TTU Student Affairs: A Year in Review 2020-2021

As we find ourselves still in challenging times, I’ve
been thinking about how we are able to sustain our
commitment to our students and each other. Our work
continues to be high quality and aligned with our vision,
mission, and values, which is not surprising given the
caliber and character of our Student Affairs teams,
and the versatility of our students. One of the reasons I
believe we have been able to maintain our effectiveness
and our well-being is through our creative thoughts and
actions, which as Henri Matisse says, takes courage. I see
it in our staff every day, as everyone is solving problems
and working to make things better. I also see it in our
students and faculty, who are continuing to adjust and
adapt to ever changing conditions. I believe that both
qualities, courage and creativity, are integral parts of
our Student Affairs work and identity. Let’s continue
to focus on courage and creativity on a daily basis,
bringing our skills and expertise to fruition. When I
look at paintings by Matisse, I feel energized by the light
and color I see. Let’s move forward with that feeling of
energy and balance, hope, and creativity and courage.
I am truly grateful for our Student Affairs teams and
our Texas Tech community. I hope our “Year in Review”
will provide a glimpse into our day to day life and how it
inspires us.
Thank you!
“Creativity takes courage”
Henri Matisse
Catherine A. Duran, Ph.D
Vice Provost for Student Affairs

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TTU STUDENT AFFAIRS // ANNUAL REPORT // 2020-2021
EX PA NDING PROGR A MS A ND
WORKSHOPS TO FOSTER
STUDENT WELL-BEING
BUILDING MUTUA LLY
BENEFICIA L RELATIONSHIPS
A ND PA RTNERSHIPS
IN VESTING IN PROFESSIONA L
STAFF ENRICHMENT
LEADING THROUGH
THE PA NDEMIC
WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK
SHA RE OUR VISION
ADVA NCING A PERFOR M A NCE-
BASED CULTURE
A YEA R IN PHOTOS
DEPA RTMENTA L DIRECTORY
ENHA NCING STUDENT-CENTERED
SERVICES A ND PROCESSES
Vision
Planning for the Future
Mission
Representing Student Affairs
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Raising the Bar
Moving Forward
Core Values
Campus Committee 2020-2021
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Supporting Record Growth
Re-Imagining Programming
Maky & Megan: A Mentorship Story
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Encouraging Reflection & Accountability
Promoting Student Wellness
Mario & Jeff: A Mentorship Story
Leveraging Community Partnerships
Maximizing Resources
Kassidy & Ashley: A Mentorship Story
Lauryn & Alex: A Mentorship Story
Fostering a Sense of Community
2020-2021 Connections Committee
Creating Supportive Spaces
Strategic Goals
Mentorship Stories

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Vision
Student Affairs at Texas Tech University enriches our students’ lives through active learning
experiences and innovative opportunities. We empower students to become the best version of
themselves and to be a positive influence in the world.
Mission
Student Affairs challenges, inspires, and supports students through programs, services,
and activities that focus on the process of lifelong learning and personal growth. We use
collaborative, creative, and intentional approaches to provide transformational learning
opportunities through campus and community involvement. We are committed to advancing
our students’ intellectual, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing through holistic educational
experiences. We are an inclusive community where individual students flourish, and we strive
to create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging and connection as a Red Raider. We
encourage students to positively contribute to our diverse and rapidly changing global society.
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2020-2025 Strategic Goals
The Student Affairs Strategic Plan guides our efforts and ensures we focus on the most critical areas for current and
future students. This plan ensures Student Affairs is actively advancing our core values and are accountable for a
student-centered Red Raider experience.
Mentorship Stories
For many students, the impact of a mentor relationship with a caring, trusted adult can have a profound impact on well-being
and achievement. Mentoring is an essential part of Student Affairs’ student development approach. In this report, we proudly
celebrate these authentic relationships with students by sharing real stories from our community of dedicated staff and
students. Though each mentoring story is different, they all are inspiring. The stories here detail how mentoring has a profound
impact, not only on the mentees, but on the mentors as well.
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Strategic Plan
STRATEGIC GOALS
CORE VALUES
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ENHA NCE STUDENT CENTER ED
SERVICES A ND PROCESSES
ENCOUR AGE HOLISTIC WELL-BEING
IN VEST IN PROFESSIONA L STA FF
ENRICHMENT
SUPPORT, SERVE, A ND
EMPOWER STUDENTS
EX PA ND PROGR A MS A ND WORKSHOPS
TO FOSTER STUDENT WELL-BEING
FOSTER DI VERSIT Y WITH INCLUSION
SHA R E OUR VISION
UPHOLD HONOR A ND INTEGRIT Y
BUILD MUTUA LLY BENEFICIA L
R ELATIONSHIPS A ND PA RTNERSHIPS
PROMOTE TR A NSFOR M ATI VE LEA R NING
A DVA NCE A PERFOR M A NCE-
BASED CULTUR E

Leading Through
the Pandemic
Each academic year brings different and unique challenges
to the TTU Student Affairs and our campus. However,
our mission has always been about helping our students
succeed. As the COVID-19 pandemic persisted, Student
Affairs continued, resourcefully, to serve and support
students and the entire Texas Tech community to keep us
all as strong and healthy as possible through the 2020-2021
academic year.
As Red Raiders returned to campus for the Fall 2020
semester, some for the first time since the campus closure
in March, they noticed a few changes to Raiderland. Many
of the changes were part of the Texas Tech Commitment,
the university’s pledge to maintain a safe campus
environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors as we
navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the biggest
changes students experienced were the implementation of
social distancing measures throughout campus and the use of
appropriate face masks and coverings.
Employees across campus, including within Student Affairs,
worked to ensure the best possible return to campus, one
that offered both the full university experience of on-campus
living, in-person classes and campus events, and the increased
health and safety measures necessary to maintain that
experience.
Student Affairs joined in campus medical, operational, and
communications responses, and we undertook many new
initiatives and collaborations to create a stronger, healthier
student community.
The TTU Commitment Pledge and
“I Am a Masked Raider” campaign
was created through a partnership
between Risk Intervention and Safety
Education (RISE), Student Government
Association, Student Health Services,
and university administration to
cultivate solidarity among the Red
Raider community in understanding
and following COVID-19 procedures
on campus. By taking the TTU
Commitment Pledge, 8,514 students,
faculty, and staff showed their
commitment to being #MaskedRaiders
and helping slow the spread of
COVID-19.
Transition & Engagement, in
collaboration with the Office of the
President, developed the Commitment
Crew program, which sought to
recognize and reward students who
demonstrated care for their campus
community by following health and
safety guidelines. Beginning the first
day of class in August, members of the
Commitment Crew spent more than
70 hours outside the Student Union
Building and across campus handing
out masks, hand sanitizer, portable
chargers and pens to students who were
wearing their masks on campus.
As campus saw many changes due to
COVID-19, Parent & Family Relations
worked to support families by hosting
20 webinars, including Q&A sessions
with administrators, sharing how
to best support their students, and
providing insight into life on campus
with COVID-19 precautions.
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Talk About it
Because the impact of COVID-19 has led to widespread concerns about its unique effects on college students’ mental
health, Student Government Association reminded students of the mental health resources that exist on our campus, and
encouraged them to “Talk About It,” reach out and seek help.
Student Involvement, in the Center
for Campus Life, worked with the
City of Lubbock and Student Affairs
to establish Student Organization
Event Guidelines to provide a safe
environment for more than 2,500
student program requests.
Fraternity and Sorority Life, in the
Center for Campus Life, supported
COVID-safe processes to maintain the
recruitment of over 2,100 potential new
members through a hybrid virtual and
in-person process. They additionally
implemented new policies for approving
programs and maintaining safe
protocols at the houses to provide the
Greek experience while supporting a
safe environment.
The Office of the Dean of Students
distributed in excess of $95,000 from
the Raider Relief Fund, providing
students access to short term financial
support in time of need. During
COVID-19, these funds were used
to assist 220 students with monetary
needs to travel home, find alternate
housing, or afford food.
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Talk About It

Highlights & Accomplishments
Student Affairs will focus on developing highly personalized pathways to success
for every student and we will work to enhance the vibrancy of on-campus life.
Enhancing Student-Centered
Services and Processes
Supporting Record Growth
Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Texas Tech University has continued a growth trend that
has made it one of the fastest-growing institutions in the
United States in the last 10 years. Last fall, Texas Tech again
attained a record enrollment, for the 12th consecutive year,
with 40,322 students as of the 20th day of class. Texas Tech’s
growth has been accompanied by record retention and
graduation rates. In Fall 2020, Texas Tech achieved records
in first-year retention (87.6%) and six-year graduation rates
(63.3%).
The university’s enrollment growth is reflected in
continuous additions and upgrades in facilities on campus.
In Fall 2020, Weeks Hall, a former women’s residence
hall, reopened as an additional space for students, faculty,
and staff to collaborate and innovate, both in and outside
the classroom. The $24.5 million renovation revitalized
the 67,234-square-foot space for a variety of university
programs, including Student Disability Services and the
TECHniques Center. Student Disability Services occupies
the entire first floor of the hall, which features individual
testing rooms, an expanded computer lab with assistive
technology, and open study areas with reduced-distraction
environments. The renovations also enhanced office
space for faculty and staff and added student workspaces.
Additionally, the entire space has been upgraded to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes.
Recently, the Weeks Hall renovation project received the
2021 Award of Merit in Higher Education/Research from
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Texas & Louisiana. These
renovations will allow us to keep enhancing teaching,
learning, and community across our programs.
Many of our incoming students did not set foot on our
campus this past academic year. Instead, they were
recruited and admitted to our community through
virtual events and activities. Due to the uncertainty of
the COVID-19 pandemic, Transition & Engagement
adjusted the Red Raider Orientation 2021 summer
program to a hybrid model, with both online and in-
person components. The optional, newly created, on-
campus Raiderland Experience part of the program
offered the perfect opportunity for Admitted Students to
learn more about Texas Tech. Throughout June and
July, the 2,960 students and 4,338 guests who attended
Raiderland Experience had the chance to tour the
campus, visit the residence halls, hear what current Tech
students are saying about life on campus, and talk with
campus representatives, including many Student Affairs
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Re-Imagining Programming
Throughout the past year, Student Affairs staff quickly
learned how to deliver and scale our services in a virtual
manner. This was an excellent time to rethink how
students are educated outside the classroom in an online
environment. For most students, building a new community
of friends and colleagues is every bit as valuable as the
academic opportunities college provides. However, during
COVID-19, making connections came with its own set
of unique challenges. By adapting numerous programs,
services, and student engagement opportunities to hybrid
and online modes, we were able to help ensure continued
student engagement and success. Student Affairs leads the
way in implementing innovative new approaches to student
development and engagement.
Additionally, many departments cultivated new programs
that connected students in a time that many felt isolated.
After the return to campus, the University Career Center
recognized that current students were struggling to find
work during the pandemic and created a new way for
students to make connections with our on-campus partners
through the Scarlet, Black and YOU! Fair. At the same
time, the Career Center knew social distancing and other
mandatory safety measures made it more challenging than
ever to make these valuable connections, which is why they
developed a strategy on how to use Microsoft TEAMS as a
way to connect students with departments and programs.
Since it was a platform that all TTU students and staff have
access to for free, the Career Center called it a no-brainer
decision. The fair allowed students to meet with on-campus
partners who were actively hiring, such as Red to Black®
Peer Financial Coaching, Transition & Engagement, Human
Resources, Hospitality Services and University Student
Housing.
Student Legal Services also found themselves pivoting to
remote experiences, identifying new opportunities, and
creating alternative opportunities for students to gain
knowledge and skills. This past year, Student Legal Services
continued to provide free legal support to students seeking
legal aid through both in-person and virtual consultations.
Student Legal Services advised more than 470 new clients
and made 4,082 unique student contacts, covering both
criminal and civil issues. Many of the civil issues involved
tenant/landlord disputes and estate planning. Student
Legal Services also understands that legal issues are not
solely resolved through legal processes and partnered with
campus departments to ensure that clients received all the
support and services they needed. Despite social distancing
challenges, Student Legal Services provided appropriate
and timely legal intervention to maximize the student’s
chances of success in their academic pursuit.
Of all the changes the pandemic has brought, one thing
that hasn’t changed is that Raider Red’s Food Pantry
remained a needed, on-campus resource for students. As
the Food Pantry adjusted to social distancing as the new
normal, staff were able to create prepackaged bags that
allowed students to safely access to the food they need to
stay healthy. For students with food allergies, access to
safe food is crucial in preventing life-threatening allergic
reactions. While most charitable and government food
programs had to limit food options, Raider Red’s Food
Pantry was able to serve and accommodate 687 student
visits during the 2020-2021 academic year. Students were
able to choose from four types of food bags: Vegetarian,
Gluten-free, Red Raider and Matador. While the latter
two bags contain many similar items, there are slight
differences, allowing students to choose an option that
best fits their dietary preferences and needs. Students with
other food allergies or dietary restrictions could contact
the pantry before their visit, and the staff adjusted their
bag accordingly. All bags included canned food and other
non-perishable items like beans, pasta, cereal, and snacks,
as well as seasonal fresh produce through a land share with
the Grub Farm, which is part of the South Plains Food
Bank. Additionally, new this year, staff were able to provide
can openers for students who requested them.
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Maky & Megan
A Mentorship Story
Mentorship, both as a mentor and mentee, is a practice that embodies the growth
mindset. Megan Ohlmann, Assistant Director in Transition & Engagement,
and Maky Haynes, a senior honors science and humanities and communication
studies major, are three years (and counting) into their mentoring relationship,
and both continually seek opportunities to learn and improve.
Maky’s Perspective
Megan’s Perspective
“One of my favorite things about working in student affairs is
when we get students who come to us in their first year, and then
maintain a relationship with our department throughout their
entire career at Texas Tech. That’s what Maky has done with us.
She started as a student assistant in our office and a participant in
the First Year Leadership Institute and is about to graduate having
“The most affirming thing that anyone can do for you, is push
you to be a little bit better. Megan did that for me. She helped me
notice and discover potential in myself that I didn’t know existed.
She wasn’t afraid to ask me to try harder or put me in situations
that forced me to lead. Megan solidified my passion and love for
leading. She is exceptional at discovering her student’s talents
and cultivating them.
Megan was my boss for the vlog squad, but funnily enough,
the two main moments of mentorship that stick out to me had
nothing to do with vlogs. I am the President of an organization
on campus. During the transition of Covid to normal life, I was
having a really hard time leading my organization and didn’t
know how to approach my advisors with suggestions. I didn’t
know what to do, but I knew who to turn to. I met with Megan,
and she quickly calmed me down and put it all in perspective.
She sat there with me for an hour and helped me come up with
a game plan and an attitude change. She went out of her way to
mentor me in a situation that she seemingly had nothing to do
with.
I have found myself in Megan’s office a lot, whether for advice,
a laugh, or a helping hand. Megan taught me that asking for
help does not make you weak. I remember apologizing once for
taking up her time and asking her for a favor, she shut that down
very quickly. She not only taught me that asking for help isn’t
shameful, but that it gives people an opportunity to give back.
She encouraged me to embrace the questions I could not answer
and take on tasks that are out of my comfort zone. Megan is so
much more than a boss to me. She taught me lessons that I will
carry with me for a lifetime, and I hope to be the mentor she has
been to me one day.”
been a vlogger for several years, a peer mentor for FYLI, and a
great spokesperson for RRO during the pandemic.
Over the course of that time, I really just saw Maky blossom and
find her voice. She has always been a wonderful student, but she
has developed a confidence to speak out for many causes that
are important on our campus and in our society. She is really a
champion for those who may not have as many opportunities to
speak, and she really brought that to all areas of our programs –
whether it was peer mentoring or vlogging.
Very few things are more fulfilling to me than getting to help
others, especially students, tap into their talents to achieve big
dreams. My approach to mentorship requires listening and
learning first, because you cannot help another person grow until
you understand where they are now. It also requires a lot of my
own humility and vulnerability – I cannot ask another person to
be open with me about their areas of struggle unless I’m willing
to talk about my own. Modeling this growth mindset by talking
about areas where I’ve made mistakes and overcome them has
helped me not only relate to my mentees, but also show them that
growth doesn’t come without some ups and downs along the way.
It’s also important for me to show that nobody – not them, not
me – has all the answers all the time, and that admitting when
you don’t know something is an important quality of a leader.”
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Student Affairs will expand upon existing student wellness programs while delivering
services and influencing policies that promote resilience and mental, physical, and
emotional health.
Expanding Programs and Workshops
to Foster Student Well-Being
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Encouraging Reflection
& Accountability
Texas Tech University and Student Affairs strives to create
a climate where learning can flourish, and all students feel
welcome and respected. Being a victim or engaging in high-
risk behaviors or conduct inconsistent with the student code
can have a significant impact on retention, satisfaction,
and graduation. Many Student Affairs departments work
collaboratively with each other and with partners across
campus to assist students in resolving such issues and
enabling their progression toward timely completion
of educational goals and preparation for future careers,
citizenship, and lives.
The Student Handbook and Code of Student Conduct reflects
what is expected of students and outlines the procedures for
redressing conduct of students and student organizations
that fail to abide by these standards. Among other things,
the Office of Student Conduct investigates and adjudicates
cases related to alcohol and other drugs. To help educate
students who may be found in violation of university policy,
the Office of Student Conduct may refer students to Risk
Intervention & Safety Education (RISE), who administers
the Raider Restart and BASICS education program. The
hope is that student will learn more about their choices,
safety concerns associated with their decisions and continue
to be productive and successful students. These programs
respect an individuals’ values and personal choices regarding
substance use, while recognizing that with new information,
time to process it, and support for change, most people benefit
from considering behavior change and exploring new beliefs.
Within the last few years, our society has become more race-
conscious. As a result, the Campus Inclusion Resource Team
(CIRT) received 46 reports concerning students and their
online behavior. The CIRT, along with our campus partners,
responds to reported incidents in a way that supports and
provides resources to those affected, seeks to inform and
educate our community, and promotes ongoing dialogue.
The CIRT is not an adjudicative body and cannot impose
discipline in responding to reported incidents that are
protected forms of speech or expression. The CIRT's
purpose is to support the University’s commitment
to protecting the freedom of speech and expression
of University community members, as well as the
academic freedom that is integral to a thriving University
environment, even if that speech or expression is contrary
to the University's values of mutual respect, cooperation
and communication, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Student Affairs staff from Risk Intervention and Safety
Education (RISE), Office of the Dean of Students, and
Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement, along with
other campus partners, make up the team of professionals
uniquely situated to address concerns surrounding
expressive activities involving students.
Promoting Student Wellness
In Student Affairs, we believe students who are actively
encouraged and supported in their efforts to be well are
better able to achieve their personal and academic goals.
We are committed to helping students expand their own
wellness skills “toolkits” that will help them overcome
setbacks and unexpected issues.
For many students, trying to survive a pandemic while
juggling school and daily responsibilities has not been
easy. In response to this burnout, Texas Tech University
provided students with three Wellness Days in the Spring
2021 semester that allowed students to temporarily take
time off from class and coursework. Supported by the
Student Government Association, and in consultation
with the Faculty Senate and the Office of the Provost, the
Wellness Days, in lieu of Spring Break, were designed to
keep students safe while also being mindful of their mental
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On our journey of personal growth,
we shouldn’t travel alone. We need
others around us to open our eyes
to different perspectives, act as a
sounding board, and expand our
lanes of understanding. These are our
mentors. Mentoring is an important
part of career development, ensuring
new generations enter the workforce
feeling prepared and confident. Mario
Carranza-Flores, a third-year student
in the School of Law, has learned new
Mario & Jeff
A Mentorship Story
Mario’s Perspective
Jeff’s Perspective
“I often do legal research when working with Jeff, and through that
process and his feedback, I have become more proficient in my legal
research skills; I have become more comfortable and confident in my
legal writing.
When I sit in during client meetings, I’ve learned how an attorney should
interact with their clients. The attention to detail when speaking with
clients, making sure we understand the underlying issue that the clients
often don’t outright reveal themselves.
After working with Jeff and assisting several clients, it has reinforced
the idea that if I want to help people, I don’t have to go the route of a
criminal [defense] attorney. People will face issues in every aspect of
their lives, and they will want and need someone to help them sort
through it all.”
“Mario has grown the most in his interpersonal communication and his
confidence in those interactions. Mario volunteered to represent Student
Legal Services at Raiderland Experience and One Stop Shop and was able
to share information with parents and students in a meaningful way.
Mario is an incredible researcher and memo writer, and he inspires me
to work hard at improving my research. I want a complete and thorough
analysis before moving forward with a case. I’ll miss him when he moves
on to the legal field.”
skills and points of view from his mentor, Jeff Hays, Attorney at Law in
Student Legal Services, that will serve him in his future career.
REFER:
Raiders Report
health. Students were encouraged to focus on mental
health and wellness on those days. There were no
classes for students, but the university remained
open, and faculty and staff reported for duty as usual.
During the Wellness Days, Student Government
Association provided self-care packages and partnered
with local businesses to provide meal discounts to
TTU students. Student Involvement in the Center for
Campus Life, Raider Red’s Food Pantry, and other
Student Affairs departments provided programming
to help students unwind and relax, and maybe learn a
new skill.
Demand for mental health services increased this year
as students returned to campus after six months of
virtual learning. The Student Counseling Center is
the primary campus provider of free and confidential
therapy to help Texas Tech students manage mental
health, personal, and academic challenges. Over the
2020-2021 academic year, the Counseling Center
provided 8,910 total hours of therapy. This is a 30%
single-year increase from the 2019-2020 total of
6,834. The Counseling Center has made a number
of adjustments to accommodate high demand for
mental health support, as well as expand its resources
outside of traditional counseling and therapy. The
Counseling Center has several self-help resources for
treatment, such as the Therapy Assistance Online
Self-Help Program, the “Mind Spa” meditation
room for stress management, and the “Virtual Self-
Help Library.” Additionally, increased outreach and
prevention programming focused on increasing
awareness about the impact of the pandemic on
mental health and relevant coping strategies.
The Office of the Dean of Students is regarded as the
one-stop-shop for students experiencing hardship
or distress. One of the primary ways this works is
through the department’s Raiders Report crisis
management process. Raiders Report is an initiative
dedicated to the well-being of students and promotion
of a community that cares about each of its members.
In comparison to 3 years ago, there has been a 400%
increase in crisis management cases. This year, Dean
of Students staff provided more touchpoints with
students during the process, which resulted in 5,443
students empowered to seek solutions to problems and
concerns.
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Student Affairs will apply an innovative approach in developing and managing
human, financial, and physical resources with a focus on students and sustainability.
Building Mutually Beneficial
Relationships and Partnerships
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Leveraging Community Partnerships
Student Affairs is all about providing well-rounded and
meaningful educational experiences. Encouraging students
to broaden their horizons and engage the surrounding
community helps develop important skills, raises awareness of
pressing issues, and cultivates positive relationships. While it’s
important for students to get the most out of their classroom
experience, having opportunities to apply their education in
real-world situations is an effective way to help them retain
what they learn.
As a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2021,
Student Government Association, in partnership with Risk
Intervention & Safety Education (RISE), launched its Safe
Night Out TTU initiative, a program where RISE Peer
Educators trained local bar staff to recognize and properly
intervene in instances, or potential instances, of sexual assault
or unsafe drinking behaviors. Two Docs Brewing Co. was the
first bar to team up with SGA and RISE for the program. The
Safe Night Out TTU program is designed to build mutually
beneficial relationships with the community and put in place
effective policies and training that reduce alcohol-
related harm. Bars that receive the sexual assault
prevention training will have posters, wristbands,
and a charging station with a QR code linking to
sexual assault and safe ride home resources and the
Safe Night Out TTU logo on them. The Safe Night
Out TTU initiative is being led by students and is part of a
conversation happening nationwide about the importance
of believing and supporting victims and survivors of sexual
assault.
Tech to Town serves as an event that brings students, faculty,
and staff out into the Lubbock Community to serve, impact,
and strengthen the bonds between Texas Tech University and
the City of Lubbock. The Tech to Town initiative strives to
unify the students and residents through a series of events
dedicated to meaningful community service. This year’s Tech
to Town events were spread out over two weeks from April 19-
30. Students had the opportunity to volunteer at in-person and
virtual events, which supported Highpoint Village, Lubbock
Impact, University Medical Center, South Plains Food Bank
and Meals on Wheels. Tech to Town is a collaborative effort
between Student Government Association, Student Union
& Activities, The Office of the President, and the Volunteer
Center of Lubbock.
Maximizing Resources
Fundraising is a means of effectively maintaining and
implementing new Student Affairs initiatives and allows us to
enhance the student experience by providing greater access to
and delivery of programs and services.
The impact that Student Disability Services has on
students would not be possible without generous support
through donations. Groups and individuals can give
to Student Disability Services in a variety of ways. The
Student Disability Services Fund for Excellence was
established in 2015 with gifts from the SDS staff and
former students. This fund is used to support the daily
operations and services of Student Disability Services. These
needs include, but are not limited to, assistive technology
development, student instructional materials, supplemental
tutoring, equipment and office supplies, and student
scholarships. Additionally, in 2020, the newly stablished and
fully endowed Jeanne Rau Cumby Memorial Scholarship
Fund will provide scholarships to defer the costs of utilizing
the tutoring services of the TECHniques Center. To date,
Student Disability Services has built the total scholarship and
operational endowments to just over $1.25 million.
Raider Red’s Food Pantry’s ability to support the needs of
students is built upon the continuous gifts of time, talent, and
treasure from our students, staff, alumni, and friends. One
of the ways to support the Food Pantry is through the Raider
Red’s Food Pantry Amazon Wish List. Our Wish List makes
it quick and easy to help feed and care for Red Raiders in
need, all while maintaining social distancing. The best part:
once you have filled your cart with some of our most needed
items and checked out, your items will be sent directly to
the Food Pantry and will provide healthy, nutritious meals
to students in need. Additionally, more than 130 donors,
including many student groups on campus, gave almost
$41,000 in monetary donations to support the services of the
Food Pantry. While providing food is the primary focus of
the pantry, connecting students to additional resources also is
an important part of their mission. It also serves as a link to
other support and services available to Red Raiders.
GIVE:
SDS
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A mentorship program must ensure the right balance of personal and
professional exchange. Mentorship programs are, more often than not,
relationships where the mentor and mentee exchange not just career
advice, but also indulge in their personal growth. Ashley Penner, Associate
Director in the University Career Center, and Kassidy Cox, doctoral
student in counseling psychology, credit each other with the fulfillment
they’ve found in their professional, academic, and personal lives.
Kassidy & Ashley
A Mentorship Story
Kassidy’s Perspective Ashley’s Perspective
“It is rare to have a mentorship experience in which you
develop professionally and personally at an equal rate. My
mentorship experience with Ashley evenly supported both my
professional and personal development. Professionally, she
spent a great deal of time training me over the summer so that
I felt ready and qualified to see students here at the University
Career Center as soon as the fall semester started. From her, I
learned more and more about the impact that career decisions
have on a person, especially a student.
Ashley has had a great deal of impact on my personal
development, which she truthfully may not even know. Her
consistent emphasis on work-life balance, self-care, and finding
ways to enjoy your work have drastically altered the way I view
my day-to-day life, future goals, and how I interact with others.
As a counseling psychology doctoral student, it has also been
so beneficial for me to implement this changed mindset into my
work with college students in all of my roles. She has assisted
me in becoming a more well-rounded and empathetic therapist,
person, and employee.
The mentorship experience I have had with Ashley at the
University Career Center is not one that I will soon forget or
one that I have taken for granted.”
“Supervising Kassidy has been a rich experience. Over the
summer, Kassidy got to experience a very hands-on training
process. To see her thriving in the fall when the University
Career Center is in full swing has been very rewarding. Her
nature is to be very proactive but even with that tendency,
her willingness to jump into individual appointments and
presentations is a great example for other interns and staff
members.
Although I’m not her direct supervisor now, I’ve been able to
collaborate with her on several projects and each experience
has been incredibly meaningful. Supervising interns like
Kassidy reminds me why I love working with students and why
I love supervising interns. One of the most rewarding parts
of my role is being able to equip clinicians-in-training and
help them recognize the importance of career development
in students’ experiences at college. Being an intern supervisor
also challenges me to make sure that I am well-prepared and
providing the highest quality services to students so that
interns have a high-quality learning experience at the UCC.
Being able to spend time and add perspective to students’
experiences is a privilege. While it’s easy to get caught up in
the rush of day-to-day life, the time spent investing in future
professionals is well worth it.”
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Investing in Professional
Staff Enrichment
Student Affairs will prepare, develop, and support people—our most significant
resource—so that they can creatively, fearlessly, and best serve our students and the
campus community.
Fostering a Sense of Community
Student Affairs believes in fostering a sense of community by giving staff the opportunity to create and develop personal
and professional connections with other employees across the division. The Connections Committee facilitates these
interactions by engaging staff in a variety of fun activities and events, and by promoting cross-communication. These
opportunities include Holiday Celebrations, social networking, and professional development. In 2020-2021, these
opportunities included a Summer Book Club, Walking Wednesdays, Welcome Back Coffee, Pets of Student Affairs Coloring
Book for National Pet Day, Student Affairs Staff Appreciation Evening at the Ballpark, Holiday Candy Grams, and a
monthly newsletter.
2020-2021 Connections Committee
Dr. Greg Johnston, , Chair 
Student Counseling Center
Deborah Green 
Student Affairs
JaWana Green 
Office of Student Conduct
Micheal Gunn 
Student Government
Association
Ileana Hinojosa
Center for Campus Life
Joie Hutchison
Center Campus Life
Lexie Lee 
University Career Center
Teesha Low 
Student Disability Services
Kelsey Lueck
Risk Intervention &
Safety Education
Dr. Elizabeth Massengale 
Dean of Students/Parent &
Family Relations
Shanae Salter 
Student Legal Services
Peyton Sauer 
Dr. Christine Self 
Parent & Family Relations
Nicole Terrell 
Transition & Engagement
Debbie Torrez 
Student Affairs
Brighton White 
READ:
Connections
Committee
Newsletter
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Creating Supportive Spaces
In the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, many leaders
focused primarily on keeping operations afloat during
lockdowns and social distancing initiatives. Now, months
into the pandemic, groups are taking a closer look at the toll
the “new normal” has taken on their team members. From
balancing work with childcare to health worries to feelings
of isolation, everyone is dealing with some level of stress, and
Student Affairs leaders have found ways to add needed support
to employee wellness programs.
Just as the pandemic has revealed and exacerbated many
underlying inequities in higher education, it has also created
an opportunity to address these inequities through radical
transformations that place equity and success at the heart of
our work. The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
responded with programming efforts that lift-up the
experiences of folks around shared identities and interests, such
as “Q’nnections: A Group for LGBTQIA and Allied Emerging
Professionals” for faculty, staff, and graduate students. Affinity
spaces such as these aim to empower both staff and students
to share their emotions and experiences while reflecting on
practices of healing and resiliency – both of which provide the
energy to continue acting for change and justice. The Office
supports nine different LGBTQIA affinity spaces and five
student-led organizations hosted by various departments
across campus.
Employee wellness programs have become a staple in many
companies as a way to attract top talent, keep them happy
and productive, and decrease employee turnover. Transition
& Engagement knows the key to having a successful wellness
program at work is encouraging overall wellbeing, while
still keeping it fun. Though most people associate wellness
with physical and mental wellbeing, the T&E Staff Wellness
program focused on the seven dimensions of wellness while
trying new ideas to see what the team valued the most.
During the monthly discussions, staff shared successes
they had approaching each dimension of wellness, but
also had the opportunity to talk about the supports they
needed to make desired changes in their lives in a certain
area. Additionally, monthly “challenges” allowed staff to
build on their individual wellness in a fun and supportive
environment.
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The mission of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is to increase the
number of historically disenfranchised and underrepresented professionals
in student affairs and/or higher education. By mentoring students from
traditionally underrepresented and historically disenfranchised populations,
this semi-structured program diversifies and broadens the pipeline of our
profession. After being accepted into the program, students are then known
as Fellows and have opportunities for scholarships, on-campus mentorship,
and professional development events through NASPA. Lauryn Flores, a senior
animal science major, and Alex Faris, Program Manager for Peer Education and
Outreach in Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE), applied as a pair and
were accepted into the program.
Lauryn & Alex
A Mentorship Story
Lauryn’s Perspective
Alex’s Perspective
“I consider myself very lucky to call Alex my mentor. I am
so grateful that he can provide unconditional support, even
through the mistakes I find myself making fairly often. I think
our mentorship relationship is unique because Alex allows
himself to connect with me like a friend, all while providing
me with wise and thoughtful guidance. I am thankful that Alex
has knowledge and experience to help lead me through my
career in student affairs.
Alex has supported me greatly in my professional and personal
development in just the short time I’ve known him. He
connects me with so many great resources on and off-campus.
As a result, I am now proud to call myself an undergraduate
fellow through the National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators. Alex consistently encourages me to take leaps
in my career path that I would not have otherwise considered.
After learning from Alex’s example, I’ve begun to develop my
own set of interpersonal skills in the professional environment.
Alex continues to teach me to take risks and to accept that
mistakes are bound to happen. I’ve learned to change the way I
approach new challenges in the workplace as a result!
If there’s anything Alex helped me realize, it’s that no matter
what career path I want to go down, there will always be an
option for me. The fear of instability after college is inevitable,
but Alex has shown me that opportunity is abundant when you
know where to look.
“Lauryn began working for RISE in May 2021, and represented
the department to incoming first year and transfer students at
Raiderland Experience. Over the course of the summer and fall,
I have seen her confidence in educating TTU peers at tablings
and during presentations improve.
Lauryn is a unique individual and contributes a unique
worldview to our team. She is an Animal Science major and
identifies as a Hispanic, Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA woman. She
is from El Paso and is clear on her mission to become a Dean of
a Veterinary school.
Lauryn’s discipline and dedication to perform behaviors each
day to help her achieve her goals makes her stand apart. She
has excellent organizational skills and is growing as a future
leader.”
Alex is the best person I could’ve asked to serve as my mentor
as I navigate through the beginnings of adulthood. He is
empathetic, compassionate, strong, and sincere. I know
that I will find success down any path I take, thanks to this
mentorship.
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Student Affairs will communicate our efforts to the broader campus community
and celebrate our contributions to student success.
Sharing Our Vision
Planning forthe Future
While still addressing the immediate needs of the campus during the pandemic, divisional leaders worked to finalize the
While still addressing the immediate needs of the campus during the pandemic, divisional leaders worked to finalize the 2020-
2020-
2025 Student Affairs Strategic Plan
2025 Student Affairs Strategic Plan to provide guidance on the long-term direction and values of Student Affairs, ensuring
to provide guidance on the long-term direction and values of Student Affairs, ensuring
we focus on the most critical areas for current and future students. The plan encourages collaboration toward achieving shared
we focus on the most critical areas for current and future students. The plan encourages collaboration toward achieving shared
goals for the betterment of all Red Raiders. As the plan is brought to life over the next five years, the objectives and strategies
goals for the betterment of all Red Raiders. As the plan is brought to life over the next five years, the objectives and strategies
within each strategic goal will allow us to track and share our progress.
within each strategic goal will allow us to track and share our progress.
Although the Strategic Plan is designed to hold ourselves accountable, it also allows us to celebrate our accomplishments. In a
Although the Strategic Plan is designed to hold ourselves accountable, it also allows us to celebrate our accomplishments. In a
year that stretched and challenged us all in unexpected ways, Student Affairs rose to meet the moment again and again. TTU
year that stretched and challenged us all in unexpected ways, Student Affairs rose to meet the moment again and again. TTU
Student Affairs has
Student Affairs has more than 115 professionals
more than 115 professionals who work throughout the year to help students at the university succeed. Their
who work throughout the year to help students at the university succeed. Their
motivation and creativity are endless, as they achieve personal accomplishments and development each year.
motivation and creativity are endless, as they achieve personal accomplishments and development each year.
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Student Affairs’ voice was represented on the following campus committees in 2020-2021:
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Planning Committee
• Ileana Hinojosa, Center for Campus Life
• Joie Hutchison, Center for Campus Life
• Kelsey Lueck, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Big12 LGBTQIA & Allies Summit Planning
Committee
• Jody Randall, Office of LGBTQIA Education &
Engagement, Chair
• Stephen Chao, Office of LGBTQIA Education &
Engagement, Chair
• Alex Faris, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Micheal Gunn, Student Government Association
• Stephanie LaMarr, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Ashley Penner, University Career Center
• Nicole Terrell, Transition & Engagement
• Dr. Kimberly Thornton, Center for Campus Life
• Brittany Todd, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Burkhart Center for Autism Research Liaison
• Teesha Low, Student Disability Services

Campus ADA Committee
• Dr. Larry Phillippe, Student Disability Services
• Dr. Matt Gregory, Office of the Dean of Students
Campus Carry Committee
Campus COVID-19 Response Committee
Campus Safety Committee
• Dr. Cathy Duran, Student Affairs
• JaWana Green, Office of Student Conduct
Campus Inclusion Resource Team (CIRT)
• Brittany Todd, Risk Intervention & Safety Education, Chair
• Jody Randall, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
Campus Safety Authorities
Clery Compliance Committee
• Brittany Todd, Risk Intervention & Safety Education ,
Chair, Education & Outreach Subcommittee
• Dr. Richard Lenox, Student Counseling Center
Committee for Advising,
Retention & Student Success
• Megan Ohlmann, Transition &
Engagement, Executive Group

Commencement Committee
• Morgan Chavez-Brannon, Parent & Family Relations
• Hunter Heck, Student Government Association
DREAM Advisory Council
• John Purcell, Student Counseling Center
• Shanae Salter, Student Legal Services
Drane Hall Committee
• Stephanie LaMarr, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Representing Student Affairs
The University has many standing committees to work on a variety of topics of importance to our students, our staff, and our
community. Staff across the division are invited to serve and provide essential input into the decision-making and feedback-
gathering process. Members serve as representatives of the university looking out for the best interests of Texas Tech as a whole,
and work to ensure that all relevant constituencies are considered in meeting the charge of the committee and are appropriately
consulted for input. Participation in committee work can have a positive impact both to the individual staff member and the
university.
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Diversity Week
• Kaitlin Hughes, Student Disability services
• Kelsey Lueck, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Charles Ramey, Student Government Association
• Mary Lauren Taylor, Student Counseling Center
Drug Free Schools Act Biennial Report Committee
• Brittany Todd, Risk Intervention & Safety Education, Chair
• Jacob Brown, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Emma Woolard, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Planning Committee
• Alex Faris, Risk Intervention & Safety Education, Chair
• Esmeralda Aguilera, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Stephen Chao, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
• Joie Hutchison, Center for Campus Life
• Ashley Rose Marino, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Amy Prause, Center for Campus Life
First Gen Celebration Week Planning Committee
First Year Experience Learning Community
Stakeholder Committee
• Lexie Lee, University Career Center
• Monica Gomez, University Career Center
Gender Equity Council
• Dr. Sam Farley, Student Counseling Center
• Jody Randall, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
• Alexis Ortiz, Center for Campus Life
Hazing Prevention Week Planning Committee
• Frae Binder, Center for Campus Life, Chair
• Alex Faris, Risk Intervention & Safety Education
International Affairs Council
• Dr. Elizabeth Massengale, Parent and Family Relations and
Office of the Dean of Students
LGBTQIA Advisory Committee
• Jody Randall, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement, Chair
• Stephen Chao, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
• Dr. Christine Self, Parent & Family Relations
• Dr. Amanda Wheeler, Student Counseling Center
MLK Week of Service Committee
• Matthew Hernandez, LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
Masked Rider Advisory Committee
• Erin Alvarado, Center for Campus Life
• Bruce Bills, Center for Campus Life
• Stephanie Rhode, Center for Campus Life
Outdoor Events Coordinating Committee
• Micheal Gunn, Student Government Association, Chair
Raider Red Advisory Committee
• Erin Alvarado, Center for Campus Life
• Stephanie Rhode, Center for Campus Life
Raider Welcome Committee
• Dr. Rachel Jackson, Transition & Engagement, Co-Chair
• Miguel Soto, Transition & Engagement, Co-Chair
• Megan Ohlmann, Transition & Engagement
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Service Week
• Crystal Fuqua, Student Disability Services
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Committee
• Brittany Todd, Risk Intervention and Safety
Education, Chair
• Esmeralda Aguilera, RISE Peer Educator
• Jorgann Holgersen, RISE Peer Educator
• Stephanie LaMarr, Risk Intervention and Safety Education
• Ashley Rose Marino, Risk Intervention and Safety
Education
• Sofia Miller, RISE Peer Educator
• Kaitlyn Mullan, Risk Intervention and Safety Education
• Alexis Ortiz, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Staff Senate
• Morgan Chavez-Brannon, Parent & Family Relations,
Chair, Communications/PR Committee
• Christian Enevoldsen, Student Disability Services
• Elizabeth Hansen, Student Disability Services

Student Athletic Event Access Fee Committee
• Hunter Heck, Student Government Association, Chair
• Zach Manning, Transition & Engagement
Student Conduct Hearing Panels
• Che Chavez, Office of Student Conduct
• Crista Flores, Office of Student Conduct
• Mairead Kiernan, Office of Student Conduct
• Annette Sawadogo, Office of Student Conduct
• Peyton Sauer, Office of Student Conduct

Student Services Fee Committee
• Hunter Heck, Student Government Association, Chair
Student Transportation Fee Committee
• Faisal Al-Hmoud, Student Government Association, Chair
Student Wellness Services Fee Committee
• Klay Davis, Student Government Association, Chair
Suicide Prevention Week Planning Committee
• Alex Faris, Risk Intervention & Safety Education, Chair
Support Service Level Institutional
Effectiveness Committee
• Dr. Rachel Jackson, Transition & Engagement
• Dr. Tara Miller, Transition & Engagement
• Megan Ohlmann, Transition & Engagement
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Hearing Panel
Transfer Connection Learning Stakeholder
Committee
University Compliance Committee
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Student Affairs will engage in ongoing assessment built on data-informed decisions and
continuous improvement to ensure we keep the student experience at the center of our
work.
Advancing a Performance-Based Culture
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Raising the Bar
Student Affairs celebrated many amazing accomplishments
in 2020-2021, in addition to our COVID-19 response. The
valuable contributions of our staff and students played a key
role in fulfilling our vision and mission and directly support
student success. There are many areas in which to be proud.
Over the past several years, Texas Tech University’s
commitment to inclusivity has been demonstrated by a
consistently rising score on the Campus Pride Index (CPI),
a national assessment tool that evaluates the progress
of colleges and universities in becoming more inclusive,
welcoming, and respectful of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA)
individuals and allies. This year, the university has once again
shown significant progress in its continuing efforts, led by
the Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement, becoming
one of just two universities in Texas to receive a 5-out-of-5
star score on the index and a No. 25 national ranking among
382 institutions. This also is the fourth consecutive year
Texas Tech has earned the CPI Premier Campus designation.
Earning a 5-star score is no small feat, considering the
university was listed as a 2-star institution less than four years
ago and has received a 4.5-star score for each of the past two
years. To receive an annual CPI rating, institutions respond to
an eight-part assessment used to evaluate the current campus
environment. In addition to an overall CPI score, they also
receive a sexual-orientation score and a gender identity/
expression score, which consider only questions specifically
referencing how well the institution supports its community
in matters of sexual orientation and gender identity/
expression. Furthermore, Texas Tech was named to Campus
Pride’s “Best of the Best” Colleges & Universities for LGBTQ+
students in 2020 and 2021.
Red to Black® Peer Financial Coaching was selected by
AFCPE as the 2020 Outstanding Financial Counseling
or Planning Center. The award recognizes Red to Black’s®
responsiveness to student needs and ability to provide
materials and delivery of services that are in tune with
this audience. The evidence of Red to Black’s® impact is
widespread, and other centers can learn from or adapt
this program to effectively support clients. Red to Black®
is both a unit within the Center for Campus Life and a
student organization. The unique dual role as a unit and
student organization allows Red to Black® to operate with
the support of a university department as well as provide
the student members with opportunities for personal and
professional development. Our members are a select group
of undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students majoring
in personal financial planning who help other students
move “out of the red and into the black” in their personal
finances.
In continuing the tradition of national championship-
winning Spirit Programs in the Center for Campus Life,
Raider Red took home the crown in the mascot division at
the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance
Alliance Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships in
April 2021. Raider Red bested 2nd place finisher, Sammy
the Bearkat from Sam Houston State University, with a
score of 94.27. Raider Red competed with a 90-second “Toy
Story”-themed skit with multiple, well-designed props.
Mascots were judged on characterization, skit creativity,
crowd leading, dance, prop effectiveness and overall
performance. This was Texas Tech’s first NCA Mascot
National Championship.
Moving Forward
Student Affairs thrives on continuous improvement, which is comprised of the processes of assessment, program review, and
accreditation activities. As a student-centered division, continuous improvement is especially important, as it allows us to be
responsive to changing student needs.
In our ongoing commitment to improve the ways sexual and gender-based violence on campus is addressed, Texas Tech, led
by Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE), joined NASPA's Culture of Respect's Collective program as a part of the 2020
cohort. Grounded in a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework, the two-year program guides institutions of higher
education through a rigorous process of self-assessment and targeted organizational change. During year one, a team of 14
staff, faculty and students completed the CORE Evaluation to look at policies, programs, and procedures across six key areas.
The team will utilize the CORE Evaluation results to identify several key focus areas for collective action in year two.
Parent & Family Relations conducts monthly “Parent & Family Pulse Polls” to learn more about what families perceive as
important issues their students are facing, how they communicate with their students and the university, and other timely
topics. Poll results are used to create content for the Parent & Family eNewsletter, presentations during RRO, and webinar
topics for families. This summer, families gave feedback about what life skills their students needed the most guidance with,
and the top answer was “Finances.” As a result, Parent & Family Relations scheduled a webinar with Red to Black® Peer
Financial Coaching to share with families important financial conversations to have with their students. Additionally, the
other top responses are addressed in the monthly eNewsletter.
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For what life skill does your student currently need the most guidance?
(¿Para qué habilidad de la vida necesita su estudiante actualmente más orientacion?)
Pulse Poll August 2021
Cooking (cocinar)
Finances (finanzas)
Health/wellness (salud y bienestar)
Home/Residence hall maintenance
(Mantenimiento de viviendas y residencias)
Organizational skills (Hablidades organizativas)
Relationship/social skills
(Habilidades relacionalez/sociales)
Time management (gestiÓn del tiempo)
Other - please specify (Otros - por favor, especifique)
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WATCH:
Red to Black®

A Year
in Photos
In spite of changes brought on by COVID-19, Red Raider Camp,
a Transition & Engagement program, provided opportunities for
incoming students to connect with other Red Raiders, experience
traditions and learn more about the university, all before the first day
of classes in August. Keeping students and employees safe and healthy
during camp was a top priority. The result of that commitment was
RRC-LBK, a version of RRC that brought this year’s campers to Lubbock
instead of Brownwood and gave them the unique opportunity to explore
the Texas Tech campus as part of the RRC experience.
As the university moved to hybrid operations, staff
and student leaders worked to create spaces where
students could effectively and safely connect and
maintain a sense of campus life. Student Involvement
in the Center for Campus Life offered some
helpful tips and tools for students to lead their
organizations, despite the semester looking so
different. The Transfer Techsans student organization,
supported by the Transfer Connection program in
Transition & Engagement, hosted meetings, and
events throughout the year on Zoom, including this
meeting in September, while still working toward
their mission, virtually.
Red Raider Camp
Safe Events
August 2020
September 2020
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As virtual interviewing became essential for most
companies when in-person job interviews were suddenly
stopped due to social distancing, the University Career
Center offered Virtual Mock Interview Day. This
one-day event in November allowed students to gain
experience, practice interview skills, receive feedback,
and improve performance, all in a video interview
setting.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held nationwide
each October, is a way to educate and prevent sexual
misconduct on our campus, as we also focus on
standing in solidarity with survivors. At Coffee &
Consent, Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE)
partnered with Barnes and Noble Café to provide
resources regarding violence, consent and domestic
abuse and free coffee, including a new specialty drink
named “The Love Potion” in honor of DVAM.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day held December
1 each year, the Office of LGBTQIA Education &
Engagement held a virtual conversation on the state
of HIV/AIDS prevention and care in 2020. Through
the discussion, the Office shared some of the health
resources available in our community. This event
provided an opportunity for our campus to unite in the
fight against HIV/AIDS, show its support for people
living with HIV/AIDS, and to commemorate those who
have lost their battle against the disease.
Virtual Mock Interview Day
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
World AIDS Day
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020
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Every January, Americans pause to honor the
memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision
for equality and progress. Representatives from the
MLK 2021 Celebration Committee, students, faculty,
and staff, including many from Student Affairs,
delivered meals to the Lubbock community for the
Lubbock Meals on Wheels (LMOW) program for the
MLK Day of Service.
Beginning in March, Texas Tech students got a new outdoor
leisure space to hang out and connect with fellow Red Raiders.
An area outside of the Student Union Building and Library
has been transformed into the Red Raider Plaza. There,
students can interact safely in-person – bringing a sense of
community and energy to the campus that has been sorely
missed since the beginning of the pandemic – all while
physical distancing. Student Government Association assisted
in planning and selecting furniture for the Red Raider Plaza
and various Student Affairs departments have utilized the
space to create opportunities to relax, study, and participate in
programming.
By following practices adhering to CDC and Texas
Tech Commitment guidelines regarding COVID-19,
Transition & Engagement was able to safely host an in-
person Texas Techspo resource fair in February. At the
event, students learned about 47 different departments
and programs from financial aid to student activities
to academic resources to health and wellness and
everything in between.
MLK Day of Service
Red Raider Plaza
Texas Techspo
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
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Lavender Graduation is an annual celebration held
at institutions across the country to honor lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual
(LGBTQIA) students, as well as students committed to
the practice of “allyship.” At Texas Tech, we celebrate our
students while acknowledging the challenges many have
faced on their path to graduation. In May 2021, the Office
of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement celebrated 15
undergraduate and three graduate student participants,
including Rose Dominick, Aiden Beckert, and Illeana
Garcia, in addition to the many other LGBTQIA and
allied graduating students who cannot be recognized
publicly during Lavender Graduation.
Although not all our students and families could
physically visit campus this summer, Parent & Family
Relations developed new and creative ways to engage
families throughout June and July by developing a
contest where families could share photos on social
media using #TTULovesFamilies. This offered a fun
experience for family participation whether they were
on campus or at home. In addition to building affinity
and connecting with other parents, Grayson Cuba and
her mom won a pack of Texas Tech goodies and a $150
scholarship.
The Pom and Co-Ed Cheer squads, part of the Spirit
Program in the Center for Campus Life, competed April
9 at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA)
& National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer
and Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Pom Squad finished in first place in both the
Division IA Pom category and the Division IA Dance
Jazz category, while the Co-Ed Cheer Squad took second
place in the Co-Ed Cheer category. This is the fiftth and
sixth national titles for the Pom Squad.
Lavender Graduation
#TTULovesFamilies
NCA & NDA
May 2021
June-July 2021
April 2021
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Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Catherine A. Duran, Ph.D. Vice Provost
Debbie Torrez, Director of Finance
806.742.2984 | studentaffairs@ttu.edu
www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu
Center for Campus Life
Kimberly Thornton, Ed.D.
201 Student Union Building
806.742.5433 | campuslife@ttu.edu
www.campuslife.ttu.edu
The Center for Campus Life provides students the opportunity
to become involved on campus and in the community through
various campus activities including student organizations,
Fraternity & Sorority Life, Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching,
the Raider Red Food Pantry, and spirit groups. Through a variety
of different programs and activities, students are able to build
positive relationships with students, faculty and staff while
participating in Red Raider traditions and giving back to the
campus and community.
Office of the Dean of Students
Matt Gregory, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost
& Dean of Students
806.742.2984 | deanofstudents@ttu.edu
www.deanofstudents.ttu.edu
The Office of the Dean of Students will lead an effort to focus
on non-academic matters affecting student life, student success,
and student learning. This is achieved through encouraging
student responsibility and leadership; supporting students and
families during times of crisis, including case management
services; assisting faculty and staff in resolving student concerns;
active involvement in issues related to student life at Texas Tech
University; and support university initiatives around diversity.
Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement
Jody Randall, M.S.
806.742.5433 | campuslife.lgbtqia@ttu.edu
www.lgbtqia.ttu.edu
The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement serves the
Texas Tech University community through facilitation and
leadership of programming and advocacy efforts aimed at
strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The Office also
serves as a resource for members of the University community in
their practice of 'allyship.'
Parent and Family Relations
Elizabeth Massengale, Ph.D.
201 Q Student Union Building
806.742.3630 | parent@ttu.edu
www.parent.ttu.edu
Parent and Family Relations (PFR) engages parents and family
members as active partners in supporting student success at Texas
Tech University. PFR provides parents and family members with
information and resources that will help them stay informed about
programs, services, and opportunities at Texas Tech, learn how to
support their students, and connect with other Texas Tech parents
and families.
Raider Red’s Food Pantry
117 Doak Hall
806.742.1932 | foodpantry@ttu.edu
www.foodpantry.ttu.edu
Raider Red’s Food Pantry aims to reduce hunger and food
insecurity among TTU students while encouraging campus
engagement and education on how to reduce food insecurity.
Red to Black®
Peer Financial Coaching
806.742.9781 | redtoblack@ttu.edu
www.r2b.ttu.edu
Red to Black® Peer Financial Coaching is a nationally recognized
model program staffed by students pursuing Personal Financial
Planning degrees. We provide financial education and awareness
to students through individual coaching sessions, presentations,
outreach booths and resource referrals. Our purpose is to empower
students so that they can achieve their financial goals. We believe
that no one understands the needs and concerns of students better
than fellow students!
Risk Intervention and Safety Education
Brittany Todd, M.Ed.
247 Drane Hall
806.742.2110 | rise@ttu.edu
www.depts.ttu.edu/rise
Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE) strives to promote
a campus community that values holistic wellness and informed
decision-making. RISE empowers students to live vital, meaningful
lives through comprehensive prevention education. RISE offers
educational workshops, free events, peer education, wellness
coaching, and crisis response referrals. We educate students about
ways to reduce or eliminate their own high-risk behavior and to
help others through bystander intervention.
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JaWana Green, M.Ed.
211 Student Wellness Center
806.742.1714 | studentconduct@ttu.edu
www.studentconduct.ttu.edu
The Office of Student Conduct serves as a valuable resource
for the university community by promoting a safe living
and learning environment. The Office of Student Conduct
is committed to an educational and developmental conduct
process that balances the interests of individual students
with the interests of the university community. The student
conduct process exists in order to communicate the universities
expectations and to challenge those whose behavior is not in
accordance with our policies.
Student Counseling Center
Richard Lenox, Ph.D.
201 Student Wellness Center
806.742.3674
www.depts.ttu.edu/scc
The Student Counseling Center provides a safe environment
for students to explore issues of concern, resolve psychological
distress, and maximize their potential at Texas Tech University.
Counseling services include individual, group and couples
counseling. The Student Counseling Center also houses our
MindSpa, where self- directed activities help students to manage
their stress and anxiety.
Larry Phillippe, Ed.D.
335 West Hall
806.742.2405 | sds@ttu.edu
www.depts.ttu.edu/sds/
Student Disability Services (SDS) enhances each student’s
learning through the provision of programs and services
for students with a disability. SDS assists students in
attaining academic, career, and personal goals. SDS
provides reasonable in-class accommodations tailored to
the individual, based on students’ documentation. SDS also
offers a supplemental academic enhancement program for
students with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/
Hyperactivity Disorders (The TECHniques Center).
Student Government Association
Micheal Gunn
806.742.3631 | sga@ttu.edu
www.sga.ttu.edu
The Student Government Association (SGA) mission is to
strive for honor in the service and protection of the student
body of Texas Tech University, ensuring the student voice is
heard, through representing the students’ interests, developing
personal relationships and networks of success. SGA is committed
to preparing students to be conscientious citizens of the world and
to be leaders in all fields with a focus on governance and matters
which affect students locally as well as nationally and statewide.
The Student Government Association also encourages student
involvement and provides opportunities for students to develop a
lifetime relationship with Texas Tech University.
Student Legal Services
Jill Stangl, J.D.
806.742.3289
www.depts.ttu.edu/sls
Student Legal Services (SLS) provides legal assistance with
landlord-tenant matters, criminal law, traffic citations, small claims
court cases, credit and collection issues, auto accident and personal
injury matters, consumer fraud, contract law, estate planning,
family law, and immigration law. In addition to providing
individual consultations, SLS provides proactive programming and
presentations to students.
Transition and Engagement
Tara Miller, Ed.D.
806.742.2993 | studentengagement@ttu.edu
www.studentengagement.ttu.edu
www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu
Transition and Engagement provides a collaborative collection
of programs and services that assist students in the transitions
inherent to college life, and provides opportunities to engage
students in the academic community and navigate successfully
to graduation. Our programs create a successful experience for
students during each of the major transition periods at Texas Tech
University including admission to enrollment, first and second year
experiences, major selection, and senior experiences.
University Career Center
Jay Killough, Ph.D.
150 Wiggins Complex
806.742.2210 | careercenter@ttu.edu
www.hireredraiders.ttu.edu
www.careercenter.ttu.edu
The University Career Center (UCC) assists in career development
and education for prospective students, current students, and
alumni. The UCC provides an extensive list of jobs and on-campus
interviews through Hire Red Raiders (www.hireredraiders.ttu.
edu), as well as events and programming to connect students with
employers. Additionally, the staff provide career counseling for
students to explore those factors influencing career decisions.
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