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The Academies Initiative promotes an array of projects that facilitate innovative and cross-disciplinary thinking, while actively involving or directly impacting students. This may include research or scholarship; grant proposals; coursework or mechanisms for students to take electives, minors, and second majors outside of their home departments and colleges; new program pilots; or other knowledge dissemination and production. Interested faculty will collaborate across fields to address questions from different perspectives and methodologies. That said, we are especially interested in proposals that are innovative, promote interdisciplinary activities, integrate different schools and colleges, and advance internationalization efforts.

Funding Details

The needs of these Academies might be as varied as the topics they address, and they can be supported in a variety of ways, such as stipends, release from ordinary teaching loads (including adjunct teaching replacements or team-teaching arrangements); supplementary research funding; funding for work-in-progress colloquia, guest speakers, or conferences; matching funding for grant applications; and/or other resources for up to 2 academic years.

Application Process
  1. Identify the primary coordinator who will ensure that all collaborators agree to participate in the academy as proposed.
  2. The primary coordinator should submit the application form by September 20, 2024
  3. If you are requesting alternate teaching arrangements (course release / team-teaching arrangements), please ensure that your chair and dean approve your request. We also encourage you to discuss your Academy idea with them so that they are aware of your plans and can provide their support in aligning them with the broader goals of your department and school.

Applications for 2024-25 are now closed. Interested faculty can consult with Sona Patel ([email protected]) to discuss their ideas and/or budgets.

Review Timeline

Applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on interdisciplinarity, feasibility, clarity of budget and outcomes, and alignment with strategic goals using a ranking system by members of Academic Affairs. Awards will be made pending budget approval by September 30, 2024.

Funded Academies: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 

 

2024 Academies

The Office of the Provost awarded funding to the following academies in 2024:

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2023 Academies

The Office of the Provost awarded funding to the following academies in 2023:

Hip-Hop Culture, Equity, and Excellence

Edmond Adjapong and Stephanie Harris

The Seton Hall Access and Resource Clinic (SHARC)

Bryan Crable, Vikram Dayalu, Kristi Stinson, and team

Implementing the Rehabilitation Competencies Framework (RCF) to Advance Interprofessional Curricula and Research 

Angela Lis, Genevieve Pinto Zipp, Jennifer McCarthy, Leslie Rippon, Marcia Downer, Jessica Dunn, Jillian Duff

Supporting Student Wellbeing through Collaborative Leadership

David Reid and Randall Clemens

Academy for Interdisciplinary Humanities

Russel Sbriglia and team

The Academy for Building Inclusivity and Belonging in the Healthcare Community

Lauren Snowdon, Lamar Bolden, Jessica Dunn, Alicia MacGregor, Megan Baumley, Dawn Maffucci

AI Academy

Hongfei Tang and team

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2022 Academies

Academy for Interprofessional Education and Research in the Health Sciences (AIER): Virtual World Learning Experiences

This Academy is comprised of an interprofessional team of faculty from the School of Health and Medical Sciences. SHMS students will be provided a realistic environment they can learn in and from each other. The simulation will help ensure that students are prepared to effectively interact with patients and other professionals in a low stake, but realistic, avatar patient to support and manage a patient’s plan of care. Additionally, this academey aims to  assist interprofessional faculty with advancing as team-based scholars that promote scientific discoveries, foster translational research rooted in the Mission and Academic Vision of Seton Hall University, and sustain evidenced based IPE experiential learning opportunities for students via the use of virtual reality gaming.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Avatar simulations to support professional readiness;
  • scholarly publication;
  • conference abstracts on the study;
  • substantive further grant submissions,

Faculty:

Lorene CobbLorene Cobb
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Pinto ZippGenevieve Pinto Zipp
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Leslie RipponLeslie Rippon
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Kimberly Ann MillerKimberly Ann Miller
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SnowdonLauren Snowdon
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Marcia DownderMarcia C. Downer
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Alicia MacGregorAlicia MacGregor
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The Academy for Health Communication and Innovation (AHCI)

The Academy for Health Communication and Innovation (AHCI) strives to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration in healthcare communication, prioritizing marginalized perspectives and health advocacy. Aligned with Seton Hall University's strategic goals, it aims to elevate student experiences and faculty scholarship through research, media production, and industry engagement. AHCI's framework integrates diverse communication models, emphasizing individual health behaviors, public messaging, and equitable health policy advocacy. Leveraging faculty expertise and technological resources, it promotes student interest in healthcare careers while centering on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The initiative envisions interactive sessions, performance labs, and virtual programming, driving health liberation and societal progress.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Journal establishment, production, and publication 
  • Faculty cross-disciplinary research 
  • Community and Industry events and networking 
  • Student conferences 

Faculty:

Ruth TsuriaRuth Tsuria
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Anne HewittAnne M. Hewitt
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Madison KrallMadison Krall
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Sports Media, Business, and Law Academy 

The Sports Media, Business, and Law Academy aims to leverage existing legal, journalistic, and business resources, propelling the university to national recognition in sports studies. Recognizing sport's societal influence, the Academy aims to unite diverse disciplines to comprehend its impact on culture and economics. Seton Hall's unique assets include a specialized law initiative, renowned business programs, a dedicated center for sports media, and a Division I Athletic Department. This Academy intends to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, expand academic offerings, boost university reputation, and increase global engagement, targeting diverse funding sources for sustained growth and eventual establishment of a prominent sports research center or institute.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Development of The Study of Sport summer certificate program in Rome.
  • A cross-disciplinary Undergraduate/Graduate Research Couse.
  • Issues in Sport event series that draws on expertise in law, journalism, and business to engage students in discussion of the leading issues in sport.
  • Networking and relationship building opportunities between South Orange and Law School campuses
  • one-credit intersession and summer courses on novel, unusual, and creative issues in sport
  • Precollege Summer Program to build awareness of Seton Hall’s sports management offerings and develop student admissions pipelines.

Faculty

B.J. SchecterBruce J. Schecter
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Robert BolandRobert Boland
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Bryan FeltDavid Opderbeck
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Charles GranthamCharles Grantham
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Dan LadikDaniel Ladik
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Devon CornealDevon Corneal

 

Academy for Nature and Nurture: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Resilience

The Academy on "Nature and Nurture: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Resilience" at Seton Hall focuses on tackling addiction and mental health crises, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the alarming rise in drug overdose deaths, it aims to address stress-related mental health issues and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching, this initiative plans to integrate neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, and theology to comprehend addiction's complexities. Leveraging existing strengths at Seton Hall, including Catholic education's holistic approach and collaborations in neuroimmune pharmacology, the Academy seeks to secure external funding and engage global scholars. It aims to involve graduate students, promote interprofessional education, and acquire sustainable funding for continued impactful research beyond local boundaries.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • University-wide Panel Discussion & 1st annual Report
  • University-wide Workshop, Submission of Proposals for External Funding & 2nd Annual Report
  • Research Publications, External Funding, & Final Report

Learn more about the Academy on Nature and Nurture: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Resilience »

Faculty

Sulie ChangSulie L. Chang
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Jose LopezJose L. Lopez
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Rev Joseph LaracyRev. Joseph R. Laracy
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Mary LandriauMary Landriau
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Design for Social Innovation Academy

The Design for Social Innovation Academy emerges from the successful pilot Social Design program initiated in 2019. Anchored within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, it aligns with the university's mission to nurture global citizens. This innovative initiative aims to harness design's power for societal progress, integrating across multiple colleges and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Academy aspires to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, offering a curriculum emphasizing human-centered design, accessible to diverse populations. It seeks to create experiential learning opportunities, community partnerships, and an Empathy Simulation Lab, positioning Seton Hall at the forefront of technology and educational methods. Hosting a Design for Social Innovation Conference intends to propel the university's prominence in this discipline, benefiting local and global communities.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Creation of experiential and service learning opportunities with partnering Colleges
  • Development of community partnerships
  • Proposal of Design for Social Innovation curriculum
  • Purchase of equipment for Empathy Simulation Lab
  • Creation of Empathy Simulation Lab
  • Launch of Design for Social Innovation Curriculum and Empathy Simulation Lab

Faculty

Christine LhoweChristine Lhowe
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Christine KrusChristine Krus
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Health Science Gaming Academy: Developing Virtual Worlds Learning

The Health Sciences Gaming Academy (HSGA) is comprised of an interdisciplinary team from the School of Health and Medical Sciences and the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. Aimed at advancing education through gaming, it integrates virtual world learning experiences into the health professions curriculum, enhancing interprofessional education. Aligned with the university's vision, the Academy fosters diverse collaborations, supports faculty research, and develops experiential learning opportunities. By infusing gaming into the curriculum, it prepares students for real-world healthcare scenarios, promoting teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. The Academy aims to create proprietary agreements for virtual world learning experiences, reducing costs and workload while enhancing student education and faculty development. The project's goals encompass curriculum development, integration, dissemination of results, and seeking external funding over three years.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Development of the Emergency Preparedness Virtual World Learning Experience
  • Submission of Manuscript Journal
  • Grant funding proposals
  • Creation of a proprietary agreement with the development company
  • Integration of Learning experience into SHMS IPE Curriculum
  • Workshop and presentation development and execution

Faculty

Leslie RipponLeslie Rippon
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Genevieve Pinto ZippGenevieve Pinto Zipp
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Lorene CobbLorene Cobb
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Alicia MacGregorAlicia MacGregor
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Natalie NeubauerNatalie Neubauer
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SnowdonLauren Snowdon
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Marcia DownerMarcia Downer
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Jennifer McCarthyJennifer McCarthy
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Lisa SheikovitzLisa Sheikovitz
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Jillian DuffJillian Duff
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Interdisciplinary Seminar on Shame

The Academy aims to evolve the “Interdisciplinary Seminar on Shame” into a publication. Originating from the Mission Mentors Summer Award Project, this initiative by Gregory Glazov and Minsun Lee integrated various disciplines to explore shame. The seminar presented articles discussing shame's meaning, function, and its link to guilt. Participants expressed the seminar's value for university life and its Catholic mission. To extend this effort, the Academy will embark on a three-year interdisciplinary exploration on shame, intending to create a publishable volume from seminar sessions, involving faculty participants and attracting additional contributors interested in the project's development.

The work of this Academy will result in:

  • Seminar sessions on shame
  • A publishable volume of proceedings, containing approximately 12 articles

Faculty

Minsun Lee

Minsun Lee
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Gregory GlazovGregory Glazov
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Anthony HaynorAnthony Haynor

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