About the Academic Affairs Office

In addition to the central administrative office, two additional units make up and forward the mission of Academic Affairs. These include the The Brady and Anne Deaton Institute for University Leadership in International Development and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection.

The Brady and Anne Deaton Institute for University Leadership in International Development

The Brady and Anne Deaton Institute for University Leadership in International Development supports and develops interdisciplinary research and applied programs focused on the food security and socioeconomic needs of developing countries with the aim of eliminating extreme poverty. The institute utilizes the strength of the University of Missouri’s global relationships and exceptional Extension abilities.

For additional information, visit the Deaton Institute webpage.

The Western Historical Manuscript Collection

The University of Missouri created the Western Historical Manuscript Collection in 1943 with the mission to collect, preserve, and make available to prospective users records that illuminate the history of Missouri and the broader region to which it belongs. With the expansion of the University into a four-campus system, and in keeping with the scholarly ideal of sharing all existing records with those who may be interested, the Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis campuses have joined in the cooperative effort with the State historical Society to make the Western Historical Manuscript Collection a truly statewide resource readily available to faculties, students, visiting scholars, and citizens.

Staff

Gary Kremer Unit Director (573) 882-7083 kremerg@umsystem.edu