As UMKC and the University of Missouri System work to prevent and address discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, we will post news and updates for review by our campus community. These links are provided for informational and educational purposes only. 

Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity

• Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination – U.S. Office of the Attorney General
• Education Research Groups Urge ED to Finalize Civil Rights Data Collection – Diverse Education
• UMKC Unveils Victor Wilson Learning Collaborative to Boost Student Achievement – UMKC Today
• Beyond the acronyms and noise: What’s next for corporate DEI? – HR Executive
• USC Professor Defends DEI Programs in Congressional Testimony – Diverse Issues in Education
• The Persistent ‘Bamboo Ceiling’: AAPI Leaders Still Rare Among College Presidents – Diverse Issues in Higher Education

Disability and Equal Access

• The Future of Work Is Neurodivergent: Strategies for Leadership – Forbes
• Fall 2025 Staff Council Wellness Series – November 7 – This series offers UMKC staff opportunities to build community, destress, and explore ways to incorporate wellness into everyday work.
• The Internet Has Transformed How We Learn. But Accessibility Must Lead the Way – Center for Disability Inclusion
• New Survey Reveals Incoming College Students Prioritize Mental Health and Connection over Academic Concerns – Diverse Education
• Study Reveals Loneliness as Silent Health Crisis – Diverse Education
• Creating a Culture of Access for All – UMKC Digital Accessibility

Pregnancy and Parenting

• New Study: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Reduces Miscarriage Rates by 9.6% – A Better Balance
• Lullabies to Help Infants Thrive – UMKC Today
• October Health & Wellbeing Topic: Parenting & Caregiving – UMKC Insider
• UMKC and Saint Luke’s to Lead Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Disease to Combat Maternal Deaths and Illnesses – UMKC Today
• EEOC Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Retaliation

• Best Practices for Employers to Prevent and Address Retaliation – U.S. Department of Labor Blog

Sexual or Gender-Based Violence and Title IX

• Safety Planning in School – WomensLaw.org
• Building a culture of peace, safety, and respect – 2025 National Prevention Town Hall – National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Supporting Students with Disabilities in a Title IX Process – Title IX Solutions
• Red Zone Risks: A Guide to Fall Semester Title IX Preparedness – Title IX Solutions
• A Ride-Along with Purpose: Rose Brooks Center and KCPD – Rose Brooks
• The Impact of Trauma on Mind, Body, and Behavior – Missouri Partners in Prevention