Webinar: Recruit and Retain Talent from the National Guard and Reserve

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Kean University

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. The University continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six undergraduate colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael Graves College; and the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics – offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. Kean offers six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. At Kean, we believe in a smarter approach to education that pairs world-class instruction in our classrooms and labs across the globe with real-world professional experience that leads to career success. As one of the most diverse institutions in the nation, Kean offers a place for everyone. The CVSS offers a Veterans Resource Center that includes two large expansive rooms with a common area, computers, laptops, printers, nap area, gaming technology, workout equipment.

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Why you should attend?

Kean University has the most comprehensive transition services dedicated to supporting veterans, servicemember and dependents. The Center for Veterans Student Success, (CVSS) houses all of these comprehensive services. The services utilize a single service model where the CVSS handles all aspects for Kean veteran scholars from recruitment all the way to graduation. When a veteran contacts the CVSS we work on their goals and help them successful achieve. The priority is the veteran and offer the following services: instant admissions decisions, along with review of all transfer credit to include military credit, priority advising and registration, VA and Military Educational benefits processing to include financial aid and scholarships. in-person VA support such as VA VITAL, Vets Center to provide on campus services from tele health, counseling to claims management with two on staff Veterans Service Officers, bi monthly case management, and involvement programs throughout the academic year. One is a full scholarship veterans WWII travelearn every other semester, 2023 was Normandy and 2025 is London. The CVSS is abreast on the latest and best programs supporting veterans and their families. The CVSS also provides staff and faculty training on transitioning veterans to scholars emphasizing their leadership skills. The CVSS and Kean University support a commitment to diversity and the equitable treatment of all members of our community is apparent in every facet of campus life.