Skip to main content

Strategic Plan

Main Content

At the heart of our vision for the future is a singular goal: to give our students so much more than a degree.

Scharbauer Hall: Muriel Cormican, professor of German and chair of the Department of Modern Languages in TCU’s AddRan College of Liberal Arts, leads an independent study class in German. Photo by James Anger on March 29, 2022.
Students participate in a Gender & Society class led by sociology professor Jeannine Gailey.

This is AddRan

As TCU’s oldest college, we have a proud tradition of molding students into passionate leaders with the skills to succeed in their chosen profession.

The value of the liberal arts lies beyond the trade skills our students can learn in a classroom. Instead, we equip our students with unique methods of thinking that will carry them through their entire careers, both personally and professionally. 

TCU's LEAD ON: Values in Action

Students discuss coursework during a Scope & Methods of Political Science class led by professor and chair of political science Michael Strausz.

Change Starts Here

Dive into the world of the liberal arts through our stories about humanity – how we're solving the world's problems through research, integrity and compassion.

Strategic Pillar #1: Expand Our Reach

We will cultivate sustainable growth of liberal arts degrees.


Strategic Pillar #2: Lead the Way in Social Transformation

We will secure AddRan’s reputation in community-engaged leadership, research, and expertise.


Strategic Pillar #3: Thought Culture

We will become a nationally-recognized destination for research, creative activity and innovation in the liberal arts.


Strategic Pillar #4: Tell Our Story

We will celebrate, promote, and communicate the importance of the research, scholarship, creative work, and community outreach of our AddRan students and faculty.

Strategic Plan

Three AddRan College Alumni Smiling

They went far with a liberal arts degree

Learn how your skills can lead to your future career.