Christie’s office addresses Kean probation

Governor answers Kean questions on 101.5 FM

By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer

It appears Gov. Chris Christie is well aware of the problems facing Kean University. In fact, the office of the Secretary of Higher Education has been quietly working with the board of trustees for several months to ensure this state university does not lose accreditation.

According to sources close to New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks, the office began working with the Kean Board of Trustees when the university was put on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in early July.

Yesterday Hendricks commented on working with Kean University, noting that the recent decision by Middle States placing Kean on probation “is a serious matter.”

“It’s important to emphasize that Kean remains accredited while on probation,” the secretary of higher education said, but added that “”nonetheless, Kean must take every action necessary to ensure its success in meeting the higher education needs of the 16,000 students who attend the university, which is the state’s fourth largest four-year public institution.”

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