Copies of the university's affirmative action plan are available for review in each of the libraries on both campuses. The university endorses and will participate in the state's faculty development and recruitment initiatives and programs to meet individual faculty recruitment goals as outlined in the Virginia Plan. The university is committed to a policy, which provides program accessibility to all individuals. Within the parameters of merit, fitness, outstanding achievement, and high principle, the university seeks to provide its benefits to all persons without regard to disability. Accessibility Handbooks are available to assist faculty and students with issues regarding accessibility.
Students require faculty to be sensitive to their special needs.
If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires accommodation or academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with the instructor at the beginning of the semester. The university's ADA Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and ensuring that individuals have access to all programs and services. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Rosemary Kelso at 828-1347. Faculty are employed, promoted, tenured, transferred, discharged, and given university assignments in a nondiscriminatory manner.