Christopher Newport University’s mission and culture are dominated by five core values. Among these core values is - access and opportunity for all. This core value reflects our Nation’s founding proposition - that all are created equal. Consistent with this core value, the University does not discriminate in admission, employment or any other activity, based on race, gender, color, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The University complies with all applicable state and federal constitutional provisions, laws and regulations concerning discrimination.
Furthermore, the University shall not discriminate against any applicant, faculty, or staff member because he or she is a Vietnam era veteran or a veteran with a disability. Such policy applies to all employment practices, including, but not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, lay off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training.
Moreover, the University is committed to providing equal opportunities to qualified persons with disabilities in all terms and conditions of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The University shall provide reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations shall be provided in a timely manner.
