campus news New Minors Launched Human Rights and Conflict Resolution This interdisciplinary minor explores ways to achieve peace and justice. Issues studied include the legal, cultural, social and political basis of human rights; causes and nature of violence; societal conflict and war between states; and others.
Valutis Named Social Work Educator of the Year STEPHANIE VALUTIS, Assistant Professor of Social Work, was named Outstanding Virginia Social Work Educator of the Year by the Virginia Social Work Education Consortium. The award recognizes outstanding performance and contributions to social work education through excellence in classroom teaching, curriculum development and student advising. “It is a privilege to be a part of students’ development every day,” Valutis says. “Social work education is enhanced by CNU’s mission to develop students’ minds and hearts, preparing them to lead lives of significance and be engaged citizens who make a difference in the lives of others. In this environment the social work values of service, competence, integrity, and the dignity and worth of all people come to fruition.” The director of CNU’s social work program, Valutis earned her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests include values and value conflicts, tolerance of ambiguity, and self-monitoring, with a focus on implications for social work education.
Greek Studies This program supplements – with a language – the classical studies concentration and majors in history and religious studies, allowing students to study ancient Greek, along with its literary and historical contexts. Latin American Studies The interdisciplinary study enhances an understanding of the history, geography, culture, language and politics of Latin America and the Caribbean. It helps students explore global issues from a Latin American perspective.
Military Science Through this minor, contracted cadets in CNU’s ROTC program add integrated inquiry in the fields of history, American studies and/or leadership studies to their academic curriculum in the military sciences. This minor provides a broad liberal arts perspective to prepare graduates for military and civilian careers. Digital Humanities This interdisciplinary minor fosters electronic literacy, helping students develop theoretical knowledge and technological skills to apply 21stcentury digital media, programs and tools to emerging professions and intellectual endeavors.
Christopher Newport a ‘Crime Prevention Campus’
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THE VIRGINIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES BOARD has designated Christopher Newport University as a “Crime Prevention Campus” in recognition (L-R) Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Brian Moran, CNUPD Sergeant Todd Coxe, of exemplary crime prevention services and initiatives. CNU is one of just three CNUPD Captain Scott Austin, CNU Executive Vice President Bill Brauer,D CJS Crime Prevention Programs Manager Rick Arrington universities in the Commonwealth awarded this distinction. To be certified, a college or university must detail crime prevention goals, programs and accomplishments. A certified crime prevention campus must meet 11 core safety elements, in addition to implementing four optional elements. Some of these include having a certified crime prevention specialist on staff, maintaining mutual aid agreements with other agencies, continuing compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Act, having a crisis management plan in place and distributing campus safety information. Christopher Newport will retain this certification for three years, at which point the University Police Department will be due for reassessment. FALL 2015
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