Issued to
Nick Lewis
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Credential Verification
Issue date: May 19, 2026
ID: cdf1b63f-3eed-4751-bd24-dab480690f08
Issued by
Center For Faculty Excellence at American University
Type
Training
Level
Professional
Duration
1 days
Description
The Course Design Institute is an immersive, one-day professional development experience offered by American University's Center for Faculty Excellence. Through structured activities and collaborative inquiry, faculty develop and refine courses grounded in backward design, inclusive pedagogy, authentic assessment, constructive feedback practices, civic engagement, and AI integration. Participants leave with a strengthened course framework ready for implementation.
Skills
Backward Design
Inclusive Pedagogy
Authentic Assessment
Constructive Feedback
Civic Engagement
AI Integration
Course Design
Instructional Design
Faculty Development
Earning Criteria
Participation
This badge is awarded to faculty who complete the full Course Design Institute, a one-day workshop hosted by American University's Center for Faculty Excellence. Earners have actively participated in all sessions, engaged in hands-on course design activities, and demonstrated commitment to evidence-based, inclusive teaching practices.