Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news: introducing a 25% discount on all Pre-College Programs for dependent high school children! Upcoming this summer, courses include Accounting for the Future, Introduction to Baseball Analytics, Catholic Studies 1001, Video Game Programming and many more.

For more details, please visit the Pre-College Programs page or reach out to ceps@shu.edu. They will be happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have about this opportunity for high-school aged children. 

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Seton Hall University. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this opportunity will have on your family's educational journey.

Sincerely,

Erik

The 28th Petersheim Academic Exposition "Share, Honor, Unite" will take place from Monday, April 22 – Saturday, April 27, 2024. Throughout the week, students and faculty from various disciplines will present their work and celebrate the community’s scholastic accomplishments. The Petersheim Academic Exposition planning committee welcomes faculty members and the University community to support the exposition by hosting an event or encouraging students to participate. 

Event submissions are now being accepted! Visit the Petersheim Event Submission page for more information and to submit an event. It is recommended for organizers make arrangements (rooms, virtual format, food, media support) in advance. If any questions arise or there is a need for assistance, feel free to contact the Petersheim Program Development Sub-Committee (cosimo.antonacci@shu.edu).

Students will often share with professors about their mental health, sometimes making statements that are confusing at best and alarming at worse. As a professor, you may be concerned about how to respond. Through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Dean of Students Office, the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and the Great Minds Dare to Care initiative, there are numerous resources to support faculty to navigate these situations. Here are just a few:

CAPS and the Dean of Students Office/BIT are available to attend any department or faculty meeting to share more information and provide additional support.

When Seton Hall recently received a generous donation of Seton family papers from the Sisters of Charity of New York, historians, students of the American Revolution and researchers alike took notice. Facilitated by Professor Thomas Rzeznik of the Department of History, the donation provides rare insight into the lives of the University’s namesake, Elizabeth Ann Seton, her family, and the climate for merchants like the Setons during the Revolutionary War. Read more here.

Newest Episode of Zet Forward: Toward an Anti-Capitalist Composition with James Daniel
James Daniel, Ph.D., assistant professor of English and director of basic writing and assessment in the Department of English, recently appeared on episode 7 of our Zet Forward podcast where he spoke with Gerard Shea about his research and 2022 book, Toward an Anti-capitalist Composition (Utah State University Press). Daniel emphasized that the writing classroom can "valuably explore issues of precarity, economic inequality, and workers’ rights." He also challenged the field of composition to explore its history and recognize the negative effect capitalism has had on the body of work, while re-imagining it as a discipline. Listen to the interview.

Explore the Modern Meaning of Being “Live” in Theatre
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English, Donovan Sherman furthers the arts conversation around live theater and related intellectual thought. As anthology editor of the 2023 book, Early Modern Liveness from Bloomsbury Press, Professor Sherman explores what it meant for early modern theatre to be 'live', and how over time, experiences of live theater have changed. The recent expansive collection includes theater works from the 16th and 17th centuries onward. More broadly, Professor Sherman's research focuses on early modern drama, primarily Shakespeare, and he expresses curiosity about how performance at that time could include spiritual and philosophical work. His earlier book, The Philosopher’s Toothache: Embodied Stoicism in Early Modern English Drama (Northwestern, 2021), explored Stoic philosophy in Shakespeare's day as a practice versus doctrine. 

New Quick Start Guide for Grants.Gov Applicants 
Grants.gov has published a new Quick Start Guide for Applicants to help you register and apply for grants using Grants.gov. The helpful guide covers registering with SAM, creating workspaces, submitting your application, and more. Access the guide.

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

Events

Spring Humanities Colloquium: "Attention and the Infinite Mirror"
Speaker: D. Graham Burnett, Princeton University
Thursday, Feb. 8, 1 – 2 p.m., Beck Rooms

Annual MCEAS Lecture: "Youth and Reform in the Early US"
Abby Corcoran, Dissertation Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies
Feb. 13, 4 - 5 p.m., Beck Rooms

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-up
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

Brown Bag Lunch-and-Learn: "Faith and Reason, Theology and Science, and the CIT"
Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
University Center rm. 201 (Faculty Lounge)

SHU Meditates
Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams

Diversity Reading Group: Elite Capture; How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else)
Friday, Feb. 16, 9 - 10 a.m., in Teams

Watch Our Videos:

Videos of recent CFD events can be found here: 
http://blogs.shu.edu/centerforfacultydevelopment/

Academic Poster Design Tips and Tricks 
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12-1 p.m., Space 154
Prepare for the Petersheim Academic Exposition, a major conference, or a classroom presentation with this interactive session. Explore the fundamentals of graphic design principles and powerful tools, including Adobe XD, Adobe Express, and PowerPoint, to craft captivating poster layouts tailored specifically for academic presentations. View upcoming Academic Poster Design workshops.

Adobe Academic Essentials
Our partners at Adobe have announced an exciting new faculty workshop series designed for educators looking to elevate their academic work and infuse creativity into their curricula. The first workshop is an introductory taster session on February 6, followed by weekly 90-minute sessions through March 26. Participants will have the opportunity to earn official Adobe digital badges upon completion of course material. Claim your spot for any or all sessions.

Track Attendance in Canvas
The Attendance (Roll Call) tool is an external app used for taking attendance in Canvas courses. This tool can be enabled for all courses in Canvas, whether they are online or face-to-face. You also have the flexibility to customize how attendance affects a student's final grade. Learn how to enable and track attendance with Roll Call.

The University Research Council
The 2024 University Research Council (URC) application cycle is now open! We invite you to explore this opportunity to receive support for your research endeavors. Program guidelines and the application form are available on the University Research Council sub-page of the OGRS website. 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 2024 is Monday, February 26, 2024, with awards expected by late April. Questions and submissions should be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu.