Muhammad Yahya Hassan
Transformative Leader, Revolutionizing learning environments for student success and championing accessibility, inclusivity and innovation in Higher Ed
- Role
- Associate Vice President and Chief Librarian at Kean University
- Location
- Union, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Muhammad Yahya Hassan
A leader of Learning Commons with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Open Educational Resources (OER) ambassador and trainer. Skilled in Management, Information Technology, Library science, and Web Design. A multilingual leader committed to serving diverse communities.
Experience
Associate Vice President and Chief Librarian
Jan 2025 — Present · Union County, NJ, US
Dr. Muhammad Hassan is Associate Vice President and Chief Librarian at Kean University, where he leads a team of over 150 staff members providing library, learning, and technology support services. Under his leadership, NTLC transitioned into a 21st-century learning commons, enhancing student success with innovative spaces like accessibility rooms, VR labs, and a visualization studio. A passionate advocate for Open Educational Resources (OER), Dr. Hassan spearheaded the addition of 300+ OER databases, saving students significant costs. He collaborates with faculty on programs like the General Education (GE) pilot, embedding tutoring strategies to improve retention in high-DFW courses. Dr. Hassan has organized OER conferences and workshops on topics like AI and research, fostering inclusive collaboration and professional growth. He also led initiatives to provide 5G laptops, advanced computer clusters, and virtual speech software, ensuring students are future-ready. His commitment to diversity and accessibility is reflected in NTLC\'s strategic diversity plan and innovative resources, solidifying NTLC’s role as a hub for equitable and inclusive education.
Education
Kean University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Kean University
MS, Graphic Communications
2006 — 2008
SUNY Oneonta
Bachelor of Science - BS
2001 — 2005
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