student retention, strengthen belonging, and close achievement gaps. Upon completion, instructors earn ACUE’s nationally recognized Certification in Effective College Instruction.
Interested instructors must sign up by January 25 to join one of this year’s three cohorts.
About the Course
Beginning February 9 and running through December 2026, participants will engage in a highly flexible professional development experience requiring 2–3 hours per week, including:
- 1 hour of learning
- 1 hour of applying practices in your own courses
- 1 hour of reflection
Participants will move through the program in cohorts of 30, with options to focus on:
- In‑person teaching
- Online teaching
- Nursing‑based examples
ACUE’s courses are consistently rated as engaging and immediately applicable, and the evidence‑based practices included have been shown to:
- Increase student retention
- Strengthen belonging and achievement
- Close achievement gaps
Instructors who complete earn ACUE’s nationally recognized Certification in Effective College Instruction.
How to Join
Ninety funded seats are available, and these will fill quickly.
Instructors must sign up by January 25 to participate.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join one of three instructor cohorts this year and elevate your teaching with practices you can apply right away.