"This practical and inspiring book is essential for everyone committed to student success in higher education. Drawing on years of work with more than 600 instructors, the authors demonstrate how Self-Determination Theory is the foundation of effective course design for students - and motivates faculty to thrive as teachers. Whether you read alone or with colleagues, this book will guide you through the process of transforming your teaching and your students' learning." Peter Felten , Co-author of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College . Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning and Professor of History, Elon University. " Designing Impactful College Courses thoughtfully guides readers through the IMPACT course-design process used successfully at Purdue University for over a decade. The book addresses multiple components of course design, including learning outcomes, assessment strategies (tests, writings assignments, etc.), and class activities/approaches (lectures, discussions, etc.

). Written in accessible prose, each chapter includes a student-centered story, clear explanations of the basic psychological needs of competence, autonomy, and relatedness that are core to self-determination theory, two faculty case studies, guiding reflection questions, and strategies for starting small. This text can support all instructors in creating student-centered, autonomy-supportive learning environments." Alison Cook-Sather , author of Co-Creating Equitable Teaching and Learning: Structuring Student Voice into Higher Education . Mary Katherine Woodworth Chair and Professor in the Bryn Mawr/Haverford Education Program. "Enhancing autonomy and intrinsic motivation in today's classrooms is a real challenge. Drawing on the best of motivational science, this book equips university faculty with clear strategies and practical tools to foster high-quality engagement and deeper learning. A much-needed resource for educators across disciplines in today's changing higher education environment.

" Richard Ryan , Co-author of Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness. Professor Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney.