Get acquainted with the various resources available to you as you begin your career at TCU. Each department has included a description of information for new faculty and adjuncts.

Budget & Financial Planning

The Budget Office is dedicated to serving academic and administrative units as a financial planning partner, providing the tools, knowledge, and analysis necessary for departments to support the University’s goals and initiatives. We assist University administration, department heads, and budget managers in the development of operating budgets and financial plans that are consistent with the University’s mission and vision. The Budget Office is located in Sadler Hall. Contact us at 817-257-7815 or find our email addresses on our website.

Campus Dining

In addition to the dining options near campus, there are dining establishments throughout campus. Use this map to find somewhere new to eat or see what is currently open. You can purchase an employee dining plan that gets you access into Market Square. Employee dining plan swipes do not expire. Contact Dining Services at 817-257-7283 or through this form.

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation aims to promote lifelong wellness through quality recreation programs, services, and facilities that enhance the university experience through participation and leadership. Campus Recreation oversees a state-of-the-art facility including a dedicated weight room, over 65 cardio machines, basketball courts, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, an indoor rock climbing wall, and both an indoor and outdoor pool. A small membership fee is required for Faculty and Staff to utilize the Recreation Center. For more information please visit our website, call 817-257-7529, or email campusrec@tcu.edu.

Campus Shuttles, Parking, and Froggie Five-0 Escort Service

If you don’t know where you can park, check out this interactive map. Getting around campus can be easier when you use the campus shuttles, and there is a live map of the shuttles. If you are teaching at night and would like an escort to your car, call Froggie Five-0 at 817-257-5856.

Campus Store

The TCU Campus Store manages textbook adoptions through Follett Discover. Follett Discover allows you to easily discover, research, and adopt course materials all in one place. This can be access by clicking the Order Textbooks link on the navigation bar in TCU Online.
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In addition to adopting traditional print materials, Follett Discover makes it easy to search and adopt non-traditional materials such as YouTube videos and open education resources (OER). New faculty wishing to place textbook orders who do not have TCU Online access yet can submit requests to the bookstore at 1546txt@follett.com.

Compliance Training & Officers

TCU’s compliance functions are integrated into daily campus activities with compliance officers working within various units and departments. The role of compliance is to provide regulatory compliance support to the education, research, and service missions of TCU, along with facilitating collaboration, raising awareness, providing guidance, and addressing compliance concerns. TCU’s HR department provides training about specific compliance issues. In addition, here are the names and contact information of all compliance officers and staff who are ready to assist faculty, staff, and students when issues or concerns arise. ​

Center for Digital Expression

The Center for Digital Expression (CDEx) aims to support all faculty members using digital tools in the classroom and beyond. Each semester, Studio staff offer a series of digital learning and teaching workshops. Studio staff are also available for individual consultations, delivering class tutorials, providing equipment loans, and holding open lab hours in the Studio computer lab. Our website has teaching resources and gallery of student work with assignment sheets, rubrics, and samples. Learn more by visiting the CDEx website or watching this video​. Click Schedule a Consultation on our website or contact us atcdex@tcu.edu.

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students office meets with students to assist in resolving issues that impede academic and/or personal success while at TCU. The Dean of Students office liaison with faculty and staff to provide assistance for students having difficulty; these struggles may be triggered by emergency situations, behavioral incidents, medical issues, and/or other concerns. The Dean of Students staff is prepared to deal with critical incidents, crisis management, and also oversee university student discipline cases. For additional information about how we work with faculty and staff, visit our website, call 817-257-7926, or email deanofstudents@tcu.edu.

Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate is the representative body of the Faculty Assembly designed primarily to express the views of the teaching and research members of the faculty. Views may be expressed upon any matter affecting the University, including educational policies, degree requirements, curricula, questions of academic freedom, student-faculty relations, faculty-administration relations, and practices of the University. To learn more about the Faculty Senate and your elected representative(s), as well as how to make sure your interests are represented, visit the webpage and Faculty/Staff Handbook, or reach out to a Executive Committee Member.

Facility Services

The office of Facility Services is responsible for the housekeeping of offices and classrooms. We are also responsible for moving furniture, delivering mail, and completing event setups on campus. Requests for the moving crew or requests to visit our off-campus surplus furniture warehouse should be sent to workorder-fs@tcu.edu. For housekeeping assistance, such as spills or accidents, please call 817-257-5116.

Financial Services

The Financial Services department has responsibility for financial reporting and controls, external and internal audits, general accounting, research accounting, tax accounting, fixed asset accounting, student loan accounting accounts payable, purchasing, student financial services, cashiering, and related software systems. You can find forms for reimbursements, lost receipts, travel advances, and more at our website. Financial Services is located in Sadler Hall. Contact us at 817-257-5016.

Health Center & Pharmacy

The Health Center on campus provides employees a couple of benefits. Employees can have their prescriptions filled at the Health Center’s pharmacy on campus, as well as purchase common over-the-counter items. In coordination with the nursing department, the Health Center also hosts an annual free flu shot clinic around mid-October. Be sure to bring your ID card with you. For your students, the Health Center provides clinical, counseling, and pharmacy services. While the Health Center may give students a proof-of-visit receipt, it does not excuse students from class. Please read the Attendance Expectations and Official Absence Policy in the Faculty/Staff Handbook. Call us at 817-257-8849.

Honors College

The John V. Roach Honors College is dedicated to enriching the intellectual life of TCU by empowering, inspiring, and motivating high-achieving students to become ethical leaders in our global society. The Honors College promotes self-discovery, critical thinking, and conscientious understanding of world cultures and offers unique residential, curricular, and co-curricular opportunities. We seek the participation of faculty who wish to work with highly motivated, dedicated, and talented students, and faculty who value the enrichment and engagement provided by an Honors education. Find out more at our website, call 817-257-7125, or email honors@tcu.edu.

Human Resources

The Human Resources (HR) benefits page will help you in the selection process of a generous benefit package to all eligible employees through short, informative videos to help you understand your health benefit options. We also direct you to login to your Employee Self-Service profile at My.TCU.Edu in the “Employee Center” to verify your W-4 (currently: Single/0), W-2 information, update/change personal information, and set up Direct Deposit. You have the ability to change this information as needed. Request access to TCU’s lactation rooms on campus. For more information, contact us at 817-257-7990, askhr@tcu.edu, or benefits@tcu.edu.

ID Center

The ID Center issues the official ID card, which is a lifeline to all that takes place on campus. It is a key, photo ID, pass to the rec center, pass to special events, meal card, and debit card. Present your TCU ID card at the TCU bookstore and receive a 10% discount. The ID Center is located in the Brown Lupton University Union in suite 2033. It is open from 8am–5pm Monday–Friday and remains open during the lunch hour. For more information, visit our Faculty and Staff page, call 817-257-7856, or email idcenter@tcu.edu.

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) department offers many services to the campus, including office phonesemail, technology documentation, Box (cloud storage), purchasing and licenses (ex: Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, My.TCU.Edu portal access, password resetting, and connecting your personal device to the TCU Wireless Network. Additionally, the IT Support HelpDesk serves as front-line support for computer related questions across campus. Search our Knowledgebase for answers or attend training events. View our current support hours and read about TCU’s Network and Computer Usage policy. You can reach us by, chat, online ticket system, in-person (on the East side of the first floor of the Mary Couts Burnett Library), or call at 817-257-6855.

Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research is the principle reporting office for official University data, produces the annual Fact Book and provides data support to departments, colleges, and administrative offices for reporting and policy making purposes. Institutional Research also administers the Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) survey each semester. Contact us at 817-257-7793.

Instructional Services

The Center for Instructional Services (CIS) is composed of two areas: Instructional Technology Support and Media Production Support Services. Instructional Technology Support provides assistance to faculty and adjuncts in the operation of classroom technology. Our focus includes the design, installation, and maintenance of classroom technology equipment, as well as providing equipment for checkout. Training and orientation in the proper utilization of classroom technology systems is available. Media Production Support Services provides a diverse range of services in video, audio, graphic, photographic, and digital production formats to facilitate the effective use of multimedia. Assistance is provided in the planning, design, and production of professional presentation materials for academic use. Our TV studio is available for A/V recording or for videoconferencing with class sizes of 25 or less. For more information, to report a problem or request equipment, please refer to our website or call 817-257-7121.

International Studies

The Center for International Studies is responsible for managing much of the university’s international programming, both on and off campus. Our study abroad programs includes a diverse array of credit-bearing semester, summer, and short-term programs in 54 countries around the world. We work with faculty to develop summer and short-term programs abroad, as well as advise faculty on professional development and learning opportunities abroad. We do extensive advising for students on international opportunities and ask that you point all student questions on volunteering, interning, and studying abroad to us. Please review faculty & staff international travel policy and procedures, regarding the TCU Travel Registry, Travel Warning Policy, and Per Diem Policy. Learn more at our website, call us at 817-257-7473, or email studyabroad@tcu.edu.

Leadership Center

The Leadership Center offers StrengthsQuest codes for faculty, staff, and students, and our campus has been nationally recognized by the Gallup organization as a StrengthsQuest-Based Campus. This assessment identifies talents within individuals, and our Strengths educators can walk you through how to use the assessments in your classroom and in your offices. Please reach out to us if you are interested in using this assessment at 817-257-7855, or email leadership@tcu.edu.

Library

The Mary Couts Burnett Library has services, spaces, and resources specifically for faculty and adjuncts. We also have library liaisons for every major on campus: they can help you with your research needs, teach your students research skills, or just assist in helping you navigate through the physical library or library website. Here you will find basic information for new faculty, including links to your liaison. We also have specific resources for you or your classes held by the library that may be of interest, as well as more detailed information regarding faculty services and resources. Feel free to contact your reference librarian with any questions about the library, call the reference desk at 817-257-7117, or email reference@tcu.edu.

Police Department

The TCU Police Department provides police services on property owned and controlled by TCU 24 hours a day, and it provides patrol services via foot, bicycle, and vehicle. Crime prevention and investigative services are also available. The TCU Police, Parking and Transportation information can be found in the Faculty and Staff handbook. New Faculty and Staff should also visit Safety First for additional information about TCU Alert, Storm Shelters, and to Know What to Do in an Emergency. For emergencies, call 817-257-7777. For non-emergencies, call 817-257-8400.

Post Office

The TCU Post Office is located in the BLUU next to Chick-fil-A. We provide most postal services, plus you can ship packages via FedEx at a deeply discounted rate. The Post Office can accept pre-paid UPS and FedEx packages. We handle 131,000 incoming packages each year, and we are open some postal holidays that do not coincide with University holidays. We provide some free boxes to customers if we have them on hand. We are friendlier and quicker than the “real post office.” We laugh a lot, so we are fun to visit. Contact us at 817-257-7840 (Post Office), 817-257-7899 (Mailing Services), or TCUMailBoxes@tcu.edu.

Race & Reconciliation Initiative

TCU’s Race & Reconciliation Initiative (RRI) is an academically-based, research focus initiative created in August 2020 and charged by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees to study TCU’s relationship with slavery, racism, and the Confederacy. The University has committed to a five-year plan, and Team RRI plans to produce a five-year summary report with its findings in the academic year AY 2024–2025. The first-year summary report and information about upcoming developments and events in the interim may be found on the website at www.tcu.edu/rri. For further questions, please email rri@tcu.edu.

Registrar

The Registrar’s Office provides a wealth of information to all faculty and staff. Take a moment to check out our website. As you will see, we provide many services, such as the Academic Calendar, Final Exam Calendar, Class Search (our online schedule of classes), FERPA information (see FERPA Quick Reference Guide), classroom reservations for non-class events, the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs, and more. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 817-257-7237 or regwww@tcu.edu.

Research Compliance

The Office of Research Compliance is committed to fostering an environment that promotes adherence to applicable law, ethical principles, and professional standards while pursuing knowledge through research and scholarly activities. We work by assisting TCU researchers with training, office hours, and one-one or classroom educational presentations, and enabling the community by promoting the responsible conduct of research and integrity. Our office is currently located in Jarvis Hall, Suite 147. Visit our website for contact details and more information.

Risk Management

The Risk Management department leads risk management initiatives in environmental affairs, occupational health and safety, emergency management, and business continuity.  We strive to prevent injuries from occurring while protecting TCU at the same time. You can find forms for accident reports, certificate of insurance, photographic release, student/participant releases, workers compensation, and more at our website. If you are new to Texas, here are some video resources to learn about Texas, extreme weather, and safety. If you have questions, contact Paul Fox at 817-257-7778 or p.fox@tcu.eduDownload TCU’s FrogShield app to anonymously report safety concerns, contact the TCU Police, or request a Froggie 5-0 escort in the evenings. If you have additional questions about safety, contact the TCU Police at 817-257-8400 (non-emergency line).

Student Access and Accommodation

Student Access and Accommodation is the office responsible for coordinating accommodations based upon a student’s disability. Students are responsible for requesting accommodations through the Student Access and Accommodation Services. Letters of accommodations are provided for qualified students to present and discuss in a private appointment with a faculty member. For additional information, visit our website, email us at studentaccommodation@tcu.edu, or call 817-257-6567.

Writing Center

The William L. Adams Center for Writing serves the entire TCU community—faculty and staff as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Members of the Center for Writing staff are available for class presentations and workshops. Professional writing consultants also can advise faculty about designing writing assignments and responding to students’ writing. Located in Reed Hall 419, the Center for Writing is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday. For an appointment, use the Center’s online scheduling system or call 817-257-7221.