Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we all too rapidly approach the beginning of the new Academic Year, I want to thank all of our faculty who dedicate themselves to serving our students and colleagues.

In particular, I am pleased to share the list of Department Chairs for the 2025-26 academic year. In addition to their roles as scholars and educators, our Chairs serve as vital leaders who help guide the academic mission of our University. Their service supports faculty success, student learning, and the overall strength of our academic programs. Please join me in thanking all those who have agreed to take on this important responsibility in the year ahead.

College of Arts and Sciences

Stillman School of Business

University Core Curriculum

School of Diplomacy and International Relations

College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

School of Health and Medical Sciences

University Libraries

College of Nursing

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

Sincerely,
Erik

Dean Mary Kate Naatus and I had the honor of representing the University at the 28th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) last week in Mexico, hosted by Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), at their Guadalajara campus. The Assembly provided the space for engaging in meaningful dialogue with colleagues from around the world, reaffirming our collective global mission as Catholic universities. Please look out for additional information on our international Student Exchange agreements and more.

Seton Hall faculty and graduate students gain access to entrepreneurial training, funding and mentorship to commercialize tech-enabled innovations across disciplines through this new partnership. Learn more about the designation and our community’s own I-Corps projects.

Seton Hall continues to offer the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching Practices course to faculty. This nationally recognized program is designed to enhance student learning and engagement through evidence-based teaching strategies. An Info Session with ACUE and past participants will be held on August 14 from 12 - 1 p.m. in hybrid format (Teams and Presidents Hall-3rd Floor Conference Room). Please complete the ACUE Interest Form to attend the session.

Already ready to join the next cohort? The official sign-up page is now live on the ACUE portal. Note that space is limited to 33 participants. 

On July 28, the Office of Graduate Affairs hosted its biannual Meet and Greet for New Graduate Students, welcoming nearly 90 new graduate students in attendance. The event provided a casual yet informative space for students to meet their classmates, as well as faculty members and administrators across programs. It was truly an evening of conversation, connection and community.

Looking ahead, the Office of Graduate Affairs is excited to host more welcome events before classes begin. On Wednesday, August 13, the office will be hosting a University-wide New Graduate Student Orientation. This virtual orientation will introduce students to resources and services available at Seton Hall that will support and facilitate their studies.

To round out the series of summer events, graduate students can stop by the Office of Graduate Affairs on the second floor of Schwartz Hall for Welcome Week. From August 25 - August 28, between 4-7 p.m. each day, graduate students are invited to visit for a snack and chat with their peers before class. Faculty members and administrators are also invited to attend during this week to engage with our new and continuing graduate students.

Interprofessional Health Sciences Library, Ready for Fall

The IHS Library hosts many toolkits that are launching pads for research and for evidence-based practice. These toolkits are ready to be embedded in course syllabi ranging from Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Nursing and Physician Assistant resources. Questions? Reach out to Health Sciences Librarians emily.cerri@shu.edu or jane.ogora@shu.edu.

Prestigious Fellowships

The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The program offers scholars from across the country and around the world a unique chance to pursue their projects in an interdisciplinary and creative community. Fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.

Applications in humanities, social sciences and creative arts are due September 11; applications in science, engineering and mathematics are due by September 30.

Questions? Contact James Kimble, Director of Prestigious Fellowships, at james.kimble@shu.edu.

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.

Events

Faculty Opportunities for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Teaching Resources

Scholarship Resources

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

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

Prepare for the Fall Semester with TLTC Workshops 
Kick off the semester with the Humanizing Courses Series and other TLTC workshops offering strategies, tools, and fresh ideas to help you connect with students and create engaging learning experiences.

About the Humanizing Courses Series 
This three-part, webinar series explores ways to build class cohesion, foster belonging, and use multimedia tools to add a human touch to your teaching in both in-person and online settings. 

Other Upcoming Remote Workshops 

Canvas Support Made Easy 
Faculty can request general support, report missing courses, request course copies, merge cross-listed courses, or create Sandbox courses through the Technology Self-Service portal. Simply log in to the portal, navigate to "Common Services," and submit the Canvas Support request form. 

Reminder: Transition to the New University Portal by August 18 
University Portal is now accessible through PirateNet. It replaces SHU Portal, LawNet Portal, and Self-Service Banner (SSB), bringing everything you need into one mobile-friendly, centralized platform. Learn how to access University Portal. 

2025–26 Catalogue Launched July 30
Seton Hall’s immersive digital Catalogue continues to support students navigate their academics with its enhanced course search, mobile-friendly view and seamless Banner integration. Many across the University contributed to this collective effort, and I want to extend my sincere gratitude for helping to ensure it remains a vital tool for students and advisors alike. Please take a moment to explore the latest edition and use its features for advising and planning this year.

Sabbatical Acknowledgment
Faculty who anticipate submitting a Sabbatical Application should submit the Sabbatical Application Acknowledgment Form by Tuesday, August 12. Based on the information provided, you will be sent the link to the application in Faculty Success. The Faculty Step in the workflow will be due October 1, 2025.

Faculty Convocation Reminder
Please join us on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the University Center's Event Room for Faculty Convocation. A reception will follow immediately afterward in Bethany Hall. This special event is an excellent opportunity to welcome new faculty to the University and to recognize those being honored for promotion and tenure.

Please RSVP using this form and save the date on your calendar. I look forward to seeing you there!