Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

This week, we will gather for our annual Faculty Convocation, and I invite you all to join in the celebration. The event will take place this Friday, September 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the University Center’s Event Room, with a reception to follow in Bethany Hall. It will be a special opportunity to recognize those who have earned the distinction of emeritus, merit, promotion and tenure, as well as welcome new members of our academic community. 

Prior to the event, faculty, administration and staff will have the opportunity to take or update their professional headshots. The photo session will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the University Center Event Lounge on the South Orange Campus. No appointment is necessary. 

I look forward to seeing you at Convocation as we come together as a community and celebrate our faculty.

Sincerely,
Katia

Faculty are reminded that students must request accommodation for their classes first through the Disability Support Services (DSS) office, not directly from professors. Once an accommodation is approved, the student will receive a letter from DSS outlining the approved accommodation, which they will provide to their professor. Once they provide the accommodation letter to you, you can discuss with them how to implement in your course. 

Faculty are encouraged to contact DSS directly with any questions or specific concerns about whether an accommodation is applicable to your course or for assistance with implementing accommodations. Please refer any student requesting accommodations to DSS without a letter to contact DSS first about their request.

Help Seton Hall win the 2024 NJ Ballot Bowl, a competition among NJ schools to collect the most voter registrations and pledges! Take the 1-minute voter pledge and register to vote here.

Stillman School of Business’s Department of Management and the Buccino Leadership Institute has released the Fall 2024 issue of In the Lead magazine, which focuses on Generation Z’s integration into the workforce. This issue explores the evolving dynamics of a multi-generational workplace through articles contributed by professionals, industry leaders, and academic practitioners.

This month, take advantage of a series of Excel based workshops offered by Data Services and Walsh Libraries. 

The 2024 Petersheim Academic Exposition offered the University community both research discoveries and skills training through a series of workshops. Recorded for those who could not attend, "Cayuse Training: Building on Proposal 101" was a vital presentation for researchers. Cayuse is the tool that helps to simplify the approval process at Seton Hall and keeps track of all submitted proposals. Faculty members ready to submit a grant proposal are encouraged to first review IRB (Institutional Review Board) procedures, refer to the PI Handbook, and then be sure to use Cayuse for proposal preparation, proposal approval, and sign-off. "Stakeholders are able to quickly be informed using an abstract, and what a concept budget may be," said Norma Rubio, helping to streamline proposal submission, and facilitating stakeholder approval processes.  

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

Deadline Extended: 2024-25 Academies and Idea Hall - Applications Due September 20
Info session Video available here.

Events:

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
Thursday, 9/18 - 1 - 2 p.m.
Thursday, 9/26 - 1 - 2 p.m.

SHU Meditates: Thursday, 9/12, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Teams

New CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
"Digging Into the SHU Archives" 

Groups:

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

Untenured Faculty Organization - Fall Schedule

Digital Humanities Faculty Learning Community - Fall 2024

Seminar on Contemplative Pedagogy and AI

Mission Partners Program, 2024-25

Faculty Seminar: Spring 2025
On behalf of the Seton Hall’s Academy for Health Communication Innovation (AHCI), all full-time faculty members are invited to participate in the Health Communication Collaboration Faculty Seminar for Spring 2025. This seminar aims to explore the multifaceted and multidisciplinary field of health communication, offering a unique opportunity for scholars to engage in collaborative research, develop innovative courses and create impactful media artifacts. For more information, see the news story.

The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture announces the first Chesterton Reading Group;  Facilitator: Professor Dermot Quinn, editor of The Chesterton Review; 5 Fridays • 12 – 1 p.m. • Osterreicher Suite, Walsh Library (4th Fl.): September 20, October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15: To register, email: chestertoninstitute@shu.edu.

Watch Our Videos:

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

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

Adobe MAX: Learn, Connect, and Inspire
Register now for Adobe MAX, with in-person sessions in Miami Beach (October 14–16) and free online options (October 14–15). The conference offers educators insights on generative AI, visual storytelling, and digital literacy. Use the Classroom Conference Kit to bring sessions into your courses, connecting students with industry experts and the latest trends. Learn more and register for Adobe MAX.

Honorlock Update: New Features and Fixes
This week, Honorlock is releasing updates to the web application and extension, resolving camera issues in non-English exams and fixing a bug with multiple camera setups. View the full list of updates in this and previous releases.

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 #5: Build Classroom Rapport. Setting clear classroom expectations can help clarify needs. Ask students to be prepared for class and hold them accountable. Encourage and praise student efforts, not just achievements. 

Tip #6: Use Active and Engaging Teaching Methods. Engaging students in the learning process helps to foster interaction and community. Discussion-based and collaborative learning strategies can encourage higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.

Latino Institute Hosts Fireside Chat, Book Signing with Luis A. Miranda Jr.
The acclaimed political strategist and father of Hamilton’s creator will discuss life, Latino culture, community activism and his new memoir, Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America, on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. in Bethany Hall, Room A. Complimentary copies of Relentless will be provided to attendees who register, while supplies last. Learn more.

Deadline Extended: 2024-25 Academies and Idea Hall
Applications Due September 20

Do you have an idea for a research project that involves multiple disciplines? Will pilot funding help you launch the project, collect pilot data, or apply for external funding? Apply for an Academy! 

Are you an administrator or staff member who is interested in collaborating with another division or with faculty on an initiative that will propel the university forward? Submit your project as an Idea Hall application. 

Visit our Innovation Hub for more details on these programs and how to apply.

MSCHE Student Travel Award
The Office of the Provost will support a select number of student researchers with a Student Travel Award to present their research at the Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 12, 2024. Please encourage your students to read more about last year’s recipients and consider presenting. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by September 25, 2024.

Impact Talks Speaker Series
The Impact Talks Speaker Series featuring our first Fulbright-Italy Seton Hall Research Lectureship, Professor Giovanni Schiuma will take place on September 26.  Please visit the Impact Talks page to register.

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.