Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I'm delighted to announce the commencement of the nomination process for the faculty excellence awards, upholding our tradition of honoring exceptional faculty by acknowledging a Researcher of the Year, a Teacher of the Year and an Adjunct of the Year from each school or college. Additionally, we will recognize a university-wide Teacher, Researcher and Adjunct of the Year. Recently, we have expanded these awards to include recognition for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st Century Skills and Excellence in Service-Learning.

Deans will designate college Researchers, Teachers and Adjuncts of the Year and submit nominations for the Excellence and Innovation in Teaching 21st Century Skills and Excellence in Service Learning Awards to the Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence and Assessment by Wednesday, January 31, 2024. 

We encourage deans to solicit nominations from departments, especially in the case of adjunct faculty, setting pre-deadlines for these nominations. For more information about the requirements and eligibility for all awards, click here. 

Sincerely,

Erik

On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Bethany Hall, join the Office of the President and Office of the Provost for an exclusive lecture featuring renowned economist and Nobel laureate, Edmund Phelps as he shares insights from his latest book, My Journeys in Economic Theory, and autograph copies for attendees. The 125 to register and attend will receive a complimentary copy! Learn more and register.

Faculty and Administration News 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 November 2023 issue.

The work of Buccino Leadership Institute (BLI) Faculty Fellows is core to the day-to-day learning experiences of undergraduate students enrolled in the Institute. Faculty Fellows are part-time, annual appointments (to be renewed based on funding and at the discretion of the Institute’s Executive Director) that engage in and support the learning, mentoring and research activities of the Institute. Applications are due by Friday, December 8. Learn more and apply.

Harvesting Hidden Treasures: An Augmented Reality Art Walk 
Can you find the hidden digital images of art and artifacts in Walsh Gallery’s collections? Harvesting Hidden Treasures is a new augmented reality exhibit that uses 2D and 3D images of museum objects to allow visitors to see them using their phone. Look for the blue Hidden Treasures signs around campus and download the Membit app for the iPhone or Android to see if you can find them all! Read more here.

Prepare for ETD Submissions Now; Fall Semester Deadline is December 11
To ensure that faculty review theses and dissertations well in advance of the December 11 deadline, please remind your graduate students to make appointments with their advisors now.

A recording and discussion of IRB and ETD submissions is available for viewing available for viewing here. Advisors need to review ETD Requirements and copyright rules. Please remind your graduate students that librarians may have revisions regarding formatting and copyright, so waiting until the last minute can cause possible delays with the Registrar for graduation.

Grant Proposal Submission Mandated Through Cayuse, Seton Hall’s Official Portal
Cayuse is the new portal that all faculty use for grant submissions. Cayuse helps to improve the academic submission experience, and features expanded automated proposal compliance checking. For more information, read about electronic submission and administration or contact irb@shu.edu.

Faculty members ready to submit a grant proposal are encourage to first review IRB (Institutional Review Board) procedures, refer to the PI Handbook, and then be sure to use Cayuse, the University’s official submission portal for proposal preparation, proposal approval, and sign-off. 

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

Events

Faculty Lunch-Time Meet-Up
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

SHU Meditates
Thursday, Nov. 16, 12:30 - 1 p.m., in Teams.

Faculty Parents Learning Community Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 9 - 10 a.m., in Teams

Faculty Lunch-Time Meet-Up
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Section of the Pirate Dining Room

Strategies for Successful Grant Applications
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in Teams 

Announcements

Civilizational Prospects Conference: Engaging Wicked Problems
Registration is now open.

Contemplative Practices Seminar, Spring 2024
Applications are being accepted
Details about the seminar and application information can be found at the link.

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

Countdown to Canvas
View key transition dates and essential steps to prepare for a smooth and seamless transition from Blackboard to Canvas.

Learn more about the countdown to Canvas.

Faculty Innovation Grants: Proposal Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2023-2024 Traditional Faculty Innovation Grants (FIGs) has been extended to November 30, 2023. With the help of the TLTC, FIGs support faculty in creating and implementing innovative technology-infused teaching materials for upcoming courses at Seton Hall, with a plan for ongoing use in future semesters.

Learn how to submit a proposal.

Leveraging AI in Your Course: Prompt Design and AI Assignments
Thursday, November 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
Attend this remote session to learn how to create assignments that leverage AI technology. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how faculty are currently using AI in their courses and discuss potential learning outcomes.

Register for the Prompt Design and AI Assignments workshop.