Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As shared in the recent Board Affairs communication, our current strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures, concludes later this fall. The University has begun the important work of developing our next strategic plan collaboratively with representation from all of our constituent groups. Approximately 70 members of the community gathered in September for a working group kick-off event, at which faculty, staff and administrators serving on these committees began to generate ideas of actions that will move the University forward. A Coordinating Committee, which includes members of the Faculty Senate Executive Board, representatives from the Cabinet, several deans, Student Government Association leaders and working group co-chairs will be charged with reviewing input and developing an initial implementation plan. Assistant Provost Leigh Onimus, Executive Vice President of Board Affairs Amy Newcombe and I met with the Student Government Association and other student leaders at Friday’s Impact Conference to hear their thoughts and ideas for positive change. 

In the coming weeks, I hope that you will join us at one of the four upcoming Town Hall Listening sessions, which are scheduled for all campuses according to the following schedule:

Sincerely,
Katia

The Office of the Provost and the Department of Human Resources announce the new Adjunct Faculty Contract Payment Process effective for the Spring 2025 semester. This new initiative will automate the contract process with our adjunct faculty for communicating their course assignments and course compensation electronically in Employee Self Service. Adjunct faculty will be able to view their contract terms and conditions and acknowledge their course assignments online with a simple click. Learn more.

Seton Hall Law School hosts the Diversity Speaks Lecture, given by a distinguished practitioner who has made a significant impact in furthering diversity in the profession. On Monday, October 28, at 4 p.m. in the Larson Auditorium, the series will welcome Jean-Pierre Brutus, Esq., Ph.D, Senior Council at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, to present this year’s lecture. Learn more and RSVP.

During a seminar on Catholic Social Teaching, Professor Angela Carmella recently delivered a presentation, titled “Dignitatis Humanae and the Universal Right to Religious Freedom: Advancing the Dignity of the Person and the Common Good of Society,” which addressed important themes of human dignity and religious freedom. Other presenters, from the U.S., Ireland and Italy, spoke on topics such as Gaudium et Spes, Nostra Aetate, the mission of the Second Vatican Council and the dignity of work, and Church teachings on war and peace. The seminar is an annual event organized by the hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

On Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in Schwartz Hall, Room 112, panelists including professors from Seton Hall Law School, the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media and the School of Diplomacy will explore how to handle challenging conversations and diffuse tension while still holding space for multiple viewpoints. Moderators will be members of the Student Government Association and the Director of the Campus Inclusion Center. Learn more and RSVP.

Workshops on Thesis/Dissertation Submission and APA Format
This October, join University Libraries for two online October workshops:

Grant Spotlight: School of Health and Medical Sciences
The Departments of Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS) are using a 2023, five-year training grant of over $1.18 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to develop curriculum and training focused on improving outcomes for school-age children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One initiative, called “Project Transitions,” is a resulting interdisciplinary program training forty OT and SLP graduate students as they collaborate in clinical education with educators, young children with ASD and their families. Dean Vikram Dayaly, Ph.D. and Ruth Segal, Ph.D., OTR, Department Chair and Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy are the grant’s co-program directors.

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

Events:

The Impact of "The Anxious Generation"
October 10, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., in Teams

New CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
Episode 3: “Data for Good" with  Lisa DeLuca and Samah Alshrief

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Weekly Events
Write Club!
A quiet time and space for faculty to work on their research projects during the semester. Participate as you’re able; there’s no commitment involved.

On the South Orange Campus: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., UC 201
On the IHS Campus : Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., IHS 0430

Faculty Lunch time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
Thursday, 10/10 – 1 – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, 10/16, 12 - 1 p.m.

SHU Meditates
Thursday, 10/3, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Teams

Opportunities

Join a Faculty Learning Community:
Digital Humanities Faculty Learning Community - Fall 2024

Seminar on Contemplative Pedagogy and AI

Health Communication Collaboration Faculty Seminar for Spring 2025

Chesterton Reading Group;  Facilitator: Professor Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review; 5 Fridays • 12-1 p.m. • Osterreicher Suite, Walsh Library (4th Fl.): October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15: To register, email: chestertoninstitute@shu.edu.

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

Watch Our Videos:

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

2024 - 2025 Faculty Innovation Grants
The TLTC, together with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, is pleased to announce a call for Faculty Innovation Grant (FIG) proposals. This year, there are two grant types available:

Online/Hybrid Course Development Initiative
Seton Hall has implemented several quality assurance processes to support faculty in the development and facilitation of online and hybrid courses and programs. Faculty interested in offering their course online next fall must submit a course development proposal by October 15, 2024. Learn more about Online/Hybrid Course Development.

Providing Feedback to Students Through Audio and Video in Canvas
Join the TLTC on Wednesday, October 9, from 12-1 p.m. in Space154 or remotely to learn how to record and upload personalized audio and video feedback, as well as best practices for delivering constructive and supportive responses. Enhance your student engagement and communication by incorporating multimedia feedback into your teaching. Register for the Canvas workshop.

Adobe's Higher Education Hub
This dynamic resource center is designed to help faculty across disciplines integrate creativity into their teaching, offering a wealth of tools, tutorials, and insights to inspire student engagement through projects like video storytelling and digital media creation. Faculty can explore innovative ways to enhance learning experiences while connecting with peers to exchange ideas and best practices. Explore the Higher Education Hub. 

Tutor.com
Tutor.com is a live, on-demand online tutoring platform available 365/24/7. Students can click the tutor.com link on Canvas. Every student has access to 10 hours of 24/7 tutoring every semester, with more than 250+ subjects and test prep (NCLEX, MCAT, GRE, & more)!

Tutor.com also offers Student Success: Study and Life skills including building a support system, motivation and goals, notetaking, organizational skills, study strategies, and time management.

Academic Resource Center (ARC
The Academic Resource Center promotes student learning and academic excellence by providing opportunities to increase and improve academic achievement and performance. Students can schedule a tutoring appointment here! The ARC also provides study skills workshops, including Business (Wednesday, October 16 at 5 p.m.), and Time Management (Monday, October 21 at 4 p.m.). 

Call for Volunteers: OIP Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Program
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is seeking volunteers from Seton Hall community for its Holiday Dinner Program: Thanksgiving 2024. The program provides an opportunity for international students to experience Thanksgiving and for Seton Hall community members to invite international guests into their homes. Our goal is for participants to share in friendship and cross-cultural learning through this traditional American holiday.  Hosts can request any number of international students to join their Thanksgiving celebration. If you would like to host, please complete the sign up form. Host sign up will be accepted until Monday, October 14th. OIP will provide the hosts with information regarding the international student(s) assigned to their family on or around Friday, November 8.

Flu and Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
 There will be various Flu and COVID Booster Vaccine Clinics throughout the Fall semester, available to all Seton Hall faculty, staff, and administrators. 

Upcoming Dates:

Please bring a copy of your insurance card and Seton Hall ID. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. If interested, schedule an appointment here.

URC Application Cycle Now Open!
The 2025 (URC) application cycle is now open! The University Research Council offers assistance for summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 and research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2025 is February 17, 2025 at noon.

Additional information on submission guidelines and the application may be found on the URC website. Questions and submissions should be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu.

Sabbatical Faculty Step Deadline 
The sabbatical application process is now live for all faculty members who indicated their intent to apply. Please note that the deadline to complete your portion of the application is October 1.