Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance

Missouri Southern State University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, students, third parties on campus, and applicants for employment and admissions. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally-protected class, in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University, including, but not limited to, athletics, instruction, grading, the awarding of student financial aid, recruitment, admissions, and housing.

 Persons having inquiries concerning the University’s compliance with this policy or any laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination are directed to contact the following:

• An employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace, including discriminatory harassment, is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Director of Human Resources, who may be contacted at: (417)-625-9805.
• Questions or concerns regarding the University’s compliance with Title IX may be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The University has designated the following Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator as named in the University’s Title IX Policies and Procedures.