Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

Happy New Year! I wish everyone in our Seton Hall community a 2025 filled with peace, unity, and great achievement. As I am sure many of you also have, I received many New Year’s Resolutions newsletters and exhortations, but this one from the CEO of Korn Ferry, a leading executive search firm, really caught my eye and imagination and I wish to share it with you. It is about Subscribing and Unsubscribing in 2025. Click here to view.

Talking about Korn Ferry, I would like to take a moment to share an important update regarding the search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, which will be supported by Josh Ward from Korn Ferry.

In accordance with the Faculty Guide, the Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences has been duly constituted and charged:

Andrew Alcorn, J.D.
Alumni Representative

Anastasia Botros
Undergraduate Student Representative

Dongdong Chen, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Jessica Cottrell, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Jonathan Pinnock
Graduate Student Representative

Kristi Stinson, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Nursing
Non-Voting Administrator

Mark Holtzman, C.P.A., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Accounting and Taxation
Faculty at Large  

Michael Taylor, Ph.D., Co- Chair
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Affairs

Travis Timmerman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy

In the next few weeks and working with Korn Ferry, the committee will soon invite applications from qualified higher education leaders for the position. The University is committed to recruiting a broad diverse pool of candidates and seeks an academic leader committed to the highest academic standards, personalized education, hands-on learning, and who takes seriously the responsibility for the ethical and professional development of students. 

Nominations are encouraged and will be kept confidential.  To submit a nomination, request a copy of the full-length position description (when available), or to submit application materials, please contact Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com.

I thank the committee members for volunteering to undertake this most critical assignment. 

Sincerely,
Katia

We look forward to honoring our exceptional faculty through the Faculty Excellence Awards. This year, we have introduced a nomination form that is open to all for submitting nominees in any of the award categories by Wednesday, January 15. We will continue our tradition of asking each unit to review and recommend their School/College-wide awardees to their dean. For this year only, student letters of support may be submitted to their dean's office by January 31, 2025. Please prepare your applications as per the guidelines as additional information may be requested by committees. Learn more.

The Denis F. McLaughlin Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop has commenced this week at the Seton Hall School of Law, marking the sixth year of the program. The esteemed course is offered to select students intending to advance in the profession as trial lawyers and includes daily keynote addresses from leading trial lawyers and judges. The course culminates in the practical application of the knowledge and skills developed in the program with the students serving as attorneys in simulated trials presided over by Federal judges. This year the Office of the Provost and School of Law are thrilled to share that 30 undergraduate students seeking experiential learning in the area of public law and legislation are scheduled to serve as jurors for the simulated trials. More information can be found here.

In honor of one of America's most revered advocates for racial justice and social change, Seton Hall will once again offer a special one-credit workshop on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2025) from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Bethany Hall (virtual option available). The workshop will examine perspectives on racism, privilege and justice, including informative assessments of historical and contemporary issues from faculty. Registration is now open.

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. Suggestions for workshops, speakers, or requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events welcome!

Winter Writing Retreat 
January 6, 7, and 8; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Microsoft Teams

Applications are currently being accepted for the Faculty Seminar on Diversity and Inclusion: Higher Education Controversies – Spring 2025.

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Recent changes to instructional design support mean that your designated liaison may have changed. Your Instructional Design Liaison is available to assist with course design, engagement strategies, and instructional technologies, bringing expertise and creativity to enhance your teaching and learning experience. To find your updated liaison, please consult the revised ID Liaison List.

Safe Zone Training for Seton Hall Employees: Thursday, January 9
This new training development initiative for faculty, staff and administrators, developed by a committee across the University, aims to foster awareness and understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. Safe Zone will provide participants with tools to promote allyship and inclusivity within the Seton Hall community. Registration is appreciated for the remaining session on January 9. 

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.