Texas Christian University

Template:Infobox University2 Texas Christian University (often shortened to TCU) is located in Fort Worth, Texas. Its mascot is the horned frog. Its school colors are purple and white.

Contents

1 Mission, Vision & Values 2 History 3 Schools 4 Administration 5 Admissions 6 Endowment 7 Majors 8 Sports 9 Notable alumni 10 External links

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

Vision

To be a prominent private university recognized for our global perspective, our diverse and supportive learning community, our commitment to research and creative discovery, and our emphasis on leadership development.

Core Values

TCU values academic achievement, personal freedom and integrity, the dignity and respect of the individual, and a heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service.

History

Founded by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark after returning from service in the Civil War, it was originally called AddRan Male and Female Academy when the school was chartered in 1873. It's first class included thirteen enrolled students. The establishment of a coed school was a remarkably progressive step for that time, when most schools were for either men or for women separately. The school was orignally established in Thorpe Springs, Texas but financial difficulties resulted in a move to Waco from 1895 to 1910. In 1911, after a fire at the Waco campus, the university relocated to its permanent home in Fort Worth, where it still thrives today. The institution was renamed Texas Christian University in 1902. To honor the founding brothers, one of its schools is named the AddRan College of Humanties and Social Sciences.

Schools

AddRan College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Brite Divinity School
M.J. Neeley School of Business
College of Communication
School of Education
College of Fine Arts
College of Health & Human Sciences
College of Science & Engineering

Administration

Chancellor: Dr. Victor J. Boschini Jr.
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Dr. Nowell Donovan

Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration: Brian G. Gutierrez
Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communication: Larry D. Lauer
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: Donald B. Mills
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement: Donald J. Whelan, Jr.

Admissions

Dean of Admission: Dr. Raymond Alfred Brown

Admission's Home (http://www.admissions.tcu.edu)

Endowment

As of the end of the 2004 fiscal year, TCU's endowment topped $1.17 Billion.

Majors

Accounting
Advertising/Public relations
Aerospace Studies (ROTC)
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Asian Studies
Ballet and Modern Dance
Biochemistry
Biology
British & Colonial - Post-Colonial Studies
Broadcast Journalism
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Information Science
Computer Science
Criminal justice
Early Childhood Education
Economics & International Economics
Electronic business
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurial Management
Environmental Earth Resources (Geology)
Environmental Science (Biology & Geology)
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Geography
Geology
Graphic design
Habilitation of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Health and Fitness
History
Interior Design
International Communication
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle School Education
Military Science
Modern Languages & Literatures
Movement Science
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
News-Editorial Journalism
Nursing
Nutritional Sciences
Philosophy
Physical education
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Pre-Health Professions
Psychology
Psychosocial Kinesiology
Radio-TV-Film
Ranch Management
Religion
Secondary education
Social work
Sociology
Spanish & Latin American Studies
Speech-Language Pathology
Studio Art
Theatre
Women's Studies

Sports

TCU competes in NCAA sports as a member of Division I (I-A in football). TCU won the National Championship in football in both 1935 and 1938. TCU was a long time member of the former Southwest Conference (which also included Texas A&M University, University of Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor, SMU, Houston, Arkansas, and Rice) until that conference was disbanded after the 1995 season with the formation of the Big XII. It then moved to the Western Athletic Conference until moving to Conference USA in 2001. It will join the Mountain West Conference in July 2005. The school's most famous athletes were football players Sammy Baugh and Davey O'Brien for whom the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is named; among currently-active athletes, the best-known TCU product is another NFL star, LaDainian Tomlinson, who is the starting running back for the San Diego Chargers and in 2004 signed a 6 year, $60 million contract making him the highest paid running back in NFL history.

Go Frogs-The Official Home of TCU Athletics on the Web (http://www.gofrogs.com)
Frog Fan Forum-independently owned & operated fan-site (http://www.killerfrogs.com/forums2)

Notable alumni

Bob Schieffer - '59 - journalist with CBS News since 1969

Gordon England - MBA '75 - 73rd Secretary of the Navy (2003-present)

Rod Roddy - The Price is Right announcer

Davey O'Brien - 1938 Heisman Trophy Winner

Greg "The Hammer" Williams - Radio Host of "The Hardline" on Dallas-Ft.Worth Radio Station 1310 AM The Ticket

Corby "The Snake" Davidson - Resident Yuck Monkey of "The Hardline" on Dallas-Ft. Worth Radio Station 1310 AM The Ticket

External links

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