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Kean South Africa Trip by the Ocean

Equity

Kean Grads attend commencement

GOAL

GOAL

Foster a university-wide culture of belonging and opportunity Where all students, faculty, staff, and community partners have access to resources, recognition, advancement, and support necessary for success.

SUBGOALS

1. Establish transparent, fair, and accessible systems that effectively serve the needs of all university community members.

2. Provide meaningful professional/collegial development and advancement pathways for all faculty and staff.

3. Develop mutually beneficial relationships with external communities that extend educational opportunities and create shared value.

 

Ndaba Mandela

Learning alongside Kean University’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, students gained powerful Insights into human rights and global citizenship on a recent Travelearn to South Africa.

STRATEGIES

Transparent Resource Allocation and Decision-Making

  • Implement data-informed distribution of resources and opportunities for teaching and research across departments, programs, and campuses
  • Establish clear criteria for priorities including infrastructure investments

Equitable Recognition and Advancement Pathways

  • Standardize promotion, tenure, and staff advancement processes with clear criteria
  • Develop comprehensive mentoring programs for faculty and staff at all career stages

Cross-Campus Integration and Consistency

  • Standardize quality and resources across all Kean locations
  • Develop equitable technology infrastructure that connects university locations

Community-University Reciprocal Partnerships

  • Standardize accessible pathways for community members to engage with university offerings
  • Recognize and reward community engagement initiatives