Academic Organization

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The Schools and Colleges

The nine major academic divisions are the basic units of the University’s operation. With their special programs and advisory bodies, they are the responsibility of the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

The AddRan College of Liberal Arts, Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine, Bob Schieffer College of Communication, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Science & Engineering, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Neeley School of Business, provide degrees at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The John V. Roach Honors College is a non-degree granting school and offers courses at the undergraduate level only.

The Academic Deans

Each school and college is headed by a dean who is administratively responsible for its operation. Each dean reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. Among their many duties are the recommendation of faculty appointments, promotion and tenure, preparation of proposed budgets, supervision of curricula, use of facilities, student degree plans, and approval of staff travel.

School Directors and Departmental Chairs

Eight of the schools and colleges are organized along departmental lines. The chairs of these departments have administrative responsibility for planning and operations. They make recommendations to the appropriate dean on faculty, budget, travel, curriculum, and other matters. In addition, they assign faculty specific courses to be taught each term.

Director of TCU Core Curriculum

The great value that TCU places on the liberal arts and the University’s unique Heritage, Mission, Vision and Core Values are partly captured in the University-wide TCU Core Curriculum requirements. The director of the TCU Core Curriculum provides leadership for strategic planning in the areas of program integrity, implementation, funding, and assessment of the TCU Core Curriculum.

Channels of Authority and Communication

All schools and colleges and their departments and divisions, all administrative and service offices and functions, have definite lines of authority and communication. These channels should be followed, with matters submitted first to the department or division head, then to the dean or appropriate administrative officer. If necessary, certain items of major importance may then be passed on to the vice chancellor concerned, who may confer when necessary with the Chancellor or President.

This general process is designed to conserve the time and energy of all. However, this process does not preclude quick and ready access to any of the top administrative officials in the case of major personal problems or other exceptional matters.