Social Mobility
GOAL
Establish the university as a transformative force for socioeconomic advancement by creating comprehensive pathways that enable students from all backgrounds to achieve educational attainment, career success, and lifelong economic prosperity.
STRATEGIES
Student Success Infrastructure
- Create a plan to engage the campus community, monitor, evaluate, and Implement cost-effective strategies for improving all students’ persistence, completion, and progression
Efficient Educational Pathways
- Create a plan to establish efficient transfer pathways from community colleges to reduce total educational costs
Career Development & Industry Connections
- Strengthen partnerships with businesses, industry, and other educational institutions to provide internships, fellowships, career-readiness opportunities, and professional connections
Outcomes Assessment & Transparency
- Implement transparent data systems tracking educational outcomes employment rates, and earnings to demonstrate value
Financial Education & Empowerment
- Expand financial literacy programs to help students make informed decisions about educational financing and career planning
From retail worker to a 4.0 GPA in Kean University’s elementary education program, Lashae Jones is a powerful example of perseverance and purpose. As the salutatorian of Kean’s Class of 2025, she is building a brighter future for herself, her children and her future students– proving what is possible when determination meets opportunity.