Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

In collaboration with the Division of Student Services and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, I am pleased to announce that the updated Seton Hall University Advising Course will be available to all faculty and professional advisors in Canvas beginning tomorrow, April 8, at 10 a.m. You can access the course here, and may be prompted to sign in with your PirateNet credentials if you are not already logged in. You will also receive an email on Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. from SHU Advising (notifications@instructure.com) notifying you that the training is available and open for you to complete.

This updated module reflects the strong and ongoing partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Services to enhance the advising experience and support student success. The training is designed to provide best practices in advising while also introducing new and enhanced Compass functionalities, including alerts, appointment campaigns, and additional tools to better support student engagement.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the faculty, advisors, and administrators who contributed to the development of this training. As you complete the training, you may even recognize some of your colleagues featured in the videos.

Please plan to complete the training by May 18, 2026. For more information about advising at Seton Hall, please visit https://www.shu.edu/advising/. 

Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting our students.

Sincerely,
Erik

The first of our Watermark’s Planning and Self Study trainings will be held this Thursday, April 9, from 3 to 4:40 p.m. Participants will learn how to enter SLOs, create a curriculum map and become familiar with the user interface. Registration is required, with spots still available. Register now to hold the time on your calendar until you receive the Zoom link from Watermark.

Wednesday, April 15, 3 p.m., Jubilee Hall Auditorium
The Division of Finance invites the campus community to attend its Spring 2026 Open Forum to receive updates on various accounting, budget and business processes and policies, including progress on the ADAPT ’25 initiative. Please register for this event in advance. 

The Blessing and Grand Opening of the Innovation Hub has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to stay after the ceremony to enjoy light refreshments and facility tours, led by TLTC members. Join us as we celebrate this exciting new space for innovation, collaboration and creativity. Learn more and register.

Monday, April 20 — Saturday, April 25
The Exposition will kick off with the Opening Ceremony on Monday, April 22, noon – 2 p.m. in Bethany Hall, with Jose Lopez, Ph.D., professor of physics and director, Office of Grants and Research Services, as the keynote speaker. Registration now open to save your seat and complimentary lunch. Events will take place throughout the week, with the formal Closing Ceremony of Celebration held on Friday, April 26, 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the McNulty Hall Amphitheater. Reverend Joseph Laracy, S.T.D. of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, will deliver the keynote address. View the full schedule of events, which continues to be updated. 

Save the Date: DataLab Student Showcase 

Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Walsh Library, 2nd Floor Common Area and Virtual
Stop by and see DataLab student research presentations on during DataLab- Advancing Research Through Student-Faculty Collaboration. The session highlights student research supported by Research Data Services and faculty mentors. Students will present projects demonstrating the application of data analysis, computational methods, and technologies to address real-world research questions. Student researchers are Nadia Aboukaram, Chris Henderson, Daniel Gilliland, and Marco Ponce. This event is organized by Samah Alshrief, Ph.D., Data Specialist and Manager of Research Data Services. 

Save the Date: Faculty Research Exposition during Petersheim Academic Exposition 

Wednesday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silent Study Room (2nd Floor Walsh Library)
Join OGRS and fellow faculty members for the Faculty Research Exposition. This all-day event features faculty scholarship presentations including recipients of the University Research Council (URC) Award. The URC was established to foster faculty research and to promote faculty development activities, including the identification of priorities and programs which shall provide opportunities for faculty growth and renewal. Come for an hour or two and support Seton Hall University Faculty Research!

Reminder: Fall 2026 Registration Period is April 15-21

As the advising period continues, this is an important time to encourage students to take a proactive approach to their academic planning.  

Please remind students to: 

⭐ Compass Super User Spotlight
We’re pleased to recognize Randall Clemens from the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) as this week’s Compass Super User! His innovative use of automations, alerts, and the AI features within Compass highlights a creative and forward-thinking approach to supporting student success. Randy’s efforts demonstrate how leveraging technology can enhance efficiency, improve outreach, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience. 

Advising Resources 

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.

The Letter Screening
April 9, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Mooney Hall 329

A Special Diversity Reading Series Event: "The Home I Worked To Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora "- Wendy Pearlman, Jane Long Professor of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Political Science
April 9, 5 - 6 p.m., Chancellor’s Suite, University Center 

"AI-Aware Teaching"
Speaker: Annette Vee, Assoc. Prof. of English and Director of the Composition Program, University of Pittsburgh
April 16, 5 - 7 p.m., Bethany BC and on Teams

CFP for “Teaching writing is still possible: a SHU Academy WAC/AI workshop”

"Navigating the Tenure and Promotion Process", April 17, 9 - 10 a.m., on Teams

Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI
April 17, 10 - 11:30 a.m., on Teams

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups:
April 15, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
April 20, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room 

SHU Meditates
April 9, 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m., in Teams 

Podcast: Faculty Matters

Videos

Integrating Innovation and Showcasing Learning 

In addition to one-on-one support from your instructional design liaison, April workshops offered by the TLTC focus on integrating technology into teaching and showcasing student learning. Sessions explore immersive learning, gamification and AI, along with strategies such as digital portfolios, storytelling and microcredentials. All sessions are held in the Exploration or Maker Studio in the Innovation Hub.

Build an AI-Ready, Equitable Campus 
Join this Adobe webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. ET to explore how institutions can create a more accessible, scalable and future-ready technology environment. Learn how the right digital ecosystem can support responsible AI adoption while enhancing creativity, productivity and collaboration across your campus. Register for this webinar.

Explore Authentic Assessment in the Latest Innovate and Educate Episode 
The newest episode of Innovate and Educate explores how authentic assessment helps students connect course content to real-world applications. Featuring Seton Hall faculty, the discussion highlights how digital tools can support more engaging and meaningful assignments across disciplines. Listen and subscribe.

Send Targeted Messages in Canvas Gradebook 
The “Message Students Who…” tool in the Canvas Gradebook allows you to quickly contact students based on submission status or grades. Use it to send reminders, encouragement or targeted feedback without composing individual emails. Learn how to message students from the Gradebook.