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LEAD ON: Values in Action

Inspired by our core values, TCU’s strategic plan, LEAD ON: Values in Action™, is built upon four foundational pillars and crafted through the active engagement of over 10,000 voices in the Horned Frog community.

 

Learn more about the TCU Strategic Plan

 

Provost Wormley leads Academic Affairs to focus on Pillar #2: Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities  

With a commitment to curiosity and innovation, TCU fosters a research culture that encourages academic discovery, creativity and scholarship across disciplines. We aspire to grow as a leading center for research and creativity, drive new knowledge, inspire interdisciplinary connections and make a lasting impact on society.

 

Being a leader in these areas means we will drive new knowledge, inspire interdisciplinary connections, and make a lasting impact on society. We aim to:

  • Lay the groundwork to be a respected R1 university.
  • Solidify our position as the premier academic partner for Fort Worth and North Texas.
  • Encourage excellence in academic discovery, creativity and scholarship across all disciplines.
  • Enhance our students’ academic experience and improve their readiness to enter the workforce or graduate or professional school.
  • Provide an edge when competing for the top students, faculty and staff.

 

Our big-picture goals over the next 10 years are to:

  • Become one of the elite 200 U.S. universities for total R&D expenditures.
  • Become a top 150 U.S. university recognized for the top 10 percent most cited publications.
  • Award at least 100 research doctorates annually and produce at least 70 million dollars in total research expenditures.
  • Elevate our national reputation and visibility of programs across all disciplines.
  • Increase faculty awards and recognition when they earn scholarship accolades.
  • Become a top institution in terms of innovation and licensing revenues.