2021-2022 President's Annual Report

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We are pleased to provide you with the President’s Report for the annual period 2021-2022. This retrospective review is to provide you with a recapitulation of informational insight of facts, events, and occurrences that the College has experienced during this period. It should be noted that 2021-2022, in many instances has continued to be unprecedented; notwithstanding, you will note that from this report the administration remained committed and steadfast to deliver the institution’s Mission. Many thanks to those who have contributed with your prayers and financial resources to make “Educational Dreams Become a Reality,” for our students. As a reminder, Texas College was founded in 1894, by members of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, once referred to as the “Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America.” The college remains in the location of its founding. Following its founding, the College was chartered in 1907 by the State of Texas to operate for the education of youths, both male and female with the offering of literary, scientific and classical education, wherein shall be taught theology, normal training of teachers, music, commercial and industrial training and the agricultural and mechanical sciences. The Mission of the College was established and undergirded with Core Values which we follow today. And, although the Mission is reviewed periodically (and updated as needed by the Board of Trustees), the “heart” of the Mission reflects the

founding principles which embrace the offering of an education that “shall prepare students with competencies in critical and creative thinking related to the knowledge, skills and abilities as defined in the areas of study. The College shall provide an environment to inspire intellectual, spiritual, ethical, moral and social development, which empowers graduates to engage in life-long learning, leadership and service.” The Mission is delivered through the six Core Values of:  Academic Excellence;  Integrity;  Perseverance;  Social Responsibility;  Tolerance; and  Community Service. And, it is from this Mission and Core Values that the Vision Statement of Texas College has been established as [an institution] that is “a creative, culturally diverse, having an inclusive environment that prepares students who aspire to be purpose-driven, financially secure and marketable leaders.” It is from this foundation that Texas College has and continues to exist for more than 128 years.

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