Mission
The mission of the Starr Women Leaders Program (SWLP) is to provide leadership-focused social support and to increase leadership competence among undergraduate women in order to strengthen women's leadership in all its diversity at UMKC and in the community.
Vision
Leadership development is central to the mission of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. While many people believe that leadership is an in-born trait, the Starr Women Leaders Program believes that leadership is something that is learned, that everyone has leadership potential and that a vision of leadership needs to include women and men of all backgrounds. The world needs women leaders in politics, education, business and other fields and we are committed to increasing the diversity of women leaders, which necessitates a commitment to the inclusion, welcome and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community. Among these characteristics are race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation and disability.
Core Values
- Quality leadership is inclusive and ethical, respects individuals, puts emphasis on both process and outcomes, and produces quality results;
- Leadership is a process, not simply a position or a title;
- Leadership must be shared by women and men of all colors, creeds, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and ages;
- Principled leadership can transform society for the good of all people;
- Leadership can and should be taught and developed and
- Developing excellence in leadership among all people will create a more just, equitable and thriving society.