As we settle into the semester and look forward to Fall Break next week, I remind you of some important deadlines, guidelines, and, you read it right, opportunities with horses. (This is Texas, after all.)
U-grades Due
U-grades are due Oct. 8 to the Registrar. Last spring, 98% of you submitted your unsatisfactory grades. I know we can make it 100%, but this is not about hitting a number. When you alert us that a student is performing unsatisfactorily, we reach out to guide them to resources to help them improve. Your participation is vital for students who are struggling or at risk of falling behind.
No Assignments Over University Breaks
Per the Faculty Handbook, no coursework will be due from the time an official University break begins to the time classes resume. See the handbook for exceptions. A break free from assignments supports student mental health and also recognizes that not all students have access to technological resources when away from campus.
Equine Therapy Workshops for Students
You may know that the TCU Counseling & Mental Health Center offers equine therapy for students. They also offer equine therapy workshops that are beneficial for students studying health, social sciences, psychology and education. If you are interested in a workshop for your students, contact Dr. Eric Wood, director of the counseling center, at e.c.wood@tcu.edu, or Brentley Autry, assistant director, at b.autry@tcu.edu.
December Commencement
I know it’s barely October, but preparations for December Commencement are underway. I encourage all faculty to participate and honor our graduating Horned Frogs. Attached is the notice announcing the ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12., at 7:00 p.m., with links for registering and ordering regalia.
Congratulations to Dr. Kayla Green
Dr. Green was honored at the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement as a Creative Teacher-Scholar. One student wrote that Dr. Green was “INCREDIBLE” – all caps. “She actually made chemistry my favorite class this year.”
Floyd L. Wormley Jr.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs