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About Us

Stay involved. Get connected. Support your Roo. Welcome to the UMKC family.

Parent and Family Programs

We value parents and family members as critical partners in student success and retention. “Parent and family” includes, but is not limited to, biological parents, stepparents, extended family members, adoptive parents, foster parents, legal guardians and anyone who serves as a primary or caring supporter of a UMKC student.

¿Hablas Español?

¿Habla Español? Familias solicitando asistenica en Español, por favor comuniquense con familias@umkc.edu y un miembro de la Universidad se comunicará con ustedes en breve.

Meet Our Team

Drake Summers Senior Manager of Student Engagement Phone: 816-235-5579 Email: drakesummers@umkc.edu

Devon Paden Assistant Director of New Students and Family Programs Email: depczr@umsystem.edu

Contact Us

Email: families@umkc.edu

Phone: 816-235-1407

Parent and Suppporter Connection Portal