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Winter Weather Announcement

Due to the winter weather forecast and the governor’s state of emergency, all Kean campuses will shift to remote operations at noon tomorrow, Sunday, February 22, and all day on Monday, February 23. 

All classes and activities will be conducted remotely during this time. Employees will also work remotely. Only those employees deemed essential during weather emergencies should report to campus. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday to serve residential students. 

All vehicles parked on the main Kean campus must be relocated to the Kean Parking Deck next to Hynes Hall by 9 p.m. today to facilitate campus cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus may be relocated. 

President Repollet’s book signing at Metropolitan Baptist Church, originally scheduled for tomorrow, is canceled. 

Dr. Alex Guzmán is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Secondary Education at Kean University's College of Education. His research focuses on diversifying the teacher workforce, advancing equity in educational leadership, and strengthening teacher preparation programs to better serve preservice and in-service teachers of color. He also explores the intersections of bilingual education and science instruction, with a commitment to culturally responsive and justice-centered pedagogy.

With over 27 years of experience across K–12 and higher education, Dr. Guzmán has served in transformative roles including High School Principal, Director of Curriculum, Director of STEM, and high school Chemistry and Physics teacher. His work is grounded in a deep commitment to racial and social justice, and he actively leads initiatives that empower educators of color to become equity-minded leaders capable of disrupting systemic inequities in schools and communities.