The University of Missouri’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures can be found at Chapter 600 of the University’s Collected Rules and Regulations. In summary, the University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. The university’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Further, this policy includes prohibitions against sexual violence and sexual harassment (forms of sex discrimination) in accordance with Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106. MU’s policy prohibits retaliation against any person who participates in protected activity, including making a report or complaint of discrimination.
MU complies with applicable federal law in its education programs or activities, including provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person having inquiries concerning MU’s application of these or other civil rights laws should contact one of the following:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Melinda Adams
Assistant Vice President
Office of Human Resources
1105 Carrie Francke Drive, Suite 108
Columbia, MO 65211-8220
573-882-1536
employeerelations@umsystem.edu
Main HR Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment
University of Missouri Office of Institutional Equity
Andy Hayes
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Administrator
202 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-2824
Visit us in-person or online:
Office of Institutional Equity
145 Heinkel
Columbia, MO 65211
Main Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and by appointment
For information on how to report discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, visit Making a Report.
Visit Know Your Rights by the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, for information on the federal civil rights laws enforced by OCR that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education.