Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience
Nondiscrimination Policy
This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
Chosen Name
Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
- Students can indicate on class rosters
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- ADA accessible
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Questions about financial aid
UMKC Financial Aid Office
Mark Corona
coronam@umkc.edu
816.235.1236
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
UMKC Law Student Services
Ashley Swanson-Hoye
swansonhoyea@umkc.edu
816.235.1654
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
UMKC Law Student Services
Ashley Swanson-Hoye
swansonhoyea@umkc.edu
816.235.1654
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
UMKC Law Student Services
Ashley Swanson-Hoye
swansonhoyea@umkc.edu
816.235.1654
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
UMKC Law Alumni Relations
Cary Powers
powerscl@umkc.edu
816.235.5361