Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I am pleased to announce a few personnel updates in our office and beyond. 

We are pleased to announce that Patrick Manning, Ph.D., associate professor of Pastoral Theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, has been appointed director of the Center for Catholic Studies. Dr. Manning will continue as a member of the ICSST faculty in addition to this appointment.  

Dr. Manning brings to this role a deep interdisciplinary background in liberal studies, education and theology, and in his scholarship, he works across the fields of theology, religious studies, education, sociology and psychology.  

Additionally, Seton Hall School of Law faculty member Jamie Pukl-Werbel ’98 will serve as the Special Advisor to the Provost for Academic Affairs. Jamie also has assumed the role of the new Assistant Dean of Experiential Education at the Law School.

Dean Pukl-Werbel has been the Director of Experiential Learning at the law school since 2020, and will continue to supervise all skills education and curriculum, advocacy programs, externship opportunities and upper division simulation courses. 

Finally, Monsignor Joseph Reilly has assumed the role of Vice Provost for Academics and Catholic Identity. He supervises the director of Core Studies in implementing the strategy through the Core Offices, the Core Fellows and in collaboration with the University Core Committees. Msgr. Reilly will also work with the faith-based and mission-based Centers, Institutes and Directors.

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our colleagues in their new roles. 

Sincerely,

Katia

In partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), Seton Hall is excited to offer our faculty the opportunity to participate in ACUE’s course on Effective Teaching Practices in AY23-24. 

This 25-week course prepares faculty in evidence-based teaching practices proven through independently validated research to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. Using a cohort model, this asynchronous, video-rich course will be delivered fully online and facilitated by a Seton Hall faculty member. Learn more about the program and how to apply. Have questions? Please reach out to Jessica Cottrell (jessica.cottrel@shu.du).

Be a ReBL and Use Your Seton Hall ID at Essex County Libraries
With a ReBL sticker, you can check materials out from many Essex County libraries, including South Orange Public Library and Rutgers Dana Library. All members of the Seton Hall community can get a ReBL sticker added to their Seton Hall ID card at the 2nd Floor Circulation Desk at Walsh Library. View the full list of participating libraries. Questions? Contact circulation@shu.edu.

Use VALE to Visit NJ College and University Libraries
University Libraries is part of VALE's onsite borrowing agreement among 50 New Jersey colleges and universities. Under the agreement, faculty and staff from participating institutions who are in good standing at their home library qualify for onsite borrowing privileges at each other’s libraries.

To participate, faculty, staff and students need a signed “VALE Reciprocal Borrowing Application Form" available at the Circulation Desk on the 2nd Floor of Walsh Libraries before visiting other schools. Questions? Contact circulation@shu.edu.

T-AP Research Call Now Open - Democracy, Governance and Trust
The Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) for Social Sciences and Humanities recently announced the launch of its fourth joint research call on Democracy, Governance and Trust (DGT). The DGT call aims to deepen and widen our knowledge and understanding of opportunities, challenges, and crises, relevant to democracy, governance and trust. Read more about the scope and instructions on how to apply.

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

Applications are now being accepted for the University Teaching Fellows Program. 

Write Club
May 30 - Aug. 25; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In Teams
A continuation of the Summer Writing Retreat, Write Club is a virtual space where faculty can work on scholarship or other projects over the course of the summer.

Access videos of CFD workshops.

New Dates Added for Canvas Bootcamp
Join the TLTC for an intensive one-day bootcamp designed to equip you with the essential tools for effective teaching in the Canvas environment. In this comprehensive training, you'll engage in hands-on sessions that cover everything you need to get started in Canvas, including course content and assignments, tests, grading, group work, and more. The bootcamp will be offered from 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. in the Walsh Library Beck Rooms on:

TLTC Productivity Series
Improve your workflow with the Productivity Series workshops, exploring time-saving tools in Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and other Office 365 apps. Open to all faculty, administrators, and staff. Workshops will be offered from July 31-August 2. Learn more and register.