Institutional Change At Texas Woman's University

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Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is a public coeducational university, founded in 1901 and located in Denton, Texas. TWU has two health science center-focused campuses located in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas, respectively. As the largest state-supported women’s university in the United States, TWU is recognized for its contributions to nursing, education, health care, nutrition, arts and sciences, and business. Texas Woman’s University is a member of the Women’s College Coalition, whose mission is to transform the world through the education and success of women and girls. The campus’s mission is to advance the profession, and to improve the health and well-being of communities. As of fall 2023, TWU’s fall enrollment is approximately 16,433, …show more content…
Similarly, of the full-time graduate students, 89% are women, and 11% are men (Brito-Silva et al., 2024). Institutional Change At Texas Woman’s University, the impetus for change is rooted in its commitment to social impact, education, and empowerment. TWU’s mission centers around advancing education and empowering women and traditionally marginalized students. In leveraging its historical strengths, TWU supports, affirms, and exhibits its ability to transform the lives of all of its students (Sahlin, 2007). As a primary female university, TWU is committed to diversity and to the transformation of the lives of its male students. Texas Woman’s University is equally committed to the implementation of social impact initiatives. Through interdisciplinary education, research, and service, TWU bridges academia and practice to address societal challenges. The University also fosters a culture that values diversity and inclusivity and actively involves both internal and external communities. Magnus et al. (2023) suggests that diversity work remains one of the most critical, yet complicated and contentious efforts in higher …show more content…
However, there are areas for change. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities (McClellan & Marquez Kiyami, 2023). At TWU, Title IX policies and procedures play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and equitable learning environment for both female and male students. TWU must remain committed to enhancing training programs for students, faculty, and staff to promote awareness and effective response. Additionally, to remain fluid with 21st century higher education student demographics, leaders at TWU must strengthen policies related to accessibility for students with disabilities. Also, leaders and administrators must ensure that facilities, digital resources, and academic materials are accessible to all students. Texas Woman’s University’s commitment to change must also include health and wellness services. To aid in this endeavor, assessment of existing health and wellness services and consideration of expanding mental health resources and preventive care programs must remain at the forefront of policies and procedures. Academic Affairs and Student

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