Connected Community
The TCU College of Education’s mission is to prepare exemplary leaders for diverse
educational settings and related fields who are reflective, ethical, innovative and
committed to all learners.
We aim to foster a welcoming and connected community that reflects the rich viewpoints and experiences of the broader society. We strive to create an environment where students, faculty, and staff feel valued, respected, and engaged, and where our curriculum, programming, and community engagement efforts reflect this commitment.
Our community is strengthened by a wide range of identities and perspectives including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, disability, national origin, indigeneity and religion.
We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and consider education a civil and human right as well as a public good. We value the wealth of knowledge that individuals contribute to the educational environment, embrace differences, and welcome varied perspectives that enrich scholarly endeavors, enhance creative activities, and increase relevance within the educational community.
We intend to:
- Cultivate a welcoming and supportive culture within the college, our classrooms, schools, the community, and beyond;
- Prepare our students to work in educational settings that serve individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and needs;
- Support efforts to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds;
- Offer sustainable programs that foster learning, dialogue, and engagement for diverse students, faculty, staff, and the community; and
- Provide processes for COE students, faculty, and staff to share their views so that all members of the community are included, respected, and valued.
Through these actions, we affirm our commitment to building a connected and engaged learning environment that provides high-quality educational opportunities for all persons in our college and beyond.