These policies and procedures were created in a combined effort by the University of Missouri System, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory dean, Conservatory executive committee, various faculty standing committees and the faculty as a whole, as appropriate to the authority delegated to each role and the matter under consideration.
While no attempt has been made to include every policy guiding UMKC and its Conservatory, this handbook includes policies and procedures currently in place that govern principal activities or major policies pertaining to the entire faculty.
UMKC Conservatory Mission Statement
Approved 9/6/11
On the University of Missouri's designated performing arts campus, the UMKC Conservatory is an educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship and learning in the arts. We are a vital partner in Kansas City's rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array of performances. As a community, we collaborate to balance tradition, innovation, diversity and unity, as we seek to serve art and humanity.
Academic Dishonesty Form (Fillable)
Conservatory Committees, 2022–2023
Conservatory Administration and Staff
Copyright Guidelines and Procedures PDF
Criteria for Promotion and/or Tenure PDF
Doctoral Faculty Status Criteria PDF
Faculty Absence Policy-12-1-21.pdf
Planning Travel: Conservatory Faculty Professional Absence Request Form
Planning Travel: UMKC Faculty Travel Authorization
Graduate Faculty Status Criteria PDF
Guidelines for Post-Tenure Review Standards PDF
Guidelines for Hiring a Guest Artist/Vendor
Conservatory Rank Expectancies (Approved 2.7.12) PDF
Conservatory Tenure-Line Faculty Load Policy (Approved 3.2.10) PDF
Department Chair Guidelines 20.110 from UM Collected Rules and Regulations
Extra Compensation and Summer Pay Policy PDF
Faculty Leave of Absence Instructions PDF
Faculty Standard of Conduct PDF
Mid-Tenure Review Guidelines (Approved 10.9.12) PDF
Regular Faculty Workload Policy 310.080 from UM Collected Rules and Regulations PDF