Equity in Missouri Higher Education

2021 Equity Report | Part 2 | Snapshot

2020 Equity Report

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2021 Equity in Missouri Higher Education Summit

Hear Me, See Me, the MDHEWD's 2021 Equity in Missouri Higher Education Summit was held virtually October 26-28, 2021.

Keynote speakers included: Martha Snyder, Senior Director, HCM Strategists; Dr. Sarah Pingel, Senior Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States; Dr. Clarence Green, Vice President of Culture at Northwest Missouri State University; and Dr. Rolundus Rice, aka "the Dapper Dean", Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rust College.

Video recordings of each session are available on the DHEWD YouTube Page. You can view information about each session on the Eduvents Website.

2019 Equity in Missouri Higher Education Summit Recap

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development hosted the Equity in Missouri Higher Education Summit on Oct. 30, 2019. The Summit featured the release of a report on the state of equity in Missouri higher education, presentations and breakout sessions related to equity in student access and progress.

Watch the Equity Summit recap video

Presentations and Panels from the 2019 Equity in Missouri Higher Education Summit

• Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Vice President of Higher Education Policy, Education Trust
• Using Data to Drive Institutional Transformation to Improve Retention and Graduation for Underrepresented Students
• rootEd Alliance Case Study for the Missouri Equity Project
• Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with IDD
• Using High Impact Practices and Practical Steps to Improve Retention and Graduation Rates for Underrepresented/Marginalized Students
• Barriers to Access for Immigrant Students