This page is devoted to supporting our LGBT+ students on campus. There is also a section for friends and family members at the bottom of the page.
For medical, legal and educational materials, visit the George A. Spiva LibGuide
Who can I speak to about Harassment?
The University strictly prohibits any form of harassment by or against any faculty member, staff member, and student, applicant for employment, customer, third-party contractor, guest, or visitor (collectively the University Community). It is a violation of this policy to retaliate against any member of the University Community who reports or assists in making a complaint of harassment or who participates in the investigation of a complaint in any way.
Harassment is written, verbal or physical conduct that degrades or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her protected status (age, gender, color, race, religion, disability, veteran's status, national origin, ancestry, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law) that (i) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or learning environment; (ii) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance; or (iii) otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment or academic opportunities.
Taken from the Student Handbook
Contacts:
MSSU Advising/Counseling/Testing (Counseling Services) (417) 625-9324 (9324 from an on-campus phone)
MSSU Health Center (417) 625-9323 (on campus: 9323)
MSSU Student Services (417) 625-9392
If you are concerned for your safety, contact the University Police.
For Emergency situations call 911
For non-emergency call (417) 623-3131
Non-Discrimination Policy
Name Change Request Form
Locations of Gender Neutral Restrooms on Campus
Webster Hall – 1st floor by recording rooms
Library – 2 restrooms on 3rd floor
Kuhn - Second floor down east hallway
For Friends of LGBT+
See the library LibGuide for an FAQ and Allies section.
For Families/Parents of LGBT+
Coming out for a student at a college or university can be challenging, especially if you are no longer immediately located near the student.
For families, the PFLAG organization (Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays) is an excellent organization that focuses on support, education, advocacy and information for family members. You can reach them at www.pflag.org.
In addition, here are two links to sites that talk about what to expect now that your student is coming out and may answer some questions for you.
http://www.livingout.org/resources/how-should-i-respond-if-my-child-comes-out-to-me
In addition, this link is a PDF file of a brochure for families and friends when a student has come out to you:https://www.pflag.org/sites/default/files/OUR%20CHILDREN_PFLAGNational_FINAL.pdf
