Mizzou's structure, mission and values and our guidelines for conducting operations are guiding lights we follow to contribute to our mutual success. Leaders in our organization are passionate, dedicated and collaborative as the university tackles the world’s most pressing problems.
The University of Missouri System has a unique and important role in providing teaching, research, service and economic development to the state.
In addition to its four campuses—the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)—the UM System is comprised of a statewide health care system, multiple research parks and incubators, agricultural research stations, and a vast network of small business and technology development centers, extension centers, telehealth network sites and MOREnet sites.
Collectively, the UM System is a $3.0 billion enterprise that represents one of the greatest assets of the state of Missouri.
Code of Conduct
Our code of conduct is a resource designed to support us in doing all we can to live up to the promise of our mission, vision, and values. Respect for others, responsibility, discovery, and excellence are the values at the heart of our code. This foundation has enabled us to do great things for our students, patients, the citizens of Missouri, and beyond. They can also help us evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Policy Hierarchy
University policies provide the foundation for sound employment practices, legal compliance, and a positive work environment. The university is governed by a series of policies and procedures that follow an order of precedence:
- Collected Rules and Regulations
- Governed by the Board of Curators covering a wide range of topics, including faculty bylaws, personnel/HR, business management including purchasing regulations, and more.
- UM System policies
- Systemwide policy manuals in areas such as finance; human resources; etc.
- UM System procedures
- Campus policies and procedures, such as the MU Business Policy Manual
In case of any conflict between policies, the preceding rule in the hierarchy shall be deemed controlling in all circumstances. This means that while campuses may develop additional policies, formally identify campus-specific procedures and expand upon current policies, they may not exceed the authority contained in the UM System policies and procedures.
People-Leader Policies
Your role as a supervisor is to ensure consistent and fair application of policies. The Office of HR is available to partner with you to understand and apply the following policies:
- Collected Rules and Regulations (CRR)
- HR policies for all employees
- Additional policies for union-eligible employees
- Academic employment highlights
Organizational analysis is the process of evaluating the growth, personnel, operations and work environment of the organization. It provides valuable insights into how the organizational structure is supporting the outcomes desired, provides a framework for employee engagement and development, and impacts internal communications. It enables leaders to identify areas of weakness to find solutions.
University unit leaders contact their designated HR Partner to review workforce analytics for their unit(s) such as:
- Workforce census
- Hiring trends
- Compensation
- Promotion trends
- Turnover trends
What Makes a Tiger
Mizzou is where hands-on experience catapults careers, and the opportunity to collaborate leads to something greater. This is where you’ll find passionate, dedicated leaders joining together to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
Respect
We commit to acting ethically, welcoming difference and exchanging ideas openly.
Responsibility
We are accountable to ourselves, each other and the public we serve.
Discovery
We foster the lifelong process of seeking knowledge and greater understanding.
Excellence
We reach for excellence through diligent effort and collaboration.
Some resources to familiarize yourself with aspects of higher education: