National Model for Faculty Development Built By and for Faculty
Recognized by WASC as "A national model for faculty development, with the express focus on student success and equity" (WASC Senior College and University Commission, 2019) and commended in a 2024 study from the Equity Based Teaching Collective.
CETL promotes teaching as an area of practice and scholarship for all faculty, in fulfillment of professional growth and the larger university mission. By growing a culture of teaching and teaching excellence, we improve the lives of a unique population of Cal State LA students.
First Campus Nationally to Receive the "NACE Curriculum Endorsement"
Recognized by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) for the Career-Engaged Departments Program as an exemplary in career readiness faculty development programming.
NACE recognizes CETL’s “program has the potential to change the conversation around faculty engagement in career-integrated learning. Your model shows how faculty can engage as leaders in the evolution of this work, which has the power to drive greater social and economic mobility for your students. Through this endorsement, your program offers a leading example for how to embed career readiness into the academic experience.” (NACE, 2026).
Programs
The ACUE Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices is a fully online professional development program, created in collaboration with teaching and learning experts and grounded in evidence-based pedagogy.
The Teaching and Learning with AI program introduces faculty to generative artificial intelligence and helps them re-imagine what teaching and class prep can look like in this new age.
The Career-Engaged Departments Program takes an equity-minded, critical look at the professional abilities that the workplace will demand from graduates.
The Certificate in College Prison Teaching Program consists of six core modules and two optional ones. Faculty who complete all six core modules earn the certificate and become eligible to teach in the Prison Graduation Initiative.
The Inclusive Teaching Program is now available as a fully online certificate program, featuring seven modules, each focused on a specific topic related to inclusive teaching.
The Online & Hybrid Course Development Program supports the development of fully online courses and 50/50 hybrid courses.
Workshops and Events
Want to get Involved?
CETL offers a variety of free webinars on topics including course design, student motivation, accessibility, and many more! Head over to our workshops to see availability and times.
Support Services
Need assistance?
Visit our Status Support page for updates regarding our services, common Canvas/Zoom troubleshooting issues, FAQ's, and our Virtual Support Office Hours.
Additional Support
Contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Canvas Support for Faculty: [email protected]
Transcript Request:
- Need to request your certificate or transcript?
- Complete the CETL Faculty Development Transcript request form.