Diversity Advocates help identify diversity and inclusion gaps at UMKC. There are two ways students, faculty and staff can become an active member of this learning community.
UMKC values diversity as central to its mission as an urban-serving research university and as a driver of excellence in teaching and learning. Our university and division are guided by Pillar 4 of our Strategic Plan, which is to foster an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion.
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.
Additionally, 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.
The event raises funds to support LGBTQ students at UMKC
The series is part of the thoughtful action our community is taking to ensure lasting and comprehensive reform through Roos Advocate for Community Change, a campus-wide effort announced in June 2020 following the death of George Floyd. This session discusses the value of higher education
