Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

This week we have two exciting updates, one about our goal of increasing our faculty success across the globe and the other about our upcoming Presidential Investiture!    

Faculty Success Update: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jim Kimble from the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media as our new Faculty Prestigious Fellowships Director. In this critical role, Professor Kimble will support faculty in applying for Fulbright programs and other national and international fellowships. Professor Kimble has extensive experience with Prestigious Fellowships and his guidance will be instrumental as we continue to compete in a highly selective environment. Learn more about his appointment.

We look forward to seeing more of our talented faculty members recognized for their contributions on the national and international stage. Please join me in congratulating Professor Kimble.

Presidential Investiture Update: Additionally, I would like to inform you that, as in past years, classes on the South Orange campus will be cancelled on Monday, November 4 until 5 p.m. for the Investiture of our 22nd President, Monsignor Joseph Reilly. The availability of parking will be limited during this milestone event, which will attract guests from all our campuses, the state of New Jersey and beyond. Additional details about the Presidential Investiture will be announced soon, and we look forward to seeing you there. 

Sincerely,
Katia

The Office of International Programs (OIP) is seeking volunteers from the Seton Hall community for its Holiday Dinner Program: Thanksgiving 2024. The program provides an opportunity for international students to experience Thanksgiving and for Seton Hall community members to invite international guests into their homes. Our goal is for participants to share in friendship and cross-cultural learning through this traditional American holiday. Hosts can request any number of international students to join their Thanksgiving celebration. Host sign-ups are open until Monday, October 14, and OIP will share details about assigned student(s) with hosts by Friday, November 8. If you would like to host, please complete the sign up form.

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. Additional information on submission guidelines and the application may be found on the University Research Council webpage. Questions and submissions should be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu.

The 2024-25 Faculty Retreat Series continues tomorrow, Wednesday October 2, offering faculty and administrators of all faiths a chance for quiet reflection. Father Gerald Buonopane will present on the topic, “Mission Integration: Nature and Grace.” This year’s theme is “Mission Integration as Spiritual Paradigm.” Learn more about the Faculty Retreat Series.

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 August 2024 issue.

Listen to the Latest Episode of Zet Forward, Featuring Professor Branden Buehler

Branden Buehler, Ph.D. stopped by Zet Forward on September 19 to discuss his 2023 book, Front Office Fantasies: The Rise of Managerial Sports Media (University of Illinois Press). Dr. Buehler is Associate Professor of Visual and Sound Media in the Department of Communication, Media, and Arts at Seton Hall University. A media studies scholar who received his Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Buehler’s research centers around sports media, with a particular focus on sports television and sports media industries. Front Office Fantasies examines the ubiquity of sports media texts focused on administrative figures and bureaucratic duties.

Hanover Grants Calendar for Social Sciences
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 Social Sciences. 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.

Compliance 101
Part of the 2024 OGRS Research Grant Series of lectures held during Petersheim, Compliance 101 emphasized the importance of compliance in research integrity. The session covered several aspects of compliance, including institutional animal care, conflict of interest, ethics and more. 

"Research Compliance is an integral part of the research process, from the beginning of the submission to the close out of the award," explained trainer Norma Rubio. "Researchers need to be able to follow the requirements of the sponsor with the initial submission, in order to receive the award, which needs to be financially and in programmatically monitored."

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

Events:

Untenured Faculty Organization Kickoff Lunch
Wednesday, October 2, 12 - 2 p.m., University Center 201
Untenured Faculty Organization - Fall Schedule

Write Club: Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., UC 201.
Use this time and space to maintain your research agenda during the semester. Participate as you’re able; there’s no commitment involved.

Faculty Lunch time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
Wednesday, 10/2 - 1 – 2 p.m.
Thursday, 10/10 – 1 – 2 p.m.

SHU Meditates
Thursday, 10/3, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Teams

Fall Harvest Luncheon
 Oct. 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Bethany Hall

CFD Featured Video:
Handling Hot Topics in the Classroom 1/22/24

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
Episode 2: "The Science of Learning and AI" with Susan Nolan and Kelly Goedert

Opportunities

Diversity Reading Group - I Never Thought of It That Way; How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Sept. 27, 10-11, UC 201
Light refreshments will be served.
Registration requested »

Join a Faculty Learning Community

Health Communication Collaboration Faculty Seminar for Spring 2025

Chesterton Reading Group;  Facilitator: Professor Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review; 5 Fridays • 12-1 p.m. • Osterreicher Suite, Walsh Library (4th Fl.): October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15: To register, email: chestertoninstitute@shu.edu.

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

Watch Our Videos:

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

Introducing the 'Innovate and Educate' Podcast
The TLTC's new podcast, "Innovate and Educate," launches with the episode "What EdTech Successfully Transformed Student Outcomes in Your Course(s)?" featuring Seton Hall instructors sharing real-world examples of how educational technologies have improved student engagement and performance. Subscribe and tune in for new episodes released on the last Thursday of every month, offering actionable insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and student success through technology.

Subscribe to Innovate and Educate.

Take Attendance in Canvas with Roll Call
Roll Call can be enabled for all Canvas courses, whether online or face-to-face, allowing instructors to efficiently track student attendance. You can mark students as present, absent, or late, using either a list or seating chart view, and even mark all students present with a single click. While students cannot access the Roll Call tool, they can see their attendance in the Assignments or Grades page if it contributes to their grade.

Track attendance with Canvas Roll Call.

Upcoming TLTC Workshops
Alongside one-on-one support from your Instructional Design Liaison, the TLTC offers a robust schedule of training opportunities:

Tips for Faculty to Increase Retention

Research shows that student interaction with faculty is key to student success and retention. Here are some best practices (adapted from the 2023 Student Voice Survey and Utah Tech University, 2024) on how faculty can continue to positively enhance the student experience. 

Tip #9: Obtain and Use Student Feedback. Student feedback through in-class assessment techniques or reviewing course evaluations can be an effective way for faculty to assess their teaching skills.

Tip #10: Interact with Students Beyond the Classroom. Faculty-student contact outside the classroom increases a student's sense of belonging and improves student retention. Attending student events or volunteering as a club advisor are ways to increase engagement.

Additional resources: Center for Faculty Development and TLTC

Flu and Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
 There will be various Flu and COVID Booster Vaccine Clinics throughout the Fall semester, available to all Seton Hall faculty, staff, and administrators. 

Upcoming Dates:

Please bring a copy of your insurance card and Seton Hall ID. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. If interested, schedule an appointment here.

Sabbatical Faculty Step Deadline 
The sabbatical application process is now live for all faculty members who indicated their intent to apply. Please note that the deadline to complete your portion of the application is October 1.