Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we enter the final weeks of the semester, I hope you are finding moments of calm amid the busy close of classes. Today marks our Reading Day, and I wish our students – and all who support them – focus and steady momentum as we move into finals.

I also want to remind everyone that our Employee Christmas Party will take place this Thursday, December 11, at 5 p.m. in Bethany Hall. Prior to the party, The University Chorus and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jason Tramm, welcomes all of us to Lessons and Carols. Steeped in the rich heritage of the English choral tradition, the program will feature a blend of readings, anthems, and carols. I look forward to celebrating the season with you and gathering as a community before we wrap up the semester.

Wishing you a productive and peaceful week ahead.

Sincerely,
Erik

Strategic Priority #4 rests on the truth that we cannot succeed alone. Seton Hall flourishes, and enables our students to flourish, when we work with others to move forward. This priority aims to continue fostering lifelong connections and meaningful partnerships among students, alumni and the wider community. Discover more.

Please join the Division of Finance to receive updates on various accounting, budget and business processes and policies, including progress on the ADAPT ’25 initiative. The Open Forum will include a discussion on our travel management firm (CTP), as well as an update on Unimarket, including additional functionality being developed for upcoming testing and roll-out. Register here.

The deadline for faculty to enter Fall 2025 grades online via Banner Self-Service is Monday, December 22, 2025.

Reminder: Extended Hours University Libraries Through Finals

Walsh Library - South Orange Campus

IHS Campus
The Interprofessional Health Science Building in Nutley is open 24 hours. The Library is staffed from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays through December 22.

Rodino Law Library
Rodino Center open 6 a.m. to Midnight daily (Monday - Sunday)
Service Desk for research assistance open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Kathleen Nagle, selected as 2025 Researcher of the Year, School of Health and Medical Sciences

Kathleen Nagle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, is an emerging leader in voice science, auditory-perceptual evaluation and linguistic diversity. Her innovative research has gained national recognition which has directly influenced voice assessment protocols across the U.S. Her research in accented speech, focusing on intelligibility, perceived listening effort, and bias, is opening new avenues for understanding speech evaluation in diverse populations. Professor Nagle’s scholarship is widely cited and continues to shape clinical practice, as well as inform Seton Hall’s curriculum. She also ensures her research informs student training through mentored research opportunities and the integration of evidence-based clinical education, exemplified by the Seton Hall ICSST and SLP American-English Pronunciation Training Program.

Using Compass to Close Out the Semester

As we wrap up the semester, we encourage faculty and staff to take advantage of Compass to support students’ academic success. Logging notes, sending targeted messaging campaigns, and reviewing student profiles in Compass ensures timely communication, coordinated support, and strong documentation as students move into the next term. Consistent use of these features helps all campus partners stay aligned and prepared for spring advising and outreach.

Compass Super User Spotlight

We’re excited to recognize the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) as this week’s Compass Super User! The college collaborated closely with the EAB Compass Leadership Team to implement new rules and processes that ensure students have the correct Academic Advisor when viewing their accounts. This work strengthens accuracy, improves clarity for students, and enhances overall advising effectiveness across campus.

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:
December 3, 10; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
December 11, 12:30 - 1 p.m., Microsoft Teams

Call for Participants, Spring 2026 Cohort: Faculty Seminar on Environmental Sustainability

Other 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.

Virtual Open Labs Through December 19 
Join us for the last two Virtual Open Labs of the semester, Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. through December 19. Get on-demand TLTC support to work through your end-of-semester Canvas Checklist, fix common grading and assignment issues or prep your course for next semester.

View a Student's Grade from Their Perspective  
Canvas allows instructors to view the Grades page exactly as a student sees it, making it easier to troubleshoot grade concerns. This perspective can help you identify items that are ungraded, misgraded, missing or hidden by a Gradebook setting so you can resolve issues quickly and clearly. Learn how to view grades as a student in Canvas.  

Latest Episode of the Innovate and Educate Podcast   
In honor of National Career Development Month, this month’s episode of the TLTC Innovate and Educate podcast tackles a timely question about how colleges and universities can better support students as they prepare for life after graduation. Two of Seton Hall’s career services leaders share concrete, easy to apply strategies for helping students connect what they learn in class with meaningful career pathways. Listen now.

Survey Says: Elevate Learning with Qualtrics 
Need a fast, flexible way to gather student feedback, support research or create interactive assignments? Qualtrics is a powerful platform for collecting and analyzing data in real time, whether you are checking understanding, running quick polls or guiding student research. Access Qualtrics via PirateNet.

New Faculty Experience in Watermark Faculty Success
A refreshed Watermark Faculty Success experience is now available, introducing a redesigned interface shaped by faculty feedback. The new layout offers a more intuitive, guided design that enhances navigation for faculty and supports improved data quality for administrators. View the new and updated training website with guides and resources.

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.