Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we move through the final week of October, Seton Hall continues to highlight the power of interdisciplinary connection and collaboration across our community.

Later today, we are proud to host the 2025 Seton Hall Cybersecurity Forum – an evening dedicated to exploring the latest challenges, innovations and opportunities in this ever-evolving field. Featuring keynote speaker Steve Ward ‘98, Co-Founder of Brightmind Partners, along with a distinguished panel of experts, the forum offers a unique opportunity for our students and faculty to engage directly with industry leaders driving the future of cybersecurity. There is still time to register and I look forward to seeing many of you there!

Looking ahead to Friday, October 31, the Annual Business Humanities Conference invites us to consider how the humanities can reshape and enrich business education. This year’s theme, “Teaching Business Differently: The Role of the Humanities in Business Education,” challenges us to think creatively about ethical leadership, human-centered decision-making, and the integration of diverse perspectives in our classrooms and workplaces.

Together, these gatherings remind us that Seton Hall’s greatest strength lies in our ability to bridge disciplines and bring fresh perspectives to complex challenges. I hope you’ll take part in these events and continue to find inspiration in the scholarship and creativity of our community.

Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween,

Erik

Faculty and staff are invited to complete the Ready to Care online training to learn how to identify, respond to and refer students in distress. Upon completion, participants receive a digital Badge to display on their LinkedIn profile, plus a sticker and/or magnet to help show students you’re approachable and ready to help. Take a small step that makes a big difference — help build a caring, connected campus community. Access Ready to Care today.

On October 15, the Office of Graduate Affairs welcomed more than 200 prospective students at its annual Graduate Open House. Guests explored our program offerings while connecting with faculty, administrators, representatives from student services as well as current students. The event had an exceptional turnout amongst the University’s undergraduate students, as well as employees of our corporate partners. Looking ahead, this momentum will continue with the School of Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Open House happening on Sunday, November 16 at 10 a.m., on the Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus.

Please encourage your students to apply to represent Seton Hall at the 2026 BIG EAST Undergraduate Student Research Poster Competition. The application is brief, although project details are required. It is quite an experience for selected students, who will receive additional coaching and funding for overnight travel to present their research at Madison Square Garden on Saturday March 14, 2026. As an added bonus, all competing students will receive one complimentary ticket to the Men’s Basketball Conference Championship Game held in the evening. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by next Tuesday, November 4.

Need to make changes to your current benefits or enroll in benefits? Open Enrollment is here! Changes need to be made through the university portal between October 27 - November 14. Attend an upcoming Open Enrollment Fairs for more information:

New Rapido Platform Provides Seamless Interlibrary Loan

Over the summer, University Libraries upgraded to a more enhanced user-friendly ILL platform called Rapido. Rapido is a next-generation resource sharing system that provides a seamless experience for patrons to request articles, book chapters and books that are not owned here at Seton Hall from other libraries. Requesting an interlibrary loan through Rapido is easy and free for students, faculty and staff.

Once you have found the resource you need on our library website (library.shu.edu), if it is not available through our physical or digital collections, you will choose Access Options, Check ILL, then “Get It” in Rapido. Questions? Contact interlib@shu.edu.

Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program hosts Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli

The Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program is a five-year initiative at Seton Hall University's Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, funded by a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The program aims to train preachers to embody Christian hospitality, helping them connect with congregations and deepen their faith through events like lectures, prayer sessions, and revised courses.

In the fall semester, the program is focused on St. Paul as a Hospitable Preacher: “The Many Faces of Hospitality: The Life and Preaching of St. Paul.” Bishop Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. and former faculty member of ICSST, shared his understanding of hospitable preaching, especially through the lens of St. Paul, his evangelizing efforts, and Epistles as a focus point at a well-attended program in October.

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.

Now available:

ACUE Commons Portal
This faculty development resource is available to all faculty at the university. It includes on-demand resources, Quick Study courses, expert-led events, and continued access to ETP course content for faculty who have previously completed it.

Upcoming Events

Weekly Events

Faculty Lunch-Time Meet-up:
October 29 and November 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Location: Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
Thursday, October 30, 12:30 – 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Opportunities for the 2025-26 Academic Year:

The following faculty learning communities are opportunities for engagement as well as personal and professional development.

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

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

Upcoming TLTC Remote Workshops:

Make Feedback More Personal with Audio and Video 
Add a personal touch to your grading with audio, video, or screen-recorded feedback in Canvas SpeedGrader. It’s an easy way to clarify comments and connect with students. Learn how to leave audio and video feedback.

Boost Performance with Canvas New Analytics 
Canvas New Analytics offers interactive charts to track student performance, participation, and engagement. Use these insights to identify and support students who may need extra help early in the semester. Learn more about Canvas Analytics.

New Honorlock Features and Fixes 
Honorlock has released an update to enhance testing stability and user experience. Highlights include fixes for: 

View the full update details in the Honorlock Release Notes.

Encourage Student Success with Seton Hall Compass

Faculty and advisors are encouraged to use Seton Hall Compass, a powerful student success platform available through PirateNet. Compass makes it easy to engage with students: whether by providing positive feedback, tracking attendance, responding to progress reports, or raising alerts when concerns arise. Increased communication between faculty, advisors and support services helps to ensure every student has the best opportunity to receive the support they may need. View step-by-step instructions for using Compass.

Advising Reminder for Seniors

Advisors are encouraged to remind their seniors planning to graduate in May that they need to apply to graduate no later than February 12. Instructions and information is available on the Registrar’s website at “Applying to Graduate.”

Now Open: 2026 University Research Council (URC) Application Cycle

Explore this opportunity to receive support for your research endeavors: summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 or research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2026 is February 6, 2026. View program guidelines and the application form. Questions and submissions may be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu.