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Continued From Page 30 all geared to helping all of our students , regardless of their backgrounds , reach their goals . Our new Office of Diversity , Equity and Inclusion is working to expand existing programming and policies to support all members of our community . During the pandemic , Kean has been fortunate to utilize the resources and strategies already available via Kean Online , which is recognized as one of New Jersey ’ s best online universities , for all of our students . We are offering remote and hybrid courses that continue to provide our students with a world-class education . And we ’ re making sure all of our students have access to the digital tools and resources , including loaner laptops , that they need to get the job done so they ’ re prepared for their future careers .
Monmouth University By Dr . Patrick Leahy , President
In a changing world with unparalleled technological advances and global challenges , students will hold 15 , maybe 20 different jobs in their lifetimes . And , of course , many of these jobs do not yet exist today . Students need to develop hard skills and soft skills , along with hard heads and soft hearts . At Monmouth , each student passes through a general education curriculum , designed to develop creativity , global understanding , cultural diversity , technology deft and , yes , social intelligence . There is no better way to prepare students than to integrate the liberal arts and humanities into professional programs . All colleges and universities — private and public — need to be more welcoming to students of all backgrounds in order to create our workforce for the 21st century . Monmouth has always welcomed students of promise – from all socio-economic levels and all ethnic backgrounds . Today , still 47 percent of our students are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree ; 35 percent qualify for Pell grants ; and 29 percent are diverse . At Monmouth , we out-access many other private , and some public , institutions in providing academic opportunity . Talent is everywhere , and it is our responsibility as educators to find it in our students and help them unleash it .
New Jersey City University By Dr . Sue Henderson , President
NJCU is a community that values diversity , equity and inclusion . We are home to the most ethnically diverse student body in New Jersey , and the City of Jersey City is ranked as the most diverse city in the nation . As the state ’ s preeminent incubator for leveraging the power of diversity in the classroom , our students receive a uniquely global educational experience right here in New Jersey . While the pandemic has been a challenge for higher education , it also has presented opportunities . One of these is in the area of online education . Through expanded online education , NJCU has made the acquisition of knowledge more efficient and customizable than ever before . For example , students in our MBA program could complete half of their degree online in Summer 2020 , accelerating the path to prepare students for the workforce . NJCU continues to launch new academic programs , update existing course offerings and identify creative experiential education opportunities . Furthermore , NJCU is leveraging online learning platforms to help students understand global trends shaping today ’ s volatile , uncertain and complex global workforce . Our online and in-person classes also foster understanding of the changing dynamics of a workforce where , for the first time in history , five generations coexist .
NJIT By Dr . Joel S . Bloom , President
Technology is the primary driver of New Jersey ’ s economy , and our state ’ s demand for STEMtrained employees , particularly engineers , dramatically exceeds the available Continued On Page 34
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