Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As I remarked earlier today, I am looking forward to the upcoming academic year, as we continue our progress toward completing our strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures, and concluding the work on our reaccreditation. As such, I am happy to inform you that the new immersive and interactive 2023-24 catalogues were published on July 25. 

I invite you to explore the new format and additional functionalities (course search, course bubbles pulled from Banner, print, breadcrumb trail, navigation, mobile friendly and catalogue SiteSearch) that will aid you with advising. The new catalogue will help students quickly find the right classes and uncover new possibilities for their academic experience. Thank you to Anna Calka, Kaerielle Larsen, Autumn Bucior and the Office of the Registrar for their hard work on this important project.

Sincerely,

Erik

The Office of International Programs (OIP) welcomes Katsumi Kishida, M.A., as the new Director of International Student Services. In alignment with the University's strategic goals of international enrollment growth and enhancing study abroad opportunities, OIP will now have dedicated resources for both international student services and study abroad programs led by our outstanding faculty. On the study abroad side, Douglas Cantelmo is now the Director of Study Abroad and Global Engagement. Learn more.

Learn About Recent Faculty Publications
University Libraries thanks the community for its great response about recent faculty  publications. We have updated our listings and invite the community to take a look. Screen grab the book covers for marketing initiatives!  We also have this information as a spreadsheet if anyone needs. Questions? Please email maria.barca@shu.edu. 

JSTOR – All Modules Now Available! 
We are excited to announce that all 27 modules of JSTOR (journal articles) are available to the Seton Hall community – meaning thousands more articles for your research and your students. There are also some great primary source collections available to that include: Global Plants, 19th Century British Pamphlets, Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa, World Heritage Sites: Africa.

Reminder: Cayuse Platform Launch, Intent to Apply Form Being Discontinued 
As you are aware, Cayuse Platform Launched on Saturday, July 1, 2023. For assistance and training, community members can contact Franklin K. Williams at franklin.williams@shu.edu or Norma Y. Rubio at norma.rubio@shu.edu. As a reminder, with the launch of Cayuse, The Intent to Apply Form will be discontinued.

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

Generative AI
How can we adapt to the AI changes in education? The CFD will weekly share AI resources throughout the summer, aiding syllabus creation, assessment, and academic integrity.

There will also be an open conversation on Aug. 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m., in Teams: Generative AI/ Prepping for the New Academic Year.

Faculty Opportunities

Faculty Seminar on Challenging Racism and Teaching for Inclusivity; applications are due by Aug. 14, 2023

University Teaching Fellows Program; applications are due by Aug. 14, 2023.

Summer Writing Retreat, Part II
August 22, 23, 24; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Schwartz 112 or in Teams. (Email mary.balkun@shu.edu to register and for the Teams link.)

Write Club
May 30 - Aug. 25; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., In Teams
A continuation of the Summer Writing Retreat, Write Club is a virtual space where faculty can work on scholarship or other projects over the course of the summer. 

AI Resources:
ChatGPT goes to Harvard

Learning with AI:
Learning With AI is an online toolkit of crowdsourced strategies, resources, and videos that educators can use in a classroom right now.

Access videos of CFD workshops.

Adobe Digital Literacy Café Webinars
This fall, Adobe is offering a free webinar series focused on the impact of Generative AI in the classroom. Hear from thought leaders on various forward-thinking responses to address the use of AI in higher education. From developing university-wide statements and policies to the strategic integration of AI into the curriculum, these sessions help educators prepare their students for the future. 

Learn more about the Adobe Digital Literacy Café

Boost Student Engagement with TLTC's Fall Workshops!
Discover innovative strategies to elevate student engagement with the TLTC's exciting new fall workshops. Leverage existing university technology and resources to enhance digital fluency skills and create a transformative educational experience. Interested in a custom workshop? Contact your Instructional Design Liaison! 

View the TLTC's fall workshop schedule.