A Framework for Assessing Teaching Effectiveness (FATE)
Shawn Simonson, Boise State University
A blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network presents the Framework for Assessing Teaching Effectiveness (FATE), proposing four evidence-based criteria—course design, scholarly teaching, learner-centered practices, and reflective teaching—to standardize and improve faculty teaching evaluation in higher education, supported by rubrics and institutional change strategies. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Co-Creating Systemic Change of Instructor Practices for Better Student Wellbeing and Academic Outcomes
Allison Smith, New York University Jennifer Maltby, Rochester Institute of Technology
Join this session with the Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing for an interactive discussion that will briefly highlight key insights and explore synergies and potential collaboration between ANEW and ASCN.

Enacting Rightful Presence to Promote Students' Belonging
Ruthmae Sears, University of South Florida; Ken Griffith, Texas Tech University; Alec Cattell, Texas Tech University
A blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network's DEI in STEMM series that explores how enacting "rightful presence" (Calabrese & Tan, 2020) fosters student belonging in STEM education through equitable pedagogy, institutional support, and reflective practice, using a cake metaphor to illustrate interconnected factors. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Design: Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning
Patricia Marsteller, Emory University
A blog post in the DEI in STEMM series that introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a pedagogical framework for fostering inclusive teaching in higher education, emphasizing its three core principles—multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—and offering practical strategies, resources, and readings for educators to implement UDL to support diverse learners and advance equity in STEM. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Universal Design for Learning: Examples for deep learning
Patricia Marsteller, Emory University
This blog post page from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network (ASCN) explores deep teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in higher education STEM contexts, offering concrete examples of UDL-aligned strategies—such as case-based learning, multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—and highlights a faculty mentoring initiative to adapt curricula for inclusivity, accessibility, and equitable student outcomes. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Creating new knowledge about change by combining research-based knowledge with the wisdom of practice
Kadian Callahan, Kennesaw State University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University
This blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network (ASCN) explains how the SECI model (socialization, externalization, combination, internalization) is used to generate new knowledge by integrating research-based insights with practical expertise in STEM higher education reform, emphasizing collaboration between change researchers and change agents. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Start somewhere: Resources on equity and inclusion for STEM and higher education
Kate White Temple University Naneh Apkarian Arizona State University at the Tempe Campus Kate White (Western Michigan University), ASCN Research Director Naneh Apkarian (Western Michigan University)
A blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network offering a curated list of equity and inclusion resources for STEM and higher education, with emphasis on combating systemic anti-Black racism, featuring articles, organizations, classroom strategies, campus initiatives, discipline-specific materials, and social media communities to support informed action and allyship. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Using project principles to anchor changing departments
Joel Corbo, University of Colorado Boulder Courtney Ngai, Colorado State University Gina Quan, San José State University Sarah Wise, University of Colorado Boulder
A blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network discusses how the Departmental Action Team (DAT) Project uses six research-based Core Principles—such as student partnership, data-informed decisions, and equity commitment—to guide and sustain departmental change in undergraduate STEM education, offering examples of their application and promoting an upcoming webinar on the DAT model. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

What we wish we would have known about theories of change and change theory at the beginning
Laura Muller, The Jackson Laboratory; Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College
A blog post by change leaders in STEM education reflecting on unspoken assumptions and challenges in applying change theory, emphasizing the importance of context, rationale, and formalized theories when designing interventions for systemic educational reform. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Departmental Change: Engaging in a Change Initiative
Joel Corbo, University of Colorado Boulder; Courtney Ngai, Colorado State University; Gina Quan, San José State University; Sarah Wise, University of Colorado Boulder
A blog post detailing the Departmental Action Team (DAT) Project's approach to systemic change in STEM higher education, covering facilitator roles, team development, change implementation strategies, and outcomes, with resources for educators leading institutional change. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.