The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) provides program assessment and educational resources to IDE’s functional areas. Additionally, as experts in their fields, our team members serve as consultants to the university community, University of Missouri System and local community.
Tackling problems. Providing solutions.
Motivated by her passion to deliver care in more efficient ways, Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L is determined to use technology for good.
Feeling connected
Assistant Teaching Professor Sonita Simelus shares her personal experience with Connection, a program that provides support and resources for faculty members.
Photo Gallery: Connection Faculty Research Showcase
During Show Me Research Week, we partnered with the Office of the Provost to present a two-day faculty research showcase. View our photo gallery below!
Being Empowered, Making an Impact
As a first-generation college student in a bicultural, bilingual marriage, Melissa Hauber-Özer was not sure if Connection was a good fit for her. However, after joining, she found it was exactly where she needed to be.
Building a stronger community
International faculty member, Hsin-I Sydney Yueh, journeys from new faculty to connected scholar with Connection faculty group.
Faculty group Connection empowers professor through academic shift
School of Nursing Assistant Professor, Alisha Johnson finds support and encouragement in career switch to research from faculty group Connection.
The work is never done
Dr. Vovanti Jones, M.D, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital shares how she uses her medical gift to impact the community.
Shruti Rana appointed assistant vice chancellor of inclusive excellence and strategic initiatives
Join us in welcoming Shruti Rana, vice chancellor of inclusive excellence and strategic initiatives for the Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.