Office of Inclusive Engagement: the Missouri State University office which aims to increase the overall inclusion
and engagement of the campus and foster a welcoming environment for all students,
faculty and staff.
2015 Campus and Community Climate Study project: a study conducted to examine the overall culture of the university. The study aimed
to determine whether the university's leadership reflected its stated goals of facilitating
a diverse, welcoming campus. It also proposed solutions to improve conditions for
underrepresented students, staff and faculty.
2019 Climate Survey: a summary of data collected concerning the experiences of students, faculty, staff
and administrators with regards to inclusion and equity at MSU as compared to other
institutions.
Dual Career Assistance program: a policy which supports dual career couples to attract and retain a quality workforce,
and as a long-range economic benefit to the university. MSU is committed to offering
placement advice and assistance whenever feasible and appropriate.
Family and Medical Leave (FML): a policy which allows an MSU employee to take job-protected time off from work due
to a qualifying life event, including the birth of the employee's child.
Association for Women in Science (AWIS): a global network that inspires bold leadership, research, and solutions that advance
women in STEM, spark innovation, promote organizational success and drive systemic
change.
ARC Network: a program which strives to advance equity on a national level by facilitating the
adoption and implementation of evidence-based systemic initiatives by institutions
of higher education and other STEM organizations that affect those in STEM workplaces.
