TCU graduates place tremendous value on relationships with their professors. These connections have been — and will continue to be — at the center of the TCU experience, differentiating this university from so many others. The University seeks out professors who have a passion for teaching as well as for conducting research — a combination that keeps them at the top of their fields.

• ENDOWED POSITIONS attract eminent national and international scholars. In turn, outstanding scholars attract other notable faculty and the brightest students. New endowed positions, such as the new category of Distinguished University Chair, as well as chairs, professorships, and professional-in-residence and artist-in-residence positions, will be carefully targeted toward TCU’s mission and aspirations.
• At TCU, all professors teach, even the most distinguished. Consequently, the new endowed positions also will help move the University toward A LOWER STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO. TCU is committed to moving this key indicator of quality to 13 to 1 from today’s 14 to 1. This will put TCU in line with other selective universities.
• ENDOWED GIFTS also can supplement faculty salaries, provide funding and equipment for faculty research, and cover faculty travel expenses.