Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As we bundle up for the winter chill, it’s the perfect time to think ahead to the warmth of summer — and we have some exciting news to help you do just that.

Seton Hall University is once again offering a variety of engaging Pre-College Programs for high school students. These programs provide an excellent opportunity for students to explore new subjects, gain valuable skills, and get a head start on their future academic journeys. We are especially pleased to extend this opportunity to our Seton Hall community members by offering a 25% discount on all Pre-College Programs for dependent high school children.

Your children can explore courses like Accounting for the Future, Introduction to Baseball Analytics, Investing, STEM Giant Leap, Video Game Programming, and more — all designed to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders.

To learn more and to register, please visit the Pre-College Programs page and use promo code Precollege25. For any questions, feel free to reach out to ceps@shu.edu. Our team is here to assist you with any inquiries you may have.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Seton Hall University. We look forward to supporting your family’s educational journey and hope this offer brings a little extra warmth and inspiration as we look ahead to the summer months.

Sincerely,
Katia

In honor of one of America's most revered advocates for racial justice and social change, Seton Hall will once again offer a special one-credit workshop on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2025) from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Bethany Hall (virtual option available). The workshop will examine perspectives on racism, privilege and justice, including informative assessments of historical and contemporary issues from faculty. Registration is now open. 

Designed to enhance career and academic growth, these graduate certificate courses provide practical, industry-relevant skills and are available at no additional cost to current graduate students. Taught by experienced faculty, these courses help students stay ahead of industry trends and gain valuable knowledge that can make a meaningful impact in their fields. For more information on these unique opportunities, visit the Hall-mark Professional Development Courses page.

As a reminder, please nominations in any of the award categories for the annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence are due by tomorrow, January 15. We will continue our tradition of asking each unit to review and recommend their School/College-wide awardees to their Dean. For this year only, student letters of support may be submitted to your Dean's Office by January 31, 2025. Please submit the nomination form and prepare your applications as per the guidelines as additional information may be requested by committees. Learn more.

Explore Sacred Texts at Walsh Gallery

Visit Walsh Gallery to experience a unique exhibit of sacred texts from Seton Hall's expansive rare book and manuscript collections. Showcasing a rich tapestry of religious devotion that includes Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism, each piece highlights the transformative practice of ornamenting sacred texts—a universal form of spiritual expression. See gilded illuminations, intricate calligraphy and musical notation that have connected the worshiper and the divine for eons, elevating the human spirit. Read more about the exhibit.

*Note: The Gallery will close to visitors in March 2025 due to construction, though the reproductions will continue to be visible through the windows.

Psychology Professors Update Behavioral Sciences Text

From Professors Kelly Goedert and Susan Nolan comes the sixth edition of their text, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Macmillan, 2024). Covering all of the basic concepts and skills of statistics in a behavioral sciences context, including fascinating stories and real data drawn from the history of statistics and contemporary research, the text is essential for all behavioral science students seeking to broaden their understanding of the field. The new edition, notes Macmillan, features extensive practice exercises, adaptive quizzing, immersive learning activities and updated information on open science practices and new “Statistics at Work” photo examples.

Hanover Grants Calendar 

The Sponsored Programs Calendar is a wide-ranging schedule of programs and opportunities across the entire curricula and activities of the university. This calendar reviews upcoming grant opportunities focused on institutional programmatic opportunities in the areas such as student success, education, capacity building, and economic/workforce development. Short-term targets with set deadlines are included alongside longer-term opportunities expected to occur across the next year and beyond. Review the biweekly Hanover Grants Digest. 

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. Suggestions for workshops, speakers, or requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events welcome!

Events
SHU Meditates
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1 .pm. in Teams, starting 1/16/25

Write Club
A virtual space to work on research in a supportive atmosphere; Fridays, 9 - 11 a.m., in Teams, starting 1/17/25

Faculty Lunch time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
January 22; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
January 28; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Opportunities

Join a CFD Faculty Learning Community

Resources:

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
Find all episodes here.
Subscribe and find all episodes on Podbean.

Videos

Have you missed a CFD event? If so, you can find here.

File Management Using Microsoft OneDrive
Thursday, January 16, 10-11 a.m., Space154 or MS Teams
Discover how to efficiently navigate Microsoft OneDrive, organize files for quick access, and securely share them with other Seton Hall users. This workshop will also cover the differences between local and cloud storage and the importance of proper file management to prevent data loss. Register for the OneDrive workshop. 

Microsoft Teams for Spring 2025 Courses
Alongside Canvas course shells, a Microsoft Team has been created for all Spring 2025 courses. Leveraging a Team in your course enables you to seamlessly utilize chat and video conferencing features in your classes without the need to manually manage team membership. Before the start of the semester, remember to activate your course's Team. Review helpful Microsoft Teams how-to articles.

Reminder: Publish Your Canvas Course
Courses in Canvas are unpublished by default and must be published to be accessible to students. Keep in mind that publishing a course does not automatically publish all content. Published items are marked with a green check, while unpublished ones display a grey circle with a line. Learn how to publish your Canvas course and course content.

Boost Your Account Security with Duo Push
Duo Push provides a faster, more secure way to approve logins directly from your mobile device, reducing the risk of interception and social engineering. Get started by downloading the Duo Mobile App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), then set up Duo Push as your primary authentication method. Learn why your authentication method matters.

URC Application Cycle Now Open!
The 2025 (URC) application cycle is now open! The University Research Council offers assistance for summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 and research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2025 is February 17, 2025, at noon.