Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is excited to offer faculty a professional development opportunity to strengthen student engagement with online teaching and support student success. Excellence in Online Instruction is a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) initiative, in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
Sixty instructors across CDU will be invited to participate in a comprehensive program in effective online teaching practices. This 25-module course in evidence-based teaching practices is delivered fully online with a cohort of your colleagues and is professionally facilitated by CDU faculty members. In addition, participants will receive CDU OFDA follow-up coaching and support for individual and team-based teaching innovation projects.
The program addresses all of 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
Eligibility
All CDU faculty are encouraged to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive “credit” for completing the course? Faculty who complete the cohort-based program earn a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), and will also earn digital badges, which can be added to curriculum vitae, used in online teaching portfolios, and displayed on LinkedIn profiles or webpages as a sign of your achievement. Furthermore, CDU OFDA will provide a stipend of a $100 gift card to the program completed participants.
What does the course cost? This opportunity is offered at no cost.
What are the time commitment and requirements? Courses begin August 2021 and end April 2022. Each of the self-paced online modules includes video, discussion boards, implementation of a teaching practice, and a written reflection of the implementation. It will require approximately 2 to 3 hours per week to complete a module. Your Department Chair or Director Supervisor protects the time for professional development. CDU OFDA coaching and support will also be available.
Resources and Information
- An ACUE recorded information session is found online at the MS Teams-CDU Faculty Development Series (Clicking this link will require multi-factor security processes. Therefore, using the MS Teams app is recommended for your convenience.)
- You may hear what HBCU faculty say about their ACUE course experience
- Sample Video from ACUE Course: Welcoming Students to Online Learning
Timeline and Application
- Complete this online application, open May 1-May 31 through the CDU Application Site
- Please contact Eun Mi Park, Ed.D. (eunmipark@cdrewu.edu) for more information.
- For questions on the ACUE programs, contact Mr. Bacari Brown, ACUE Partnership Director, at bbrown@acue.org