Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

We are continuing the Office of the Provost’s Scholarly Course Release Program for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters. This program allows full-time faculty to apply for a 3-credit course release, freeing up time from the usual teaching load to advance or complete important scholarly work. You can view the criteria and application process here.

Please make sure to submit your application with your Chairperson’s evaluation to your Dean by Wednesday, November 4. Deans will then submit their ranked applications to the Provost’s Office by Wednesday, November 18. We encourage faculty to consider this mechanism to support scholarship and grants work.

Thank you, as always, for your dedication to our students and to the mission of Seton Hall.

Sincerely,
Erik

A new chiclet is now available on PirateNet to provide faculty with streamlined access to the AIM Instructor Portal for students registered with Disability Support Services (DSS). The new chiclet links directly to the Instructor Portal, which can also be accessed through this direct link. If you have any questions at any time during the semester, please contact DSS at dss@shu.edu who is happy to assist.

Norby Williamson, joining the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media as a Professional-in-Residence this fall, will be conducting a series of master classes. Topics will include: sports rights and streaming, the history of ESPN, the business of sports, social media/digital content, journalism vs. opinion, managing change and forging a career in sports in an ever-changing landscape. Please share these valuable learning opportunities with students who may be interested in participating. Faculty and staff are also welcome to register and attend. Sessions will take place October 27 (virtual) and November 10 (in person).

November 6 and 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., University Center, Event Lounge
Most of us know we should help when someone is physically injured—but responding to a mental health concern can feel much less certain. Mental Health First Aid gives you a practical framework for recognizing warning signs, approaching someone you are concerned about, listening without judgment, and connecting them with appropriate resources.

This is a comprehensive 8-hour training, not a brief workshop. Space is limited, and the University covers the cost for each person who enrolls. Before registering, please be sure that you can attend the full program and are committed to completing the training. Complete this form before the registration deadline of October 23.

October 31 and November 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bethany Hall, Room BC
Free R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) self-defense training will be available to female faculty, administrators, staff and students. The program provides practical self-defense instruction and techniques designed to help participants build confidence and develop skills for responding to potentially threatening situations. Training materials will be provided at no cost. Registration is required.

Expand Research Material Access with Inter Library Loan

University Libraries’ Inter Library Loan Network (ILL) can deliver electronically requested articles or book chapters, often within 24 hours after submission. Faculty are encouraged to first search the SHUSearch system for the material they are looking for. If a resource is unavailable through Seton Hall's collections, an interlibrary loan request can be submitted for assistance. Please note that articles requested through ILL are not eligible for course use.

For additional information on any of our resource tools or on how to submit a ILL request, please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

Msgr. William Noe Field, first University Archivist, looking at the Seton Family papers, c. 1950s-1970s.

Why Cayuse?

The Office of Grants and Research Services provides support for the development and submission of grants at the University. OGRS utilizes the platform, Cayuse, to ensure the appropriate approvals are secured for a grant application, that budgets are constructed in line with University and government policies and procedures and that all grant activity is recorded. For more information on Cayuse, please visit the OGRS website.

Help Us Encourage Student Participation in the Student Satisfaction Survey

The Student Satisfaction Survey, administered by Hanover Research, will be open October 21 - November 24. Please encourage all students on all campuses to participate and share their honest feedback.

Every response helps shape the Seton Hall student experience!

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

Digital Humanities Workshop: Lucid Whiteboard
October 23, 10 - 11 a.m., in Teams

Ethics and Values in the Era of AI: Magnifica Humanitas and Our Shared Future.
October 24: Check-in: 8:30 a.m. | Program: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Optional Mass: 4:30 p.m., Chancellor’s Suite, Bishop Dougherty University Center

Registration is free. Advance registration is required; space is limited. Register.

Transformational Teaching
October 29, 4 - 6 p.m., University Center Event Lounge

Speaker: Anna Bonta Moreland, Ph.D., Anne Quinn Welsh Endowed Chair and director of the University Honors Program at Villanova University

A presentation and workshop on Transformational Teaching with the Pilgrim Virtues inspired by the teachings of St. Augustine.

Wuhan Scholar Presentation
November 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., in Teams
Alan Brill, Ph.D., professor of Religion, will present his teaching and research at Wuhan University in the summer of 2026. This will also be an opportunity to learn about the Wuhan Exchange Program and how to apply.

SHU Meditates
Every Thursday, Through December 10, 12:30 – 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch Time Meetups
October 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

Have you missed a CFD event? If so, you can find recordings here.

Check Your iPhone for Duo Mobile Compatibility 
Beginning January 21, 2027, Duo Mobile will no longer support iPhones running iOS 17 or older. Although the app will continue to function, it will no longer receive security updates on these devices. Check Settings > General > Software Update to see whether your iPhone can be updated to iOS 18 or newer. Learn more about the Duo Mobile support changes. 

Start Moving to New Quizzes in Canvas 
Canvas continues to improve New Quizzes, while Classic Quizzes are no longer receiving updates. Faculty can begin transitioning by migrating existing assessments, then previewing each quiz to confirm questions and settings transferred correctly. Learn how to migrate Classic Quizzes to New Quizzes. 

Explore LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development 
Faculty and staff have access to thousands of on-demand courses through LinkedIn Learning. Explore emerging technologies or develop skills relevant to your teaching and professional responsibilities. Faculty can also integrate LinkedIn Learning courses into Canvas, allowing student completion to be recorded in Grades. Access LinkedIn Learning.

Keep Meeting Tasks Organized with Microsoft Planner 
Microsoft Teams now allows users to connect meetings to existing Planner plans, making it easier to organize follow-up tasks alongside ongoing project work. New plans created through Teams meetings expire after 180 days of inactivity, although organizers can choose to retain them. Learn more about Microsoft 365 updates.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events

Sabbatical Workflow Department Faculty Step Due November 1
The sabbatical leave workflow has been opened and is available in Faculty Success. The faculty step was due October 1.  The next step in the workflow will be the Department Faculty step, which is due on November 1. All department committee members will receive an email from Faculty Success with a direct link to view the application materials. All chairs and acting chairs have been contacted regarding their role in this step.

Questions regarding the sabbatical application process may be directed to Kaerielle Larsen in the Office of the Provost.

Call for Student Applicants: 2027 BIG EAST Research Symposium
Student researchers from all undergraduate programs and disciplines are eligible to apply. Please encourage your students to complete a brief application explaining their research by November 4, 2026. To be selected, applicants must have prior research presentation experience at internal and/or external venues and a written statement of commitment from their mentor. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate research excellence at Seton Hall. 

Selected students will be supported for overnight travel to present their research at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 13, 2027.