Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I am delighted to return to my role as Provost and look forward to working with you all more closely as we prepare for the upcoming academic year.

While I am still in Europe for another week rediscovering the power of connecting with scholars, students and academics from across the world, I am thrilled to share some important news that cannot wait for my return: our accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education! 

Our next self-study evaluation will be in the 2031-32 Academic Year. This reaccreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire community. I would like to extend my congratulations to everyone and a special THANK YOU to all who played a role in helping Seton Hall achieve this milestone. There are too many people to mention because the entire community worked in synch. Once again, as we have demonstrated throughout the history of our beloved University, we can go very far when we come together. We have also learned a lot during the self-assessment process, and we look forward to implementing the improvements that will continue to make us an even greater community.

As we embark on our 2024-25 academic journey, I invite you to join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 4 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 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!

A presto (see you soon),
Katia

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) has received full seven-year approval from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), successfully meeting all five national standards its undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs. This achievement reflects the dedication of faculty, administrators, staff and campus partners involved in certification and licensure programs. Read more about this significant achievement.

Sponsored Programs Grants Digest from Hanover Grants and Research
The Sponsored Programs Calendar is a wide-ranging schedule of programs and opportunities across the entire curricula and activities of the university. Numerous programs to support students and internships are included as well. Review the latest Grants Digest on Sponsored Programs.

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Writing Center - Summer Hours and Schedule
Open July 1 through July 24, Mondays through Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m.
Peer tutors and experienced professional tutors are available to review any writing that is brought from summer courses or doctoral theses. Staff and faculty are welcome to avail themselves of the services.  Please make your appointments from COMPASS for online tutoring on Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit the Writing Center’s website or contact the Center’s Director Arundhati Sanyal via email.

Please complete the CFD annual survey, if you have not yet done so.

Has your ID card been updated?
If not, schedule an appointment with the ID office in Duffy Hall. An updated ID is needed for access to UC 201, the Faculty Lounge, among other campus spaces.

Calls for Participants

University Teaching Fellows Program

Seminar on Contemplative Pedagogy and AI

Experiential Faculty Fellows program 2024-25

Mission Partners Program, 2024-25

Coming soon: Application information for the next faculty ACUE cohort.

Resources for Teaching and Learning

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

Seton Hall Co-Hosts AI Teaching and Learning Symposium
On Tuesday, June 11, Seton Hall University’s TLTC, in collaboration with Edge, hosted the inaugural AI Teaching & Learning Symposium. Over 160 educators attended to discuss AI's impact on education, including policies, ethics, accessibility, and practical opportunities for improving learning outcomes. Learn more about the AI Symposium.

Reminder: Canvas Discussions and Announcements Redesign
On July 20, 2024, Canvas will automatically update the user experience for Discussions and Announcements. If your summer session course extends to or beyond this date, we recommend enabling the Discussions/Announcements Redesign option before your class begins to maintain a consistent user experience. Learn how to enable the new features. 

Seton Hall Joins AAC&U's Inaugural AI Institute
Seton Hall University has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This prestigious initiative engages faculty and administrators from various academic institutions in developing AI action plans to enhance educational experiences across classrooms, curricula, and campuses. Read more about the AAC&U's AI Institute.

2024-25 Call for Academies and Idea Halls Open
The Academies program offers 1-2 years of flexible funding for faculty to pursue projects that develop interdisciplinary curricula or scholarship, or projects that align with university goals, such as enhancing diversity and inclusion, increasing grant submissions, and expanding graduate programs. This initiative also supports projects that improve the integration of mission, service, and other experiential learning opportunities within programs and curricula, including advancing international efforts. Deadline: September 13, 2024

The Idea Hall is a mechanism for supporting innovative ideas that extend beyond academic units. The initiative also offers 1-2 years of funding for administrators, staff, and faculty to propose collaborative projects that span across multiple divisions. By improving, enriching and cultivating cross-divisional partnerships, this initiative intends to promote innovative ideas that improve student retention, optimize use of facilities, and integrate service learning into the student experience. Deadline: September 13, 2024

You can explore the Idea Hall, the Academies, and our other initiatives at our new centralized hub for innovation—the Innovation Hub. Should you have any questions or would like a consultation regarding your application, please contact Sona Patel at innovation@shu.edu.