Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Robinson, Ph.D., as Faculty Chair for the Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR).  

Robinson is a professor in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, and has been at Seton Hall since 2016. During that time, she has served in many roles including interim dean of the former College of Communication and the Arts, chair of the Department of Communication and the Arts, as well as director of Graduate Studies of the M.A. in Communication. She is currently serving as the director of Oral Communication Competencies where she is spearheading the comprehensive course revision of the multi-section course, Oral Communication, to integrate crucial digital and cultural literacy learning outcomes. In her scholarship, she has published numerous articles, book chapters and books, coupled with national, international and regional presentations, in areas of assessment, communication instruction and pedagogy, computer-mediated and digital communication, and mobile learning.   

As Faculty Chair, Robinson will work closely with co-chair, Paul Fisher, associate chief information officer and director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, to align Seton Hall’s digital transformation with the University’s strategic priorities and set the agenda that will guide the TLTR’s work over the next two years. The TLTR is a consortium of faculty, administrators and students that meet to research, discuss and provide recommendations on institutional issues related to teaching, learning and technology. At the forefront of these discussions will be the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its inevitable impact on teaching and learning.  

I invite members of the community to participate in the important work of the TLTR by joining one of the group’s subcommittees, including the newly formed Artificial Intelligence Committee. This working group will research AI’s effects on education, aid policy development, curate integration best practices and explore AI’s implications for the future workplace.  

Please join me in congratulating Renee Robinson on her well-deserved appointment as the TLTR Faculty Chair and extending her a warm welcome to this new role. 

Sincerely,

Erik

Published earlier this year, Professor Nathan Oates’ psychological thriller, A Flaw in the Design, has received positive reviews from The New York Times, The Guardian, The Observer and The Daily Mail. The book was also optioned for development as a TV show by Carnival Films (a United Kingdom-based film company, best known for "Downton Abbey"). Read more.

Turn your ideas into reality! Propose projects that transcend divisions and refine possibilities with Idea Hall. Open to teams of staff, faculty and administrators that include multiple divisions. Grants range from $5,000 - $30,000. Apply by Thursday, January 25, 2024! Learn more. 

Staff from colleges and universities across New Jersey will come together for the first time on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 for the inaugural NJ Higher Education Mental Health Summit, hosted this year at Seton Hall University. Hundreds of professionals and front-line practitioners are expected to attend the gathering and collaborate across disciplines to combat the youth mental health crisis and develop methods to foster the psychological health and well-being of students to help them thrive, develop and achieve personal and academic success. Seton Hall faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend. Registration is now open.

Spring 2024 Faculty DataLab Applications Open
DataLab is a research initiative funded by the University Academies that aims to advance research activities across all disciplines at Seton Hall. The program provides data management and data analysis training to undergraduate students working with faculty on small-scale research projects. Students collaborate with their faculty sponsor and University Libraries Research Data Management Team. Students are paid a $1,000 stipend upon project completion. Please submit applications by Wednesday, January 26, 2024. Questions? Email kathryn.diana@student.shu.edu.

New Digital Exhibit Honors Institute of Judeo-Christian Studies 70th Anniversary
In honor of this milestone, Seton Hall’s Archives and Special Collections created a new digital exhibition, John M. Oesterreicher: In His Own Words. Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher founded the Institute of Judeo-Christian Studies in 1953. See Monsignor Oesterreicher’s life story through StoryMaps, a digital display that combines audio, maps, images and text. Discover his journey and listen to his own voice through a recently digitized oral history. Additionally, Monsginor Oesterreicher’s papers can be consulted in Special Collections on the first floor of Walsh Library by appointment. Questions? Email archives@shu.edu.

Hanover Research Webinar: Grant-Seeker’s Guide to Training and Fellowships
For many grant-seekers in the early stages of their research careers, myriad opportunities are available in the form of fellowships and training experiences. On Thursday, December 21 at 12 p.m. ET, Hanover will present “Grant-seeker's Guide to Training and Fellowships.” This webinar will provide a primer on the landscape for these opportunities, while also describing how they fit into larger research career trajectories. Presenters include Clinton Doggett (senior grants advisor, Hanover Research) and Mallory Waters (grants advisor, Hanover Research). Register now.

Unable to attend? Register and Hanover will send a copy of the recording and slides after the webinar.

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Events

Winter Writing Retreat
January 2 - 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., in Teams

Contemplative Practices Seminar, Spring 2024
Applications are being accepted

Faculty Seminar on Challenging Racism and Teaching for Inclusivity, Spring 2024 
Applications are being accepted

Announcements

Videos of past CFD events can be found here: 
http://blogs.shu.edu/centerforfacultydevelopment/

Managing Incompletes During the Canvas Transition
Students can continue working on incomplete coursework within Blackboard until December 21. However, any work submitted after this deadline will not be captured in the archive. All incomplete work must be graded by December 29, as Blackboard will not be accessible after that date. In the case of an outstanding Incomplete (IN) after December 29, review step-by-step instructions for managing incompletes. 

New Canvas Bootcamp Added!
Register now for the newly added one-day Canvas bootcamp scheduled for Thursday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the TLTC Learning Studio. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics covered include:

Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR)
Be part of the conversation about the future of technology at Seton Hall University. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Department of Information Technology, the TLTR is a consortium of faculty, administrators and students dedicated to helping the University navigate issues and topics related to the integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Learn more and complete the TLTR interest form.

Nominations for Researcher, Teacher, Adjunct Faculty of the Year
The nomination process for the faculty excellence awards is underway, upholding our tradition of honoring exceptional faculty by acknowledging a Researcher of the Year, a Teacher of the Year, and an Adjunct of the Year from each school or college. Additionally, we will recognize a university-wide Teacher, Researcher, and Adjunct of the Year. Recently, we have expanded these awards to include recognition for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st-Century Skills and Excellence in Service-Learning.  

Deans will designate college Researchers, Teachers, and Adjuncts of the Year and submit nominations for the Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st-Century Skills and Excellence in Service Learning Awards to the Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence and Assessment by January 31, 2024. We encourage Deans to solicit nominations from departments, especially in the case of adjunct faculty, setting pre-deadlines for these nominations. For more information about the requirements and eligibility for all awards, click here.

The Hospitality of Advent: Sign Up for Daily Meditations from ICSST!
Join the School of Theology for annual meditation series, this year themed The Hospitality of Advent. Explore and consider how Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and other great figures of the Gospels and Church tradition welcomed Jesus into their hearts. Sign up today to receive reflections authored by the ICSST community, delivered via e-mail from the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, through Christmas Eve. Learn more and subscribe.