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Harvest Our Treasures:
Speed Networking Symposium

Friday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Chancellor’s Suite, University Center

As the University approaches the conclusion of its strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures, in the near future, members of the University community once again gathered to receive updates and celebrate progress on the realization of its goals.

Representatives from all three campuses provided updates on each goal, offering insights on our collective progress and shared accomplishments. Following, attendees were invited to participate in an interactive speed networking activity to share feedback, input and insights on the future of the University and the advancement of our Catholic mission.

View Event Recording

The full schedule of events can be found below, and the event recording is available for reviewing with Seton Hall credentials. All members of the University community were invited and encouraged to attend.

The community is also welcome to submit electronic feedback by Friday, May 24 and may do so by completing the form here.

Please contact Bernadette McVey (bernadette.mcvey@shu.edu) with any questions.

The Work Continues

Goal chairs and champions shared recent progress on initiatives and reflections across each of our strategic goals, with alignment and progress on Mission incorporated into each discussion.

Mission Overview
  • Father Colin Kay, Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Goal 1: Innovative and Interdisciplinary Academic Program Development
  • Father Brian Muzas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Jonathan Farina, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Andrew Simon, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Goal 2: Promoting Academic Quality: Growth in Research Grants/Faculty Development and Middle States Accreditation Preparation
  • John Buschman, Associate Provost for Research and Innovation; Dean of University Libraries
  • Father Gerald Buonopane, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Minister to the Priest Community
  • Sona Patel, Ph.D., Interim Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence and Assessment; Associate Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, School of Health and Medical Sciences
Goal 3: Student Retention and Success: Where We Were, Where We Are and Where We Are Going
  • Christopher Cuccia, Ed.D., Associate Provost, Academic and Graduate Affairs
  • Monica Burnette, Ph.D., Vice President, Division of Student Services
  • Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., Assistant Provost and Dean of Continuing and Professional Education
  • Peter Eraca, Assistant Dean for JD and Graduate Admissions, Seton Hall Law
Goal 4: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Where We Were and Where We Are Going
  • Monica Burnette, Ph.D., Vice President for Division of Student Services
  • Father John Ranieri, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Majid Whitney, M.S.W., Associate Vice President, Dean of Campus Inclusion and Community, Division of Student Services
Goal 5: Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability
  • Edward Bishof, M.B.A., Interim Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
  • Jennifer O’Sheal, Director of Special Events, Division of University Relations
  • Jon Paparsenos, Vice President, Division of University Advancement
  • Monsignor Joe Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academics and Catholic Identity; Incoming University President

Speed Networking Across the Goals

Following, participants were encouraged to engage with each goal, imagining what can be achieved this summer and fall and to cast a vision for the future.

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