Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As the semester winds down and we approach finals, I'd like to provide some logistical details regarding the 2025 baccalaureate commencement ceremony.

For faculty, staff and administrators who need transportation to the Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony at the Prudential Center on Monday, May 19, bus service from campus will be provided.

If you are working as an academic marshal and do not wish to drive to the Prudential Center, your bus will leave Seton Hall from the Recreation Center at 6:45 a.m. sharp.

If you are not working as a marshal, the bus will leave from the Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. sharp.

Buses for both groups will leave the Prudential Center at approximately 12:30 p.m. for the return trip to the South Orange Campus. Please indicate on the form below if you need a ride back to campus. Seats are on a first-come basis and are limited. RSVP no later than Thursday, May 15, 2025. Reserve your seat for Bus Transportation.

In addition, as we celebrate this holy season, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful and blessed Easter. This sacred time reminds us that, even in the midst of struggle or uncertainty, there is always the hope of renewal, the promise of new life and the power of transformation.

As part of our Catholic university community, we are invited to live out these Easter values each day—through our teaching, our research, and our service to others.  

As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate Easter this year, let us take a moment to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives, and to recommit ourselves to the values that lie at the heart of our faith and our university community.

Sincerely,
Katia

The 29th Petersheim Academic Exposition will take place next week, kicking off with the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, April 22 from noon – 2 p.m. in Bethany Hall featuring Monsignor Joseph Reilly as the keynote speaker. Events will take place throughout the week, with the formal Closing Ceremony of Celebration held on Friday, April 26 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the McNulty Hall Amphitheater. Alumna Isabella Duarte ’15, assistant professor at the Grossman School of Medicine of New York University, will deliver the keynote address. RSVP for the opening ceremony and a complimentary lunch, view the schedule of events and learn more about the Expo.

The updated Credit Card Policy is available on the University’s Policies website. A Credit Card Program webpage has also been added to the Finance Division’s website, providing information on the University credit card program including contact information for Card Compliance, the unit within the Division of Finance that administers the program.

Please join an upcoming Finance Open Forum to learn more about the updated Credit Card policy, Unimarket and other ADAPT ’25 initiatives:

The opening of the Faculty Merit Pay process was recently announced. The deadline to submit applications to Chairs/Deans is Monday, June 9, 2025. Please review the important documents below to assist with this process.

Recent Zet Forward Podcasts Feature Faith, Science and Literature

Listen to University Libraries’ podcast Zet Forward. Recent episodes include:

See a list of all Seton Hall podcasts. Questions? Contact alan.delozier@shu.edu.

Prestigious Faculty Fellowship Initiative

Learn more about this new initiative led by Director Jim Kimble, Ph.D. and Assistant Director Lisa Deluca. The Prestigious Faculty Fellowship (PFF) initiative supports applications for high-level fellowships, Fulbright awards and membership in disciplinary honor societies. It also runs a faculty workshop each school year, open by dean’s nominations only. Visit the website to learn more. Questions? Contact honorifics@shu.edu.

Grants Training and Faculty Research Showcase Offered As Part of the Petersheim Academic Exposition

Sessions for new and experienced Principal Investigators will be offered by Ms. Norma Rubio of the Office of Grants and Research Services as part of the Petersheim Academic Exposition. Sessions will take place in the Walsh Library, Second Floor Silent Study Room. View the full schedule and details.

Research Compliance
Tuesday, April 22 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Research Compliance, Time and Effort, Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) and Federal Financial Report (FFR)

Faculty Research Showcase
Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. – Noon; 2 - 5 p.m.

Pre-Award Sessions
Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. – Noon; 2 – 4 p.m.
Request for Proposal (RFP), Scope of Work, Budget, Cayuse, Subawards, LOI, Release Time (academic year), Summer Research salary

Post Award Sessions
Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – Noon; 2 – 4 p.m.
Session on types of awards, requirements of the award, expenditures, reporting, Time and Effort, subawards, travel, equipment, No Cost Extension (NCE)

Expanded Website Display

Faculty members can now showcase multiple websites on their Faculty Web Profiles! Under Biography and Expertise, users can add and display more than one website, allowing for a more comprehensive representation of their work, projects, and professional presence.

This enhancement provides greater flexibility in highlighting faculty achievements and external contributions. Have questions? Let us know—we’re here to help!

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

2025 Petersheim Academic Expo
Week of April 21 – look for CFD-sponsored events on digital humanities, researchers of the year, experiential learning and the Mission Partners Program, among others.

Earth Day Picnic and Mass on the Grass
April 22, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
South Orange Campus Green

Untenured Faculty Organization Lunch
April 23, 11:45 - 1:45 p.m., University Center, Room 201
Contact Jared Best and Dawn Apgar for additional information.

SHeWill Coffee Break:"Finding Balance in Teaching, Research, Service and Family Responsibilities"
April 10, 10 - 11 a.m., UC 201

Diversity Film Series: Little Gandhi
April 24, 5 – 7 p.m., Fahy Hall, Room 129.
Refreshments will be served.

SHU Meditates
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups
Please note: there will be no meet-up the week of April 21.

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

Annual CFD Writing Retreat
May 20, 21, 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
Schwartz Hall, Room 112

Resources

Videos

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

Upcoming TLTC Workshops 
Through year-round workshops and one-on-one support from designated Instructional Designers, the TLTC supports faculty and staff success. All workshops will be held remotely via MS Teams. 

Deconstructing AI for Sustainability 
Explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability at Deconstructing AI for Sustainability, a virtual talk on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10–11:15 a.m., featuring Microsoft Researcher Ryland Shaw. Hosted in collaboration by the TLTR AI Subcommittee and the Faculty Senate IT Committee, this session will challenge dominant narratives about AI’s energy use and sustainability promises, offering new perspectives on power, individualism, and techno-solutionism. Learn more and register for the Deconstructing AI virtual talk. 

Honorlock Integrity & Innovation Tour 
Join fellow educators on Seton Hall's South Orange campus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Honorlock Integrity & Innovation Tour. Explore the future of AI in education, empathetic proctoring, and strategies to build trust and support student success, led by national experts in online learning. Seating is limited. View the full agenda and claim your complimentary pass.

Make Feedback More Personal with Canvas Media Recorder 
Canvas Media Recorder lets you record webcam videos, screen captures, or audio clips to walk students through their assignments and offer guidance in real time. Whether you're providing feedback, posting announcements, or explaining tricky concepts, it’s a quick and engaging way to connect, no more lengthy written comments needed. Learn how to use Canvas Media Recorder. 

Opportunity to Present at the MSCHE Conference – MSCHE Student Travel Award
Is your student submitting a poster to Petersheim? Help your students gain experience presenting at any external conference. The Office of the Provost will support a select number of student researchers with a Student Travel Award to present their research at the Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 11, 2025. Please encourage your students to read more about last year’s recipients here and consider presenting. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by May 1, 2025.

ACUE Pinning Ceremony
Please join in celebrating the accomplishments of those who complete the program at the ACUE Pinning Ceremony on May 12, 2025 at noon, where these faculty will receive their certificates and digital badges. Register and learn more.

This year Jonathan Gyurko, President of ACUE, will deliver a keynote address. In addition, faculty members will share testimonials about how they’ve integrated the strategies they learned into their teaching. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in joining the program next year to hear firsthand about its impact and the transformative power of evidence-based teaching practices. Learn more about the program and how to apply.  

Celebration of Faculty Excellence: May 6
On Tuesday, May 6 in the University Center, Event Room, the Office of the Provost will showcase the remarkable contributions of our faculty members at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence. The award categories include: Researcher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Adjunct of the Year, Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st Century Skills, Excellence in Service-Learning Award, and two awards for outstanding contributions in assessment, namely the Excellence in Assessment and Assessment Champion awards.

For many of these awards, each school proudly selects its winners, with each recipient receiving a stipend in recognition of their accomplishments. University-wide winners are chosen by committees comprised of past awardees, and we eagerly anticipate unveiling these honorees during the event. Please mark your calendars and RSVP to join us for this special celebration.

Call for Assessment Advancement Grants: Applications Now Open
Now in its second year, the Assessment Advancement Grants initiative provides financial support to academic departments and programs in enhancing their student learning assessment and continuous improvement efforts. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to implement new assessment methods, engage stakeholders, enhance existing strategies, modify curricula based on assessment results, integrate technology for assessment data collection and analysis, and support faculty training on best practices and data interpretation.

Applications for the summer of 2025 are due by May 1, 2025. For more information or to discuss your proposal, contact Sona Patel at sona.patel@shu.edu. Learn more and apply here.