Resources
Gaines’Oldham Black Culture Center (GOBCC)
-The Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center (GOBCC) is built on the firm foundation of
legacy, unity and resilience. It strives to build community and a sense of belonging, and
strengthen the history and experiences of Black culture. Established in 1972, the GOBCC
amplifies the rich contributions of African Americans at the University of Missouri.
- The GOBCC seeks to provide a space where all students feel supported in every area of
their college journey.
Multicultural Center (MCC)
- The Multicultural Center celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the University of
Missouri community and aims to create a vibrant space that supports cross-cultural
learning and engagement. Through thought-provoking conversations, unique
programming and social gatherings, the MCC provides a space where students can gain a
better understanding of each other’s cultural heritage and traditions.
- It’s a space that promotes a welcoming and culturally inclusive campus environment.
LGBTQ Resource Center (LGBTQ Center)
- The LGBTQ Resource Center works to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for
members of the University of Missouri LGBTQ community members. The center serves
as a campus and community resource through the development of healthy communities,
strategic partnerships, and leadership and identity development within a culture of
celebration and inclusion.
Relational and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP Center)
- We are committed to ending interpersonal, including gender- and identity-based, violence
on our campus through education, prevention and response. Explore our website and
please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, comments or concerns you
may have.
Women’s Center (Women’s Center)
- The Mizzou Women’s Center is an active and lively lounge on campus. The center
provides resources and educational and community-building opportunities! We serve all
University of Missouri students, faculty and staff. We collaborate with other offices and
student organizations to co-sponsor events and provide advising. Our year is full of
events that include social, cultural and educational programs that celebrate the
communities around us!
Office of Institutional Equity (Office of Institutional Equity)
- Office of Institutional Equity staff is available to listen to your concerns, help you assess
your rights and options, connect you with support resources, and more. Our office is led
by Andy Hayes, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator.
- The Office of Institutional Equity:
o enforces the university’s non-discrimination policies
o educates the community about our policies and practices
o connects people to resources that can support them if they experience
discrimination or retaliation
o listens to the concerns of the campus community
- If you experience, witness or hear about any form of discrimination or retaliation, you
can make a report. We will contact you, discuss your options and rights, and can
investigate whether university policies were violated.
- If you are concerned about privacy or do not want an investigation, we will discuss any
concerns that you might have.
- We respond to all forms of sex/gender-based incidents, including sexual assault, sexual
harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and pregnancy discrimination. Mizzou
policies also prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, and
protected veteran status.
Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development (AALD)
- The Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development enhances MU’s ability to
engage and impact students from underrepresented and underserved populations
throughout the various stages of the K-20 pipeline thereby positively affecting student
access, development and educational and career outcomes.
TRiO Student Support Services (TRiO)
- Students who meet one of the following are encouraged to apply for TRiO Student
Support Services:
o First-Generation Student
o Documented Disability
o Financial Need
- TRiO SSS provides financial, academic and social support to aid students in achieving
college success.
Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE)
- The Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) supports the educational
achievement of underserved students who receive scholarships from the university
through individualized attention and cohort-based programming. CASE intentionally
recognizes students as scholars and promotes positive identity development that
contributes to retention and graduation. The center also develops and maintains strategic
partnerships with academic units to assist students as they navigate the transition into and
through college.