Notice of Non-Discrimination

Webster University is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in the treatment of students, faculty and staff. The University considers employment, admissions, financial aid, programs and activity applications without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, genetic information, or disability.

Upon experiencing or witnessing discrimination, harassment, other than sexual harassment under Title IX, or retaliation in violation of the EEO policy:

  • An employee or applicant should report to the Office for Civil Rights Compliance by completing an Incident Report Form. The University’s Office for Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) is responsible for overseeing the investigation of all discrimination, harassment or retaliation complaints for University employees, and those allegations will be handled in accordance with the OCRC Grievance Policy.
  • A student (non-employee) should report to the Dean of Students by following the Grievance Process (requires login). The Student Conduct Office is responsible for overseeing the investigation of all discrimination, harassment or retaliation complaints for students, and those allegations will be handled in accordance with the Student Conduct Grievance Policy.

Matters specifically involving allegations of sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, or other conduct prohibited by Webster University’s Title IX Policy on Sex Discrimination, Including Sexual Harassment involving employees, students and/or applicants for employment or student admission should be directed to:

Kimberley Bynum-Smith 
Director, Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator 
200 Hazel, Office #5
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-246-7780
kimberleybynumsmith@webster.edu

Legally Protected Characteristics

  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Color
  • National origin
  • Age
  • Citizenship or immigration status
  • Pregnancy, or use of protective leave
  • Genetic status
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • Gender expression
  • Creed
  • Religion
  • Veteran or military status
  • Disability
Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Staff

Kimberley Bynum-Smith

Kimberley Bynum-Smith, MLS, PHR, SHRM-CP

(she/her)

Director, Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

Kimberley Bynum-Smith has been in her role as head of the Title IX Office since May 2019. Prior to that, she was the Human Resources Manager at Webster University. Bynum-Smith has nearly 20 years of experience in human resources. She served as a Title IX investigator during her tenure as associate director of human resources at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She is a 2002 graduate of Webster University, where she earned her BA in Business Administration. Bynum-Smith earned her Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Conflict Resolution from Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, she holds PHR (Professional Human Resources), SHRM-CP (Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional), and ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators) certifications, and is a member of The Association of Title IX Administrators, the Society of Human Resources Management and the College and University Professionals Association.

200 Hazel Ave.
Phone: 314-246-7780
Email: kimberleybynumsmith@webster.edu



Compliance Areas