This year, the TCU Faculty Senate has named Blackshear the 2026 recipient of the Beto Cruz Award, honoring a non-exempt facilities employee whose service to the university goes beyond the everyday. For Blackshear -- an equipment operator on the greenhouse crew who will mark 45 years at TCU this November -- the recognition lands in a career that has, quite literally, helped shape what the campus looks like.
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TCU is advancing a more intentional and connected approach to employee appreciation and recognition.
TCU continues to strengthen its staff performance management approach with a clear focus on consistency, engagement, and meaningful feedback. Recent cycles have shown strong participation across campus, with notable increases in self-evaluations and continued commitment from both employees and managers.
To better serve TCU employees and provide more consistent, timely assistance, the Benefits Office is implementing dedicated daily walk-in service hours.
