Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we close out the 2025–26 academic year, I would like to recognize the incredible engagement and collaboration across campus through the Compass Super User Cup, an initiative led in partnership between Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Services.

Throughout the academic year, two monthly winners were selected from our schools and colleges to recognize individuals or units who exemplified innovation, engagement and best practices in the use of Compass to support student success. From proactive outreach and meaningful advising conversations, to creative use of alerts, campaigns, automations, and AI-supported features, participants demonstrated an inspiring commitment to student care, and advising excellence.

The competition was spirited throughout the year, and I am pleased to congratulate the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) as the Compass Super User Cup Champion for the 2025–26 academic year.

Additionally, thanks to Strategic Planning funding, we were able to offer a faculty raffle to recognize individuals who utilized Compass features such as notes, appointments and alerts in the spring semester. Prizes included free parking and reMarkable tablets.

We are pleased to announce the following 12 winners:

Parking Passes

ReMarkable Tablet

Winners were contacted directly by Anna Calka, Ph.D. and Marianne Lloyd, Ph.D.

As we pause the competition for the summer, we encourage faculty advisors and staff to take this opportunity to complete the Compass Advising Training and return reinvigorated for the next cycle of innovation, collaboration and student support.

I would also like to thank all faculty advisors, staff, administrators and campus partners who participated in this initiative and continue to strengthen our culture of student support through thoughtful and innovative advising practices.

Sincerely,
Erik

The Office of the Provost is delighted to announce the 2026-27 Sabbatical Application Process. Submit the Sabbatical Acknowledgment Form by August 12 to indicate that you are anticipating submitting a Sabbatical Application. Based on the information provided, you will be sent the link to the application in Faculty Success. If you have questions regarding this form, please contact Kaerielle Larsen in the Office of the Provost.

The Season 2 finale of Innovate and Educate explores how microcredentials and digital badges can support student engagement, skill development and career readiness.

Listen to the episode.

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.

Write Club
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fahy Hall, Room 245 or Microsoft Teams
Contact email Mary Balkun for Teams access.

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.

Continue Exploring the Innovation Hub This Summer 
The Innovation Hub Summer Workshop Series continues through July, offering opportunities to explore digital fabrication, content creation and emerging technologies. Participants can build practical skills, create original projects and earn a digital badge upon successful completion of a workshop series.

Upcoming Series

Tidy Up Your Canvas Dashboard This Summer 
Prepare for the upcoming semester by organizing your Canvas dashboard. Hide old courses and favorite the ones you use most to make course navigation faster and more efficient. Learn more about managing your Canvas

Advance Your Online Teaching Skills This Summer  
Faculty who have completed the Online Teaching Certificate Level 1 can continue their professional development through the Online Teaching Certificate Level 2, an asynchronous program running July 6 through August 9. Participants will apply online course design principles while building and refining a course in Canvas and can earn a Level 2 Certificate and digital badge upon completion. Enroll in the Online Teaching Certificate Level 2.

Required: International Travel Reporting Form
All faculty and staff traveling internationally on behalf of Seton Hall University are asked to complete the University's International Travel Reporting Form through the Office of Business Affairs. Submission is mandatory for insurance purposes (please submit prior to departure). Complete the form.

Interested in Building Global Partnerships?
If you are traveling to an international conference, participating in study abroad programming, or engaging with international institutions and would like to explore partnership opportunities on behalf of Seton Hall, we want to hear from you. Please reach out to Associate Provost Mary Naatus at mary.naatus@shu.edu.

Faculty CV Upload Reminder
As part of Seton Hall University's ongoing commitment to accreditation and continuous improvement, and in accordance with recommendations from our Middle States review, the University is maintaining a centralized record of faculty curriculum vitae (CVs).

We kindly ask all faculty members to upload their most current CV to Faculty Success at their earliest convenience. Maintaining up-to-date CVs helps support accreditation efforts, institutional reporting, and the accurate representation of faculty accomplishments.

Instructions

Please note that your CV will also be displayed on your Faculty Web Profile. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

Call for Academies and Idea Hall Applications
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.