Frequently Asked Questions

The sessions will 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. 

Yes, lunch will be served at all of the in-person sessions. The menu has not yet been finalized but will be shared with participants in advance of each session. We will try to have options available to meet common dietary concerns, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free, but you may also bring your own lunch.

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 a hands-on, in-person program that addresses inclusive teaching through the dual lenses of decolonialization and anti-racism.

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 8-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.