Community

Overview of Community and Public Affairs Great cities have great universities, and thriving as Kansas City's university requires a healthy community. As the University of Missouri - Kansas City moves toward its vision of creating a campus without borders, the Office of Community and Public Affairs continues to explore ways to become an essential community partner with our surrounding community through the improvement of its quality of life and the enhancement of its viability. The Office also regularly communicates with elected officials in Kansas City and Jefferson City, our state's capital, to advocate the university's policy objectives and priorities with the legislative and executive branches of government. Official University contacts are generally made through the office of Community and Public Affairs, giving elected and appointed officials one point of contact and one voice for the University. As Kansas City's University, we are committed to being involved in the community where we reside. The Community Affairs staff works to promote mutual understanding and supportive relationships between the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a variety of community sectors. The office also plays a central role in communicating the University's mission, vision, and values through acts of community engagement, as well as reflecting the community's needs and concerns back to the university. The Community Affairs Office also: Serves as the university's representative to neighborhood organizations and community and business associations, Encourages faculty, staff and student participation in local community activities, Promotes communication between the University and surrounding neighborhoods on community /university issues, Advises University administration and departments on community concerns, Actively promotes the university's visibility and image, and Partners with branches of the University such as Center for the City to assist the community in accessing the University's many resources. Please continue learning more about the University's commitment to becoming an essential community partner by visiting other portions of our Web site.