Goal 3 Recommended Actions | TCU Strategic Plan

Every unit should implement a DEI Plan that aligns with the university’s DEI Strategic Plan and guides that unit’s efforts in diversity hiring, training, retention and inclusion
Each college/school within the university should have both a Faculty Diversity Advocate and a diversity committee that guides college/school DEI efforts, including development and implementation of a college/school specific DEI plan
Non-college units should have a diversity committee that guides DEI efforts, including development and implementation of a unit-specific DEI plan
Increase participation at events that teach about other cultures and expand our students’ thoughts and experiences
Provide diversity, equity and inclusion training for faculty and staff such as: Faculty Bystander Intervention Program training, Safe/Brave Space Training and Culturally Responsive staff training
Increase support for international and non-English speaking students and their families
Better serve the needs of under-represented populations in the community by identifying additional program resources
Promote volunteer and internship opportunities that emphasize culture and inclusion
Create a student task force that includes a diverse group representing a rich variety of perspectives and is charged with advising the provost and academic deans on issues of culturally responsive teaching
Utilize academic departments with culturally inclusive curricula as resources to support inclusion efforts with faculty
Develop a TCU infrastructure and programmatic experiences that promote cultural connectedness and a welcoming campus climate for diverse populations
Develop a comprehensive intentional dialogue program with adequate institutional resources (financial and staffing)
Encourage diversity programming and inclusive practices of all student organizations, including fraternity and sorority life organizations

Invest in engagement technology/software to publicize and organize events and activities in a more efficient and connected manner
Communicate the culture of the campus through a website that is constantly updated and dynamic
Build a more robust social media presence—highlighting user-generated content on the homepage of the website
Provide “virtual classroom” videos and virtual classroom/building/dorm tours
Increase the quantity of visual staff, including photographers, videographers and web developers
Develop a calendaring system that is intuitive, easy to upload to, and provides a one-stop shop for all campus events with filtering capabilities
Create a Student Center that serves as a central hub for engagement
Highlight and leverage Fine Arts, Neeley, Medical School and other lecture series events and improved signage on campus
Elevate the TCU website to reflect the community and culture and utilize as a recruitment and engagement tool
Provide culturally responsive teaching throughout the campus to develop a culture of equality and enhance student engagement and faculty development
Increase the number of academic events and/or academic components for students in the week before fall classes begin
Increase resources for TCU’s Extended Education
Enhance the integration of international students inside and outside of the classroom
Appoint an ad hoc Committee to systematically examine the impact of Greek Life culture at TCU, including the timing of fraternity and sorority recruitment
Regard athletics as a front porch to the university with multiple front doors, and ensure athletics responsibility and accountability to the campus

Enhance training for counselors and advisors to address mental health, social, emotional, academic, and career needs of students, as well as to connect students to resources that meet their specific needs
Enhance training for staff who address issues of sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, sexual orientation, medical issues and similar issues
Create an integrated student services model to connect the career center, the advising office and the disabilities services office to provide better and more holistic service to students

Create a mentorship program for newly hired faculty and staff
Facilitate interest groups among faculty and staff
Create a faculty and/or staff center for formal and informal events and meetings to enhance engagement

Host town halls and similar forums across campus to exchange information with all stakeholders
Recognize the outstanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts of all student organizations, including fraternity and sorority life organizations
Recognize the outstanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts of faculty and staff