ABOUT University of Missouri at Saint Louis

With nearly 17,000 students, UMSL is the largest public research university in eastern Missouri. It provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense. UMSL is spread across 470 acres in suburban St. Louis County. It has a mix of modern and historic academic buildings as well as a variety of student residence halls, condominiums and apartments. It’s the perfect setting for students to gain unique insights from outstanding faculty and work experience from internships at companies and organizations found only in this world-class metropolitan region. While UMSL graduates can be found in all 50 states and 63 countries, their greatest impact is felt right here in St. Louis. More than 73,000 UMSL alumni call the St. Louis region home. They drive the region’s economy and contribute mightily to its social well-being.

The members of the University Assembly and the Faculty Senate advance the mission of the University of Missouri-St. Louis by contributing their time, talents, insights, and experiences to the governance of the campus. On behalf of an intellectually and culturally diverse campus community, the Senate has primary responsibility for making educational policy decisions to create a rigorous, innovative, student-oriented environment for learning, research, and community service. The Senate and Assembly together and through their committees advise the Chancellor and other senior administrators on matters related to students, faculty and staff. Through these efforts the Senate and Assembly strive to make UM-St. Louis a premier public urban research university.

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