Presentations by KU Senior Vice Presidents: Sharing Insights for Mutual Benefit

One of the primary objectives of Sino-foreign universities is to leverage each other’s strengths and foster collaboration for mutual benefit. Following President Lamont Repollet’s visit to Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in mid-March, a delegation from Kean University (KU) recently visited WKU to further enhance information sharing and dialogue between the two institutions, both academically and administratively. Between April 19 and 24, Kean University’s Senior Vice Presidents delivered presentations to WKU students and faculty, sharing KU’s experiences and accomplishments in information management, online learning, and the cultivation of a research-oriented culture. They also discussed KU’s efforts to foster innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit among students.

Dr. Michael Salvatore, Senior Vice President for Administration at Kean University

Dr. Michael Salvatore, Senior Vice President for Administration at Kean University, is committed to enhancing the campus community through data democratization and detailed analysis. His presentation highlighted the Kean Student Success Dashboard, an interactive resource offered by the Division of Strategic Analysis and Data Illumination (SADI) at KU. The dashboard provides practitioners with innovative analyses and graphics that strategically reframe student data, identifying opportunities to help more students earn high-quality college degrees while closing equity gaps.

Kean University is currently designated as a state-funded public research university in New Jersey and is actively working towards achieving the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Research 2 status within the next five years. R2 institutions are characterized as doctorate-granting universities with high research activity. According to Dr. Salvatore, the R2 Committee of Kean University is dedicated to establishing a research mission, fostering collaboration, promoting professional growth, investing in infrastructure, and building partnerships to elevate the university to Carnegie R2 research status.

Dr. Joseph Youngblood, Senior Vice President for Transformational Learning and External Affairs at Kean University

Dr. Joseph Youngblood II serves as the Senior Vice President for Transformational Learning and External Affairs at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. With over twenty years of experience in higher education, Dr. Youngblood shared insights on transformational learning and Kean-online 2.0 as essential frameworks and strategic priorities for the institution’s growth into a competitive research university in America and around the world. In the future, WKU and KU plan to expand online connectivity opportunities by offering degree completion programs, supplemental programming, and WKU-specific initiatives.

Dr. Sancha K. Gray, Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives at Kean University

 

Dr. Sancha K. Gray, Ed.D., holds the position of Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives at Kean University. The Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives (EEI) division at Kean University is dedicated to establishing viable pathways to a college degree for PK-12 students across New Jersey and beyond. EEI’s work is guided by a vision of equity and open access to higher education, where every student can strive for excellence and realize their full potential in life. EEI encourages future CEOs, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs to participate in their engaging and informative summer pre-college program. Participants will learn how to establish and develop a business and will collaborate in teams to simulate all stages of business development and launch.

Writer: Wenwei XIANG

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