Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

The University Rank and Tenure Committee stands as one of Seton Hall’s most important and respected committees. As outlined in the Faculty Guide, the University Rank and Tenure Committee consists of 11 tenured faculty who hold the rank of professor. The list below  constitutes the membership of the 2025-26 University Rank and Tenure Committee:

College of Arts and Sciences
Gregory Burton, Ph.D.
Tinchun Chu, Ph.D.
Mark Molesky, Ph.D.

Stillman School of Business
A.D. Amar, Ph.D.
Jennifer Itzkowitz, Ph.D.

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Fredline M’Cormack-Hale, Ph.D.

College of Human Development, Culture and Media
James Kimble, Ph.D.
Lauren Schiller, M.F.A.
Mary Ruzicka, Ph.D.

College of Nursing
Katherine Hinic, Ph.D.

University Libraries
Gerry Shea, M.L.S.

We are grateful to our colleagues who have committed their time and expertise to the Rank and Tenure Committee this year.

Sincerely,
Erik

The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), in partnership with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, invites full-time faculty to apply for the 2025–26 Faculty Innovation Grants (FIGs). These grants provide funding and recognition for creative projects that advance teaching and learning across disciplines. Proposals are due October 24, 2025. Explore proposal guidelines and apply today!

Seton Hall hosts its Graduate Open House on Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m. in Bethany Hall. Prospective students are invited to come and  learn  about our graduate programs, meet faculty, and explore the many opportunities that a Seton Hall education provides. Please help spread the word and encourage interested students and colleagues to attend. 

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Seton Hall will host a Cybersecurity Forum on October 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Bethany Hall.  Sponsored by the Cybersecurity Advisory Council, the event will convene leading experts, including Steve Ward ’98, Katherine Wetmur, Keith O’Sullivan, and Spencer Thompson, for a discussion on emerging trends and challenges in cybersecurity, followed by a networking reception. Learn more and register.

Time Machines Applications due October 11

Applications are open for the Archives and Special Collections' Time Machines project! This annual program invites  five Seton Hall students to create projects centered around  our archival documents, rare books, art, and artifacts. Participants work with a faculty advisor and will receive a $1,000 stipend upon project completion. Details and application (due October 10th) are on the Time Machines project website.

Timothy Fortin from ICSST selected as 2025 Researcher of the Year

Timothy Fortin, Ph.D., from the Department of Philosophical Theology, has significantly enriched student understanding of human sexual difference through his research and teaching rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. His recent monograph, “On the Nature of Human Sexual Difference: A Symposium” (Springer, 2024), has been recognized for its  contribution to the field. With additional publications and guest lectures, Professor Fortin continues to advance important conversations at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and theology, providing students with meaningful engagement on complex and timely issues.

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.

Upcoming Events

Weekly Events

Faculty Lunch-Time Meet-up:
October 15, 1 - 2 p. m.
Location: Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
Thursday, October 9
12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Opportunities for the 2025-26 Academic Year:
Time Machines Project 2025-26

The following faculty learning communities are opportunities for engagement as well as personal and professional development.

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

New Video: Gen AI Birds of a Feather 1

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

 Upcoming TLTC Remote Workshops: 

Micro, Not Marathon: Why Short Videos Work 
Research shows that students retain information better from short, focused videos than from long recordings. Keep these best practices in mind when creating or using video in your course: 

Create, manage and share videos with Canvas Studio. 

Send a Message to Students from the Gradebook 
The “Message Students Who…” Canvas tool lets you quickly reach groups such as those who haven’t submitted, haven’t been graded or scored above or below a set point value. This makes it easy to send reminders, encouragement or feedback without writing individual emails. Learn how to message students from Canvas Gradebook. 

Discover New Ideas to Spark Student Engagement 
Season 2 of the Innovate and Educate Podcast is here! In Episode 1, faculty share how they design authentic, motivating assignments that inspire real learning in the age of AI and open resources. Listen and subscribe to Innovate and Educate.

2026 BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium

The Office of the Provost is looking for five student applicants who will represent Seton Hall at the 2026 BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. Selected students will be supported for overnight travel to present their research at Madison Square Garden on Saturday March 14, 2026. As an added bonus, all competing students will receive one complimentary ticket to the Men’s Basketball Conference Championship Game held in the evening. Winners of the competition will be announced at the game and will receive medals. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by November 4, 2025.