Academic Support and Wellness

Academic Support

Academic support and coaching

Our academic support and coaching coordinator Laura Beard is available to discuss success plans, personal and academic struggles, general concerns, school policies, absences, school-life balance, organization and time management strategies and accommodations. She also serves as a liaison to UMKC support services.

Contact

Laura Beard
School of Dentistry
650 E. 25th St., Room 3120B
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-235-2172

Academic support and mentoring

UMKC supports academic achievement through Academic Support and Mentoring (ASM), which provides a variety of services and programs, including graduate writing, to help students meet their academic goals.

ASM

Roo Wellness

Medical health, mental health, student accessibility and case management services all in one place.

Roo Wellness

Office of Student Programs

Our Office of Student Programs partners in your success and is available as a resource for guidance.

Contact

UMKC School of Dentistry
Office of Student Programs
650 E. 25th St., Room 420
816-235-2080
Email

Faculty and Staff Support

Reporting Form

Facilities

Meditation and reflection room

Room 365 is set aside for quiet meditation and reflection. Occupancy is limited to one person at a time, and the room must be used for its intended purpose; no sleeping. You may play music at a low volume. 

When using the room, place the occupied sign on the outside door handle. If the room is occupied, you may use Room M3-205 on the third floor of the School of Medicine or additional meditation spaces  across campus.

Lactation room

Room 420B provides a private space for lactation. Occupancy is limited to one person at a time, and the room must be used for its intended purpose. Find additional lactation rooms across campus 

American Student Dental Association

The UMKC chapter and wellness coordinator provides resources and support for student wellness.

AsDA wellness resources

Connect

Instagram: @UMKC_ASDA
Facebook: @UMKCASDA