Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we begin preparing for the upcoming academic year, I would like to share an important staffing update within Academic Affairs.

Beginning this summer, Leigh Onimus, J.D., will assume the role of Supervisor of the Office of Grants and Research Services (OGRS), succeeding John Buschman, D.L.S. We are grateful to Dean Buschman for his dedicated service and contributions to OGRS over the years, and we thank him for his support during this transition.

Please join me in congratulating Leigh on this new role. Leigh brings valuable experience, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to the position, and I look forward to working together to continue supporting the University’s research and grant initiatives.

Thank you, as always, for your continued dedication and commitment to our students and community.

Sincerely,
Erik

The podcast AACSB Pulse explores current topics impacting global business education. Dean Strawser, the current board chair of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) was featured in the latest episode, “Business Education’s Era of Rapid Change.” As AACSB marks 110 years, leaders reflected on a decade of transformation, examined current relevance and shared predictions of what’s ahead. Listen to the episode and explore the AACSB Pulse podcast.

Wednesday, June 3, 2 p.m., University Center Event Lounge
The Department of Human Resources is conducting a training session to review the ePAF process, highlight common submission errors, clarify expectations to support timely and accurate processing, and introduce the new Leave Start ePAF process. Attendance is strongly encouraged for employees who submit or approve ePAFs, as well as for anyone who would benefit from a refresher on current processes and requirements. View details and register.

Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m. Bethany Hall
The Sister Rose Thering Fund's annual gala raises money for student scholarships while honoring those who work tirelessly to advance Sister Rose's legacy by fostering understanding and cooperation among Jews, Christians and people of other religious traditions through advocacy and education. This year’s honoree will be Marcia Robbins-Wilf, Ed.D., philanthropist and founding member, Sister Rose Thering Fund Board of Trustees. View ticket, sponsorship and honoree information on the Evening of Roses website.

We strongly encourage all eligible faculty to apply for merit, particularly those faculty who have not yet applied. We are eager to recognize more meritorious faculty and hope this tiered structure encourages greater faculty participation, resulting in an increased number of awards this year. We will continue to enhance our means for rewarding, retaining and celebrating scholarship, teaching and service excellence at Seton Hall.

Applying for Tenure or Promotion This Year? Request Your Scholarly Metrics Report!

Over the summer, University Libraries creates scholarly metrics reports for tenure and promotion candidates. These reports include citations, h-indices, WorldCat counts and other statistics from our e-Repository and Faculty Scholarship portals. These reports are required for tenure and promotion applicants. To request a Scholarly Metrics Report, . Questions? Contact erepository@shu.edu.

Aleksy Tarasenko-Struc, Ph.D. Wins University Research Council Award

Aleksy Tarasenko-Struc, Ph.D., assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, received a 2025 University Research Council award for his project titled “The Limits of the Inhuman: Infantilization & Demonization.” This project aims to shed light on the nature of dehumanization by exploring the limits of inhumanity toward humanity. Specifically, Tarasenko-Struc develops two essays. One analyzes infantilization, which refers to treating competent adults as children, and examines whether and how it constitutes dehumanization. The other investigates demonization, understood as casting people as subhuman monsters, and critiques a prominent model of dehumanization to better explain patterns of interpersonal violence. Professor Tarasenko-Struc presented his project during the 2026 Petersheim Faculty Research Showcase.

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.

Faculty Summer Retreat - Center for Catholic Studies
June 11 and 12, San Alfonso Retreat Center, Long Branch, New Jersey. Register.

New Faculty Orientation
August 17 and 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chancellor's Suite

Chairs Workshop
August 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chancellor's Suite

Faculty Opportunities

Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

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

Summer 2026 Productivity Series
The TLTC Summer 2026 Productivity Series offers workshops designed to help faculty and staff strengthen workplace technology skills and make the most of the digital tools they use every day. All sessions are held in the Innovation Hub Exploration Studio.

3D Printing Summer Series 
Explore the fundamentals of 3D printing and its applications in teaching, learning and creative projects through this three-part workshop series, held Mondays, June 8, 15 and 22, from 10–11 a.m. in the Innovation Hub Maker Studio. Participants will design and produce an original 3D-printed artifact while learning how digital fabrication can support innovation across disciplines. A digital badge is awarded upon completion of all three sessions. Explore all Innovation Hub Workshop Series.

Innovate and Educate Podcast Concludes Season 2 
The Season 2 finale of Innovate and Educate explores how gamification, digital badges and microcredentials can support student engagement, lifelong learning and career readiness. Featuring Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., and Ben Pincus, MBA, the episode examines how institutions can create meaningful learning experiences that help students build and demonstrate valuable skills. Listen and subscribe.

Call for Academies and Idea Hall Applications Through September 10
The call for applications is now open for the Academies and Idea Hall initiatives through September 10, 2026. These programs provide seed funding to support innovative, high-impact projects that advance our academic mission and strengthen the student experience.

Consider how your ideas might benefit from these opportunities. Additional information and application details are available on the Innovation in Action page or contact Sona Patel at innovation@shu.edu if you have any questions or would like to consult about your application.

Preparing Your Syllabi? Consider these Student Support Statements
As you prepare your syllabi for the upcoming semester, consider including the following statements as sources of support for our students. Please reach out to the Dean of Students Office (deanofstudents@shu.edu) with any questions.

Disability Support Services Statement
Students who may need accommodations due to a disability are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services as early as possible to discuss available supports and the accommodation process. DSS works collaboratively with students and faculty to help ensure equal access to the academic experience. Information shared with DSS is kept confidential in accordance with university policy and applicable law.

CAPS and Uwill Statement
College can be stressful, and support is available. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential mental health services and support for students. Students also have access to Uwill for free teletherapy, wellness programming, and additional mental health resources. Students are encouraged to seek support whenever needed.