Welcome to New Faculty Orientation!

(Tentative Schedule)
August 17, 2022, Beck Rooms, Walsh Library (South Orange campus)

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Breakfast

8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Join your new colleagues for a light breakfast and a chance to meet the Deans before we start the day.

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Call to Order and Invocation

8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
The Invocation by Fr. Colin Kay, Vice-President for Mission and Ministry, will help us get in the spirit for the day ahead.

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Let's Get Acquainted!

8:40 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Get to know your new faculty colleagues and hear a brief overview of the work of the Center for Faculty Development.

President Nyre

Welcome Remarks from the President

9:15 a.m – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and remarks from Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D., President of Seton Hall University.

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Welcome Remarks from the Provost

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Welcome and remarks from Katia Passerini, Ph.D., Executive Vice-President and Provost

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The Catholic Mission of Seton Hall

9:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Msgr. Anthony Ziccardi, Immaculate Conception School of Theology, will provide an overview of Seton Hall's Catholic mission, in particular as it relates to faculty.

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Take a Break!

10:20 a.m – 10:30 a.m.
Take a few moments to stretch your legs, get a cup of coffee or tea, and check your email.

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Faculty Governance at Seton Hall

10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Learn about the various forms of faculty governance at the university and our shared governance document, the Faculty Guide.

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Research and Scholarship Support

10:55 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
From external grants to opportunities for course release and research funding, hear about the various supports available to faculty for research and scholarship from representatives from the Office of Grants and Research, University Advancement, and faculty

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Human Resources

11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Representatives from Human Resources will present information about your various benefits and answer your questions.

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Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
In addition to having a chance for informal conversation with your new colleagues, representatives from Human Resources will remain available to continue to answer your questions.

Department of Technology, Learning Studio

The Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center

1:15 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Representatives from the TLTC will present information about technology resources and opportunities at the university.

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The Promotion, Tenure, and Renewal Process at SHU

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Recently promoted, tenured, and reappointed faculty will provide practical advice about the rank and tenure/promotion process, as well as the renewal process for term contract faculty.

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DEI, Compliance, and Title IX

2:35 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Learn about the university’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as its Compliance and Title IX policies.

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Supporting Our Students

3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Representatives from Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Support Services, and the Academic Resource Center will share the resources available to faculty to support students in a variety of circumstances.

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University Libraries

4:05 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
From research to data collection, learn about the ways the University Libraries support faculty teaching and scholarship.

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Closing Reception

4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks and a chance to relax at the end of this information-filled day. The reception will take place at the Faculty Book display on the second floor of Walsh Library. Welcome to Seton Hall!