Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

We’re pleased to share two important opportunities: the sabbatical application process and the ACUE interest form.

Sabbaticals offer faculty time to advance their scholarly work. Applications must be submitted through Faculty Success, with eligibility demonstrated according to the Faculty Guide.

Sabbaticals are awarded for a specific year applied, and deferrals require additional approval. The number of sabbaticals awarded each year depends on the University's financial situation and resources, though the primary criteria will continue to be the relative scholarly merit and impact of the project. Faculty should carefully consider whether a one-semester or a full-year sabbatical best suits their project’s needs, as the merits of the project will be evaluated in relation to its proposed duration. Once accepted, sabbaticals must be completed as approved.

Key Deadlines:

After the Sabbatical: A report must be submitted to your department, Dean, and the Provost via Faculty Success. A sabbatical is considered a serious investment on the part of all concerned, so faculty are encouraged to prepare a detailed report in a professional style, suitable for presentation to internal and external audiences.

Faculty interested in applying for a sabbatical should first review the full application procedures, then submit the acknowledgment form. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your proposals.

As part of our ongoing commitment to instructional excellence and student success, we are pleased to continue our partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), to offer faculty the opportunity to participate in the Effective Teaching Practices course during the 2025–26 academic year. This course equips faculty with evidence-based strategies, validated by independent research, that improve student achievement and help close equity gaps.

ACUE follows a cohort model for this 25-week course, with all participants beginning in September 2025 and ending in May 2025. The course is fully online with content delivered in an asynchronous and video-rich format facilitated by ACUE. All interested faculty should complete the ACUE Interest Form by August 10 in order to schedule an info session. Please note that the cohort is limited to 33 participants - Click here to learn more about the program.

Sincerely,
Katia

Yesterday, members of our Seton Hall community took part in a meaningful pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The day included a peaceful Mass in the Basilica and engaging tours of the museum, historic buildings, and cemetery. Participants reflected on the life, work, and canonization of Mother Seton in the very spaces where she lived, taught, and served. Thank you to all who joined and to Nicole Giglia, Fr. Nick Sertich and all others who made helped make this memorable and inspiring visit possible.

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.

Faculty & Administration News (FAN) is a quarterly publication of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, which aims to share the many accomplishments of ICSST faculty and administrators. Read the May 2025 issue.

With the end of the fiscal year comes a series of important finance deadlines. To ensure complete and accurate final financial reporting, the Finance Division requests that employees review and follow the procedures and cutoff dates listed on the University’s Procurement website.

Services for Faculty and Graduate Students

Services for Faculty include Course Reserves, Instruction Requests, Streaming Video Services and Interlibrary Borrowing. Your liaison librarians are ready to assist navigating University Libraries many services. Learn more about resources for faculty.

Services for Graduate Students include Research Support such as Database Advanced Search Techniques, Literature Review and Citation Management Instruction. Our Research Data Management Team provides research consultations and help with software selection. Encourage your graduate students to review the Graduate Student Services guide for more information.

Branden Buehler, Ph.D. selected as CHDCM’s Researcher of the Year

Branden Buehler, Ph.D. from the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts was selected as the Researcher of the Year for the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. Dr. Buehler has made a significant impact on students through the integration of his research into the classroom, particularly in the field of sports media. His recent book, Front Office Fantasies, and related scholarship, shapes the core curriculum of the Introduction to Sports Media course, offering students insight into key industry trends such as data-driven storytelling and evolving representations of masculinity in sports media.

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

Faculty Opportunities for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Resources

Videos

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

TLTC 2025 Summer Series 
Day-long workshops to elevate teaching, explore new tech, and boost student engagement. Wednesdays through July 9: 

Add Innovate and Educate to Your Summer Playlist 
Episode Eight covers how AI is changing skill development and workplace expectations. Faculty discuss ethics, privacy, bias, and data security. New episodes return this fall. Listen and subscribe. 

Technology Trainer Open Office Hours 
Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. through June 26 
Drop in for help with Canvas, Adobe, Microsoft tools, and more. View schedule and register.

Adobe Education Institute 2025 
June 9-12 (virtual) 
Hands-on workshops on student engagement and instruction using Adobe Express. Registrants will receive access to recordings and can earn digital badges. Register by Friday, June 6.

Call for Members: Summer Higher Education Reading Group
Are you a Seton Hall faculty member, administrator, or staff interested in exploring big ideas in higher education this summer? Join the Summer Reading Group by emailing Professor Martin Edwards  Martin.Edwards@shu.edu.

A few thought-provoking books will be selected and the group will come together for engaging discussions over Microsoft Teams. Our goals are simple: to learn, grow, and build connections across departments.