Change One Thing

Certificate Program

Graphic: Change one thing. A number "1" is large and the color red. Around the 1 is a multicolored circle. Under the 1 and circle are the words "Change One Thing"Small changes can lead to meaningful improvements in teaching and learning. The Change One Thing certificate program invites faculty and staff to explore practical, research-based strategies for enhancing their courses through small, manageable adjustments.

To earn the certificate, participants will:

  • Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025. Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops, facilitated by CFE staff.
  • Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.
  • Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact.

This program provides a flexible, low-stakes way to refine your teaching practices, experiment with new ideas, and join a community committed to continuous improvement. Small steps can lead to big results—start with just one!

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Have you attended at least three Sparkshops and have changed one thing in one or more of your courses?

Submit feedback on the change you have made using the survey linked below to earn your Change One Thing certificate.

The survey asks:

  1. What three CFE sponsored programs did you recently attend?
  2. In a few sentences, please describe what small change you implemented in your course(s) as a result of attending CFE programming.
  3. In a few sentences, please describe what motivated you to make this particular change in your course(s).
  4. In a few sentences, please describe what feedback you have received—either from students or through your own reflections—on the impact of this change.

CHANGE ONE THING FEEDBACK SURVEY