{"id":2,"date":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finish-in-four\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-04-02T13:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T18:09:21","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/equal-opportunity-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(/equal-opportunity-resources/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/2/&quot;https:////www.missouriwestern.edu/equal-opportunity-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/2021/09/FallCampusShot.jpg&quot;);background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(51,51,51,0.5) 0%,rgba(51,51,51,0.5) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/equal-opportunity-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2021\/09\/FallCampusShot.jpg);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;overflow:hidden;padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffc700; padding: 10px 30px 10px 30px; margin: -30px -30px 0px -30px;\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin: 0 !important; text-align: center;\">\n    WELCOME\n  <\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 actively follows a policy of nondiscrimination in its employment practices and educational programs\/activities with respect to age, race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, disability, and all other legally protected classes. This policy applies to employment practices as well as educational programs and activities including athletics, instruction, grading, awarding of student financial aid, recruitment, admission, employment, housing, placement and retention of students, faculty and staff. 大象传媒 Western pledges continued compliance with all relevant state and federal laws and cooperation with governmental organizations in ensuring equal employment and educational opportunity. Please review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Nondiscrimination___Equal_Opportunity_Policy_397_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nondiscrimination \/ Equal Opportunity Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of the 大象传媒 Western community cannot thrive unless each is accepted as an autonomous individual and is treated without regard to characteristics irrelevant to participation in the life of the University. The equal opportunity programs and campus resources listed below provide leadership and support to our campus community in specific areas that support this mission, including efforts to address sexual misconduct and discriminatory harassment, ensuring accessibility, institutional access and inclusivity, and coordinating efforts to provide equal employment opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30 !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 30 !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;overflow:hidden;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffc700; padding: 10px 30px 10px 30px;\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin: 0 !important; text-align: center;\">\n    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCESS RESOURCES\n  <\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #e0e0e0 } #accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:0px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\" href=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Accessibility Resource Center<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is committed to full compliance with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0as amended, making it unlawful to discriminate in employment, programs, or services against qualified individuals with a disability.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/arc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility Resource Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leads the campus community in its commitment to recognizing disability as a valued aspect of diversity, to embracing access as a matter of social justice, and to designing more welcoming and inclusive environments. Students seeking an academic adjustment or auxiliary aid, or an accommodation for a disability should contact the Accessibility Resource Coordinator. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\" href=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Adaptive Technology Services<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive Technology provides equipment, software, and training to assist students and faculty with functional limitations (e.g., visual and auditory limitations). Additional information about the types of adaptive technology and services available to students is available at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/techservices\/adaptive-technology-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive Technology Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> webpage. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To initiate services from Adaptive Technology, students should first contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/arc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility Resource Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\" href=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Equal Opportunity is the Law Notice \u2013 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/equal-opportunity-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2022\/08\/EO-is-the-Law-Notice-2022.pdf\">Please click here<\/a> to review the 大象传媒 Office of Workforce Development Equal Opportunity is the Law Notice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a21ee7483c507d0d6\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#a21ee7483c507d0d6\" href=\"#a21ee7483c507d0d6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">La Igualdad De Oportunidad es la Ley \u2013 2022<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a21ee7483c507d0d6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Por favor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/equal-opportunity-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2022\/08\/EO-IS-THE-LAW-_SPANISH.pdf\">haga clic<\/a> para revisar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5d994772565f091e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#b5d994772565f091e\" href=\"#b5d994772565f091e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Lactation Accommodation <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5d994772565f091e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any employee or student who needs a lactation accommodation during the work or school day may contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Title IX Coordinator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make arrangements for access to an identified lactation room or a suitable private, secure, sanitary location to be used to accommodate the individual\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"51bc415f995b10e4f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#51bc415f995b10e4f\" href=\"#51bc415f995b10e4f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">LGBTQIA+<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"51bc415f995b10e4f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is dedicated to serving all students and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-life\/csi\/pride\/lgbtq-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ Resources Page<\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cde2ae5860a4b4222\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#cde2ae5860a4b4222\" href=\"#cde2ae5860a4b4222\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Nondiscrimination \/ Equal Opportunity Policy Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Complaints<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cde2ae5860a4b4222\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is committed to creating and maintaining a learning community dedicated to the advancement and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere of respect, tolerance, and freedom. The University is further committed to addressing and eliminating all forms of discrimination and harassment. For Nondiscrimination\/Equal Opportunity related questions please contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director of Human Resources\/Equal Opportunity\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resources Office Room 117<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popplewell Hall\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tel: (816) 271-4587<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals seeking to file a complaint should review the University\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Nondiscrimination___Equal_Opportunity_Policy_Procedures_for_Reporting_and_Investigating_Complaints_398_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nondiscrimination \/ Equal Opportunity Policy Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Complaints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The procedures outlined in that policy pertain to reports of unfair treatment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, handicap\/disability or genetic information related to employment, education, or public accommodation and apply to all University administrators, faculty, staff and students. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e2635cd983e182d76\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#e2635cd983e182d76\" href=\"#e2635cd983e182d76\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Preferred Name Policy<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e2635cd983e182d76\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Preferred_Name_Policy_432_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferred Name Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 大象传媒 Western allows students to change their first names in most university information systems without pursuing a legal name change. The University hopes to give students an empowering, safe and nondiscriminatory university experience. Reasons for name changes may include transgender or gender nonconforming identities, international students or other students who wish to adopt an English language name, students known by names that are different from their legal names, etc. Questions regarding this preferred name policy may be directed to the Division of Student Affairs at 816-271-4432 or the Registrar&#8217;s Office at 816-271-4211.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"481f72b0d3276d7b0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#481f72b0d3276d7b0\" href=\"#481f72b0d3276d7b0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Pregnant and Parenting Students Accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"481f72b0d3276d7b0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex, as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972. Sex discrimination, which can include discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status, is prohibited and illegal in admissions, educational programs and activities. 大象传媒 hereby establishes a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Pregnant_and_Parenting_Students_Accommodation_Policy_419_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant and Parenting Students Accommodation Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and procedures for ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant persons, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and new parents. Individuals seeking additional information about pregnancy and parenting accommodations should contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Title IX Coordinator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ecd087165eb8eefc3\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#ecd087165eb8eefc3\" href=\"#ecd087165eb8eefc3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Religious Accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ecd087165eb8eefc3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is committed to providing an academic and work environment that is respectful of the religious beliefs of its students, employees, visitors and community members. As part of this commitment, the University will make good faith efforts to accommodate a campus community member\u2019s sincerely held religious practices or beliefs when in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conflict with a University policy, procedure, or other academic or employment requirement unless such an accommodation would create an undue hardship or would fundamentally alter our work or otherwise i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nterfere with a student\u2019s ability to achieve relevant learning outcomes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Individuals seeking a religious accommodation should complete the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request for Religious Accommodation form <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available at [<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link to the Request for Religious Accommodation Dynamic Form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.] Additional information about the process for requesting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/equal-opportunity-resources\/religious-accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">religious accommodation<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. NOTE: Individuals seeking an exemption to\u00a0immunization or vaccination requirements for religious or medical reasons should complete the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https:\/\/idp.missouriwestern.edu\/idp\/shibboleth&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=missouriwesternDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f369a51f3-82d3-450d-8cd2-ebbcbaefb680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request for Exemption from Immunization or Vaccination for Religious or Medical Reason<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"529e4d79d56529a6c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#529e4d79d56529a6c\" href=\"#529e4d79d56529a6c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Title IX<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"529e4d79d56529a6c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex.\u00a0大象传媒 Western considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense.\u00a0Sex discrimination constitutes a violation of this policy, is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy,\u00a0sexual orientation,\u00a0gender identity,\u00a0and gender expression.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on sex is a form of prohibited sex discrimination.\u00a0Sexual harassment also includes sexual violence.\u00a0The specific definitions of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including examples of such conduct, are available in the\u00a0大象传媒 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Sexual-Harassment-Policy-and-Grievance-Procedures-FINAL-for-Posting-10.25.2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Harassment Policy &amp; Complaint Resolution Procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0Individuals seeking additional information about the University Title IX program or wishing to file a complaint should contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title IX Coordinator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 diversity\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">University Diversity Statement<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As a student-centered learning community 大象传媒 Western is dedicated to inclusion and the promotion of diversity as essential to our mission as a public university. 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