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 2026-27 University Rank and Tenure Committee:

College of Arts and Sciences
Amy Hunter, Ph.D.
Mark Molesky, Ph.D.
Gabriella Romani, Ph.D.

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

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Philip Moremen, J.D., Ph.D.

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

College of Nursing
Linda Ulak, Ed.D., R.N.

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

Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9
Now in its 6th year, this week is comprised of presentations, meditation, prayer and contemplative practices aimed at inviting the whole Seton Hall community to promote holistic well-being, enter into study more thoughtfully and deeply, and form stronger personal and communal bonds. Events and resources for the week will be shared in a variety of modalities—in-person and virtual, indoor and outdoor, synchronous and asynchronous. Learn more.

You don’t need to be a conflict-resolution expert to handle a difficult interaction well.  The module “Diffusing Conflict: Managing Confrontation” gives faculty practical tools they can use when a student is angry, rude, demanding or confrontational. Work through realistic situations, practice effective responses, and learn strategies for keeping conversations productive while maintaining appropriate boundaries.  Participants who complete the module will earn a digital badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and other professional profiles. Access the module.

Wednesday, October 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., University Center Event Room
The Buccino Leadership Institute and Student Nurses Association are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community Blood Drive, providing an opportunity for our nursing students and Buccino leaders to support a lifesaving cause. All donors will receive a gift card from the Red Cross, and there will also be raffle items donated by corporate partner Lord Abbett. Please consider donating using the link below and also share this opportunity with your students. Volunteers can email mary.naatus@shu.edu to sign up for service hours. Learn more.

Data Services and Walsh Wednesday Workshops – October’s Schedule

The University Libraries will offer specialized live and virtual instructional talks during October that are designed to help both faculty and students navigate our unique information-centered services. View our Data Services presentation offerings that have been planned to aid our faculty and students with various technical tools that can aid their respective study efforts. The Walsh Wednesday Workshop series explores various research concepts and ideas that are available for usage in the classroom along with personal research planning tips.

View the upcoming programs, including “Walsh Workshop: Inclusive and Specialized Community Resources” and “Research Computing on the Open Science Pool” happening tomorrow. For additional information, please contact us through the University Libraries homepage.

Working on a Grant Application?

The Office of Grants and Research Services will be sharing a series of best practices over the next few weeks to support faculty and administrators who are working on grant applications. 

All grant applications at the University are required to be submitted through Cayuse. To ensure a successful and compliant submission through the Cayuse system, all Seton Hall University community members acting as Principal Investigators (PIs) must strictly adhere to the institutional policy and procedural checklist.

As soon as you know you have determined you will apply for a grant, please reach out to grantsoffice@shu.edu for the best and most thorough support throughout the development and application process. At minimum, please submit the completed application and proposal documents five business days before the submission deadline. 

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.

Birds of a Feather: AI Assignments and Applications
October 9, 9 - 10 a.m., in Teams

Untenured Faculty Organization Meeting
October 14, 12 - 1:30 p.m., UC 201

Digital Humanities Workshop: Lucid Whiteboard
October 23, 10 - 11 a.m., in Teams

Ethics and Values in the Era of AI: Magnifica Humanitas and Our Shared Future.
October 24: Check-in: 8:30 a.m. | Program: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Optional Mass: 4:30 p.m., Chancellor’s Suite, Bishop Dougherty University Center

Registration is free. Advance registration is required; space is limited. Register.

SHU Meditates
Every Thursday, Through December 10, 12:30 – 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch Time Meetups
Wednesday, October 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Invitation to Join the "Character Across the Curriculum (CAC) Faculty Fellows Seminar"
Applications are due by October 9. Additional details are available on the CFD blog.

Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

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

Share Sensitive Information Securely 
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, take a moment to review how you share sensitive University information. Use email encryption when sending confidential information through Outlook. For sensitive files, OneDrive or SharePoint can limit access to specific recipients. Avoid Anyone with the link and review sharing permissions before sharing a document.

Engage Students with Microsoft Whiteboard 
Microsoft Whiteboard provides a shared digital workspace for brainstorming, mapping ideas and responding to prompts during class. Faculty can use it for individual or group activities, giving students a visual way to contribute to discussions and collaborate in real time. Explore Microsoft Whiteboard.

Adobe Education Institute Returns in November 
The Adobe Education Institute will be held from November 3–5 with free virtual sessions for higher education faculty and staff. Explore practical uses of Adobe Acrobat, Creative Cloud and Adobe Firefly AI workflows for teaching and other University work. Sessions will also be available on demand for those unable to attend live. Register for the Adobe Education Institute.

Explore October Maker Projects and Challenge 
Put your problem-solving skills to work in the Innovation Hub this October. The monthlong Maker Challenge invites participants to design an obstacle course and program a Sphero robot to deliver a small package. From October 5–9, Gears in Motion: Make It Move offers another hands-on opportunity to design and 3D print a working gear-driven mechanism.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events

Sabbatical Workflow Department Faculty Step Due November 1
The sabbatical leave workflow has been opened and is available in Faculty Success. The faculty step was due October 1. The next step in the workflow will be the Department Faculty step, which is due on November 1. All department committee members will receive an email from Faculty Success with a direct link to view the application materials. All chairs and acting chairs have been contacted regarding their role in this step.

Questions regarding the sabbatical application process may be directed to Kaerielle Larsen in the Office of the Provost.

Employee Field Day
Thursday, October 15 from 12 – 2 p.m.
The 1st annual Employee Field Day is coming soon! This event is open to all faculty, administrators, and staff. Join your fellow colleagues for an afternoon of connection, friendly competition and community spirit! Register to attend. 

*The rain date is Friday, October 16.

Out-of-State Student Initiatives
To build a stronger sense of belonging for our out-of-state students, the Campus Inclusion Center and the Office of Student Engagement are launching an initiative to connect students with faculty and staff who share ties to their home states or countries. We are seeking faculty and staff members who are originally from, have lived in, or maintain connections to other states or countries. We are planning a social mixer for out-of-state students to get to meet peers and faculty/staff within the Seton Hall community. We invite you to participate in this new initiative. Please fill out this form to participate!