The Inclusive Excellence Framework reaffirms the University of Missouri’s commitment to growing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment.

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Remembering Dr. Ridgel

Dr. Gus T. Ridgel, who helped desegregate MU and was the first Black graduate, has died at 95.
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Parade for Jasmine-Kay Johnson External Link

Struck by a stray bullet while studying at her home in Alton, Illinois, this spring, she was still able to graduate from the School of Journalism. Friends and family surprised her with a parade this weekend!
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Fall 2020 Educational and Professional Development Offerings

Join IDE’s Office of Inclusive Engagement for our free Fall 2020 Educational and Professional Development offerings!
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Mizzou's Mo Shahin and Amber Cheek posing with Crip Camp directors at True/False Film Fest

IDE Recommendation: Crip Camp

Amber Cheek and Mohammed Shahin from the Office of Accessibility and ADA share how the documentary, now available on Netflix, impacts them.
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The MIESP Program is for first-time students at Mizzou to help be better prepared for the college experience.

Mizzou Inclusive Early Start Program (MIESP) External Link

MIESP was created as a guided student success initiative open to all incoming first-year undergraduate students at MU.
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Race, Racism and the American Experience External Link

This self-guided tool is an invitation to do challenging and necessary inner work to disarm our preconceived notions. It will require that you cultivate a practice grounded in self-reflection and an understanding of your role as a lifelong learner.
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Resources for Identity Education External Link

IDE is often asked for resources from our community to help broaden perspectives and learn about identities and experiences different than their own. We're proud to collaborate with our campus experts to share these extensive, but non-exhaustive, curated lists.
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