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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. 

Kean University Named to ‘Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 List

Aug 21, 2023
Kean employees gather with President Repollet in Harwood Arena

Kean University, named one of America’s Best Employers By State, held its first Employee Appreciation Day this year.

Kean University, recognized for affordability, student social mobility, diversity and innovation, now has a new point of pride: Kean is one of America’s best-in-state employers.

Forbes and Statista today released the America’s Best Employers By State ranking, based on a survey of companies employing more than 500 workers, placing Kean among the best in New Jersey.

Best-In-State Employers

“My administration is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that helps our entire campus community to climb higher, and this prestigious recognition proves those efforts are succeeding,” said Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. “We are proud of our record supporting diversity initiatives, employee wellness and excellence to benefit our employees as well as our students.”

Kean has launched numerous initiatives to support employees during recent years, such as Well-Being at Work, which offers programs that address employees’ physical, emotional, social and financial health. This year, Kean held its first Employee Appreciation Event, a campuswide celebration with music, games, food and camaraderie.

Forbes, the renowned financial publisher, and Statista, a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, identified best-in-state employers based on 2.1 million recommendations, from employees working for companies across the United States.

The listing was made on a state-by-state basis based on three distinct criteria: in-state indirect recommendations by participants evaluating employers; national indirect recommendations evaluating employers in a certain industry; and direct recommendations made by employees about their own workplace.

All employers named must have recommendations from at least 10 employees.

Workers were asked for their opinions on statements surrounding work-related topics such as working conditions, diversity, salary, potential for development and company image.

The America’s Best Employers By State 2023 recognition by Forbes and Statista shows excellent leadership and success of companies, according to Forbes and Statista, and provides "a clear symbol to potential employees that your employer brand belongs to the top performers."

Kean also offers tuition waiver opportunities for employees and their dependents, an on-site child care center, and maintains a beautiful campus with walking paths, bucolic settings, and state-of-the-art facilities.

"As the leader of this great University, I know our people are our greatest asset,” Repollet said. “They come to work every day committed to helping our students succeed. I’m grateful to each of them.”

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