Resources
KCU has available resources for those impacted by reported discrimination and those impacted by the process. These resources vary depending on the type of concern and relationship to the University of the person involved. These may include access to the Employee Assistance Program, counseling, assistance in reporting crimes, and safety walks. KCU security is available in Kansas City by calling (816) 654-7911, or in Joplin by calling (417) 208-0800.
KCU also offers supportive measures, or nondisciplinary individualized services, offered when appropriate and reasonably available. These measures have no cost to those utilizing them, and can be offered to either the complainant or the respondent. A person reportedly impacted does not need to file a complaint in order to receive supportive measures. These measures include, for example:
- Academic assistance
- Workspace or classroom schedule relocation
- Time-off from work or classes
- Mutual no contact agreements
- Safety planning
To request supportive measures, contact the Title IX coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. These measures will be kept confidential (need to know basis) to the extent possible.
There are also services that are available outside of KCU that can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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TimelyCare (provides virtual counseling services to KCU Students) Timelycare.com/KCU (Use your KCU email address to register) 833-484-6359, ext. 2 |
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 800-656-4619 |
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Joplin Police Department 303 E. 3rd St, Joplin Non-Emergency: 417 623-3131 Emergency: 911 |
Kansas City Police Department 1125 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64106 Non-Emergency: 816-234-5111 Emergency: 911 |
University Coordinators
KCU has designated the senior manager of University Compliance to coordinate the University’s compliance with federal and state civil rights laws regarding protected characteristics, including Title IX, Title VII, Title VI and other applicable laws.
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Joe Price Senior Manager of University Compliance, Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator 1750 Independence Ave. Kansas City, MO 64106 816-654-7108 |
[email protected] (for sex discrimination and harassment matters)
[email protected] (for other matters, such as those under Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or other related rules and regulations, which includes but is not limited to discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, etc.).
The University has also designated two deputy coordinators for these matters:
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Jamie Hirshey Vice President, Human Resources and Joplin Campus Administration 2901 St. John’s Blvd. Joplin, MO 64804 417-208-0633 |
Jenni Casey HR Business Partner 2901 St. John’s Blvd. Joplin, MO 64804 417-208-0631 |
Accommodations
To request accommodations for a disability, employees and visitors should contact one of the following:
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Shannon Lindsey Senior Manager of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator 1750 Independence Ave. Kansas City, MO 64106 816-654-7013 |
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Jenna Budd Human Resources Specialist I /ADA Deputy Coordinator 1750 Independence Ave. Kansas City, MO 64106 816-654-7019
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Andrea Hanson Disability Services & Advising Coordinator 1750 Independence Ave. Kansas City, MO 64106 816-654-7314
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