KYSU Online Teaching Credentials
Our Commitment to Teaching Excellence
KYSU Online faculty are subject matter experts who know their field and how to teach it online. Many of our instructors either hold or are actively working toward nationally recognized online teaching credentials through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). All our instructors are required to complete training on best practices for online teaching. KYSU Online/Global is also a Quality Matters institution, meaning our courses are designed and evaluated against rigorous national standards for quality online education.
Every KYSU Online/Global course is built on two foundations: quality course design and demonstrated online teaching proficiency. When you enroll, you can expect well-organized, accessible, and engaging courses and faculty from day one.
Faculty Teaching Standards
All faculty teaching online, virtual, or hybrid courses at KYSU are expected to demonstrate proficiency in two areas:
- Quality Course Design: Accessible, aligned course content that meets KYSU and federal standards
- Teaching & Learning Proficiency: Active, student-centered pedagogical practices that meet regular and substantive interaction (RSI) requirements
Training Requirements by Modality
Your required training depends on your course modality and your role in course preparation. Review your current completion status in the Faculty Canvas Hub before each semester.
All Faculty: Canvas Proficiency
All faculty, regardless of modality, must demonstrate Canvas proficiency by completing ONE of the following:
- Completing the Growing with Canvas course in the Faculty Canvas Hub
- Attending an annual on-site Canvas training session (dates posted each semester in the Faculty Hub)
- Submitting a fully designed Canvas course shell for review before the semester begins
Fulltime Faculty Teaching Online, Virtual, or Hybrid
Required: Complete at least two ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices (EOTP) courses, or in-house courses on impactful online design and teaching, to remain eligible to teach online. Information about training requirements and opportunities are available in the Faculty Hub on Canvas.
Credential Renewal
Online teaching credentials are renewed on a two-year cycle. Faculty are notified of renewal requirements through the Faculty Hub each cycle.
Faculty Hub Access
Questions?
Contact the Office of Online Education at kysuonline@kysu.edu.