The Dean of Students' Office at Christopher Newport University oversees and manages the Student Affairs team within the Division of Student Services. This staff includes: The Center for Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, Residence Life, Student Activities, Orientation, Multicultural Affairs, and the Center for Honor Enrichment and Community Standards. The Vice President for Student Services, the Assistant to the Dean of Students and their staff work to promote and facilitate student development by bringing to life the lessons of the classroom.

In addition to the services and programs outlined below, students may also bring personal and informational concerns for review and consideration to the Dean of Students Office.

Questions can be directed to dosa@cnu.edu or by calling 594-7160.

Higher Education Mentoring Program
Service Excellence Award (for CNU Staff)
Resources for Parents

Higher Education Mentoring Program

The Student Affairs staff at Christopher Newport University will be accepting applications for their Higher Education Mentor Program (HEMP). This program is designed to create meaningful experiences and relationships for students considering a career in higher education.

Applicants are considered for placement in an internship experience that matches their interests and advances their knowledge of the field. They are also assigned a mentor to guide them and assist them in the process of selecting and applying to graduate school.

Past participants have been placed in internships in International Studies, Residence Life, Greek Life and Orientation, and Student Affairs. Mentors have included Dr. Anita Tieman, Mr. Duane Bradshaw, Dr. Kevin Hughes, Dean Donna Eddleman and Dr. Andy Sheston. Previous HEMP interns include Justin Yates, Mel Lee, Lynne Ann Hodges, Pete Sasso, and Anna Hastings, all of whom are now working in Higher Education in Ohio, Tennessee, New York, and Virginia .

The internship requires 10 flexible hours per week for one semester.
Download the application here .
Applications for HEMP Supervisors

For more information on the Student Affairs profession visit
www.naspa.org
www.myacpa.org
or contact the Dean of Students Office at 594-8434 or email dosa@cnu.edu .

If your office would like to create an internship opportunity please complete the HEMP Internship Description form. This form should be filled out and saved, then emailed to the Dean of Students Assistant at dosa@cnu.edu .
back to top

Service Excellence Award

In an effort to recognize and reward good customer service the Division of Student Services at Christopher Newport University provides the Service Excellence Award (SEA). The SEA allows colleagues within the division the opportunity to recognize the work and service of their peers. All members of the Division are encouraged to submit nominations. Those submitting nominations are eligible for small incentive gifts distributed each semester.

The Service Excellence Award will be given three times a year. Nominations will be reviewed by the Customer Service Team. Employees can only receive the SEA once per academic year, but recognition as a nominee has no limit. The recipient of the Service Excellence Award will receive an SEA desk plaque; nominees will receive a certificate of recognition. On an annual basis one nominee will be recognized as the SEA Recipient of the Year. The award for such recognition will be determined annually by the Customer Service Team.

To nominate a colleague you are encouraged to complete this form and then click submit. For full consideration, all fields must be completed and submissions must be received via email. A confirmation of receipt will be sent to you once the submission has been confirmed as complete and accurate.

Submissions will be reviewed three times per year - the first week of December, April and August. Deadlines for consideration are as follows: November 15, March 15 and July 15.
To nominate someone for the Service Excellence Award, please click here .back to top

Resources for Parents
Parent/Student Resource Page -medical withdrawals, transport policy etc.
"Your First Year/Their First Year" -Setting Sail PowerPoint Presentation
CNU Parents Information Page -gateway to general info for CNU parents
back to top