Staff Senate
Staff Senate is your voice.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Staff Senate has a voice, provides
feedback on issues such as policies and procedures, and offers an avenue for all staff
to present comments, concerns and better their work environment and other issues affecting
staff as a whole. The Staff Senate has the full support of TTUHSC administration and
the Faculty Senate.
Staff Senator Nominations for FY27
Staff Senate representatives are elected by their peers from departments across all campuses to serve and support our institution. Staff Senators work to create positive change by volunteering, addressing staff concerns, answering policy questions, and serving as a vital communication channel to administration.
Nominations are open from May 1-31. Term Begins August 1.
Did you know about the Staff Senate Emergency Fund?
Full-time or part-time staff members experiencing a temporary financial hardship are
eligible to apply. Read more or visit with a senator for more information.
Apply for the Emergency Fund online
What Staff Senate has done for you!
• Employee Wellness Compilation and Flyer
• Infographic on Single-Use Plastic
• Prompted installation of crosswalk between AEC and UC on Lubbock campus
• Awards $4500 per year to university employees through the Scholarship and Emergency
Funds
Mission
Having a sincere interest in and highest regard for the goals, purpose and function of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the mission of the Staff Senate to seek the active representation and involvement of staff in the affairs of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, at all times striving to contribute to the overall success of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Vision
The Staff Senate will be a visible and vital organization, recognized as the voice of the HSC Staff. It will foster a spirit of unity and cooperation among staff and promote the current and future needs of the entire HSC community.
Values Based Culture
Values
The Staff Senate values adhere to the highest standards of integrity and quality. We value individual uniqueness; a spirit of trust, caring, open communication, and team work; loyal, creative, and diverse students, faculty, and staff; a dedicated community of stakeholders and the continuous improvement of a world-class staff committed to be highest standards of personal and professional development, productivity and social responsibility.
We welcome you to sit in on Staff Senate meetings on your campus. Staff Senate meetings are from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on their scheduled dates. Please email the Staff Senate Executive Committee to RSVP your attendance.
Helpful Links for Staff
Do you have questions or concerns?
Email us at: StaffSenate@ttuhsc.edu