University of Missouri-Kansas city

University Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UMKC values diversity* as central to its mission as an urban-serving research university and as a driver of excellence in teaching and learning. We are committed to fostering an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate this commitment in the goals outlined in Pillar 4 of our Strategic Plan, which are to:

• Achieve a more diverse and inclusive student body and faculty and staff community to increase access and academic success
• Create and sustain an organizational environment that acknowledges and celebrates diversity and employs inclusive practices throughout its daily operations
• Engage students, faculty and staff in learning varied perspectives of domestic and international diversity, including social justice
• Create and sustain an institutional infrastructure that effectively supports progress in achieving diversity
• Leverage the university’s mission as a statewide system of institutions to improve outcomes and reduce disparities for historically under-represented and underserved populations in Missouri and in global outreach efforts

Pillar 4 is modeled and adapted from the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ Inclusive Excellence Model (PDF), a framework that integrates diversity, equity and inclusion efforts into the core of institutional functioning. We work toward this mission through our division’s robust programming, education, training and consultation efforts across campus and in the community.

The Chancellor’s Diversity Council is a representative body whose mission is to facilitate the realization of UMKC’s strategic vision and goals as outlined in Pillar 4. The council monitors, tracks and communicates Inclusive Excellence progress across all administrative and academic units.

*UMKC embraces a broad spectrum of diversities, including race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, linguistic ability, learning style, religion, socioeconomic and veteran status, life experiences, educational level and family structure.

Learn more about the Chancellor's Diversity Council