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Lack of Leadership at the Department/College level.  
      
   TCU is so focused on growing its “National Image” as a University that it has lost what has been its draw for the past 25 years...Small classes and individual attention from faculty and administrators. 
   The college Admin is spending a lot of energy on courting and hiring Big Name Professors with lots of titles, but not paying attention to the INCIVILITY taking place within the ranks of those that are already here.  
TCU talks up their Diversity Plans.  But within the rank and and file in MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS there is BLATANT favoritism. And especially AGEISM  that no one sees as a problem.  Especially when  it comes from a young professor who has a TCU Degree, or an Assistant Dean with the same. 

     TCU is definitely a “Good Ol’ Boys” (and Girls) Club!

   I have watched colleagues who were excellent professors  with Doctorate Degrees (and sometimes 15-20 YEARS of experience) get passed over for prime teaching positions, in favor of extremely poor and prejudiced teachers (that have only a Masters and less than 5 yrs experience)  because those teachers had gotten their Undergraduate or Masters from TCU.   
There is Blatant Verbal targeting and intimidation toward insecure students from some of these folks.  And there are no consequences for those teachers if they have the “protected” TCU Alum status. 
   
The one advantage to staying is that my kids can get Free Tuition—to not only TCU, but to a number of other Quality Colleges (i.e. Baylor-but others nationwide as well) with whom we have a Reciprocity Agreement.  (That is for ANY Employee—Not just faculty). So that is worth the hassles when you have kids.   

   If you decide to work here and are NOT TCU Alum, find the rest of us.  Keep your head down, do your job, don’t stir the pot, and get your kids through college!   That in itself is worth it!

Working at the Music Library was the perfect work-study job because it was super quiet, not many people used it so I had plenty of time to study and do homework, and we had a lot of holiday potlucks and donuts every Friday morning. 
A typical day of work consisted of checking books/media in and out of the library using the online and manual catalog systems, organizing and shelving books using the dewey decimal system, and using the matrix computer system to connect dvd players to the computers for patrons' use. When there wasn't any work to be done, I had the chance to do some homework and study.
I learned a lot about time management because of finishing homework before class, shelving up to fifty books at a time in under ten minutes, and organize paperwork. I also gained a lot of teamwork skills from splitting up duties with my coworkers and figuring out how to trade shifts with people. All of my coworkers were librarians and other library assistants that were all work-study students.
The hardest part of the job was adapting to using computer systems I had never heard of, but from that experience I gained the skill to adapt to different environments with ease. The most enjoyable part of the job was that the small space we had allowed for a small and relatively close community that was comfortable to work in.

Being an RA at TCU has been an incredibly rewarding experience filled with personal and professional growth. The role has allowed me to develop strong leadership skills as I guide and support my fellow students in their academic and personal journeys. Collaborating with a diverse team of RAs and professional staff has expanded my understanding of teamwork and effective communication, essential skills in any career path.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of being an RA is the opportunity to positively impact the campus community. Whether it's organizing engaging programs, offering mentorship, or providing a listening ear, I've been able to contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued and supported.

The training and support provided by TCU for RAs are top-notch. From conflict resolution strategies to emergency response protocols, I've gained valuable knowledge and experience that will serve me well in future endeavors. Additionally, the connections and friendships I've formed with residents and colleagues have enriched my college experience in ways I couldn't have imagined.

Overall, being an RA at TCU has been a fulfilling and enriching experience that has allowed me to grow personally, professionally, and academically while making a positive impact on my campus community.

Ivory Tower truly applies to this university. The management is clueless about the real world and the needs of staff / students / adjuncts. I did not include full-time faculty in the list as they are part of the problem. A terrible culture has been developed in which faculty feel they are demi-gods. You frequently hear comments about how the professor "owns" the curriculum and TCU cannot tell them what to do (not legally true), there is whining about Academic freedom when they don't get what they want (they clearly do not understand the real definition - they think it means they can do what they want when they want), and when faculty whine loud enough the leadership caves - be damned the effect on staff and students.  Lots of talk about how much TCU gives to their people, but as an example of how big of a class system is in place, all employees can take classes for free. Except staff - well we can, but only after working hours, which means very limited courses and no chance at a degree. I asked if I could take a lunch time course so I would be attending on my own time but was told that would not be possible as our department may ask us to sometimes work through lunch to meet the needs of the faculty - trust me it feels more like we are their minions - they snap their fingers and we are expected to jump. Let's just say I'm glad I am out!!

During my employment with Texas Christian University, My talents were challenged and proved with the responsibility of 30 housekeepers, 5 floor crew and 17 residential buildings. All of this during the regular school year. After classes released in May the housekeeper count jumped to 42 housekeepers. I was responsible for planning and assigning building cleans for the end of the year and preparing dorms for summer school students, staff members and camps which are run throughout the summer. All of this requires timed cleaning schedules. I also attended summer meetings with other staff members in maintenance, summer conferences, and student affairs. I was responsible for time and attendance for all employees, maintaining relationships with outside vendors as well as other department heads.

Typical work day always very exciting as it produced great challenges and opportunities for execution of all our set daily goals. I learnt new things everyday by observing and listening to students, faculty and staff feedback also feedback from my team members and all other stakeholders I interacted with.
Management team had a full grasp of the vision and goals of the account. Has been very supportive and respected all departmental leadership and was open to all feedback from the frontline team members and supervisors. 
The hardest part of the job was controlling the concessions staff turn over. But the most enjoyable part were the team celebrations at the end of every quarter as we measured our team success.

A typical day at work consist of inner-acting daily with students and staffs as well as employees.  Fore-seeing conflicts before they occur and maintaining customer satisfaction.

I learned mountains of knowledge from the business aspects,  financially and operationally. 

I was a member of management and our co-workers were exceptional.  We had a great team.

The hardest part of my job was time management.  I worked several hours a day and really never knew when it was time to go home.  So when balancing work and home, I always leaned to the work side of it.

I enjoyed seeing our employees succeed with promotions.  I currently had 4 supervisors promoted to management with my time at TCU.

This job was very rewarding and gave me a deep sense of meaning and purpose. The people who work for Dr. Cross are committed, caring and helpful. I learned alternative ways to help children with trauma histories and alternative ways to training caregivers who are parenting this population. The hardest part of the job is finding ways to help people who are part of the training to see things through a different lens. The most enjoyable part is knowing that what is being trained to others has been proven via research to truly help in the long run.

Tcu has excellent benefits for is employees a day there is pretty straight forward in maintaining the rules and policies set out by the chancellor and trustees for the students to follow. Tcu has some of the best people to work with most have 30 or more years in their profession it was an honor to work with them for as long as I did I really have no complaints about the job itself other than when you start working there you have to start on the graveyard shift and it can be quite some time before a better shift becomes available

TCU is a good company to work for. The benefits are great if you're covering just you. To cover the family medically is really expensive. 

You have to pay for parking which is not a big problem unless you want to park in a certain section (Reserved Parking) that will cost you $250 for the year to park your car.

The pay for staff is not very high. You don't get a cost of living raise. Coaches, Professors & Upper Management are paid the most (paid very, very well).






Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Director 6 salaries reported	$111,000 per year
Graduate assistant 5 salaries reported	$22,200 per year
Assistant professor 3 salaries reported	$134,000 per year
Student worker 5 salaries reported	$11.00 per hour
Desk assistant 11 salaries reported	$9.50 per hour

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