Faculty and Staff

Empowering Excellence

As one of the nation’s leading public universities, we know our faculty and staff are the key to our success. Mizzou is committed to creating an environment where people feel empowered to do their best work every day. Here you'll find the support, tools and services you need to do just that.

Faculty and Staff Representation

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Faculty Council

The Faculty Council on University Policy is the elected representative organization of the Mizzou faculty. The council develops policies that affect academic life; protects primary, shared and advisory faculty authority; and serves as a reflection of faculty thought. 

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Staff Advisory Council

Staff Advisory Council’s mission is to advise the Chancellor and President on matters of mutual interest to Mizzou and UM System staff, provide an appropriate and effective channel for bringing staff concerns and interests to campus administration, and act as a liaison for staff and administration. 

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What Makes a Tiger?

Four core values — respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence — provide the framework for our Code of Conduct. This foundation fuels us to do great things for our students, faculty and staff, and the citizens of Missouri and beyond. Learn more about how we live this shared commitment to one another and our community.