KEAN UNIVERSITY

EXCELLENCE

AND

ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORT

August, 2003

Table of Contents

INSTITUTIONAL NARRATIVE .......................................................................................................... 1

MISSION STATEMENT......................................................................................................................2

I. ACCREDITATION STATUS......

II.

IV. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRUSTEES...... ..

V. A PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION .............. .............

9. Tuition/Financial Aid – Stated Cost for attending Kean University....................................... 24

......................................................................................................3

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION..................................................................................................... 3

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS.................................................................................................. 3

STUDENTS..................................................................................................................................... 5

CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ......................................................................5

1. SAT Math and Verbal Mean Scores....................................................................................... 5

2. Percentage of Freshmen Needing Remediation .................................................................... 5

3. Undergraduate Students by Race, Ethnicity, Sex and Age.................................................... 7

4. Number of Students Receiving Financial Assistance............................................................. 8

5. State of Residency ................................................................................................................. 8

DEGREES CONFERRED ................................................................................................................. 8

1. Degrees Conferred by Race/Ethnicity and Sex...................................................................... 8

2. Degrees Conferred by General Field of Study ....................................................................... 9

STUDENT OUTCOMES ................................................................................................................. 10

1. Graduation Rates by Ethnicity.............................................................................................. 10

2. 6-Year Graduation Rate -1996 Cohort of First-Time Full-Time Freshmen ………………….10

PERCENTAGE OF COURSE SECTIONS TAUGHT BY FULL-TIME FACULTY ........................................ 11

..... ................................................................... 11

A. NUMBER OF TRUSTEES BY RACE/ETHNICITY AND SEX .................................................................. 11

.... ............................................................. 12

A. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS............................................................ 12

OTHER.......................................................................................................................................16

1. Honors Programs .................................................................................................................16

2. Licensure, Certification, Validation....................................................................................... 17

3. Center for International Studies and Programs.................................................................... 18

4. Semester Abroad .................................................................................................................18

5. TraveLearn...........................................................................................................................18

6. Chinese Educational Institute...............................................................................................19

Programs to Enhance Student Retention and Persistence.................................................. 19

a. English as a Second Language Program ........................................................................ 19

b. Spanish Speaking Program ............................................................................................. 19

c. ESL/English Bridge Program ........................................................................................... 19

d. Bridge Program for Students in the Spanish Speaking Program..................................... 20

e. The Writing Emphasis Program.......................................................................................20

f. Exceptional Educational Opportunities (EEO) ................................................................. 20

g. Passport Program............................................................................................................20

h. One Stop Service Center.................................................................................................21

i. The Center for Academic Success ……………………………………………………….…..21

Innovative Programs ............................................................................................................23

a. Joint Programs.................................................................................................................23

b. Accelerated Programs ..................................................................................................... 23

c. 2+2, 3+2 Programs .......................................................................................................... 23

VI. MAJOR RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES ..................................................... 24

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS ...................................................................24

B. RELEASED TIME FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORKS PROGRAMS............................................ 24

C. RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROJECTS .....................................................................................25

MEANINGFUL PUBLIC SERVICE ....................................................................................................27

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS............................................................................ 29

VII. MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS .................................................................................................32

VIII. OTHER INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 33

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 33

B. STUDENTS .................................................................................................................................34

C. SPORTS/SPORTING EVENTS .......................................................................................................42

D. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN CHARITABLE EFFORTS .......................................................................44

VOLUNTEERISM .......................................................................................................................... 44

F. RECOGNITION OF EXTRA AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES............................................................. 45

LEADERSHIP .............................................................................................................................. 46

H. FACULTY VITALITY...................................................................................................................... 46

I. ADDRESSING REGIONAL AND STATE NEEDS .................................................................................. 47

J. ALUMNI SATISFACTION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 53

K. CULTURE/CULTURAL EVENTS...................................................................................................... 54

IX. BOARD OF TRUSTEES .............................................................................................................56

Institutional Narrative

Kean University began its 149th year of continuous distinctive service as a state institution of higher

education in April of 2003. Founded in 1855 in the city of Newark, Kean University was the first public

post-secondary institution in New Jersey. Today, its enrollment is the third largest among the public

and private state colleges and universities in New Jersey. Kean University began as a normal school

training teachers and principals for the City of Newark. As a result, the institution graduated many of

the first generation of professionally trained schoolteachers in New Jersey. In 1958, the institutions

programmatic mission changed from a single purpose, training teachers, to become a comprehensive

undergraduate institution.

In 1957, the college relocated to the Township of Union on a site purchased from the Kean family

estate. Sixteen years later, the institutional name was changed from Newark State College to Kean

College of New Jersey. And, on September 26, 1997, the Commission on Higher Education granted

university status to our institution.

Undergraduate major programs cover a range of disciplines in the liberal arts, natural and social

sciences, health professions, teacher education, and applied disciplines organized within four schools.

The Nathan Weiss College of Graduate Studies administers graduate programs ranging from

education to public administration to nursing. Kean’s faculty is recognized for teaching excellence,

scholarship and service.

Kean University continues to respond to the major demographic and social changes in the

metropolitan region of New Jersey. With one of the most multicultural student populations in the

State, exceptional academic support programs have been developed that respond to the

requirements of an increasingly diverse undergraduate and graduate population.

Kean University is positioning itself to meet the changing educational and developmental needs of

New Jersey’s students and citizens. We remain committed to a mission that provides access,

opportunity and affordability to our citizens. Kean University is proud of its history, with its tradition of

service to the community, while maintaining a commitment to scholarship and teaching.

The university will continue to build on this distinguished history as it plans for the future.

Dawood Farahi

President

August 2003

Mission Statement

Kean University is a public metropolitan university serving undergraduate and graduate students in

the liberal arts, the sciences, and the professions. The University dedicates itself to intellectual,

cultural, and personal growth of all its members – students, faculty and professional staff. In

particular, the University prepares students to think critically and creatively; to adapt to changing

social, economic, and technological environments; and to serve as active and contributing members

of their communities.

Kean offers a wide range of demanding programs that provide the high quality of instruction and

academic support services necessary to assure it’s socially, linguistically, and culturally diverse

students the means to reach their full potential, including students from academically disadvantaged

backgrounds, students with special needs, and adults returning or entering higher education.

Kean is steadfast in its dedication to maintaining an educational environment in which diversity can

flourish and an atmosphere in which mutual respect characterizes relations among members of a

pluralistic community. The University seeks to combine excellence with equity in providing

opportunities for all students.

Kean is a teaching university, and Kean faculty dedicate themselves to student learning as well as

academic rigor. The focus on teaching excellence is supported by a commitment to research,

scholarship, creative work, and innovative uses of technology. The focus includes the advancement

of knowledge in the traditional disciplines and the enhancement of skills in professional areas.

Kean is an interactive university, and the University serves as a major resource for regional

advancement. Kean collaborates with business, labor, government and the arts, as well as

educational and community organizations, and provides the region with cultural events and

opportunities for continuous learning. Kean is also committed to providing students and faculty

educational opportunities in national and international arenas.

May 15, 2000

I. Accreditation Status

A. Institutional Accreditation

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Kean University.

The initial accreditation was in 1960 and the most recent re-accreditation was in 2001.

The University is also licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

B. Professional Accreditations

College of Business and Public Administration

Department of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration -

Accrediting Body: National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and

Administration

Reaccredited in 2002 for seven years

College of Education

All School of Education programs leading to certification are accredited by NASDTEC (the

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification). The

last accreditation was in 1997, for a period of ten years. All programs in the school also are

accredited by NCATE (the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). The

last reaccreditation was in 1999, for a period of five years. In addition, the following

specialized accreditations have been achieved:

M.A. in Speech Pathology

Accrediting Body: American Speech and Hearing Association

Reaccredited in 1998 for eight years

Department of Physical Education

Athletic Training Program

Accrediting Body: National Athletic Training Association

Accredited in 1998 for five years

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Music

Music and Music Education Programs

Accrediting Body: National Association of Schools of Music

Accredited in 2000 for ten years

Department of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Accrediting Body: Council for Social Work Education

Accredited in 1995 for eight years

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Accrediting Body: Council for Social Work Education

Department of Theatre

Theatre Program

Accrediting Body: National Association of Schools of Theatre

Accredited in 2000 for five years

Departm

iation of Schools of Art and Design

Accredited in 2001 for five years

Departm

Accredited in 1999 for five years

Departm

iation of Schools of Art and Design

ion for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER)

Accredited October 1999

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

ent of Fine Arts

All Fine Arts Programs

Accrediting Body: National Assoc

ent of Psychology

Professional Diploma in School Psychology

Accrediting Body: National Association of School Psychologists

ent of Design

BFA Visual Communication & BFA Interior Design

Accrediting Body: National Assoc

Accredited in 2001 for five years

Accrediting Body: Foundat

Departm

ical Society

Accredited in 2002 for five years

Departm

creditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Accredited in 2001 for seven years

Departm

l sites used in the program.

Dates of accreditation differ for each clinical site.

Departm

.J. State Board of Nursing

NJ State Board Accreditation in 2001 for 3 years - For both B.S.N. and M.S.N.

Departm

Council for Occupational Therapy

ccredited in 1996 for 7 years

ign and Manufacturing Technology

dustrial Technology

Reaccredited in 2001 for six years

ent of Chemistry/Physics

Chemistry Program (ACS Expanded Option)

Accrediting Body: American Chem

ent of Health Information Management

Health Information Management Program

Accrediting Body: Commission on Ac

ent of Biology

Medical Technology Program

Accrediting Body: Committee for Allied Health Education Accreditation of the

American Medical Association. This committee accredits th

hospital affiliates for the clinica

ent of Nursing

Nursing Program

Accrediting Bodies: National League for Nursing N

NLN Accreditation in 2001 for 8 years - for B.S.N.

NLN Accreditation in 1998 for 8 years - for M.S.N.

ent of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Program

Accrediting Body: Accreditation

Department of Technology

Programs in Industrial Technology

Design Technology

Computer Integrated Des

Electronics Technology

Graphic Arts Technology

Accrediting Body: National Association of In

II. Students

A. Characteristics of Undergraduate Students

. SAT Math and Verbal Mean Scores

First-T men*

Fall 200

Mean SAT Scores

ime Fresh

Full-Time

Total

Math

Verbal Combined

(n=1008)

492 481

973

Part-Time

(n=11)

489 481

970

(n=1019)

492

481

973

*EOF Admits are Excluded, Regular and Special Admits Reported

Source: Accountability Data 2002, NJ Commission on Higher Education

2. ation (in reading/writing, in math

ed,

and the number of students who have enrolled in remedial courses

Developmental and Supplemen rings and Enrollment Figures

00/FA through 03/SP

Percentage of Freshmen Needing Remedi

computation, and in elementary algebra)

Three-year trend at Kean University with respect to the courses offer

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CS 0410 & CS 0411 & Math 0413 &

Math 1003

Math 0150 &

Math 1001

F00/ A

2 24 15 306 2 28 10 187 15 312 21 456

S01/ P

1 2 7 96 0 0 3 56 8 169 20 400

01/ A

2 27 15 279 1

12 256 16 336 20 435

02/ P

1 5 8 92 0 0 3 55 8 153 18 370

CS 0409 CS 0412 ENG1033 ENG1031 MATH 1003 MATH 1001

02/ A

2 30 12 230 3 64 14 297 15 371 17 402

03/ P

1 5 4 41 0 0 3 52 0 0 10 215

CS 0409 CS 0412

ENGF 0108 &

ENG 1033

ENGF 0109 &

ENG 1031

Explanatory Notes: (1) The “number of sections offered” and the “number of students enrolled” totals are as of the end of the

“Add/Drop” period at the start of each semester. (2) “CS” courses are reading courses: “ENG” courses are writing courses; (3) zero-level

courses are “stand-alone” developmental courses; 1000-level courses are supplemental credit parts of intensive college-level courses: (4)

the phase-out of the developmental courses CS 0410, CS 0411, ENG 0108, ENG 0109, Math 0143, and Math 0150 began with a

small pilot offering of new developmental reading courses (CS0409 and CS 0412) and new supplemental credit writing and math

courses (ENG 1033, ENG 1031, Math 1033, and Math 1003) during AY 2000-01; a much larger pilot offering of the new courses

occurred in AY2001-02; during AY 2000-01 and AY 2002-03, both old and new courses were offered and the combined totals are

indicated above; with full implementation of Kean’s new General Education Program during AY 2002-03, the developmental

ourses have been eliminated and only the new courses are offered.

Trend for the next three years

failure

rates, particularly in math and reading; and refinements in testing and placement practices.

Required Remedia n-ESL Freshmen

2002-2001 through 2002-2003 Academic Years

Traditionally, the number of developmental courses offered each year has fluctuated slightly due to

such variables as the size of the incoming freshman class. More significant changes in course

offerings and enrollments have resulted from the full implementation of Kean’s new General

Education Program in fall 2002, after a three year phase-in and pilot period. During the phase-in of

the new GE program, testing and placement policies were revamped and developmental courses

were redesigned or eliminated in favor of “extended” university-level courses designed for students

entering with skills below college-level. A reduction in the number of developmental of supplemental

credit sections offered from fall 2002 forward can be attributed to a reduction in the number of

students required to take six developmental-level credits of math; significantly reduced course

tion: Number of Areas Required by Incoming No

Total # of

(Non-

ESL)

Remediation

Required in

Remediation

Required in

% # % # % # %

3 Year

Total

3607 1029 28.5

1163 32.2 731 20.3 684 19.0

Academic

Year Incoming

reshmen

No Remediation

Required

Required in

One Area

Two Areas

Three Areas

00-01 1149 314 27.3 338 29.4 241 21.0 256 22.3

01-02 1152 324 28.1 352 30.6 259 22.5 217 18.8

02-03 1306 391 29.9 473 36.2 231 17.7 211 16.2

Explanatory Notes: (1) For each academic year, the “total number of incoming (non-ESL) freshmen” includes both fall and

spring semester incoming students who were admitted, placement tested and subsequently attended the University. (2) ESL

freshmen are not included in this study because they are given special ESL placement tests and are placed in ESL courses

stead of the developmental reading and intensive writing courses designed for native speakers of English.

Trend for the next three years

uired to take

“extended” or six-credit intensive versions of college-level composition and algebra.

Traditionally, the percentage of students identified for remediation each year has fluctuated slightly

due to such variables as the level of preparedness of incoming freshmen and refinements in our

placement procedures. Although Kean no longer offers “stand-alone” developmental writing and math

courses, students in need of remediation in these areas are still identified and req

3. Undergraduate Students by Race/Ethnicity, Sex and Age

(SOURCE: Accountability Data 2002, NJCHE)

ENROLLMENT HEADCOUNT OF FULL AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATES

BY RACE/ETHNICITY

FALL 2002

AmerInd/ Asian/

Non-Res Black

AlaskNat Pac Isl.

Hispanic White Unknown

Total

% N % N % N % N % N % N %

312

4.4 1356 19.2 13 0.2 474 6.7 1356 19.2 3301 46.7 255 3.6 7067

0.9 642 22.1 5 0.2 114 3.9 571 19.7 1426 49.1 120 4.1 2903

Total 337 3.4 1998 20 18 0.2 588 5.9 1927 19.3 4727 47.7 375 3.8 9970

Enrollment Headcount

Full and Part-Time

Undergraduates

By Sex - Fall 2002

FT PT Total

Male

2708 851

3559

Female

4359 2052

6411

Total 7067 2903 9970

Undergraduate Enrollment by Age

Fall 2002

Age Full-Time Part-Time Total

N % N % N %

< 18 27 0.4 1 0

0.3

18 –19 1950 27.6 20 0.7

1970

19.8

20-21 2033 28.8 109 3.8

2142

21.5

22-24 1827 25.9 470 16.2

2297

25-29 684 9.7 687 23.7

1371

13.8

30-34 213 3 474 16.4

687

6.9

35-39 137 1.9 385 13.3

522

5.2

40-49 162 2.3 567 19.6

729

7.3

50-64 31 0.4 178 6.1

209

2.1

65+ 0 0 5 0.2

Unkn 3 0 7 0.3

0.1

Total 6067 100 2093 100 9970 100

4. Number of Students Receiving Financial Assistance under each state-

funded aid program – need-based and merit-based, grants and loans

Kean University ranks among the most affordable of New Jersey’s colleges and

universities. The low tuition rates enable students from all economic backgrounds to

attend, especially with the assistance of various forms of financial aid, as indicated

on the following table.

Financial Aid from State Funded Programs

FY 2002

Recipients Awards Dollars ($) $/Recipient $/Award

TAG

2,269

3,997

5,432,433.

2,394.20

1,359.13

EOF

686

1,219

623,266

908.55

511.29

Bloustein

Scholars

13,000

1,000.00

500.00

Garden State

Scholars

Urban

Scholars

147

73,236

951.12

498.20

NJCLASS

Loans

447,321

6676.43

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

5. State of Residency

First-Time Full-Time Freshmen

Fall 2002

By State Residence

State

Residence

Non-State

Residence

Total

Percent

State

Residence

1,264

1,317

95.98%

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

B. Degrees Conferred

1. Degrees Conferred by Race/Ethnicity and Sex

Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

By Race/Ethnicity

AY 2002

Awards

Non-

Res.

Black

AI/AN/Asian

Pacific Is.

Hispanic

White

Unkn.

Total

Number

272

115

290

875

1,625

Percent

3.02

16.74

7.07

17.85

53.85

1.48

100.0

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

By Sex

AY 2002

Men Percent Women Percent Total

513

31.57

1,112

68.43

1,625

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

2. Degrees Conferred by General Field of Study

Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred

By General Field of Study

AY 2002

IPEDS CIP Code Major Category No.

Business Management 370

Communications 57

Computer Sciences 85

Education 329

Engineering Technology 17

Foreign Languages 25

Health Professions & Related Sciences 94

Eng. Lang. & Literature/Letters 43

Biological Sciences/Life Sciences 70

Mathematics 16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 27

Philosophy & Religion 1

Physical Sciences 20

Psychology 135

Protective Services 69

Public Administration & Services 70

Social Sciences & History 127

Precision Production Trades 10

Visual & Performing Arts 60

Total 1,625

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

C. Student Outcomes

1. Graduation Rate by Ethnicity

1996 Cohort of First-Time Full-Time Freshmen

Six Year Graduation Rates

by Ethnicity

Ethnicity

Cohort

Graduated

Non- Resident

37 3.8

Black

189 19.2

Nat. Amer/Alask

Nat

0 0.0

Asian/Pac. Is.

91 9.2

Hispanic

227 23.1

White

429 43.6

Unknown

11 1.1

Total

984 100.0

Source: Accountability Data (2002) NJ Commission on Higher Education

2. 6-Year Graduation Rates –

1996 Cohort of First-Time Full-Time Freshmen

Grad

AY99-00

Grad

AY00-01

Grad

AY01-02

Grad

AY02-03

Initial Cohort 984

Number Graduated 4 139 186 93

Percent Graduated .41% 14.13% 18.90% 9.45%

Accumulated Number 4 143 329 422

Accumulated Percent .41% 14.53% 33.43% 42.89%

Source: SURE Enrollment & Degrees Conferred Files 1996 - 2002, NJ CHE

III. Faculty

A. Full-time Faculty by Race/Ethnicity, Sex, and Tenure Status

Full-Time Faculty by Race/Ethnicity, Sex and Tenure Status

Fall 2002

Ethnicity

White

Black Hispanic Asian Total

n % n % n

n % n

Tenure 212 77.1 26 9.5 22

8.0

15 5.5 275

100.0

Female 88 76.5 15 13.0 7

6.1

5 4.3

115

100.0

Male 124 77.5 11 6.9 15

9.4

10 6.3

160

100.0

Without

Tenure 64 66.0 12 12.4 6

6.2

15 15.5 97

100.0

Female 37 64.9 8 14.0 4

7.0

8 14.0

100.0

Male 27 67.5 4 10.0 2

5.0

7 17.5

100.0

Total 276 74.2 38 10.2 28

7.5

30 8.1 372

100.0

Female 125 72.7 23 13.4 11

6.4

13 7.6

172

100.0

Male 151 75.5 15 7.5 17

8.5

17 8.5

200

100.0

Source: Accountability Data 2002, NJ CHE

B. Percentage Of Course Sections Taught By Full-Time Faculty

61%

Source: IR Database

IV. Characteristics of the Board of Trustees

A. By Race/Ethnicity and Sex

Characteristics of Board of Trustees

By Race/Ethnicity and Sex

AY 2003-2004

Black Hispanic White Asian Total

Male

Female

Total

V. Profile of the Institution

A. Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

B.A. in Art History

B.A. in Communication

Broadcast Communication Option

Public Communication Option

B.A. in English

Standard Option

Teacher Certification Option

Writing Option

B.A. in Fine Arts

Teacher Certification Option

B.S. in Graphic Communications

General Option

Management Option

Graphic Communications Technology Option

B.A. in History

Teacher Certification Option

B.I.D. in Industrial Design

B.F.A. in Interior Design

B.A. in Music

Teacher Certification Option

B.A. in Philosophy and Religion

B.A. in Political Science

International/Comparative Politics Option

Teacher Certification Option

B.A. in Psychology

B.S. in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation

B.A. in Sociology

Teacher Certification Option

B.S.W. in Social Work

B.A. in Spanish

Teacher Certification Option

B.A. in Speech & Theatre, Teacher Certification Option

B.F.A. in Studio Art

B.A. in Theatre

B.F.A. in Visual Communications

College of Business and Public Administration

B.S. in Accounting

B.A. in Criminal Justice

B.A. in Economics

Business Economics Option

Teacher Certification Option

B.S. in Finance

B.S. in Management Science

General Business Option

International Business Option

Management Option

Quantitative Methods Option

B.S. in Marketing

B.A. in Public Administration

B.A. in Education Tech/Industrial Arts

Joint or Combined Programs

B.S./M.S. in Accounting

B.A./M.P.A. in Public Administration

College of Education

B.A. in Early Childhood Education

B.A. in Elementary Education

B.A. in Elementary Education, Bilingual Education Option

B.A. in Liberal Studies in Math, Science & Technology

B.A. in Physical Education

Adult Fitness Option

Athletic Training Option

Health and Physical Education Teaching Certification Option

Physical Education Teaching Certification Option

B.A. in Recreation Administration

Therapeutic Recreation Option

Commercial Recreation Option

Community Recreation Option

B.A. in Speech and Hearing

Education of the Hearing Impaired Option

Speech-Language Hearing Sciences Option

B.A. in Teacher of the Handicapped

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

B.A. in Biology

Biotechnology Option

Honors Option

Physical Therapy Option

Preprofessional Option

Teacher Certification Option

B.S. in Biology

B.A. in Chemistry

General Option

Preprofessional Option

Teacher Certification Option

Expanded Option

B.S. in Computer Science

Information Systems Option

Technology Option

B.S. in Computer Integrated Design & Manufacturing Technology

B.A. in Earth Science

General Option

Geology Option

Meteorology Option

Physical Therapy Option

Teacher Certification Option

B.S. in Industrial Technology

Electronics Option

B.A. in Mathematical Sciences

Teacher Certification Option

B.S. in Telecommunications/Information Technology

Health Professions

B.S. in Health Information Management

B.S. in Medical Technology

General Option

Cytotechnology Option

Histotechnology Option

B.S.N. in Nursing

B.S. in Occupational Therapy

Joint or Combined Programs

B.A./DPT Physical Therapy ( with UMDNJ)

The Nathan Weiss College of Graduate Studies

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional Diploma in School Psychology

M.A. in Behavioral Science

Business and Industry Counseling Option

Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology Option

Psychological Services Option

M.A. in Communication Studies

M.A. in Educational Psychology

M.S. in Graphic Communications Technology Management

M.A. in Liberal Studies

M.A. in Political Science & Government

M.S.W. in Social Work

General Option

Advanced Standing Option

School of Visual and Performing Arts

M.A. in Fine Arts Education

Studio Research Option

Teacher Certification

Art Supervision

M.S. in Graphic Communications Technology Management

College of Business and Public Administration

M.S. in Accounting

M.S. in Management Information Systems

M.P.A. in Public Administration

Health Services Administration Option

Environmental Management Option

Joint Programs

M.S.N./M.P.A. in Nursing and Public Administration

College of Education

M.A. in Counselor Education

School Counseling Option

Community Agency Counseling Option

Business and Industry Counseling Option

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Option

M.A. in Early Childhood Education

Classroom Instruction P-3 Option

Advanced Curriculum and Teaching Option

Administration in Early Childhood and Family Studies Option

Education for Family Living Option

M.A. in Educational Administration

Principal and Supervisor Option

Supervisor Option

School Business Administrator Option

M.A. in Educational Media Specialization

M.S. in Exercise Science

M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum

Bilingual/Bicultural Education Option

Classroom Instruction Option

Earth Science Education Option

Mastery in Teaching Option

Mathematics/Sciences/Computer Education Option

Teaching English as a Second Language Option

M.A. in Reading Specialization

Reading Specialist Option

Basic Skills Specialist Option

Adult Literacy Option

M.A. in Special Education

Emotionally Disturbed and Socially Maladjusted Option

Learning Disabilities Option

Developmental Disabilities Option

Pre-School Handicapped Option

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

M.A. in Speech Language Pathology

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

M.S. in Biotechnology

M.S. in Computing, Statistics and Mathematics

M.A. in Mathematics Education

Teaching of Mathematics Option

Computer Applications Option

Supervision of Mathematics Option

M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing

Clinical Management Option

Community Health Nursing Option

M.S. in Occupational Therapy

Joint Programs

M.S.N./M.P.A. in Nursing and Public Administration

B. Other

Honors Programs

The Kean University Honors Program offers a personalized program of study to

challenge and reward students who display exceptional ability and motivation. The

program provides an opportunity to work closely with distinguished faculty and peers

and to conduct independent research. Honors courses are characterized by a

commitment to excellence and rigorous coursework. Students have an opportunity

for advanced scholarship in a supportive yet challenging academic environment.

Kean Honors graduates have gone on to some of the nation's most prestigious

master's and doctoral programs. Others have launched successful careers in many

fields of endeavor. Honors courses are currently available in the following

departments:

Department of Accounting

BS/MS Accounting

Department of Biological Sciences:

Honors Principles of Biology

Special Topics in Biology

Introduction to Biological Research

Independent Research in Biology

Department of Communication:

Honors in Speech Communications

Department of English:

Honors Freshman Composition

Senior Honors Seminar

Honors Course in Modern Literature

Honors Course in Poetry

Honors Course in Greek and Roman Literature in Translation

Honors Course in Robert Frost

Honors Course in James Joyce

Department of Geology and Meteorology:

Honors Research Seminar in Earth Science I

Honors Research Seminar in Earth Science II

Department of Music:

Honors Advanced Music Survey

Department of Philosophy and Religion:

Honors Course in Philosophy

Honors Course in Critical Issues in Modern Religion

Department of Political Science:

Honors Seminar in American Government and Politics

Honors Seminar in International and Comparative Politics

Honors Seminar in Criminal Justice

Department of Psychology:

Honors General Psychology

Honors Experimental Psychology

Honors Seminar: Issues in Contemporary Psychology

Department of Public Administration:

Honors Seminar in Public Administration

Accelerated BA/MPA Program –

General and Health Services Options

Honors Seminar in Criminal Justice

Department of Sociology:

Introduction to Sociology Honors Course

Special Topics in Sociology Honors Seminar I

Special Topics in Sociology Honors Seminar II

2. Licensure, Certification, Validation

The degree programs listed below are subject to review for purposes of accreditation

or certification by external organizations:

College of Education

Kean University is currently the largest producer of teachers in the state and ranks

15th nationwide in the number of education degrees awarded to Hispanics. All

College of Education programs are accredited by the National Council for the

Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Bilingual Education

Secondary Education

Speech Correction

Education of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Teacher of the Handicapped

Health and Physical Education

Athletic Training

M.A. in Reading Specialization

M.A. in Early Childhood Education

M.A. in Educational Administration

M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum

M.A. in Counselor Education

M.A. in Special Education

M.A. in Speech Pathology

M.A. in Educational Media Specialist

M.A. in Exercise Science

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

English - Teacher Certification

Spanish - Teacher Certification

History - Teacher Certification

Sociology - Teacher Certification

Speech and Theatre - Teacher Certification

Fine Arts Education

Fine Arts

Interior Design

Visual Communications

Marriage and Family Therapy

Music

Music Education

Social Work - BSW, MSW

School Psychology

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

Health Information Management

Medical Technology

Nursing (RN's only)

Occupational Therapy

Technology

College of Business and Public Administration

Master of Public Administration

MPA Health Service Administration –

Long Term Care Administration Track

Master of Nursing/ Master of Public Administration

3. Center for International Studies and Programs

The Center for International Studies and Programs administers international

programs and services at Kean University and provides support for faculty, staff and

students engaged in these activities. The Center connects the institutional

community and its array of resources to the global community, to the end of

producing beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders. A major aim of the Center is to

encourage and promote faculty and student exchanges and other collaborative

relationships with Kean and institutions in other countries. The Center houses the

Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy whose goal is to encourage pre-college,

undergraduate and graduate students to consider careers in the Foreign Service.

The Institute achieves this goal through implementation of experiential activities and

involvement of students in real or simulated international experiences. Kean’s

current international relationships include institutions in China, France, Korea,

Philippines, Spain, India and Portugal. Kean is looking to establish future

partnerships with institutions in other countries.

4. Semester Abroad

Kean University offers overseas studies programs to eligible matriculated students.

At present, students may select from approximately 20 host countries. The language

of instruction for overseas courses is English (except foreign language programs.)

All overseas students carry a full-time course load and are eligible to apply these

credits to meet Kean University degree requirements. Participants are also eligible

to apply financial assistance toward the cost of these programs.

5. TraveLearn

For over 25 years, Kean University has offered TraveLearn programs as part of its

overseas programming efforts. TraveLearn gives one the opportunity to combine

pre-travel readings and extensive field experiences at sites and facilities that are

often not available to the average tourist. Students will experience individualized

programming, including lectures and seminars by faculty, leaders and in-country

resource people. Faculty who are specialists in the fields of study related to each

program, and who are well acquainted with the cultural opportunities available in the

countries being visited, supervise TraveLearn programs.

6. Chinese Educational Institute

The goal of the institute is to enhance, improve and expand the educational

relationships between Kean, China and its municipalities and the State of New

Jersey. Currently, Chinese government officials from Zhejiang Province in Eastern

China are working to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Administration through the

Institute. Academic and cultural exchanges have also taken place with the Zhejiang

Provincial People’s Government.

7. Programs to Enhance Student Retention and Persistence

Studies have shown that retention and persistence are closely linked to the following

factors: first, level of preparation in high school for college-level work; second,

language skills, particularly for those whose original language is not English; and

third, level of involvement in the college community.

In response to the growing demographic diversity of the region it serves, Kean

University has developed a broad range of programs to assist students from all

backgrounds to develop the skills and capacity to succeed in college. These

programs include the following:

a. English as a Second Language Program:

English as a Second Language is an academic program designed especially

for the foreign student or the student whose primary or first language is not

English. The program prepares students for successful oral and written

communication on the college level. Through classroom instruction,

individual tutorials and work in the language laboratory, students develop

listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The program also offers

advisement and counseling for new and continuing students.

b. Spanish Speaking Program:

The Spanish Speaking Program offers a representative number of General

Education core and breadth courses in Spanish. The program is designed

to be taken during the freshman and sophomore years. It enables Spanish-

speaking students to earn credit towards their degree while completing the

English as a Second Language Program. The Spanish Speaking Program

also provides bilingual academic advisement and tutorial services.

c. ESL/English Bridge Program:

The ESL/Bridge program provides students enrolled in English as a Second

Language courses entry into special sections of Landmarks of World

Literature, a required General Education course. These classes provide a

comprehensive curriculum along with tutorial assistance to help limited

English proficient students make the transition from ESL courses to college-

level English classes.

d. Bridge Program for Students in the Spanish Speaking Program:

This program assists students in making the transition to upper-level

courses taught entirely in English. Courses in this program are taught in

English by faculty who are trained to be aware of and sensitive to the

linguistic and other educational needs of language minority students. The

bridge program also provides bilingual tutorial assistance.

e. The Writing Emphasis Program:

All graduating students are required to complete one “Writing Emphasis”

course within their major. Such courses are designed to provide the students

with an opportunity to explore writing as it is done in their field, whether that

field be education, science, technology, one of the humanities or business,

and will serve as an introduction to professional-level writing within the

student’s major field.

f. Exceptional Educational Opportunities (EEO) Program:

Students whose potential for success in college cannot be identified by

conventional criteria may apply for admission to Kean through the

Exceptional Educational Opportunities (EEO) Program. Intensive support

services are provided with the goal of academic and personal adjustment to

the university experience. As an introduction and orientation to the

University, EEO students attend a special summer session immediately prior

to the fall semester of the freshman year. The summer session is designed

to strengthen writing skills, reading and study skills, science concepts and

mathematical concepts based on an individual assessment of academic

needs.

Academic foundation courses and supportive services in tutoring, academic

advisement, financial aid, and personal, social and career counseling begin

with the summer program and continue as EEO students progress through

their regular course of studies.

The EEO Learning Assistance Center offers a full range of academic

support, academic reinforcement and academic enhancement services to

students enrolled in the EEO program. The Center is designed to assist

students with the diagnosis of their academic problems and provide them

the academic support services essential for the strengthening and

development of their academic skills and concepts. Some services provided

by the Center include: professional and peer tutoring; supplementary

instruction; academic skill development: reading, writing, mathematics;

concepts development in the sciences; computer assisted instruction;

supervised study sessions; study/survival strategies; i.e. test-taking, note-

taking, listening; workshops, seminars on various academic topics.

g. PASSPORT Program:

and academic support services continue

Students seeking admission to Kean University who do not fully meet

regular admissions requirements, but are determined to have potential to

succeed academically, may be considered for the PASSPORT Program.

Intensive counseling, monitoring

throughout the academic yea

h. One Stop Service Center:

sions, financial aid and scholarships, registration and

student accounting.

The Center for Academic Success (CAS)

ost efficient

manner possible, with the least inconvenience to students.

tance, support and services

that will help retain them through graduation.

evening services in order to reach the greatest number of students possible.

The One Stop Service Center is dedicated to providing students and guests

with quality services and information in a prompt and courteous manner.

Students are able to conduct business related to: academic advising,

undergraduate admis

On July 1, 2003, the Center for Academic Success began formal operations

as a incorporating all functions and responsibilities of three previously

exiting centers/programs; the Career Services Center, the First Year

Center, and the Learning Assistance Program. Responsibility for transfer

and undeclared/ undecided students has also been assumed by the new

CAS. The purpose of this integration is to improve and expand student

services and to make these services more accessible in the m

The CAS serves as an academic one-stop center, with its functions driven

by the services it provides and acts as an introduction to academic services

for all entering students, remaining with them through graduation.

Additionally the CAS involves providing students, especially underprepared

and at-risk students, with the resources, assis

The basic services of the Center are organized as follows: Career Services,

First Year Services, Transfer Services, Tutorial Services, and Undeclared

Student Services. Services can be tailored for special populations of

students, i.e. Freshmen, Transfers and Undeclared/undecided as well as for

all students i.e. Tutoring and Career Services. The CAS offers both day and

Each area of service is outlined below:

mock job interviews,

career guidance programs, and resume critiquing.

ents and the Career Resources Library to aid in this process

of exploration.

offered free of charge to alumni for a one year period after graduation.

Career Services: Services include individual career counseling, teacher job

fairs, career days, summer employment fairs, employment recruitment

opportunities, listing of job openings, workshops,

Through the Career Services component, students can obtain both group

and individualized services which will aid them in selecting majors that best

fit their interests and talents, and can explore careers that best suit their

interests. Students have access to a variety of personality and career

interest instrum

As students progress through their educational careers, the Career Service

component aids students in seeking employment through job/employment

fairs, resume writing and employment workshops, resume critiquing

services, employment listings and career days. These services are al

First Year Services: These services are designed to help first time

students and their families make the transition to life as a student at a

university. They include initial advisement and registration, family

orientation, new student orientation, the First Year Seminar Program, the

Peer Liaison Program, the Early Warning Intervention Program, electronic

newsletters to families and students, and drop-in informational and problem

solving services.

as they adjust to college life. Students are

also have access to the drop-in services available to the

first year students, and electronic newsletters tailored to support and inform

ring the academic student progress in first

and second year general education courses, with intervention and outreach

shops in

h Career Service component, and developing electronic

newsletters to address the needs of this population of students.

The CAS houses the First Year Seminar Program, which is the umbrella

program encompassing New Student Orientation, the academic one credit

course (the First Year Seminar) the Peer Liaison Program and the Early

Warning Intervention Program. Each of these components is designed to

help students take charge of their education, achieve academic success and

prepare for life in the diverse Kean University community. All new students

entering Kean with nine credits or less are required to take this course. The

course is team taught by a faculty/staff member and a Peer Liaison, who

serve as advisors/mentors for students throughout their first year at Kean.

New Student Orientation is a one-day program that serves as the first class

of the First Year Seminar, where students are introduced to their seminar

instructor, peer liaison, classmates and officers of the university.

Workshops relevant to first year programs and campus life are also offered.

The Peer Liaison program trains select upper class students to help

freshmen with their academic questions and personal needs in addition to

serving as mentors to the students in their class. They also assist with the

delivery of services and programs in the Seminar and the CAS and provide

support for first year students

encouraged to use drop-in services (stop by, call or email) at the CAS if they

need assistance at any time.

Transfer Services: Although transfer students have previously attended

college elsewhere, they tend to have much in common with new first time

students, and need similar support services to help them adjust to student

life at Kean University. These services include transfer credit and course

evaluation, initial registration and orientation, and will be expanded to

include workshops to facilitate the adjustment to student life and introduce

them to policies and procedures for changing majors at Kean University.

These students will

transfer students.

Tutorial Services: These services include tutorial support across the

curriculum, focusing on those courses for which help is most often

requested. An additional area of emphasis is in support of the foundation

courses in the General Education Program that are mandatory for all Kean

students. A staff of peer and professional tutors provide assistance in a

variety of disciplines at all academic levels, and Supplemental Instruction is

employed in selected high-risk courses. The University’s Writing Center is

also located within the CAS. Additionally, students with special needs are

assisted in collaboration with other programs on campus. The tutorial

services will also assist in monito

to support students in difficulty.

Undeclared Services: This area is a new function at the university and, as

such, the description of these services is the least developed. The initial

planning for these services includes developing a monitoring/advisement

system, developing a Choose a Major Day, holding work

conjunction wit

8. Innovative programs

a. Joint Programs

largest number of

students in this program are in the Biology-PT track.

d extensive coursework in the new field of psychiatric

rehabilitation.

b. Accelerated Programs

or and to the 48 credit requirement for the

Master of Public Administration.

and contributions each

discipline brings to the care delivery experience.

with the requirements mandated by the New Jersey Board of Accountancy.

c. 2+2, 3+2 Programs

pplied and Health Sciences, is the largest such

The College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences currently has in place

a joint Doctorate in Physical Therapy program with the University of

Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This program is a dual-track

program that leads to a bachelor's degree from Kean University and a

doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ. The

Since 1997, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has been

authorized to offer a joint program with UMDNJ, the B.S. in Psychiatric

Rehabilitation and Psychology which provides students with a full major in

psychology an

The combined BA/MPA Program within the Department of Public

Administration, College of Business and Public Administration allows a small

group (4-5 selected each year) of academically well-qualified students to

complete the undergraduate and graduate degrees in public administration

in a five-year period. Students in the program are allowed to begin taking

graduate-level courses during their senior year. These courses are then

applied to the undergraduate maj

The MSN/MPA degree is a dual degree program sponsored by the

Department of Nursing and the Department of Public Administration. This

educational preparation targets the nurse executive and is designed to blend

clinical management and business theory within an interdisciplinary

framework. The transcultural focus of clinical management is strengthened

by knowledge of public and business aspects of management. It offers an

ideal approach of collaborative education in which the outcome is greater

understanding and appreciation of the roles

The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Accounting degree is

intended for students seeking a career in public accounting and eligibility to

take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination, in accordance

The Medical Technology Program operates as a 3+1 program. Students in

this curriculum complete three years of undergraduate study at Kean

University, and then apply to an affiliated hospital for the senior year. If

accepted, the students complete the clinical portion of the program at a

clinical site. Successful completion of the clinical year results in a degree in

medical technology from Kean University. The program, housed in the

College of Natural, A

program in the state.

9. Tuition/Financial Aid - Stated Cost for attending Kean University

enses for students living at home (with

parents or relatives) is $2,000 per year.

003 – 2004 Estimated Student Costs

The expenses listed below are averages experienced by most students and are used

in determining eligibility for need-based financial aid. In addition to the expenses

noted below, indirect costs for books and supplies will vary but usually average $800

per year. Personal expenses average $1,000 per year and transportation expenses

range from $500 - $1,600 per year. Room and board expenses for students living

away from home average $6,038 (on campus) and $7,200 (off campus) per year,

while the average room and board exp

Academic Year Expenses for Full-Time Students

In-State Out-of-State

Total Direct Expenses $6,723 $9,085

VI.

e the major programs and college offices that provide support and assistance in these

efforts.

research, curricular development and innovation, and community outreach programming.

lic foundations, and is responsible

o compliance regarding federal and state regulations.

B. Released Time for Research and Creative Works Programs

creative work to the point where it can

be shared beyond the Kean University community.

$400 stipend for equipment, supplies and other needs associated with their research.

Tuition $4,448 $6,810

Required Fees $2,275 $2,275

Major research and public service activities

Kean University faculty engage in a wide range of research and public service activities. Listed

below ar

A Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Toward advancing Kean University’s mission, the Office of Research and Sponsored

Programs (ORSP) seeks external funding to support and enhance faculty and student

The Office administers the University’s grants and contracts (internal and external) from the

pre-award stage through final reporting, and provides oversight to Kean’s centers and

institutes. ORSP serves as the University’s liaison with pub

Kean University established the Released Time for Research (RTR) Awards program in 1973

In support of the faculty’s active interest in research and other scholarly pursuits. Through

this program, the University conducts an annual review and selects faculty, professional

personnel, and librarians to receive research awards of released time and limited direct costs.

Over the past thirty years, over 600 faculty and staff members from every department in the

University have received research awards. Projects funded by Released Time for Research

serve to advance the state of the art or knowledge in a particular field of study or professional

activity, or to develop a particular area of research or

Twenty faculty research projects have been funded for the 2003-04 academic year.

Successful applicants receive six credits of released time during the academic year and

During the 1997- 1998 Academic Year, the Office of the President initiated the Untenured

Faculty/Librarian Research Initiative (UFRI). Eleven non-tenured faculty research projects

have been funded for the 2003-04 academic year. Like the RTR awards successful

applicants receive six credits of released time during the academic year and a $400 stipend

s associated with their research.

The following research projects, sponsored by private and governmental sources external to

for equipment, supplies and other need

Research and Sponsored Projects:

the University, were funded for FY 2003:

Teacher Quality Enhancement Consortium $ 1, 947,469

US Department of Education

NJ Prof. Development Ctr. for Early Care & Education $ 1,766,418

EAR UP (Year 3 of 5) $ 1, 005,197

ransition to Teaching T-3 $375,114

GEAR UP Elizabeth (Partnership/Multi Yr 1.64 million) $328,000

roject BECA (Yr 4/5) $249,755

Project TELL (Teaching English Language Learners Yr 2/3) $249,884

Project Upward Bound (General) $220,000

Gateway Institute – General Operation $197,500

Kean Univ.Small Business Development Center (Yr 15) $188,520

Hispanic Foster Care $155,000

135,000

The Victoria Foundation 25,000

Fleet Bank 10,000

ransitio te University $102,026

US Department of Education

NJDHS, Division of Family Development

US Department of Education

County of Union

SBDC at Rutgers University

NJ Division of Youth and Family Services

Professional development Center $

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation 100,000

T n to Teaching – Montclair Sta

Partnership/NJ Consortium for Urban Education

Sub-Grant of $5,487,014

NJ Math Science Partnership $ 85,000

(Part of $11,149,187 Grant)

USS-NJ-Teachers’ Manual/Oral History Project $ 54,622

Project Adelante $ 50,000

Faith-Based Initiatives Office $ 40,000

rovisional Teachers $ 33,642

J Professional Development Center $ 30,000

Rejuvenation Plan $ 28,000

Aging and Alcohol Demand $ 16,030

ahway/KU Partnership $ 12,000

eacher Quality Enhancement Consortium $ 11,255

ccreditation Facilitation Project $ 10,000

ndatio

educing College Alcohol Abuse $ 10,000

n Dru Preven on

Political Science Educational Partnership $ 10,000

rp.

Project Adelante (Year 15) $ 9,875

Educ ion

Bridges to the Doctorate Addition $ 9,000

GMS

th Huma ities

Union County Division of Cultural Heritage 3,000

$ 7,075

National Science Foundation

Battleship USS NJ Foundation

School District Support

NJ Faith Based Initiatives Office

US Department of Education

The Schuman Fund for NJ

Borough of Kenilworth

Bureau of Economic Research

Rahway Public School

US Department of Education, Supplemental Fund

Fleet Boston Financial Fou n

NJ Higher Education Consortium o g ti

Schering Plough Co

NJ Commission on Higher at

Rutgers University NIH/NI

Celebration of Langston Hughes

NJ Council for e n 3,000

National Urban Alliance 1,000

Target Stores 75

f Coral Reefs Benthis & Fish

ndation

The Structure & Diversity o

Population, Cayman Islands $ 6,000

PADI Fou

Gala $ 5,000

SS-NJ Teachers Program $ 5,000

a & Heri ge Affa s

ietnam Veterans Oral History Project $ 5,000

Software Engineering for Distributed Computing & Networking $ 3,000

RS Vitalis: $ 1,500

ic Forum

on of Langston Hughes

The Piano Works of Aurielo dela Vega $ 2,000

ravel G rial

Mathe atics

Small Business Development $ 500

$ 750

Sanof Winthrop 500

Schering-Plough Corp 250

y involved in public service at the state

level or within their own community. Listed below are a few examples of public service

activities undert

ber

ial Liaison

Directors

t. Faculty Award Comm.

ber of Town Council

dvisory Committee

Verizon

Union County Division of Cultur l ta ir

Union County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs

NJIT – NJ Commission on Science & Technology

The New Jersey New Mus

Celebrati

NJ Council for the Humanities $ 3,000

The Fund for US Artists

T rant – Annual Meeting of Society of Indust

And Applied Mathematics

Association for Women in m $ 1,415

United Trust

Women Into Science and Technology

Meaningful Public Service

Many members of the college community are activel

aken within the past several years:

Advocates of New Jersey History, Development Committee

African American Subcommittee

Africana Studies - International Committee, Board Mem

American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, Board of Directors

American Heart Association, Walk Coordinator

American Marketing Assoc. Educators Leadership Council, Industr

American Association Colleges of Teacher Education, Board of Directors

American Assoc. of State Colleges & Univ., Board of

Assoc. of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs, Dis

Avian Wildlife Center, Incorporating Trustee

Biblical Theological Seminar, Board of Trustees

Borough of Mountainside, Mem

Chapter 2 Block Grants, Education A

City of Elizabeth, Councilman

Common Cause, Board of Directors

Education Law Center, Board of Trustees

Educational Activities Task Force, Chair

Election Law Enforcement Commission of NJ, Commissioner

Elizabeth Economic Development Corp., Board of Directors

ic Relations Committee

tors

ctivities Committee

of Trustees

asurer, Bd of Directors

dv. for the Library

elegate

n, President

, Secretary

tion Comm.

bership Comm.

tion, President

dent Affairs Comm.

ce, Nat. Chairperson

dubon Soc., Bd of Trustees

Foundation, Board Member

tors

d of Trustees

mber

ember

ber

Employment Opportunities Comm., Co-Chair, Publ

Family & Children’s Services, Board Member

High Road School, Member, Board of Trustees

International Association of Presidents, Board of Direc

Intl. Reading Assoc., Mem., Outstanding Educ.in Reading Award Comm.

Jersey Homesteads Historic District, Roosevelt, NJ,

Chairperson/Town Historian, Governing A

Kenmare High School, Jersey City, NJ, Member of Board

Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Board of Trustees

League of Women Voters of New Jersey, Past President

League of Women Voters of the United States, Past President

Lewis Carroll Society of North America, Tre

Library Comm., Rutgers Univ., Board of Trustees A

March of Dimes, Walk Coordinator

Mathematical Assoc. of America , Representative

NCAA, President’s Council

Nat. Convention of the Amer. Counseling Assoc., NJ D

National Honor & Professional Society of Gerontolog

Sigma Phi Omega, Member at Large

National Orthopedic Nurse's Associatio

N.J. Academic Library Association, Board Member

N.J. Academic Library Network, Chair

N.J. Assoc. of Institutional Researchers, Secty. & Member Steering Com

N.J. Assoc. for Counselor Education and Supervision

N.J. Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, Member State Conven

N.J. Assoc. of School Psychologists, Board Memb

N.J. College English Association, Vice-President

N.J. College English Association, Trustee

N.J. Counseling Assoc., Chair, Student Mem

N.J. Early Intervention Coalition, Liaison

N.J. Filipino Nurse's Associa

N.J. Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc., Chairperson, Stu

N.J. State Board of Nursing

N.J. State Human Service Advisory Committee, Chair

New Jersey Future, Board of Directors

New Jersey Historical Society, Booth & Whitehead Award Committee

New Jersey State Board of Education

Office of the Mayor Union, NJ, Member Mayor's Alliance for Drug Abu

Planned Parenthood of Essex County, Board of Trustees

Pres. Spouses Network Against Campus Violen

Professional & Organizational Dev. Network, Board of Directors

Regional Plan Association, Board of Directors

State of N.J. Minority Task Force for Adoption, Board Member

State of New Jersey Public Health Council, Member

Summit Nature Club - Local Chap. of Nat. Au

Union County Educational Services

The First Stage, Inc., NY, Board of Direc

The Old Barracks Museum, Chair

The Saturday Press, Board of Trustees

Town of Berkeley Heights, Mayor

Union County Chapter, American Heart Association, Boar

Union County Freeholder Board

Union County Human Advisory Services, Board Me

Union Hospital, Community Outreach Center, Board M

United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of NJ, Inc., Mem

United Way of Eastern Union County, Board Member

United Way of Union County, Board Member

nge.

Isaiah House has provided temporary housing to 1600 homeless families for the past

single teen mothers

lth care needs

Parenting skills classes

The Learning Center for Health also established the Harvey Morris AIDS Group that

-8 people.

WWOR – TV, Community Panel Member

Several organizational units within the University also have undertaken a range of

public service activities. For example, the Learning Center for Health operated by

the Department of Nursing provided professional expertise to establish a system of

assessing and prioritizing health care needs for Isaiah House Inc., East Ora

seven years. Programs provided by the Learning Center for Health include:

Establishing a prenatal referral network for 1166

Language skills classes

Organizing and coordinating hea

Organizing and coordinating self-help groups

Planning an immunization program for children

holds weekly counseling sessions for 7

Kean University students, faculty and staff participate in a wide range of

sample of such projects is listed below:

lk to Cure Diabetes

ders Found

d Care Cntr

Comm.

pital

E Campus and Community Service Projects

campus and community service projects. A

Adopt-a-Highway

African History Month

AIDS Resource Foundation

Alcohol Awareness Week

Alma McLeod Foundation

American Cancer Society

American Diabetes Association – Wa

American Red Cross

American Heart Association

American Rescue Workers

American Veterans of Foreign Wars

Americore

Anorexia Nervosa/ Associated Disor

ASPIRA, Inc. Of New Jersey

Bragaw Elementary School

Bridgway House, Elizabeth

Brother Bonaventure Extende

Campus Awareness Festival Keangers

Campus Blood Drive

Carter G. Woodsen Foundatio

Center for Outreach and Svcs for Autism

Children International

Children’s Specialized Hos

Circle K Madison House

Circle K Toy Drive

Community Food Bank

Cornell Hall Nursing Home

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Delta Phi Epsilon Male Pageant

Family and Children

Feed the Homeless (Newark)

Forget-Me-Nots

Gay and Lesbian Network

Goodwill Home and Missions

Heart Disease Research Found.

d Bank

er of Chatham

c Accountants

N.J. State Dept. Of Community Affairs/Division of Aging

utgers)

t Program

als on Wheels

abilitation Center

up Kitchen

e and Wildlife

and Family Services

Hillside Community Foo

H.O.P.E.

Hope Hospice

Ina White’s Adult Social Group

Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield

KUNJ Alumni Phon-a-Thon

KUNJ Association of Veterans

KUNJ Day Care Center

King James Care Cent

Knights of Columbus

Koins for Kids

Lady of the Valley School

Latin Festival Month

Legislative Symposia

Leukemia Foundation

Lighthouse Community Service

Lions Club of Westfield

Livingston Little League

Long Branch High School

Lyons Avenue Day Care Center

March of Dimes Walk America

Marshall Elementary School

Masonic Temple Shelter

Mathematical Association of America

Mughal (Pakistani) Art Community Council

Muscular Dystrophy Association

N.J. Association of Publi

N.J. League of Women Voters

N.J. Food Bank

N.J. Special Olympics

N.J. State League of Municipalities (R

Newark Boys and Girls Clubs

New York City Music Festival

P.R.O.C.E.E.D.

Residence Community Developmen

S.H.A.R.E.

Salvation Army - Me

Salvation Army Adult Reh

Sierra Club

Sigma Beta Club

St. Columbus Neighborhood Club

St. Elizabeth’s Parish

St. John’s Homeless Shelter and So

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

St. Vincent DePaul Church

State of NJ - Division of Fish, Gam

State of NJ - Division of Youth

Strides for Breast Cancer

Take Back the Night

Teach the Children

Toys for Tots

Union County Alliance

Union County Chamber of Commerce

Union County Cultural and Heritage Affairs

nefit

ion County

nty

ity Hospital

d Technology

YMCA of Elizabeth

YWCA Elizabeth - Battered Women’s Shelter

Union County Sheriff Officers PBA Be

United Negro College Fund

United Way of Eastern Un

Urban League of Union Cou

U.S. Army Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

Valerie Fund

Virginia Univers

WIST - Women into Science an

WKNJ

Youth and Family Day

VII. Major Capital Projects

A detailed inventory and evaluation of the University’s campus and its existing facilities has been

undertaken. Findings and subsequent recommendations are summarized in the Facilities Master

Plan report. In addition to newly designed structures and extensive campus beautification, a

significant number of the projects recommended in the Master Plan are related to the renewal and

replacement of the University’s existing facilities. The plan is designed to guide campus development

through the first decade of the 21st Century.

Capital Improvements – 2002-2003

Office of Facilities and Campus Planning

Eduardo N. Del Valle, R.A., P.P., AICP, Associate Vice President

Expenditures

Project Description

A/E Consulting Fees Construction Equipment

Site Lighting Upgrades

In-House $ 160,000 0

Replacement of Roofing Systems,

Dougall Hall & Maintenance Bldg.

In-House $ 190,000 0

Kean Building Addition and Renovation

$ 800,000 $8,100,000 $ 680,000

New Academic Building

$ 900,000 $ 2,100,000 0

Site Improvements

In-House $ 180,000 $ 20,000

Window Replacements

In-House $ 320,000 0

Residence Halls Community Centers

In-House $ 120,000 0

HVAC Upgrades and Retrofits

$ 210,000 $ 11,000,000 0

Downs Hall Addition and Renovation

$ 80,000 $ 4, 200,00 $ 80,000

Mechanical Upgrades, Dorms

$ 69,000 $ 370,000 0

Downs Hall Kitchen Retrofit

$ 17,000 0 0

Partial Renovation of Residence Halls

In-House $ 210,000 0

New Flooring: Hutchinson Hall

In-House $ 30,000 0

Administration Building, Renovation

In-House $ 120,000 $ 10,000

Fire Safety Upgrades

In-House $ 15,000 0

Wellness & Fitness Center & D’Angola Gym

$ 1,200,000 0 0

Partial University Center Upgrades

In-House $200,000 $40,000

IH: In-House Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services

VIII. Other Institutional Information

A. The Academic Program

The academic program contributes in three major ways to the development of effective

workforce competencies: a) via the establishment of a firm academic base in the liberal arts

and the development of appropriate learning and study skills; b) through a wide range of

vocationally-oriented majors at both undergraduate and graduate levels; and c) through

efforts to interface with the employer community in responding to the changing nature of the

global marketplace.

1. The Academic Base

For all students, the General Education program represents the foundation on which

the entire academic program is built. Through GE coursework, students in all majors

have common educational experiences and opportunities to develop the skills and

acquire the knowledge associated with a broad liberal arts and science education.

The overall purpose of General Education is to provide students with broad

preparation for their majors and for life’s social and intellectual challenges. The skills

developed and the knowledge acquired through GE coursework will support

achievement in the major and success in endeavors beyond graduation.

Kean’s General Education Program features: (1) a vertical structure intended to bring

students progressively to higher levels of proficiency, competence, and

understanding; (2) connections within and between disciplines and opportunities for

students to pursue interests in interdisciplinary areas: (3) courses that provide on-

going skills development along with content: and (4) courses that provide

multicultural and global perspectives.

The essential academic and professional skills areas addressed in GE courses

include: critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, reflection, quantitative reasoning

verbal/oral communication, values assessment, aesthetic analysis, inquiry and

research, technological applications, collaboration in a diverse society and

appreciation of diversity.

In addition, the breadth and depth of GE course content is designed to help all

students acquire: (1) knowledge of fundamental paradigms and methodologies in the

liberal arts and sciences; (2) awareness of the world’s major intellectual, cultural, and

scientific traditions and achievements, past and present; (3) knowledge of major

social forces and issues shaping the present world; (4) knowledge of major scientific

and technological factors shaping the present world; and (5) knowledge of

multicultural and/or global perspectives.

In sum, a primary aim of the General Education Program is to provide employers with

a workforce equipped to think independently, analyze and solve problems,

communicate effectively within the organization and with clients and customers, and

respond to rapid technological, economic and social changes and challenges.

In response to the growing demographic diversity of the region it serves, Kean

University also has developed a broad range of programs to assist students from all

backgrounds to develop the skills and capacity to become productive and

contributing members of the workforce.

In addition to providing a strong liberal arts base and a secure foundation in basic

reading, mathematics and study skills, the academic curriculum strengthens the

workforce competencies of graduates in two additional ways: via the Writing

Emphasis Program and through diversity related courses. The Writing Emphasis

program, recognizing the importance of communication skills to prospective

employers, mandates that every student must take at least one course, designated a

writing-emphasis course, within his or her major. Writing emphasis courses build on

the liberal arts and general education foundation by exposing students to the primary

media used for written expression in their major field. Writing emphasis courses

entail writing assignments more extensive and more demanding than those of

standard courses (although virtually all courses involve some form of written

expression).

The university also recognizes the importance of equipping students to deal

effectively with the increasing demographic diversity of the future workplace by

fostering a climate of understanding, tolerance and respect for differences. Faculty

in many disciplines are working to develop courses that will enhance students'

understanding of the dynamics of racism and discrimination, and to equip them to

function effectively in a diverse workplace. Examples include such course titles as,

"The Economics of Discrimination," "Ethnic Politics," "Gender and Society,"

"American Ethnic and Racial Groups," Communicating Across Cultures,"

"Psychological Perspectives on Prejudice and Racism," "Teaching for Diversity,"

"Teaching the Holocaust," "Multicultural Field Experiences" and "Bilingual Bicultural

Education." Within the Master of Public Administration program, several upper-level

seminar courses have examined multiple approaches to managing diversity in the

public sector and not for profit workplace. The new graduate program in Nursing, the

M.S.N. in Clinical Management, emphasizes clinical management of diverse cultural

groups and the new Master of Social Work program has a significant multicultural

component. Its development was supported by a major grant from the Ford

Foundation and represents yet another example of the sensitivity of the curriculum to

the changing nature of the organizational and social environment within which our

graduates will work.

2. Vocationally-Oriented Majors

Each of the four schools within Kean University offers a wide range of vocationally

oriented majors and programs designed to service the needs of business, industry,

government and the non-profit sector in the state of New Jersey.

3. Interface with Employers & Community:

The university also assists in workforce development through its participation in a

number of community agencies. Most notably, the university is represented on the

Union County Workforce

Investment Board (formerly Private Industry Council). The

Director of Cooperative Education also sits on the Youth Services Commission, the

School-to-Work committee, the Chamber of Commerce Education committee and the

Employer Legislative committee.

B. Students

A major goal of Higher Education in the State of New Jersey is to have all colleges and

universities make it possible for students to transfer (articulate) from one college to another

for the purpose of completing a program of study or degree as expeditiously as possible.

The following is a list of articulation agreements Kean University has made with colleges

throughout the state:

Articulation Agreements: (as of July 1, 2002)

Students graduating from a New Jersey State County College with an AA or AS degree or in

other articulated programs, not listed, may be admitted as juniors provided that all transfer

admission requirements of the University have been met.

In addition to the articulated programs listed, Kean University honors the State of New

Jersey's Full-Faith-and-Credit policy and continues to work with the two-year college sector

to improve the transfer process.

ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

ATLANTIC CAPE PROGRAM

B.A. – Criminal Justice A.S. – Criminal Justice

BERKELEY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

BERKELEY PROGRAM

B.S. - Accounting A.A.S. Business Administration (Accounting)

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Business Administration

(Retail Management)

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Business Administration

(Mgmt. Specialization)

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

BROOKDALE PROGRAM

B.F.A. - Visual Communication Design A.A.S/ Communication Design/

Audio Recording Option

B.A. - Communications A.A.S. Communications Media /Television

Production Option

B.A. - Communications A.A.S. Communications Media/Radio

Broadcasting Option

B.A. - Communications A.A.S. Communications Media/Audio

Recording Option

B.F.A. - Fine Arts A.A. Humanities

B.A. - Fine Arts A.A. Humanities/Art Option

B.F.A. - Visual Communications A.A. Humanities/ Communication Design

Option

B.A. Communications A.A. Humanities/Public Relations Option

B.A. - Theatre A.A. Humanities/Speech and Theatre Option

B.F.A. - Interior Design A.A. Interior Design

B.S. - Accounting A.A.S. Accounting

B.S. - Management Science A.A. Business Administration/Accounting

Option

B.S. - Management Science/Management Option A.A.S. Small Business Management Option

B.S. - Management Science/Marketing Option A.A.S. Fashion Merchandising Program

B.S. - Management Science/Marketing Option A.A.S. Marketing Program

B.S.N. - Nursing A.A.S. Nursing

B.A. - English A.A. Humanities/English Option

B.A. - Biology/Biotechnology Option A.S. Math/Science/Biology Option

B.A. - Biology/Preprofessional Option A.S. Math/Science/Biology Option

B.A. - Chemistry/General Option A.S. Math/Science/Chemistry Option

B.S. - Chemistry/ Expanded Option

ACS Certified A.S. Math/Science/Chemistry Option

B.A. - Mathematical Science A.S. Math/Science/Mathematics Option

B.A. - Mathematical Science/Teacher

A.S. Math/Science/Mathematics Option

ncentration

cience Option

B.S. - Computer Science/Technology Option A.S. Computer Science

.S. Com

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

Certification Option

B.A. - Earth Science/Meteorology Option A.S. Math/Science/Science Option

B.A. - Earth Science/Geology Option A.S. Math/Science/Science Option

B.A. - Earth Science/General Option A.A. Social Sciences/

Psychology Co

B.A. - Sociology A.A. Social Sciences/Sociology Concentration

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

B.A. - Political Science A.A. Social Science/Political S

B.A. - Public Administration A.A. Social Science/Public Administration

Option

B.S. - Computer Science /Information Systems

Option Aputer Science/Business Program

B.S.- Computer Science/Information Systems A.S. Computer Science/ Scientific

Programming Option Option

B.A. - Early Childhood Education A.A. Education

B.A. - Elem. Ed. & Elem Ed. Bilingual A.A. Education

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped A.A. Education

KEAN PROGRAM

CAMDEN COUNTY PROGRAM

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

KEAN PROGRAM

B.S. - Technology (CID) A.A.S. CIM Engineering Technology

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

tion (3500)

B.A. - Biology, Biotechnology Option

2150)

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences, Teacher Cert. .S. Scie 50)

B.A. - Sociology

t Emphasis)

ces Humanities/

B.A. - Elementary Education A.A. Liberal Arts/Science

ent Option B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Business Managem

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Retailing Option

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Marketing Option

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

B.A. - Public Administration A.S. Public Administration

B.A. - Accounting A.A.S. Accounting Option

ms, B.S. - Computer Science, Technology Option A.A.S. Computer Information Syste

Scientific Program Op

B.S. - Computer Science, Information Systems A.A.S. Computer Information Systems,

0) Scientific Program Option (350

B.A. - Biology, Preprofessional Option A.S. Science and Mathematics (2160)

Biology Option,

ack Professional/Scientific Tr

A.S. Science and Mathematics (2160)

Biology Option, Traditional Track

B.A. - Chemistry, General Option A.S. Science and Mathematics,

Chemistry Option (2152)

B.S. - Chemistry, Expanded Option A.S. Science and Mathematics

Chemistry Option (2152)

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences A.S. Science and Mathematics (

A nce and Mathematics (21

Mathematics Option

B.S.N. - Nursing A.A.S. Nursing

A.A. Social Science

B.A. - Psychology A.A. Social Science

B.A. - Communication (Broadcast Emphasis) A.A. Media Studies (Broadcas

B.F.A. - Visual Communications - Graphic Design A.A.S. Graphic Design

B.A. - Theatre A.A. Dramatic Arts

B.A. - Early Childhood Education A.A. Liberal Arts & Scien

Social Science Opti

B.A. - Elementary Education & Ele e A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities/ m ntary

Education - Bilingual

ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

Social Science Option

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped A.A. Liberal Arts & Science Humanities/

Social Science Option

KEAN PROGRAM

ESSEX COUNTY PROGRAM

B.S. - Technology (Design Option) A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology

eering

/ Elementary

)

esign Option

ch Option

)

ce (2302)

ms (2002)

A.S. Biology (Pre-Medicine)

B.S. - Technology (Design Option) A.A.S. Architectural Technology

B.S. - Technology (Design Option) A.A.S. Civil Construction Engineering

Technology

B.S. - Technology (Electronic Option) A.A.S. Electronic Engineering Technolo

B.S. - Technology (Mechanical Contracting Option) A.A.S. Civil Construction Engin

Technology

B.S. - Technology (CID Option) A.A.S. Manufacturing Engineering/Engin

Technology

B.S. - Technology (CID Option) A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering (Technology

Option)

B.S. - Management A.S. Business Administration

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Business Administration

B.S. - Accounting A.S. Accounting

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

B.A. - Recreation Administration A.S. Physical Education

B.A. - Early Childhood Education A.S. Early Childhood Education

Education

B.A. - Elementary Education A.S. Early Childhood Education/ Elementary

Education

B.A. - Elementary Education - Bilingual A.S. Early Childhood Education/ Elementary

Education

ion/ Elementary B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped A.S. Early Childhood Educat

Education

B.A. - Fine Arts (Teacher Cert. Option A.A. Liberal Arts-Art

B.A. - Fine Arts A.A. Liberal Arts-Art

n Graphic D B.F.A. - Fine Arts -Visual Communicatio A.A. Liberal Arts Art/

B.A. - Theatre A.A. Liberal Arts/Theatre/Spee

B.A. - Sociology A.S. Social Sciences

B.A. - Psychology A.S. Social Sciences

B.A. - History A.A. Liberal Arts

B.F.A. - Studio Arts A.A. Liberal Arts-Art

B.A. - Music A.S. Music

B.A. - English A.A. Liberal Arts/Eng

B.S. - Nursing (BSN) A.A.S. Nursing, (2104

lish

B.S. - Computer Science (Technology Option) A.S. Computer Scien

B.S. - Computer Science (Information

Proc. Option) A.S. Computer Information Syste

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences A.S. Mathematics (0604)

B.A. - Biology (Biotechnology Option)

HUDSON COUNTY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

HUDSON COUNTY PROGRAM

A.A. Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

B.S. - Technology (Design Option) A.S. Engineering Science

hnology

Technology

B.A. - Criminal Justice

B.S. - Technology (Mech. Contracting Option) A.S. Engineering Science

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.S. Engineering Science

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Electronics Engineering Tec

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Computer Technolo

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Manufacturing Eng.

B.S. - Technology (CIDM Option) A.S. Engineering Science

B.S. - Technology (Graphic Communica p A.S. Engineering Science tion O tion)

ption)

gy Option)

COLLEGE

B.A. - Sociology A.A. Liberal Arts (Sociology Option)

B.A. - History A.A. Liberal Arts (History O

B.A. - Psychology A.A. Liberal Arts (Psycholo

B.S. - Management Science A.A. Liberal Arts (Business Option)

B.S. - Accounting A.A.S. Accounting

B.A. - Public Administration A.A.S. Public Administration

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.A.S. Criminal Justice

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

KEAN PROGRAM

MIDDLESEX PROGRAM

A.A.S. - Legal Assistant

B.S. - Accounting A.A.S. - Accounting

tion

rke ng Opti ) dising and

anag ment Option)

gement

graphy

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option)

CS Ce fied) ption

ption

ion

A.S. - Science Transfer, Biology Option

r n

ption

Processing Option

cience

ption

yto-

Option

B.A.- Political Science

B.S. - Management Science A.S. - Business Administra

B.S. - Management (Ma ti on A.A.S. - Fashion Merchan

Retail Management

B.S. - Management Science (M e A.A.S. - Management

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. - Management/Credit and

Finance Management

B.S. - Management Science (Marketing Option) A.A.S. - Marketing

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. - Marketing/Materials Mana

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. - Marketing/Transportation and

n Distributio

B.F.A. - Visual Communications A.A.S. - Marketing Art and Design/Advertisin

Graphic Design Option

n B.S. - Technology (Graphic Arts Option) A.A.S. - Marketing Art & Desig

(Advertising Graphics Design Option)

B.S. - Technology (Graphic Arts Option) A.A.S. - Marketing Art & Design

o (Prof. Commercial Phot

Option)

omputer B.S. - Technology (Electronic Option) A.A.S. - Electrical Engineering/C

Electronics

ring TechnologyA.A.S. - Electrical Enginee

B.S. - Technology (CIDM Option) A.A.S. - Manufacturing Engineering

Technology

B.S. - Technology (Mechanical A.A.S. - HVAC Design Technology

Contracting Option)

B.S. - Chemistry, Expanded Option (A rti A.S. - Science Transfer, Chemistry O

B.A. - Chemistry, General Option A.S. - Science Transfer, Chemistry O

B.A. - Biology, Biotechnology Option A.S. - Science Transfer, Biology Opt

B.A. - Biology, Pre-Professional Option

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences A.S. - Science Transfer, Mathematics Optio

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences, Teache A.S. - Science Transfer, Mathematics Optio

Certification Option

B.S. - Computer Science, Technology O A.A.S. - Computer Science, Information

Systems

B.S. - Computer Science, Information A.A.S. - Computer Science, Information

Systems

B.S. - Computer Science, Technology Option A.A.S. - Computer Science, Novell Network

Option

B.S. - Computer Science, Information A.A.S. - Computer Science, Novell Network

Processing Option Option

B.S. - Computer Science, Information A.S. - Science Transfer, Computer S

Processing Option Option

B.S. - Computer Science, Technology O A.S. - Science Transfer, Computer Science

Option

B.S. - Medical Technology, General, C A.A.S. - Medical Laboratory Technology

technology or Histotechnology Options

B.A. - English A.A. - Liberal Arts/English Option

B.A. - History A.A. - Liberal Arts/History

B.S.W. - A.A. - Liberal Arts/Social & Rehabilitation

B.A. - Political Science A.A. - Liberal Arts, Political Science Option

Administration

n Transfer

.A. - Co A.A. - Liberal Arts/Communication Option

isual Arts Option

Social Work

Services Option

B.A. - Sociology A.A. - Liberal Arts/Sociology Option

B.S. - Criminal Justice A.S. - Criminal Justice, Correction

Option

B.S. - Criminal Justice A.S. - Criminal Justice, Police Science Option

B.A. - Early Childhood Education A.A. - Liberal Arts General, Education Transfe

B.A. - Elementary Education and Elementary A.A. - Liberal Arts General, Educatio

Education - Bilingual Education

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped A.A. - Liberal Arts

B.A. - Psychology A.A. - Liberal Arts/Psychology Option

B.A. - Spanish A.A. - Liberal Arts/Modern Language

B mmunications

B.F.A. - Studio Arts A.A. - Liberal Arts/V

B.A. - Fine Arts A.A. - Liberal Arts/Visual Arts Option

B.A. - Music A.A. - Liberal Arts/Music Option

B.A. - Theatre A.A. - Liberal Arts/Theatre Option

MERCER COUNTY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM MERCER COUNTY PROGRAM

B.A. - Social Work A.A.S. Human Services

A.A.S. Community Service Assistant

Liberal Arts and Sciences

COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

B.A. - Social Work

OCEAN COUNTY

OCEAN COUNTY PROGRAM

B.A. - Elementary Education and Elementary A.A. Liberal Arts

B.A. - Early Childhood Education A.A. Liberal Arts

) Science

atical Sequence)

tical Sequence)

y Sequence)

ption)

Technology

ns tion)

Education - Bilingual/Bicultural

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped A.A. Liberal Arts

Science B.S. - Computer Science (Technology Option) A.A.S. Computer

Option A.A.S. Computer B.S. - Computer Science (Info. Systems

B.S. - Computer Science (Info. Systems Option) A.S. Computer Science

B.A. - Mathematical Science A.A. Liberal Arts (Mathem

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences (Teacher A.A. Liberal Arts (Mathema

Certification Option)

str B.A. - Chemistry (General Option) A.A. Liberal Arts (Chemi

B.S. - Chemistry (Expanded Option) A.A. Liberal Arts (Chemistry Sequence)

B.A. - Biology (Biotechnology Option) A.A. Liberal Arts (Biology Sequence)

B.A. - Biology (Pre-Professional Option) A.A. Liberal Arts (Biology Sequence)

B.A. - Political Science A.A. Political Science

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

B.S. - Management Science (Management Option) A.A.S. Business (Management O

B.S. - Accounting A.A.S. Business (Accounting Option)

B.S. - Management Science (Marketing O A.A.S. Business (Marketing Option)

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration

B.S. - Technology (Electronic Option) A.A.S. Electronic Engineering

B.A. - Psychology A.S. Liberal Arts (Psychology Option)

B.A. - Sociology A.S. Liberal Arts (Sociology Option)

B.A. - History A.A. Liberal Arts (History Option)

B.F.A. - Visual Communicatio A.A. Liberal Arts (Fine Arts Op

B.F.A. - Studio Art A.A. Liberal Arts (Fine Arts Option)

B.A. - English A.A. Liberal Arts (English Option)

B.A. - Fine Arts A.A. Liberal Arts (Fine Arts Option)

PASSAIC COUN MTY CO MUNITY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

PASSAIC COUNTY PROGRAM

B.S. - Marketing A.S. General Business Administration

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration (CIS Option)

A.S. General Business Administration

B.S. - Accounting A.S. Accounting

min

B.S. - Finance

B.S. - Management Science A.S. General Business Administration

B.S. - Marketing A.S. Business Administration (Public Ad

Option)

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration (Public Admin

Option)

B.S. - Management Science A.A.S. Banking

B.A. - Mathematical Sciences (Teacher Cert.) A.S. Liberal Arts (Math Option)

RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

RARITAN VALLEY PROGRAM

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration/ Management

Information Systems Option

A.S. Business Management

A.A.S. Marketing

tional

B.S. - Technology (CID) A.A.S. C d

ommunication Studies

tion Studies

rts Option

iences Option

c Scienc s atics

Scienc s/Teacher

emistry Option

tics/Chemistry Option

Optio

y Option

B.S. - Management Science/Management Option

B.S. - Management Science (Marketing Option)

B.S. - Management Science (Intl. Business Option) A.A.S. Business Management (Interna

Business)

B.S. - Management Science A.S. Business Administration

omputer Integrated Design an

Manufacturing

B.A. - Communications A.A. Liberal Arts/C

Option

B.A. - Theatre A.A. Liberal Arts/Communica

Option

B.F.A. - Visual Communications A.A. Liberal Arts/Commercial Art with

Computers

B.A. - English A.A. Liberal Arts

B.A. - Fine Arts A.A. Liberal Arts/Studio A

B.F.A. - Studio Art A.A. Liberal Arts/Studio Arts Option

B.A. - Psychology A.A. Liberal Arts/Social Sc

B.A. - Sociology A.A. Liberal Arts/Social Sciences Optio

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

B.S.N. - Nursing A.A.S. Nursing

B.A. - Mathemati al e A.S. Science & Mathematics/ Mathem

Option

B.A. - Mathematical e A.S. Science & Mathematics/Mathematics

Certification Option Option

B.A. - Chemistry/ General Option A.S. Science & Mathematics/Ch

B.S. - Chemistry/Expanded (ACS Cert.) Option A.S. Science & Mathema

B.A. - Biology/Preprofessional n A.S. Science & Mathematics/Biology Option

B.A. - Biology/Biotechnology Option A.S. Science & Mathematics/Biolog

B.S. - Computer Science/Information

Systems Option A.S. Computer Science

B.S. - Computer Science/Technolo y Option A.S. Computer Science

ONS RTIUM

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY CIM C O

KEAN PROGRAM

SOUTHERN NJ CIM CONSORTIUM

B.S. - Technology (CID) A.A.S. CIM Technology

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE

KEAN PROGRAM

UNION COUNTY PROGRAM

B.A. - Music Liberal Arts/Fine Arts Option-Music

B.A. - Theatre Program Liberal Arts/Fine Arts Option-Drama

B.A. - Communications Program Liberal Arts/Communications Option

(Media Studies Track)

Liberal Arts/Communication Option

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B.S. - Technology (Graphic Arts Option) .A. Fine Arts (Graphic Design Option)

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B.A. - Communications Program

B.A. - Communicatio

(Television Track)

ns Program Liberal Arts/Communications Optio

(Print Journalism Track)

B.S. - Technology (Graph A tio A.A. Fine Arts (Visual Arts Option)

B.S. - Technology (Photography O tio A.A. Fine Arts (Photography Option)

B.S. - Technology (Graphic Arts O tio A.A. Fine Arts (Illustration Option)

B.A. - Psychology Liberal Arts/Psychology

B.A. - Early Childhood Education Liberal Arts (Early Childhood Elementa

Education Option)

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped Liberal Arts (Education Option)

B.A. - Teacher of the Handicapped Liberal Arts (Early Childhood Element

Education Option)

B.A. - Public Administration A.A. Business (Public Administratio

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.A. Criminal Justice

B.S. - Occupational Therapy A.A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant

B.A. - Political Science A.A. Liberal Arts

B.A. - Political Science A.A. Liberal Arts/Urban Studies O

B.A. - Political Science A.A. Liberal Arts/Int'l Studies Option

B.A. - History Liberal Arts/History

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology

B.S. - Technology (Mechanical A.A.S. Civil/Construction

Contracting Option) Engineering Technology

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Electronics Engine

(Laser/Electro-Optics Option)

B.S. - Technology (Electronics Option) A.A.S. Electronics Engineering Techn

B.S. - Technology (Computer Integrated A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology

Design and Manufacturing Op Computer Service /Robotics

B.S. - Technology (Computer In ated A.A.S. in Engineering

D and Manufacturing Op (M ment Engineering Option)

B.S. - Technology (Computer Integrated A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Techno

B.S. - Technology (Design Option) A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Tech.

B.A. - Chemistry (General Option) A.S. Physical Science/Chemistry Option

B.S. - Chemistry (Expanded Option/ACS Cert.) A sical Science/Chemistry Optio

B.F.A. - Studio Arts Liberal Arts (Fine Arts

B.F Visual Communications Liberal Arts (Fine Arts /Graphic Desi

B.F.A. - Visual Communications Liberal Arts (Fine Arts Option - Illustration)

B.F. Studio Arts Li rt

B.F.A. - Fine Arts Liberal Arts (Fine Arts Option - Visual A

B.A. - Biology, Preprofessional Option A.A. Biology

B.A. - Biology, Biotechnology Option A.A. Biology

ence, I fo. Systems B.S. - Computer Sci n A.A.S. Business, Comp. Info. Systems

B.A. - Mathematics A.A. Liberal Arts, Comp-Math

B.A. - Mathematics, Teachers Cert. A.A. Liberal Arts, Comp-Math

B.S.N. - Nursing A.S. Nursing (UCC and EGMC)

B.S.N. - Nursing A.S. Nursing (UCC and Muhle)

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KEAN PROGRAM WARREN COUNTY PROGRAM

B.A. - Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice

JOINT ADMISSION AGREEMENTS

admission agreements,

may be admitted to Kean University by the respective county college. (The admission is to

The program is designed to strengthen the academic and support partnership between the

two-year colleg

Essex County College

Ocean County College

NTS

Students from New Jersey County Colleges, that have signed joint

the University, not to a major program.)

e sector and Kean University.

Agreements have been signed with:

Brookdale Community College

County College of Morris

Hudson County College

Middlesex County College

Passaic County Community Colleg

geRaritan Valley Community Colle

Union County College

PARTNERSHIP AGREEME

of friendship and cooperation for the

cultural, scientific and students and

Domestic Partnership Agreements have been signed with:

Univ Jersey

of China

hejiang Province Government Officials, People’s Republic of China

epublic of China

Zhejiang University of Technology, People’s Republic of China

NTS

Partnership Agreements are aimed at establishing ties

c,purpose of promoting mutual understanding, academi

personnel exchange.

ersity of Medicine and Dentistry of New

New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York

International Partnership Agreements have been signed with:

Hangzhou University of Commerce, People’s Republic

Wenzhou Normal College, People’s Republic of China

Universidad de Alicante, Spain

University of Cantabria, Spain

Universidad Mayor, Chile

Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, People’s R

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEME

uition Assistance Program

. ports/ ports

District of Columbia Government, T

New York Board of Education, Career Training Program

C S S Events

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors a broad array of teams and intercollegiate

competitions th pen to the community. Kean is

a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association, the Eastern College Athletic

Men’s intercollegiate athletic teams include: football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross-

all. Women’s intercollegiate athletic teams include: field hockey,

ommunity. In general, there is no

roughout the academic year, all of which are o

Conference and the New Jersey Athletic Conference.

country, track and baseb

softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, cross-country and track.

The Sports Club Division offers instructional and competitive activities. Unless otherwise

specified, sports clubs are open to the entire University c

fee for instruction or use of the equipment. Sports clubs currently active at Kean University

designed

bring Kean athletes closer to the college population and the general community. Among

Finals in Field Hockey and

Boys/Girls Soccer.

The following is a list of intercollegiate sports offered at Kean University, with the number of

ademic Year

include: exercise and fitness, karate, and ski/outdoor club.

The athletic department has also formed a group called Athletes in Action that is

the events organized by Athletes in Action are an annual visit to UMDNJ by our basketball

team, a volunteer day at the Hillside Food Bank to sort food, a food drive prior to the visit, and

a campus cleanup. The athletic department also has helped sponsor special events such as

the NJSIAA State Playoff Games, and the Union County

Kean has recently upgraded its athletic facilities. A new 3,000-seat stadium is now the home

of Cougar football, field hockey, and men’s and women’s lacrosse. The artificial turf field is

surrounded by an eight-lane track. The gymnasium contains basketball and volleyball courts

and an indoor swimming pool for use by students. At the East campus are soccer, softball, a

second swimming pool, as well as high-quality fitness and strength machines that are open to

the Kean Community

Kean’s men’s soccer has won the Division III National Championship. Baseball, Women’s

basketball and volleyball won the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships this year.

Kean athletes regularly enjoy the opportunity to travel and compete. Kean soccer players

have taken on teams throughout Europe, while Kean lacrosse players have gone toe-to-toe

with Japanese and Australian opponents.

students participating in each sport:

Intercollegiate Sports

2002-2003 Ac

Sport Men Women

Football 90

Soccer 32 28

Basketball 15 16

Lacrosse 20 18

Baseball/Softball 28 20

Field Hock 20 ey

Swimming 10

Volleyball 2 1

Tennis 8

Cross Country 5 5

Cheerleading 18

Indoor Track 15 14

Outdoor Track 0 2 13

Total 225 182

Source: let ation

of Intramural a tio o

Department of Ath ics and Recre

The Department nd Recrea nal Sports ffers a comprehensive leisure

services program, which includes intramural sports, sports clubs, informal recreation and

special events. The Intramural Sports Division provides individual, dual and team

competition in the following activities: flag football, co-rec volleyball, men’s and women’s

basketball, tennis, co-rec softball and road races, and other activities.

he follo ing is intramural activities held and number of students participating during

T w a list of

the 2001-02 academic year:

Intramural Sports

2002-03 Academic Year

Number of Men Number of Women

Flag Football (Men)

Co-Rec Softball

90 35

109

Unity Week Tournament 80

Heart Walk

64 82

Total

580 333

Source hletics on

reek Olympics

135 105

Volleyball

Ping Pong

: Department of At and Recreati

The Sports Club Division offers instructional and competitive activities. Unless otherwise

specified, sports clubs are open to the entire University community. In general, there is no

fee for instruction or use of the equipment. Sports clubs currently active at Kean University

include: ice hockey, exercise and fitness, karate, and ski/outdoor club.

tuden nvolvD. S t I ement in Charitable Efforts

The following is a listing of activities and the corresponding percentage of students

4.3%

3. March of Dimes Walkathon 1.5%

d Drive 1.0%

1.0%

7. Chamber of Commerce Tour 2.0%

. olunte sm

participating in charitable efforts during the 1999-00 academic year:

1. Andy Ford Scholarship Fund, Day at the Races 2.0%

2. Greeks - 180 Total Service Projects

4. American Cancer Society Fun

5. World Games 1.1%

6. Pan African Student Union Vigil & Basketball Game

8. Veteran’s Hospital - Bingo .5%

E V eri

groups, faculty and staff associations and/or the Kean community in general have taken part.

In addition, the university has opened its doors to a wide range of groups for various

meetings and conferences that are held throughout the year.

are actively involved in voluntary efforts, as the following numbers

indicate:

There are over 250 campus and community service projects within which various students

Many student groups

Name of Student Group

Number of Participants

Sororities and Fraternities 3525

Newman Club 15

Peer Liaison Club 70

r Exceptional Children 67

ircle K 0

Service Learning Club 15

Council fo

C 3

Emergency Medical Services 35

Freshman Class 100

Resident Student Association 50

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship 25

Fresh Oil Ministries 23

Mentoring Initiative to Develop Aca S s 25 demic ucces

F. ctivities

Student Organization 200

Council for Part-Time Students 50

Graduate Student Government Association 12

Association of Latin American Students 30

Emerging Leaders 15

Physical Therapy Club 23

Student Occupational Therapy Club 26

Deaf Awareness and Signing Association 23

Early Childhood Club 19

Recognition of extra and co-curricular a

ership Development

ue The

the Gr k com ity. The following awards are

ognition of a student group for their

Overall Community Service Award - recognizes the group that has completed the most

Group Academic Excellence Award - recognizes the fraternity and sorority that has the

Brother/Sister of the Year Award - recognizes the fraternity brother or sorority sister that

During the Spring semester the Office of Student Life and Lead

coordinates the Greek Awards Banq t. purpose of this program is to recognize

outstanding organizations and members of ee mun

presented:

Vice President of Student Affairs Award - in rec

outstanding contribution to student life at Kean University

Outstanding Community Service Award - in recognition of a remarkable community

service project completed

service projects in one year

highest overall GPA

has made an outstanding contribution to the Greek community

Advisor of the Year Award - recognizes an outstanding fraternity or sorority

Individual Academic Excellence Award - recognizes the individual fraternity or sorority

Five Star Award – recognizes the fraternity and sorority who score the highest based on an

ity relations

new member intake. This is a new awards

program designed to encourage sororities and fraternities to seek a high level of

he Office of Student Activities and Development instituted the Co-Curricular Transcript

complement the academic transcript. Five hundred seventy-five students

reated active Co-Curricular transcripts for 2002-2003.

advisor nominated by their group members

members with the highest GPA

evaluation of five areas; academics, financial management, university/commun

and service, campus involvement, and rush and

performance.

Program in the Fall of 1998. It is a system of recording students’ involvement in recognized

Kean University programs, workshops, organizations, and community services. The Co-

Curricular Transcript Program is designed to encourage student involvement in the learning

process by documenting pre-approved educational experiences that take place outside the

classroom and

The following five learning components are applicable for submission:

• Honors and Scholarship

• Student Organizations & Leadership Activities

• Educational Workshops and Seminars

• Community Service Learning

• Career and Life Skills

Kean University the quality of campus life for its students as well

as continuin o pment. The Co-Curricular

Transcript is n mmitment to the development of

programs th r the out-of-the-classroom experiences that

students have during their college years.

G. Leadership

is committed to enhancing

g t promote their educational and personal develo

a excellent example of the institution’s co

at eflect the belief in the value of

Total Males Females White Minority

The following is a list of Kean University’s student leaders, including their gender and

minority status:

Fraternities 103 103 60 43

Sororities 171 171 137 34

Student Clubs 2200

Tri Council 7 3 4 3 4

Greek Senate 8 2 6 7 1

Pan Hellenic Council 5 1 4 5

Resident Assistants 32 25 7 6 19

Emerging Leaders 28 40 12 18 22

Established Leaders 1 33 4 19 14 19

S.A.G.E. Leaders 24 26 2 8 18

Council for Part-Time Students 5 5 2 3

Graduate Student Gov. Assoc. 4 1 3 2 2

Student Organization 13 6 7 5 8

Student Trustees 2

aculty Vitality

Center for Professional Development - The CPD offers faculty opportunities for

P nt through a d range program itiatives. e Cente fers

individual consultation, orientation and training new faculty, topical sessions and

workshops, writing for research publication, teaching materials development, classroom

videotaping, and extensive networking with state, national, and international faculty

nization. The Center Director consults widely with faculty in determining

annual programming.

ps per year.

rofessional developme broa of in Th r of

for

H. F

development orga

Kean Instruction Team - KIT is a standing campus committee administered out of the CPD.

Its mission is to provide assistance and support for the continued improvement and

expansion of faculty teaching skills and to encourage innovation in teaching at the University.

Each school of the University elects a KIT committee member; the committee then meets

twice each month to review training requests, goals, and future programming. KIT presents

seven or eight worksho

Sabbatical Leave - Eligible full-time faculty members may apply for partially paid SL to

enhance scholarship, teaching competency or pursue terminal degree.

Leave of Absence - Eligible full-time or part-time faculty members may apply for unpaid (or,

in some cases, paid) L of A for educational purposes.

Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible full-time faculty members enrolled in appropriate terminal

Retrenchment, Retraining, and Reinstatement - Eligible full-time tenured

ursement programs).

gram)

complete research project.

ible full-time faculty members may apply for

tuition waiver for study undertaken at employing State College to fulfill needs of employing

Sabbatical Leave ............................. 5%

Development Program ................. 15%

Tuition Waiver Program ....................... 1%

Released Time for Research, etc............... 20%

I. Addres

degree program may apply for tuition reimbursement.

faculty members notified of retrenchment may apply for funded retraining

(under terms of Sabbatical Leave and/or Tuition Reimb

Career Development Program - Eligible full-time faculty members may

apply for any of the following:

- Career Development Leaves (partially funded along lines of SL pro

- Released Time for Research/Study

- Financial Support for equipment, travel or other expenses needed t

Tuition Waiver Program - Elig

State College.

Percent of faculty typically participating in professional development programs:

Leave of Absence ............................. 10%

Tuition Reimbursement ................. 10%

Career

Grants Office ........................................ 33%

Ctr for Professional Development............. 30%

Kean Instruction Team............................ 15%

sing Regional and State Needs

Kean U nd the n through a variety of

mechanisms: first, via its academic programs and through the continuous development

and revision of its academic majors and programs to meet changing needs; second,

through its community service activities and involvements; (these are described in other

sections of this volume); and third, through its offerings in Continuing Education, as

described below.

niversity is meeting the needs of the state a regio

ams

e enhancement of workforce-related skills. Among these are the

following:

1. Profile of Continuing Education

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers a variety of progr

directed toward th

a. Career Development and Enrichment Courses, Seminars and Workshops

Administrative Assistant Overview

Executive Certificate in Financial Planning

w to

esources for First Level Supervisors

evelopment Courses

ional Education offers individual career

interest testing, as well as resume and interview

vices (BES)

Building Career Insurance: How to Survive in a Downsizing World

Center for Earth Systems Education

Coding Certificate

Ho Become a Consultant

Human R

Job Interview Skills

Job Search Basics Using the Internet

Medical Billing and Coding

NJ Teacher Professional D

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

Transcultural Nursing Worksho

Writing and Publishing Workshops

In addition, Continuing and Profess

counseling and vocational

consultations.

b. Bureau of Educational Ser

Through the Bureau of Educational Services, and at the request of school

districts, the College of Education provides coursework, workshops and staff

development seminars designed to improve skills of teachers and other school

personnel.

c. Communication Skill-Building Courses:

Beginning/Intermediate ESL Vocabulary

Business Writing Techniques/Taming Grammar Dragons

mmu

ogram

American English Pronunciation

Beginning/Intermediate ESL Conversation

Beginning/Intermediate ESL Grammar

Co nication Strategies for the Workplace

Conversational Languages: French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish

Persuasive Business Proposals

Presentation Skills

Public Speaking

Sign Language

d. Administrative Assistant Certificate Pr

e. Allied Health Courses:

Medical Billing, Coding, Transcultural Nursing

Workshops

f. Computer Applications Courses and Certificate Program

cate Programg. Computer Integrated Design Specialist Certifi

h. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program

i. Computer Programming Specialist Certificate Program

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) j.

k. Networking/CNE Certification

l. Pro-Engineering

m. UNIX/UNIX Networking Specialist Certificate Program

n. Web Development Specialist

In addition to the courses and certificate programs it offers in support of workforce

velop ation, the Office of Continuing and Professional

Education also offers a variety of programs and courses toward the enhancement of

the

tificate Program. Courses include:

The Administrative Assistant - An Overview; MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point;

ess

c. Computer Applications Certificate. Courses include: Keyboarding;

he ACTC offers a

six and ten-month certificate programs: Computer Integrated Design

ter

nd Public Relations for Non-Profits; How to Secure Government Grants;

ecuring Major Gifts from Individuals.

ts, and Working with Travel Partners.

Continuing and Professional Education Training Institute provides businesses and

de ment and prepar

both business and non-profit sectors. These include:

a. Administrative Assistant Cer

Introduction to the Internet, Web Design, World Wide Web Overview for Business;

Supervisory Skills for Managers; Business Correspondence; Interpersonal

Communications Strategies; Math Basics Review; Customer Service/Telephone

Skills; Dealing with Difficult People.

b. Business Professional Development. Courses include: Assertiven

Skills, Business Correspondence, Communications Strategies; Conflict in the

Workplace; Dealing with Difficult People; Math Basics Review, Presentation Skills,

Public Speaking, Quality Customer Service, Stress Management, Supervisory Skills

for Managers, Taming Grammar Dragons, Time Management.

Introduction to MS Windows; MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; Introduction to

the Internet, Web Design-HTML, World Wide Web Overview; Getting Organized with

Outlook, PC Troubleshooting, Windows File and Disk Management

d. Advanced Computer Technology Center (ACTC). T

number of

Specialist (CAD), Computer Integrated Manufacturing Specialist (CAM), Compu

Programming Specialist, Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE),

Networking/CNE Certification, UNIX/UNIX Networking Specialist and Web Design

Specialist.

e. Fund Raising Management Certificate Program. Courses include:

Overview of Philanthropy and Fund Raising; The Annual Fund: Building a Fund

Raising Board; Major Gift Fund Raising - Getting the Big Gift; Prospect Research;

Raising Money from Corporate and Foundation Grants; Setting Up a Development

Office; Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations; Writing for Fund Raisers;

Marketing a

f. Meeting and Conference Management Certificate Program. Courses

include: Introduction to Meeting Management, Budgeting for the Non-Financial

Manager, Site Selection Basics, The Art of Negotiation and Contracts for Meeting

Management, Basic Audiovisual in the Meeting Environment, Food and Beverage

Planning, Contract Law, Introduction to Special Events, Marketing Meetings and

Conferences, Trade Shows and Exhibi

g. The Continuing and Professional Education Training Institute. The

Time

anagement, Train the Trainer and Workplace Literacy.

ips with

and beyond. Several of

these programs represent partnerships not only with the school districts, but also

h ovided generous funding and support.

In addition to programs aimed toward students, the College of Education also

aching

school administrators, teachers and teacher aides. These include:

er aides from Newark and Elizabeth)

son,

Passaic, Elizabeth)

teachers)

partnership

ce Star, WIST

ation and

organizations with top quality and cost-efficient, customized professional training.

The Training Institute provides a wide variety of courses, programs, workshops and

seminars at company sites or on the university campus. Topics include:

Communications Skills, Computer Applications, Computer Technology, Management

and Supervision, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Stress Management,

h. Profile of Educational Partnerships

The College of Education at Kean University is well known throughout the state for

its highly innovative and successful efforts to establish working partnersh

many of the school districts in the region served by the university, particularly those

in urban areas. The following programs are devoted to increasing the likelihood that

students will remain in school to high school graduation

wit the corporate community, which has pr

- Project Adelante (Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, Passaic and Plainfield, 6th-

12th grades)

- Center for Teaching and Career Development (Elizabeth, Hillside, Plainfield,

Roselle, Linden, Somerville and Rahway HS)

- Diversity 2000 (60 school districts)

- Gear Up – (Perth Amboy Middle School and High School)

sponsors a variety of innovative programs designed to enhance the te

competencies of

- A Program for New Jersey Speech Correctionis

- Project Pathways (40 minority teach

- Project RITE (50 minority teacher aides from Roselle, Pater

- Project Urban Special Education Teacher Preparation Program (30

teacher aides from Paterson, Perth Amboy and Plainfield)

- Projects CIMS, and SSI (in-service Math and Science for elementary

- Praxis Preparation Program

- Teacher Enhancement Partnership Program

- Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Technology

The College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences also has three

programs with public school districts. These are: Health Epic/Scien

(Women Into Science and Technology) and MARS (Minority Acceler

Retention in the Sciences).

Hillside, Hoboken, Irvington,

Plainfield, West Orange

- Project Health Epic/Science Star: Districts -

Belleville, Elizabeth, Newark, Roselle,

- WIST: Districts - Belleville, Elizabeth, Newark, Roselle, Hillside,

Hoboken, Irvington, Plainfield, West Orange

- MARS - Every school district in our area participates.

. nt

3 Profile of Partnerships with Business, Industry and Governme

Academic/Employer Interface

he college attempts to maintain a regular and ongoing dialogue with employers in

rder to ensure a curriculum that is both current and appropriately designed to meet

e changing needs of the workforce. Virtually all programs maintain advisory

oards which meet regularly to review courses, curriculum and other topics of

ties to their

practicing counterparts via consulting work, service on professional boards and

ms of regular involvement. The departments of

Computer Science, Management Science and Public Administration have

orkforce development in fact is a critical

part of the university’s mission.

nt to workforce development, Kean University

also provides many other forms of assistance to the business community.

Small Business Development Center

interest to both academics and practitioners. Many faculty maintain close

within associations and other for

implemented junior/senior transitional courses within specific majors to assist

students in understanding the nature of the workplace, needs of employers, and

important aspects of career development.

Plans for Meeting the State's Future Needs

a. Workforce Development

Kean University contributes in multiple ways to the development of the

workforce in the region it serves. W

b. Assistance to Business

Beyond its major commitme

The three major vehicles are the Small Business Development Center, the

Union County Alliance and the Office of Continuing Education.

The Small Business Development Center has been located at Kean

ll business

wners as well as "hopefuls." Free, comprehensive professional consulting

the heart of the SBDC program.

Additional services include on-going training (seminars, workshops,

pand their small businesses. The Kean SBDC

has been cited statewide and nationally for the scope and quality of its

University since 1988. It is one of ten such centers in New Jersey and one

of approximately 1000 nationally. The Kean SBDC supports the needs of

business and economic development in Union county. Its purpose is to

provide management counseling and training to established sma

in all aspects of business development is

conferences) in a variety of management and industry-specific topics, a

library of current "how to" guides and periodicals, directories, videos,

demographic information, etc., and referral/networking/clearinghouse

functions in which callers or clients can be referred to appropriate

professionals or agencies.

A unique feature of the Kean Center has been its periodic funding of faculty

research addressing relevant, practical, local small business needs.

Since its inception, the Kean SBDC has consulted with over 6,000 and

trained approximately 11,000 small business owners and startups. It has

assisted clients in obtaining over $12 million in financing since 1998 alone,

enabling them to start or ex

activities in support of small business, and consistently enjoys a very high

quality of services rating by its clients.

The SBDC also works actively with many community resource groups to

more effectively deliver its services. These include banks, chambers of

commerce, economic development agencies, professional and industry

associations such as Hispanic chambers of commerce as well as state,

federal and municipal agencies.

Satellite offices in Elizabeth and Plainfield enable the Center to better

access the local small business owner, and bilingual counseling and training

ility. The Center has launched a model

rogram called “Business One-Stop Service.” Through this unique program,

well as local government representatives.

(i.e. Spanish and English) also reach and serve the broader entrepreneurial

community.

In 2002, the SBDC received funding from the City of Plainfield for a satellite

office in a Business Incubator fac

entrepreneurs have access to not only core SBDC counseling and training,

but also to the additional resources and on-site assistance of SBDC’s

partners, including SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) lenders,

U.S. SBA, as

Union County Alliance

The Union County Alliance was formed in June, 1993 as a consortium of top

leaders from business, government, labor, civic, social service, and

academic organizations who are committed to revitalizing Union County's

economy and quality of life. As a coalition for action, the primary goal of the

Alliance is to position Union County as an outstanding

place to live and

work.

From its inception, Kean University has played a major leadership role in the

n the county and formation of the Alliance. Kean continued its role

after formation of the Alliance by providing office space and paying the

cial studies and projects that have the

potential to serve as a catalyst for progress in Union County; producing a

formation and operation of the Alliance. Leaders from all sectors of the

county have come together to examine key issues of mutual concern: the

decline of the County's tax base, loss of high wage jobs, business retention

and attraction, lack of affordable housing, transportation facilities, etc. The

result has been widespread recognition of the need for a strong advocacy

voice i

salary of the Executive Director. Kean University currently contributes

executive, clerical and other forms of support to the Alliance. This support

has been matched by special appropriations from the State Legislative and

from Union County Government.

With the strong support of key governmental and business leaders, the

Alliance has been able to form a consensus on the key strategies that Union

County organizations agree must be pursued jointly: coordinating effective

action in support of legislation and regulation of benefit to the County;

advocating County and regional interests at public bodies and with the

private sector; informing and educating the public on issues of County and

regional concern; conducting spe

forum to develop consensus on County and regional quality of life issues;

and promoting cooperation among levels of government and between

government and the private sector.

As a result of these efforts, the Union County Alliance has become a model

for successful college/community collaboration. Since its inception in 1993,

the Alliance has gained a reputation as a highly formidable and effective

organization. Through its efforts, the county has taken the strategic actions

needed to modernize its infrastructure transportation system, and has made

its case for full participation in the key regional infrastructure improvements

necessary for the area's revitalization. Major understandings also have

been reached on the Redevelopment Area of Union County that has

facilitated needed infrastructure improvements. The result has been fully

documented economic renaissance that has drawn attention throughout the

State. The Alliance’s current priorities now include major initiatives in

healthcare, public safety, and environmental issues, in addition to the

organization’s initial emphasis on economic development and revitalization

of the Union County region.

Continuing and Professional Education

- Offer courses designed

primarily to meet individual career development needs, exploring a variety of

challenging multicultural topics.

The Center for Health

- Provides health prevention and health education

for the general public, including pain management, pediatric cancer care

and organized self-help groups.

The DART Center

- A cooperative effort between Kean University’s

Department of Early Childhood and Family Studies and the Coalition of

Infant/Toddler Educators (CITE)

Cooperative Education

- is an academic program that combines classroom

learning with practical, on-the-job experience.

School/University Collaborations

- Kean University has established

I. Alumni

The Career Serv

highlights from t

-- Nearly

graduat

employed in Fortune 500 companies as well as

in mid-sized high-tech companies and organizations

with their Kean University

Education

-- rsity graduates receive beginning salaries comparable and sometimes

10% above other college graduates nationwide

-- ty faculty and staff

t, the arts, health, and other fields

partnerships with public schools in the surrounding areas.

Satisfaction Information

ices Center surveys Kean graduates on an annual basis. The following are

he 2000-01 survey conducted in April 2001:

92% of Kean University graduates are professionally employed upon

ion

-- Many Kean University graduates are

-- Nearly 92% of graduates were extremely satisfied

Kean Unive

Graduates are extremely satisfied with Kean Universi

-- Many Kean University graduates pursue advanced education in medicine, law,

governmen

-- Nearly 90% of graduates viewed the total Kean U niversity experience as extremely

worthwhile

-- Graduates considerably agreed that Kean University prepared them for employment

-- Recent surveys of a diverse group of employers conducted by the Career Services

Center at Career Days, Teacher Job Fairs and other recruitment programs, rated

most employers seek in an employee.

During the 2001 - 2002 academic year, Kean University sponsored or presented a broad

product

events

several university-wide committees to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of the Kean

community.

The Kean community invites friends, neighbors and visitors to experience the thrill of live

artists and composers. Each year they share their joy of music in an Affiliate

rtist Concert Series, a Music Department Faculty Recital and the Winter Choral Concert

uished performing arts programs for the

ultural Arts Subscription Series. Performing arts brochures are distributed to students, staff,

Series included

The Scarlet Pimpernel, Odaiko New England, Women of the Calabash, National Theatre

he Campus Awareness Festival had the theme of AbraKEANdaba – the magic of

and advanced degrees

Kean University students/job candidates as good to excellent and possessing the top

characteristics/traits

J. Culture/Cultural Events

array of cultural programs, all of which were open to the community. Over 165 musical

ions, recitals, lectures, plays, concerts and other events were part of the cultural

series in Kean’s three theatres. Diverse extracurricular activities were planned by

performances by talented artists at the newly remodeled 950 seat Wilkins Theatre. The

venue is home to Kean’s Dance Theatre as well as the Kean Theatre Series featuring

faculty directors’ interpretations of the classics.

Our active Department of Music has attracted numerous talented musicians, many of whom

are recording

performed by students and directed by the music department chairman.

The Cultural Arts Program Board brings together interested students, staff and faculty to

plan, promote and evaluate a series of disting

faculty, alumni and members of the surrounding community. The Cultural Arts Program

Board included sixteen different on campus sponsors. There are over 200 subscribers to this

series. The General Education faculty have performances listed on course syllabi and

encourage students to attend performances. The 2002- 2003 Cultural Arts

of the Deaf – Oh Figaro! And Barry Manilow’s Copacabana.

The African History Month Committee, consists of various members of the campus

community. Together they incorporate over two dozen programs into an annual celebration

held in February. Programs focus on educational, developmental, and social aspects of the

university. Under the direction of Africana Studies, a new signature event has been added.

The Black New Jerseyans Awards Ceremony recognizes the major contributions of

outstanding African Americans in New Jersey.

involvement for 2002. Over 1,500 new students were required to attend the festival which

highlighted all of the clubs and organizations on campus. Students were encouraged to get

involved in some aspect of student life by visiting various displays set up by the student

groups. The National Association of Campus Activities awarded Kean University an award

for best theme publicity in promoting this event. Approximately 5,000 people attended the

event.

In March, Student Organization and Kean University sponsors an annual Unity Week to

celebrate Kean’s diversity. Over twenty different activities are planned and a poster is

designed to promote the week. Programs include workshops, movies, dance lessons, social

gatherings, cultural events and lectures. The events are planned by many departments and

students groups at the university.

The Ke

an Dance Theatre is a multicultural group of students of diverse academic majors

ho share a common interest in creating performing theatrically entertaining and thought-

resents a series of concerts including a faculty concert to

benefit the department’s scholarship program, a holiday concert, and performances by the

usic Department Faculty

ecital featuring faculty member Martha Marchena’s Cancion sin Palabras (Song without

provoking dances. The Kean Dance Theatre features a combination of contemporary dance,

jazz, ballet and ethnic dance forms. KDT was named the best college dance group at the

American Northeast Regional College Dance Festival of 1982.

The Music Department annually p

jazz band and concert band. In addition, each year the department hosts an international

musician or composer in the Artist-in-Residence Program that includes several concerts

throughout the year. During the 2002-2003 year performances included: Chamber

Charmers, Jazz Journeys, Devilish Delights and Springtime Showcase. Other musical

performances included: The Leonore Trio and Friends, the M

Words). December showcases the Chamber Music Concert, the Winter Choral Concert

and the Winter Instrumental Concert.

Kean University has maintained its partnership with the New Jersey Ballet Company. As a

resident performance company, their eight yearly performances are a source of cultural

vitality for the university. They provide master classes for students and discount tickets are

available to the Kean community.

The Kean Theatre Series presents three shows which each run for a duration of two weeks.

bring campus-wide programming to Kean with a focus on celebrating the

diversity of the community. In an effort to promote more cohesion among the various groups,

author of How

to Break out of Prison, Secrets of a Corporate Headhunter and The Anatomy of a

t Children’s Book Guild Award for a body

of work for young people. He has been the recipient of numerous other prestigious awards

The New Jersey Ballet Company also produces Concerts

for Young Audiences, ballets approximately one hour long presented with storyteller

narration.

2002- 2003 brought A Doll’s House, James Joyce’s The Dead: A Musical and A Streetcar

Named Desire. Under the direction of faculty in the Communications Theatre Department,

students gain valuable experience in every aspect of theatrical production.

In April, the Unity Week Planning Committee planned events for Unity 2000. Unity 2000 was

designed to

Unity Week provided the forum to do so. Programs were designed to emphasize cultural

awareness and forums to discuss key issues.

The Contemporary Writer’s Series featured John Wareham a best-selling

Great Executive. Wareham also publishes feature stories in the New York Times and a

monthly column for Across the Board, The Journal of the Conference Board. Jim

Haskins was the feature author in the Spring ’03 semester. Haskins is author of over 100

books for adults and young people and has won wide recognition for his work in both areas.

In 1994, he was presented The Washington Pos

over the past twenty years. Haskins’ latest books include I Am Rosa Parks, Hal Jackson:

The House that Jack Built and Champion: The Story of Mohammed Ali -- just to name a

few.

Kean also sponsors a Classical Concert Series, Women’s History Month, the Presidential

Symposium, the Holocaust Resource Center and other Music Department presentations.

IX. Kean U

Trustee

niversity Board of Trustees

2003-2004 Academic Year

Occupation

Mr. Les

Livingston Sills Cummins Radin Tischman Epstein & Gross

Mr. Robert Cockren, Esq. (Chair) Lawyer-Partner

Westfield Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal

Mr. Eugene Enlow, Esq. Chair & CEO

Chester Atlantic Detroit Diesel - Allison

Mr. Kenneth L. Estabrook, Esq. Lawyer-Partner

Spring Lake Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook

Mr. John H. Ewing James F. Hurley Insurance Co

Basking Ridge

Mr. Lowell Harwood CEO,

Short Hills Harwood Properties

Mr. Richard Kinney Vice President for Public Affairs

Spring Lake Schering Plough

Ms. Linda Lewis Guidance

Vauxhall Battin Middle School

Mr. Jacinto Marrero Princeton Associates

Princeton

Ms. Julane Miller-Armbrister Director

Plainfield Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services Inc.

Dr. Vivian Rodriguez (Vice Chair) Principal

West Orange Rikers Elementary School

Mr. William Shiebler (Secretary) CE0 for Asset Management

Park City, Utah Deutsche Asset Management

Ms. Barbara Sobel President

Short Hills Sobel Family Foundation

Dr. Rose Thering Professor Emerita

Whippany Seton Hall University

Mr. Joseph Wilf President

Hillside Garden Homes Management

Mr. Eric Dante Student Representative

Mr. Joe Smith Alternate Student Representative

Dr. Dawood Farahi, ex officio

ter Aron, Esq. Lawyer-Partner

President