Executive Vice President for Academic and Administrative Operations

Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26.

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work.

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean.

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor.

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday.

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation.

As Executive Vice President for Academic and Administrative Operations at Kean University, Michael Salvatore, Ph.D. is dedicated to improving the campus community through the democratization of data and detailed analysis. With an extensive background in education, including a University doctoral teaching fellowship in education leadership, Dr. Salvatore brings a wealth of experience to his role at Kean. He is committed to closing learning and access gaps and creating a more equitable and sustainable ecosystem for student success.

In addition to his work at Kean, Dr. Salvatore is also co-leading the university's Presidential Task Force for Research with the goal of achieving R2 status in the next fiscal year. This ambitious agenda has sparked engagement throughout the campus community and is part of Kean's pursuit of the prestigious Carnegie Classification for research.

As Senior Vice President, Dr. Salvatore oversees a number of key departments, including Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, Strategic Analytics, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He has previously worked in public education for over 20 years as a teacher, elementary school principal, and award-winning superintendent of schools in Long Branch, New Jersey. Overall, Dr. Salvatore is a dedicated educator and leader with a passion for improving student experiences.