Frequently Asked Questions

The sessions will typically be held in-person following the same guidelines as in-person classes. To encourage meaningful discussion and full engagement, the sessions will not be streamed or recorded.

Lunch will not be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks.

While we encourage participation in all of the sessions for the greatest impact, we understand that everyone has busy lives. Please attend as many sessions as you can.

FACCE is designed and facilitated by NIU faculty and staff to promote transformational change at NIU. It is an engaged community of faculty and instructors that addresses inclusive and equitable teaching practices, culturally affirming and sustaining pedagogies and transformation in teaching and learning.

The ACUE programs are both excellent, as well. The course on Effective Teaching Practices is a year-long online course that focuses on equitable and inclusive teaching as part of what makes teaching effective. Faculty who complete it earn the designation as an ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar and receive a nationally-recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction, endorsed by American Council on Education (ACE).

The ACUE microcredential on Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning is an eight-week online course that addresses implicit biases, microaggressions, imposter phenomenon, creating inclusive learning environments and designing equity-centered courses. It serves as a good introduction or refresher on equitable teaching practices.

We are happy to welcome new members to the FACCE committee. If you are interested in participating, please email Jade Silva Tovar at jsilvatovar@niu.edu.