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Inclusive Excellence

Pursuing Inclusive Excellence in Research, Teaching, Outreach, Service, and Department Culture

Values Commitment

The Department of Psychological Sciences believes that a diverse community strengthens and enriches our learning and work environments as well as the profession of psychology. Consistent with the broad definition used by the accrediting body the American Psychological Association, we approach diversity broadly to include individual differences across a range of groups including, but not limited to, age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, national origin, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, as well as socioeconomic status, urban/rural background, and veteran status (APA Commission on Accreditation, Standards for Accreditation in Health Service Psychology, 2015). We view a diversity of students, faculty, and staff to be a strength that is indispensable to our educational and research missions. We are committed to providing an atmosphere of learning within the department that is accepting and respectful of diverse perspectives and experiences and to actions in our educational training and research that are consistent with our values.

Department Committees & Student Supports

Several department committees and services promote a department culture in which all department students and trainees, staff, and faculty have an authentic sense of belonging, can pursue their work effectively, and contribute to the department’s mission of improving the lives of the citizens of Missouri, the nation, and the world. Some examples include:

  • Journal Club, Inclusive Science Hour, and Department One Reads that increase our knowledge and ability to be effective and relevant researchers, educators, and clinicians who understand and can meet the needs of individuals with a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, identities, and life goals. 
  • Several Department Committees that focus on wellness, community, and belonging.
  • Graduate Faculty Mentors who, in addition to graduate students’ primary research mentors, can provide support and information on resources tailored to specific student needs (e.g., First Gen students, international students, student parents, students with disabilities, low-income students, LGBTQ+ students).