Our community and nation are in a moment of racial crisis, pain and long-overdue reckoning. At UMKC, we are leading thoughtful action on campus and in our community to ensure lasting and comprehensive change through Roos Advocate for Community Change. This effort is comprehensive, with intensive work on campus and in the community and engaging our strong relationships with alumni, trustees, volunteers and community advisory boards.
UMKC aspires to be a place where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions to our community of learning, regardless of race, social or cultural identities. This is written into our mission, vision and values. Additionally, we place a high priority on diversity — Pillar Four of our Strategic Plan is to “foster an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. Finally, our Inclusive Excellence Plan (PDF) ensures we live up to our values. These are the values that inspire our action.
UMKC is convening regional leaders for tough conversations our community needs to have about race. Throughout the academic year there will be a series of town halls on related topics. To register for upcoming events or view past events, see details below.
More details and registration info for 2021-21 Critical Conversations
The University of Missouri-Kansas City Division of Diversity and Inclusion will continue to host a series of critical conversations addressing systemic racism in the United States.
English professor Antonio Byrd is teaching his students to use writing, rhetoric and technology for liberation and survival
REGS is in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers many opportunities
Obie Austin has a place in his heart for minority students of all ages