With the world being shaken by COVID-19, there has been a deadening pause on life. Many places, such as restaurants, bars, schools, entertainment venues and retail shops, have been shut down to lessen the spread of the devastating virus. As COVID-19 stabilizes in the state, officials are seeking to gradually reopen society.

Kean University is no exception. On June 15, an email went out to all students and faculty detailing the first phase of Kean's reopening. There is now a dedicated page online with more information.

Following that email, another was sent on July 9, providing a link to a survey about returning to campus for the fall, which can be accessed here.

The president's task force is actively seeking feedback on ways the university can provide an efficient and safe reopening of the campus for all.

Students and faculty are highly encouraged to complete the survey, as it can help address concerns they may have about returning to the university for the upcoming fall semester.

The survey contains six open-ended questions. Participants can fill it out however they see fit, as their feedback is crucial for the reopening process. Classes are set to resume September 1.

With any questions, comments or concerns, students and faculty can feel free to contact the Center for Leadership and Service via email at cls@kean.edu.