Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I would like to share that Dean of University Libraries and Associate Provost for Research and Innovation, John Buschman, M.A., D.L.S.,  will be stepping down from his decanal and administrative responsibilities and will begin a well-earned sabbatical July 1, 2026.

Since joining Seton Hall in July 2012, Dean Buschman has provided steady and visionary leadership of the University Libraries, guiding them through multiple system migrations, the challenges of the pandemic, and a period of significant restaffing and reorganization. He also led the launch of Research Data Services, further strengthening the University’s research infrastructure. Since assuming Associate Provost responsibilities in January 2021, he has overseen remarkable growth in the Office of Grants and Research Services, with annual applications increasing substantially through his tenure.

Prior to Seton Hall, Dean Buschman served as Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Research and Services at Georgetown University Library, and he has continued to contribute meaningfully to scholarship in his field throughout his administrative service.

I am grateful for Dean Buschman's service to Academic Affairs and to the University as a whole, and I wish him much success and a productive sabbatical.

Sincerely,
Erik

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day will take place on Tuesday, April 7, with the full schedule of events available online. New this year, viewings of the Charter Day Convocation will be offered from 3 – 4 p.m. on the Newark and Nutley campuses, offering shared spaces to view the livestream with light refreshments and seating: IHS Auditorium (Interprofessional Health Sciences campus) and Atrium (School of Law campus). If you are unable to join us in South Orange, we hope you will stop by one of the viewings.

Wednesday, April 15, 3 p.m., Jubilee Hall Auditorium
Stay informed on key developments in accounting, budgeting and business processes as the Division of Finance continues to advance the ADAPT ’25 initiative. These updates are designed to enhance transparency, strengthen operations, and support our shared institutional goals. Your feedback and questions are essential as we refine processes and move this important work forward together. Register to attend.

Our accrediting institution, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), has announced their 2026 Annual Conference – Innovate Boldly. Transform Together. – in Philadelphia, PA, December 9-11, 2026. The submission deadline for proposals is April 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Read more.

Visit Walsh Library to See Faculty Publications and a Growing Leisure Collection

Faculty Publications are on display on the second floor of Walsh Library. View 140 titles including publications by Marco Morazán, Mark Holtzman, Edmund Adjapong and more. Are you a faculty member with a book being released this year? Let us know! Email Natalie Lau, Scholarly Communications Librarian at natalie.lau@shu.edu.

Grab a leisure book before you leave for Easter Break! Visit our Leisure Collection located on the second floor of Walsh Library. There are new books ready to be checked out with a Seton Hall ID. There are 1,300 titles ranging from new memoirs to bestselling fiction novels. Find a full list of titles here.

Compliance Workshop: Recording Available

Are you seeking grants and need to know more about compliance? If so, take a moment to watch our Compliance Training Session held during the 2025 Petersheim Academic Exposition. This workshop emphasizes the importance of compliance in research integrity. Compliance in research projects is critical to ensure ethical standards, participant safety, data integrity, and adherence to legal regulations (federal, state, and institution). It protects against legal liability, funding loss, and severe damage to the researcher/institutional reputation. Proper compliance ensures that research is valid, safe, and trustworthy.

Save the Date: OGRS Sessions During the Petersheim Academic Exposition

Join our upcoming in person sessions with Norma Rubio and Maria Alonso from the Office of Grants and Research, held during the Petersheim Academic Exposition (April 20 – 25). OGRS invites you to visit the tables and explore key topics essential to developing and executing research projects:

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.

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups:
April 1 and 7, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Untenured Faculty Organization Lunch
April 7, 12 - 1:30 p.m., UC 206

SHU Meditates
April 9, 12:30 - 1 p.m., on Teams

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

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.

Organize and Analyze PDFs with Adobe PDF Spaces 
Join an AEI Lab on Wednesday, April 8 at 1 p.m. to explore Adobe Acrobat’s PDF Spaces and learn how to organize documents, connect notes and surface key insights. Register for the AEI Lab.

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.

Improve Digital Accessibility in Your Courses 
This one-hour LinkedIn Learning course introduces simple techniques to make digital content more accessible, inclusive and engaging. Learn how design choices such as color contrast, alt text and clear structure can improve the learner experience. Access the LinkedIn Learning course.

Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals 
Seton Hall University’s student Security Operations Center (SOC) is advancing cybersecurity education through hands-on experience in a live enterprise environment. The program demonstrates how experiential learning, industry tools and real-world responsibilities prepare students for in-demand careers while strengthening the University’s security posture. Read the full article. 

Charter Day Photo Opportunity: Faculty and Staff Portraits
Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., University Center Event Lounge (South Orange campus)
There will be an opportunity for faculty, administration and staff to have professional headshots taken before Charter Day events. These headshots are used on the University website and for other marketing purposes.

No appointment needed. For the best results, we encourage people to wear solid-color clothing.