College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
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Overview
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Center for Sports Media
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Community
6 Facilities and Technology Investments 8
New Degree Programs
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Globalization and Grants
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Enriching Our Communities
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Student Success
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Student Leaders
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Faculty Excellence
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Student Stories
Overview Established in Summer 2023, Seton Hall’s College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) embodies the University’s commitment to pedagogical innovation, intellectual ferment and community engagement. Uniting scholars and students from four dynamic academic departments, the College provides cutting-edge, transdisciplinary inquiry into the stickiest problems of our time. Many of the challenges our society faces relate to the intersection of education and communication. These challenges cannot be solved in silos. They require innovative approaches that capitalize on the synergies of art, design, communication, instruction and media residing in various systems — ranging from law enforcement to educators to counseling to leadership — that respond to important societal questions fueled by human experiences and inequities. The College seeks to improve the human condition by collaborating across distinct fields that uniquely complement one another and prepare students as dynamic leaders poised to address complex issues. Expression underpins all facets of the integrated College’s academic portfolio: media as a form of education and artistic expression; teaching and learning as modes of creative expression; self-expression as a vehicle of social agency. Our collaborative ethos is the hallmark of a Seton Hall education: an interdisciplinary approach to learning that grounds students firmly in their chosen discipline while expanding their perspectives through collaboration — setting them apart in their ability to lead in a variety of fields and solve pressing problems in society.
Leadership for the 21st Century n A teacher grounded in interactive media (video games and virtual
reality programs) to enhance classroom experience n A school counselor trained in the performing arts to foster deeper
connections with students n A journalist trained in sound production and engineering to excel
as a multimedia storyteller n An artist trained in trauma therapy
These are the kinds of CHDCM-prepared leaders who will use their knowledge and experience to effect change in their communities and beyond.
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Center for Sports Media Gala to Inaugurate Honored Robin Roberts In September, the Center for Sports Media hosted a gala at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. This event was more than just a fundraiser — it was a way to announce the Center’s intentions to the Seton Hall community and all of our supporters. With Bob Ley ‘76 as the Center’s founder, Robin Roberts became the first journalist to be honored by the Center. The President, Provost, Deans, Regents and Trustees were invited, which received prominent coverage by news media. Students were invited to cover the event, and others served as ambassadors to the community.
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The gala served as a way to announce the Center’s intentions and make a statement about the principles and ethics we look to uphold as an engaged part of the Seton Hall community.
Premier Programming WNBA player Elizabeth Williams anchored a panel with TJ Quinn and Bob Ley about the detainment of Brittney Griner in Russia and other WNBA issues. Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss were featured in “Equity, Influence and the Next Generation,” which highlighted the tennis stars’ long push for economic equity in women’s sports. Few people have witnessed this history in the same
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way, and King is one of the few sports icons who will, when the sports history books are written, have her own chapter. The event engaged the University community, specifically including participation from the Greater Newark Tennis and Education program, affiliated with the Department of Educational Studies. Adena Jones, as the social strategy lead for Twitter, spoke in November. As one of the few Black women in that role at a leading company, Jones discussed frankly the experience of being in a room of decision-makers, and how she became comfortable with reframing those conversations based on her experiences and knowledge of different cultural expectations of different online communities.
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The Center also hosted a panel discussion called “The NFL: Money, Power, Respect,” featuring former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody, NFL Players Association Assistant Executive Director George Atallah, ESPN’s NFL analyst Kimberley Martin and two-time Pulitzer winner Don Van Natta. The panel, moderated by Bob Ley, discussed how football became the definitive American sport, setting national conversation while navigating scandal and interal discord.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Community School Psychology students (in collaboration with Kappa Delta Pi and the School Psychology Leadership Association of Seton Hall) continued their involvement with annual fundraising/events including Halloween Trunk or Treat, Holiday Toy Drive, and 5-K Walk for Autism. The Arts Council’s season of programming featured “Voices and Visibility” for its thematic focus, displaying the Council’s commitment to diversity in programming.
Kappa Delta Pi sponsored an interactive workshop, “Culturally Responsive Teaching: Teaching to the Whole Child,” hosted by Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D. The Lloyd McBride Communication and the Arts Leadership Institute held a small-group discussion with WNBA player Elizabeth Williams before her appearance on a panel event hosted by the Center for Sports Media about Britney Griner’s detainment in Russia. The Public Relations Student Society of America hosted an international panel discussion to celebrate Women’s History Month in March 2023. Frank Cicero, Ph.D. presented “Creating a Successful Environment for Autistic Learners in the Inclusive Classroom” to members of Kappa Delta Pi.
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Jonathan Kraszewski’s, Ph.D., Introduction to TV and Radio History class spent one third of the semester exploring TV and Radio histories from the perspective of race. Another course, Reality TV, attributed one third of the semester to examine DEI representations and initiatives related to urban space and housing equity around the reality genre.
During “Educational Equity: Ending Academic Redlining to Increase Opportunity for All Students,” Christopher Tienken, Ph.D., shared critical research and practical ways for students and alumni to think about educational equity in their classrooms as well as measures they and their schools can take to make sure that students of color and low socio-economic status backgrounds are not excluded from academic opportunities.
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Facilities and Technology Investments
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Fahy Hall Creator Spaces Renovated instructional areas now feature four multipurpose learning spaces designed to elicit inspiration across disciplines. Creator Spaces are outfitted with the latest technology, including MacBook Pro computers, robust media services, fine arts lab, and a dedicated print and production space. Amphitheaters Two locations in Fahy Hall were refreshed and outfitted to complement new outdoor venues adjacent to the University Center. Each space is thoughtfully designed to enhance the campus atmosphere and encourage collaboration. TV Studio with 4K Technology State-of-the-art television studio with courses features equipment used in the broadcast media industry as students participate in every level of television production. Gathering Spaces These comfortable areas enhance the student experience and provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage as part of instruction and co-curricular activities. University Center Art Gallery The O’Brien Family Gallery showcases work created by students in the art, design and
interactive media programs, as well as exhibits developed by students working toward their Master of Arts in Museum Professions — all within a comfortable space for students to study and relax in vibrant, campus atmosphere. Satellite Studio The visual and sound media production studio is dedicated to creating original content, including University guest speaker interviews, Pirate TV programming, sports coverage, and live recordings of events in the University Center’s Event Room and Theatre. University Theatre This 175-seat, ADA-compliant venue features full LED lighting and state-of-the-art audio-visual sound and projection equipment. It is ideal for operating a season of Seton Hall Theatre as well as for use by theatre courses and other University programming and presentations.
New Degree Programs M.A., Law Enforcement Executive Leadership This significantly refreshed online program emphasizes the development of leadership, management and policy skills for qualified law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, government employees and members of the armed forces. The curriculum now includes core courses on ethics, data management, and communication.
The program’s foundational courses ensure students will have the core competencies, critical thinking skills and ethical awareness necessary for law enforcement professionals upon graduation. M.S., Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts This accelerated, STEM-eligible oneyear program is designed for students personal and professional skills in communication and related fields. The program emphasizes individuality through the exploration of projects and topics unique to each student while participating in emergent experiences with a cohort of energetic colleagues seeking to build a network of professionals in communication and related fields.
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Experimental Courses Drawing on the strengths and disciplinary diversity of our faculty, several new and innovative courses were offered on an experimental basis, including: n Design Research n Health Communication and
Social Responsibility n Intro to Intercollegiate Athletics
n Radio Sportscasting n Sports Media Scandal and Crisis n Urban Education through
Hip Hop To expand interest in our graduate portfolio among undergraduate students, two courses were adapted to provide pathways — Intro to Higher Education; and Museums: Organizations and Community.
n Navigating Digital Media
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Globalization and Grants GLOBALI Z AT ION Universidad Panamericana – Guadalajara The College and Department of Communication, Media and the Arts signed a Memorandum of Understanding to: (1) finalize plans to exchange faculty, staff, and students; (2) engage in collaborative research; (3) foster the exchange and collaboration in connection with academics and co-publications; and (4) promote special acacdemic initiatives. A key activity relates to the new M.S. in Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts. This program will provide an immersive experience for students from the Universidad Panamericana - Guadalajara with a
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Theatre in London Faculty-led study abroad trip during spring break, several students participated in an immersive experience in London.
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Center for Global Education Under the leadership of James Daly, Ed.D., students engaged in several opportunities for collaborative learning, including visits with Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Ukraine; University of Catania, Italy; and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in New York City.
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INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
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rigorous academic program, coupled with the opportunity for experiential education in the tri-state area.
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GR AN T S The Kinetix Group Madison Krall, Ph.D. Ruth Tsuria, Ph.D. Renee Robinson, Ph.D. Funded for $50,000 Working with The Kinetix Group (TKG) on a Seton Hall University sponsored health communication journal is one of the most important projects I have been part of since joining the campus community last August. The opportunity to develop a new peer-reviewed journal is one that will advance the goals of the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, as well as the university at large, and I am eager to continue collaborating with TKG and my Seton Hall colleagues on this exceptional project moving forward. — Madison A. Krall, Ph.D.
Spencer Foundation Rong Chen, Ph.D. Funded for $49,736 The study, Effects of Education Loans on College Student Transfer in the United States, will be the first in the field to apply quasi-experimental methods and large-scale data to identify the possible causal linkage between education loans and college student transfer in the United States over the last three decades. — Rong Chen, Ph.D.
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Enriching Our Communities
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n The Education Leadership,
Management and Policy online graduate program was ranked in the top 17 percent by U.S. News and World Report. n Through the Perils and Possibilities
of Diversity Initiative in Education (PPDIE), the Center for Global Education — in partnership with the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CGHR) at Rutgers — continues to plan for global activities. PPDIE regularly organizes Global Roundtables, bringing together educators, scholars, and activists from the United States, Colombia, Spain, and Israel. The most recent Roundtable, held in February, centered around the theme of how educational institutions address “Untold History.” During this event, a former student who is now an alum and member of PPDIE shared insights into how a New Jersey school district is actively engaging high school students in exploring concealed histories, uncovering why certain narratives have been obscured, and learning how to unearth and share these untold stories. Following the Roundtable, participants engaged in a comprehensive discussion of this topic, drawing perspectives from various international contexts.
n The Buccino Leadership
Education Center utilized graduate faculty experts — including a current principal — to host an event to share their research and best practices. Students were eager to learn more about graduate studies opportunities and pursue future options within the College. n WSOU 89.5 FM celebrated its
75th anniversary in April at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, N.J. WSOU partnered with University Alumni Relations to celebrate three quarters of a century of non-stop radio broadcast with over 300 alumni, students and staff. WSOU inducted Hall of Fame honorees, gave its Young Alumnus Award and announced its Endowed Scholarship recipients.
n The Arts Council produced a
full performing arts season with Theatre, Orchestra/Choir, Jazz‘n the Hall, Classical Concert Series, both on-campus and through partnership with South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). Co-curricular, classroom and extra-curricular activities combined to provide live arts performances for the community and all students, regardless of major, in line with the Arts Council’s mission. A full season of Seton Hall Theatre was produced both in the new University Center space and at SOPAC.
Student Success Advising Team The University’s Student Success Team advising model was advanced by the College’s collaboration with the Center for Academic Success and the Career Center. Both new and existing pre-major students continue to work closely with faculty in their pursuit of admission to their major. The Education Leadership, Management and Policy Assessment Center helps develop key knowledge, skills and competencies, in alignment with National Educator Leadership Preparation standards, among
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aspiring leaders. Students have one-to-one meetings with instructors to address case studies and demonstrate learning. Counseling Psychology doctoral students continue to be placed as part of specific research teams upon admission. Each team, led by a faculty advisor, meets in the summer before beginning coursework to define their program plans. Each student in the first three years of the program has a portfolio review meeting with all program faculty to assess progress and goals for the coming year.
Experiential Education and Job Placement Highlights n ABC Sports Radio
n Madison Square Garden
n Aquinas Academy
n Major League Soccer
n Atom Splitter PR
n Marvel Comics
n Beasely Media
n Mayo Performing Arts Center
n CBS News
n MSNBC
n CBS Paramount
n New Jersey PGA
n Coyne PR
n New York Giants
n East Orange STEM Academy n New York Yankees n Goya Foods, Inc.
n Oscar de la Renta
n Hot 97
n Politico
n iHeartMedia
n The United Way
n Kessler
n Warner Brothers
n Lincoln Center for the
n The Winston School of
Performing Arts n Lyons VA Medical Center
Short Hills n WFAN Sports Radio
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Student Leaders Giving back to the community n WSOU 89.5 FM used its bandwidth to help the surrounding communities by organizing several service projects. This year, WSOU student staff continued their annual food drive for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey as well as a yearly clothing drive. Members of the station also worked with Tito’s Burritos & Wings in South Orange to sell a limited-edition burrito dubbed “The Heaviest Burrito.” WSOU staff also started a program for high school students who are interested in multimedia. The staff provided students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School tours around WSOU and
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explained how the College and station can assist them in a career in media. “Getting to help people in our community and serving the underserved is everything WSOU is about,” said station manager Kayla Fonseca. “Finding ways to assist the community and give back has always been a top priority for WSOU since the station’s inception; giving back to the community through food drives or clothes drives, helps us connect with them even further.” n The Communication and the
Arts Graduate Student Association (CAGSA) hosted its first event of the year, Friendsgiving, in November. Led by graduate
assistant and graduate student of the Museum Professions program, Ethan Wojciechowski, 10 bags of non-perishable items were donated to Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges. Wojciechowski, CAGSA stewards and graduate students prepared this Thanksgiving-inspired event which provided the College’s graduate student community a time to gather for an evening of food, friends and unwinding before the holiday break. n Using teamwork, project
management and fulfillment of specific activities, the Seton Hall chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America provided PR and social media support to Unified Vailsburg Services Organization in Newark. Honor Societies n Seton Hall’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in education, held its annual holiday gathering and toy drive, partnering with the Buccino Leadership Institute, the School Psychology Leadership Association, and Higher Education students, faculty and alumni. KDP assumed the majority of the cost for the dinner portion, allowing participating students to focus on donating a toy for for a child
or teenager with autism as their contribution. This resulted in the largest donation to a very grateful Nassan’s Place, a local nonprofit which helps children and families affected by autism in underserved communities. n The Seton Hall chapter of
Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), the National Communication Association’s honor society, hosted a Q&A with Colleen McGarvey, assistant director of publicity at Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. McGarvey specializes in publicizing nonfiction and has worked extensively with journalists, scientists, business leaders, academics and professional athletes to promote their books. LPH also co-sponsored an annual blood drive with the College of Nursing.
Faculty Excellence
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Researchers of the Year
Scholarship Highlights
Ruth Tsuria, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communication, Media and the Arts
Castiello-Gutiérrez, S. (2022). From being to becoming: An international student’s journey at becoming an international education scholar. Journal of International Students, 12 (S2), 12-31.
Minsun Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Professional Psychology and Family Therapy
Teachers of the Year David Reid, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Education Leadership, Management and Policy Amy Nyberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communication, Media and the Arts
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Graphic Design USA featured Christine Krus as a 2022 Responsible Designer to Watch
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Faculty Excellence
Lee, M., Kim-Martin, K., Molfetto, K., Castillo, K., Elliott, J. L., Rodriguez, Y., & Thompson, C. M. (2022). Bicultural Asian American women’s experience of gender roles across cultural contexts: A narrative inquiry. Qualitative Psychology, 9 (1), 62–80.
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Student and Alumni Stories Julius Moore, a doctoral student in the Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, came to the University with full military career experience to provide instruction and guidance to ROTC students, and went on to earn his first bachelor’s degree, a second associate degree and then his master’s, all while teaching. As a retired Army sergeant first class and former drill sergeant, he is writing his dissertation on student-veteran persistence.
Sofia Pertuz, Ph.D. ‘17 now serves as managing director for diversity, equity and inclusion for Billie Jean King Enterprises as well as senior adviser for the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for youth. Pertuz also works as a speaker, sharing with international audiences on topics of leadership, change management, social justice, and LGBTQ+ advocacy in both English and Spanish. She is also the founder and lead strategist for Mainstream Insight, LLC, which provides educational training and workshops to organizations on achieving inclusive excellence. Tim Purnell, Ed.D. ’08, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, was named to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Public School Staff Shortages in New Jersey. The task force recommends ways to recruit and retain the state’s teaching staff, taking on the challenges education faces in the post-pandemic world.
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Juliette Wester, M.A.E. ’12, a history teacher at Seton Hall Prep, was named “Teacher of the Year” by the Archdiocese of Newark and awarded the New Jersey Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year Award by the New Jersey Council for American Private Education in 2022. John Fanta ’17 was the most recent recipient of the WSOU Hall of Fame Young Alumnus Award at the station’s 75th anniversary celebration. Fanta is a commentator, host and reporter with FOX Sports and the BIG EAST Digital Network, and was the “voice” of the BIG EAST Conference during Seton Hall’s legendary
tournament in 2017 plus several NCAA Tournament Final Fours. Fanta works with students, has acted as master of ceremonies for several events, and was the first non-student athlete to receive the Most Valuable Pirate Award. During commencement, Grace Mariani received a bachelor of science in education degree, graduating alongside her service dog Justin, who had attended all classes with her. The video of Justin taking the diploma in his mouth went viral, having been viewed millions of times across social media.
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