Quality Education coupled with Innovative Learning Methods

The DISC Learning Academy, is an innovative learning program from the Online and Learning Engagement team at the University of Central Missouri.  Online and Learning Engagement supports the Missouri Innovation Campus - UCM - Lee's Summit, Online, Dual Credit, and Workforce and Professional Education initiatives at the University of Central Missouri.

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Supercharging people power...
one person at a time

At DISC Learning Academy, we are passionate about helping  you unlock your full potential so you can build better relationships, lead more effectively and crush your goals. 

DISC Learning Academy is built on decades of DISC expertise and the latest in brain science to give you an innovative and flexible experience that can pay relationship dividends for the rest of your life. 

Whether you're an individual, lead a team, or run an entire organization, we've got you covered. 

Brief History of DISC & DISC Learning Academy

This timeline shows the relevant history of DISC as it relates to DISC Learning Academy and University of Central Missouri. Because Marston's work is now in the public domain, there are multiple flavors of DISC in the marketplace. This means that all DISC providers are not created equal and some providers will offer assessments with little to no validation. Be discerning picking your DISC partner. 

DISC Invented

In 1928, WIlliam Moulton Marston publishes Emotions of Normal People which characterized four major behavioral types.
Fun facts: Marston is also credited with contributions to the modern polygraph and the creator of Wonder Woman.

DISC self-assessment created

In 1956, Walter Clark built on Marston's ground breaking work and created a self-assessment to improve hiring practices. But this was just the beginning, because countless different DISC assessments have been created since then.

Personality Insights Founded

In 1991, Robert Rohm, Ph.D., founded Personality Insights to provide a distinctly positive way to build stronger teams and relationships. Dr. Rohm has been featured on PBS, earned a World Series ring for his role in using DISC to help build the winning team, and has  trained more than 2 million people in live sessions including over 1000 Certified Human Behavior consultants.

UCM introduces DISC into workforce programs

In 2010, UCM looked for ways to boost  the success of workforce candidates and after researching various options chose to partner with Dr. Rohm and DISC. His impressive track record coupled with the affordability, accuracy and simplicity of DISC were a winning combination.  After incorporating DISC into all workforce programs, UCM witnessed program graduates enjoying dramatic improvement in on-the-job success.

UCM creates interactive DISC course

In 2020, UCM created an interactive self-paced DISC course based on the latest in brain science  to cover the foundations of DISC, provide a self-assessment, and interactive scenarios for real world application all from the comfort of your home or office. 

DISC Assessment certified by ASI

In 2022, the DISC Assessment created by Dr. Rohm of Personality Insights was certified by ASI to meet or exceed generally accepted standards for Data Reliability, Construct Validity and Disparate Impact. 

UCM launches DISC Learning Academy

In 2023, UCM launches DISC Learning Academy to allow individuals and organizations the opportunity to supercharge your people skills in an afternoon. 

Meet Our Team

Our team is comprised of professional experts dedicated to helping you supercharge your people power. Allow us to introduce you to just a few...

Laurel Hogue

V.P. Online Learning & Engagement

Clarinda Dir

Program Manager

Scott Boyce

Success Manager

Coach Angie

Instructor

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