Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

As part of our ongoing efforts to advance faculty development across teaching and research, I am also pleased to announce that the 2027 University Research Council (URC) Grant application cycle is now open! We invite you to explore this grant 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 URC Grant offers assistance for summer stipend requests of up to $10,000 or research grants of up to $10,000 for use during the subsequent academic year. The application deadline for Summer 2027 is Friday, February 5, 2027 at noon.

See the URC website for submission guidelines and the application. Questions and submissions may be emailed to grantsoffice@shu.edu. 

Sincerely,
Erik

Faculty submitting requests for makeup exams or classroom coverage should allow at least three business days' notice for makeup exams and five business days' notice for classroom coverage whenever possible. All requests are subject to availability and must be confirmed by the ARC. Please submit requests through the designated form rather than by email to help ensure that all requests are received and processed. 

A student who has always been engaged suddenly stops attending class. When you reach out, their response suggests they are overwhelmed and having a difficult time. You want to help, but you're not sure what to say or whether the situation warrants a referral.

Situations like this are why Seton Hall has a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and offers the Ready to Care training module.

BIT provides a resource for faculty to share concerns about students who may need additional support. Ready to Care helps you develop practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond with empathy, and connect students to the right resources. Those who complete the module receive a sticker, magnet, and digital badge – all to display to show students you care.

You don't have to be a counselor to make a difference. Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is notice, reach out, and refer. Learn more about BIT. Complete the Ready to Care module.

Friday, November 20, 3 – 6 p.m. Jubilee Auditorium and Livestream
Top teen entrepreneurs will compete in an exciting start-up business competition. Parents, teachers and the public are invited to attend and cheer on contestants and vote for the Audience Choice Award. Learn more.

Build Your Skills During November with Data Services and Walsh Wednesday Workshops

Throughout November, faculty and students can take advantage of specialized live and virtual instructional talks designed around the University Libraries’ unique services that range from AI Literacy, How to Conduct a Literature Review to Research Computing on the Open Science Pool. View the upcoming Data Services and Wednesday Workshop programs. 

For additional information, email us at ask@shu.libanswers.com.

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Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

Wuhan Scholar Presentation
November 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., in Teams
Alan Brill, Ph.D., professor of Religion, will present his teaching and research at Wuhan University in the summer of 2026. This will also be an opportunity to learn about the Wuhan Exchange Program and how to apply.

Kata Holos Lunch Series: Featuring Tara Hart, Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Administration, University Advancement
November 9, 12  - 1 p.m., University Center, Room 201. Registration is required.

SHU Meditates
Every Thursday, Through December 10, 12:30 – 1 p.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups
November 9, 12 – 1 p.m., University Center, Room 201, Kata Holos Lunch

Podcast: Faculty Matters

New episode: "Teaching Writing is Still Possible: Using WAC/WID Principles in the Age of AI"
Leaders and participants in a WAC-AI project discuss how writing-across-the curriculum strategies can help faculty manage the use of AI for writing assignments in their classes.

Videos

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

Upcoming Workshops
Along with one-on-one support from your Instructional Design Liaison, the TLTC provides a robust schedule of workshops: 

Preparing Students for the Future 
In the latest episode of the TLTC's Innovate and Educate podcast, Seton Hall faculty explore experiential learning, critical thinking and strategies for helping students evaluate AI-generated information. Listen to the episode.  

Learn Adobe InDesign Basics 
The TLTC's newest on-demand tutorial introduces Adobe InDesign tools for creating multi-page documents, including page layouts, text formatting and preparing files for export. Explore on-demand training.

Track Student Progress with Canvas New Analytics 
Canvas New Analytics helps faculty monitor grades and participation to identify students who may need additional support. Review course activity, explore performance trends and message students directly. Learn how to use New Analytics.

Organize Your Workday with Microsoft To Do 
Use Microsoft To Do to organize tasks, set reminders and track deadlines. The My Day feature helps prioritize daily responsibilities, with lists accessible across your devices. Learn how to use Microsoft To Do.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events

Annual Veterans Day Celebration
On Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11), Seton Hall will be hosting various activities centered around honoring military veterans. Whether you are a military veteran yourself, know someone who is a military veteran, or would like to participate in the celebration of honoring the veteran community, you’re invited to attend. Learn more about the ceremony, keynote speaker and Veteran Voices panel happening that day.

Call for Student Applicants: BIG EAST Student Research Symposium
Deadline Extended to November 25
Student researchers from all undergraduate programs and disciplines are eligible to apply. Please encourage your students to complete a brief application explaining their research by the new deadline. To be selected, applicants must have prior research presentation experience at internal and/or external venues and a written statement of commitment from their mentor. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate research excellence at Seton Hall.

Selected students will be supported for overnight travel to present their research at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 13, 2027.

AIM Instructor Portal Now Available Through PirateNet
A new chiclet is now available on PirateNet to provide faculty with streamlined access to the AIM Instructor Portal for students registered with Disability Support Services (DSS). The new chiclet links directly to the Instructor Portal, which can also be accessed through this direct link. If you have any questions at any time during the semester, please contact DSS at dss@shu.edu. DSS staff are happy to assist.

Help Us Encourage Student Participation in the Student Satisfaction Survey
The Student Satisfaction Survey, administered by Hanover Research, is open through November 24. Please encourage all students on all campuses to participate and share their honest feedback. 

Every response helps shape the Seton Hall student experience!