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.
About Staff Senate
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
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.
Submit a Concern
Staff Senate is your voice. If you have a concern, reach out to us. Email your representatives today.
Staff Emergency Fund
TTUHSC Staff Senate is proud to provide the Staff Emergency Fund to qualifying staff members in need.
These funds will provide limited financial assistance to staff members of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. A temporary financial hardship is defined as one caused by a time-limited, specific event, including, but not limited to death of a family member, natural disaster, serious illness, or critical injury.
Learn more about applying for Staff Emergency Funds on HSCHub internal site for team members.
Senators
Congratulations! Welcome to our newly elected senators 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.
Abilene – Miranda Elam
Amarillo – Desmon Dunn, Tiffany Ostrom, Cris Sheffield
Dallas – Michael Callac, Barbara Ruth Dillman, Cynthia Hart, Reagan New
Lubbock – Samantha Chumley, Rakell Henderson, Diahann James
Odessa – Elisa Cemental, Tonya Cox, Jolinda Molina
Distance Sites – Nusrat Jahan, Carisa Noah
Managed Care – Stephanie Martinez, Michael Rayel, Tabatha Welch
Meetings
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.
- Email staffsenate@ttuhsc.edu