Activation Plan

Below is an overview of some campus activities:

• TCU’s annual Cecil H. and Ida Green Honors Chair Program brings nationally and internationally recognized scholars and thought leaders to campus for public lectures and academic engagement throughout the academic year. The series aims to enrich intellectual exchange and civic dialogue through programs that are focused on present-day, interdisciplinary issues. Open to students, faculty, staff and the community, upcoming program topics include: misinformation in the age of AI; building iconic brands that influence culture; and the intersection of theology and justice. 
• The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU promotes civic development through its unique Empathic Scholars curriculum, which intentionally integrates empathy, ethics, cultural humility and service into all four years of medical education. This curricular foundation is reinforced through meaningful community engagement, including service-learning, partnerships with local organizations and outreach to underserved populations in Fort Worth. Together, these experiences prepare graduates to be socially responsible physician leaders who actively contribute to the health and well‑being of their communities.  
• Founded in 1962, the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research provides students with hands-on opportunities to participate in applied, community-based research that addresses critical public health and justice issues such as substance use, opioid prevention, and reentry support. Students collaborate with faculty, community organizations, and public agencies to gain experience in research that directly informs policy and practice. These experiences help students develop civic responsibility by connecting academic inquiry to real-world community impact and social problem-solving. 

Highlights:

• Community engagement is one of four key pillars in TCU’s 10‑year strategic plan, LEAD ON: Values in Action. Initiatives around this pillar reflect the university’s commitment to strengthening the academic experience by ensuring students engage meaningfully with real‑world challenges and understand the impact of their work beyond the classroom. Through community engagement, students build practical skills, develop a sense of responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to organizations across Fort Worth and the broader region. 
• During TCU’s 150th anniversary in 2023, university leaders engaged faculty, staff, and students in a year‑long, inclusive process to reexamine TCU’s core values. That effort reaffirmed the enduring principles that have guided TCU for 150 years: Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence. These values continue to define the TCU community today and strengthen the Horned Frogs’ ability to lead across differences.  
• Civic preparedness is foundational to TCU’s mission to educate ethical leaders in a global community. Through academic experiences, study abroad opportunities, service-learning, community engagement, and campus dialogue, students are encouraged to understand complex societal issues and recognize their responsibility to contribute meaningfully to society. These experiences help prepare TCU graduates to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose in their communities and professions.