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2011-2012 Tech Traditions RaiderGate The Tech Seal Names of Tech Horse Mascots RaiderGate is the official student tailgating The official seal of Texas Tech is displayed on The first horse mascot at Tech was a palo- party on campus. RaiderGate features live a granite marker welcoming campus visitors mino stallion named Silver which served in bands and entertainment and is held four at the Broadway entrance to the university. It the 1930s. Tech Beauty was the first official hours prior to each home football game. The has been a background horse born on campus and owned by Tech. Tech Activity Board sponsors RaiderGate. for pictures over the Until this time, riders had furnished their own years, as well as the horses. In the A&M game in 1963 the horse The Bench object of many pranks, Charcoal Cody substituted for Tech Beauty Located in the courtyard behind the Admin- including being dis- who fell prey to the kind of “disappearances” istration Building and near the Preston Smith guised as a giant Oreo that plagued SWC mascots several times that Statue, the bench was donated to Tech by the cookie. year. In 1973, the horse known as Happy V senior class of 1931. Originally only upper- was donated to Tech, followed by Happy classmen were allowed to sit on it, but now VII and Happy VIII. Other horses have been anyone is wel- An old rule prevent- Midnight Raider, Double T, Black Phantom come to sit on ed animal mascots from appearing at away Raider and Midnight Matador. the bench. games. Thus Raider Red, the comical charac- ter that represents Tech, was created. Wearing Memorial Circle The Masked his 20-gallon hat, the well-loved mascot fires Memorial Circle is located in the center of Rider his two powder-filled 12 gauge shotguns after the Tech campus and was dedicated in 1948 The Masked every Red Raider touchdown and field goal. by the Tech War Veterans Association. It is Rider is the official mascot of Texas Tech a memorial to all those whose military ser- University. The Rider’s first official appear- Will Rogers Statue vice has brought honor ance dates back to January 1, 1954, when The legendary Will Rogers had a special to the university and the Tech was selected for its first appearance in place in his heart for Texas Tech University United States. In 2002, the Gator Bowl. With the reins firmly gripped and the people of West Texas. Rogers, a hu- the Pfluger Fountain was by his teeth and his hands morist in the 1920s and ’30s, donated money added to Memorial Cir- high in the air giving the for the Tech band to play at the TCU game cle. The Pfluger family “” signal, the in Fort Worth, because he wanted the folks of San Angelo made rides his there to hear a “real band.” generous donation. horse before the opening The statue, located near the kickoff and after every Broadway entrance to the Red Raider score. university, is one of only Texas Tech Museum / National four statues of Will Rogers Ranching Heritage Center The Victory Bells on his horse, “Soapsuds.” The Texas Tech Museum is the largest institu- The Victory Bells are The statue was presented to tion of its kind in a 350-mile radius of Lub- located in the East tower of the Administra- the University by the Amon bock. It contains more than 160,000 square tion Building. They are rung after every Tech G. Carter Foundation. feet, eight galleries, research facilities, class- athletic victory and on special occasions. The rooms, a 90-seat auditorium and work and large bell weighs 900 pounds Library storage areas. The Ranching Heritage Center and the smaller bell weighs 300 The Texas Tech Library is one of the two is a collection of original, authentic buildings, pounds. regional depositories for U.S. government facilities, and early-day homes, depicting the documents in the state of Texas and the only history of farming and ranching in the West Saddle Tramps & Midnight one located at a university. The government Texas area. Raiders documents The Saddle Tramps began in 1936 as a spirit section of Carol of Lights organization. They are the premier spirit the library The Carol of Lights is an annual Christmas organization on campus and ring Bangin’ is located tradition which has always been a big part Bertha and the victory bells, as well as lend on the main of Texas Tech. Af- support to all kinds of Texas Tech activities. floor. ter the December The Midnight Raiders, a part of the Saddle ceremony which Tramps, meet at midnight the day before big Origin of the Name “Red Raiders” includes the singing athletic events to adorn the campus in red and Red Raiders is a term heard most often by of Christmas carols, black streamers. The Will Rogers statue is of- sports fans. Collier Parrish, a former Lubbock 28,000 red, white ten victim to this tradition. Avalanche–Journal sports editor, dubbed the and yellow lights Tech football team the Red Raiders. Parrish are turned on simul- Guns Up said he was inspired by the team’s coast-to- taneously, outlining In 1971, the Guns Up hand coast schedule in their early days in addition the buildings on campus located along the symbol was created by the to their all-red uniforms. main plaza. The lights can be seen each night Saddle Tramps and the throughout the Christmas season. cheerleaders.

2 Texas Tech Songs Matador Song Texas Tech University School Song Fight, Matadors, for Tech! Songs of love we’ll sing to thee, Bear our banners far and wide. Ever to be our pride, Fearless champions ever be. Stand on heights of victory. Strive for honor evermore ... Long live the Matadors! Fight Song

Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight for the school we love so dearly. We’ll hit ’em high, we’ll hit ’em low. We’ll push that ball across the goal, Tech, Fight! Fight! We’ll praise your name, Boost you to Fame Fight for the Scarlet and the Black We will hit ’em, We will wreck ’em, Hit ’em! wreck ’em Texas Tech! And the Victory Bells will ring out. Contents 4-5 Administrators’ welcome 22 Health Services 23 Parking Services 19 Business Services 21 Hospitality Services 24 Recreational Sports 14 Campus Life 27 Important Numbers 4 Scholarly Integrity 15 Career Services & Websites 6 Students’ welcome 16-17 Events & Career Fairs 1 1 IT Division 26 Study Abroad 18 Financial Aid 20 Legal Services 25 Texas Tech Sports 8 Graduate School 10 Library 2 Traditions 9 Ombuds Office

3 Dear Incoming Graduate Students: Congratulations on entering the Texas Tech University Graduate School. You have chosen to further your education at one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the nation. We offer more than 100 master’s and 60 doctoral degree programs, which gives each student unlimited opportunities to advance their knowledge in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting and fine arts to environmental toxicology and wildlife sciences. Texas Tech also provides outstanding facilities for interdisciplinary research, including more than 50 specialized research centers and institutes. As you begin your journey as a graduate student, you will learn from nationally recognized faculty who will introduce you to new ideas and expand your intellectual boundaries. Upon graduation, you will leave here with not only your experiences in the classroom and research laboratory, but also with invaluable life lessons from interacting with your fellow classmates researchers, and industry experts. At Texas Tech we encourage you to dream big dreams which will one day greatly impact the world. I commend you on your decision to begin this new journey with Texas Tech, and wish you a rewarding and successful future. From here, it’s possible. Kent Hance, Chancellor Texas Tech University Systems

From the Office of the Vice President for Research (Integrity) Join TTU’s “Culture” of Scholarly Integrity Embrace and study the “Best Practices” provided by the OVPR Responsible Conduct in 3. What if everyone did the same? approach to scientific, creative and scholarly Research Administrator, Marianne Evola, Ph.D. 4. What would you be if you always made activity! ([email protected]). Feel free to contact this decision? The Office of the Vice President for Research the RCR Administrator to arrange a discussion Warning Signs: (OVPR) works to raise awareness of best prac- with your student group. If you find the following thoughts cross your tices for “Responsible Conduct” in all creative 5. If you would like to be added to our dis- mind, you may want to question your decisions. and scholarly activity. Responsible Conduct tribution list to receive seminar announcements 1. No one will ever know the difference. includes best practices for: 1. enhancing personal or join our seminar participation register (which 2. I don’t have any choice. and public safety; 2. taking responsibility for the records your RCR training history), please send 3. Everybody does it. social impact of one’s creative activity; 3. ethical email to [email protected]. 4. “X” made me do it. treatment of human & animal subjects; 4. ethi- Please feel free to contact us regarding any Ethical Dilemmas cal data & resource management & analysis; 5. concerns, questions or ideas regarding Respon- Ethical dilemmas in scholarship can generally ethical conduct within the academic community, sible Research Conduct. be addressed with three questions (Pimple, 2002): including our practices for authorship, publica- Contact information: 1. Is it right? (i.e., is data/analysis accurate); 2. tion, peer review, collaboration, and mentoring; Office of the Vice President for Research (In- Is it fair? (i.e., fair treatment of human subjects, 6. transparency and management of potential tegrity) fair publication practices); and 3. Is it wise? personal & financial conflicts of interest or com- 103 Holden Hall (i.e., do your creative endeavors have a potential mitment; and 7. avoiding and preventing research [email protected] negative impact on society). In an academic en- misconduct. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/integrity/index.php vironment, you will face ethical dilemmas every Opportunities for training in best practices 806-742-3905 day. Here are some tools and warning signs to for Responsible Conduct include: assist in making ethical decisions. (Pimple, KD; TRE 1. Safety training provided by Environmental Alice M. Young, Ph.D. Conference 2011) Health & Safety, (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ehs/ Associate Vice President for Research Tools: Web/TrainModDesc.aspx). Research Integrity Officer (RIO) When making daily ethical decisions, ask 2. Online training in academic ethics (https:// [email protected] yourself the following questions. They can assist www.citiprogram.org/default.asp) in making the appropriate decisions. Marianne Evola, Ph.D. 3. Seminars and workshops provided by the 1. What would your mother think? Responsible Conduct in Research Administrator Ethics Center, TLTC, and OVPR. 2. How would you feel if it was on the front [email protected] 4. Small group seminars and discussions page of the newspaper? 4 Dear Incoming Graduate Students: It is a pleasure to welcome you to Texas Tech University. You join Texas Tech at an exciting time in the history of the university as we strive to become the state’s next national research, or Tier One, university, and you as graduate students are an integral part of the success of this effort. The journey to national research university status involves expanding our top quality graduate education programming and increasing our research productivity at the undergraduate and graduate level, which will result in attracting an increasing number of world-class faculty to Texas Tech and an increasing number of students to our Graduate School. The knowledge you bring and the research you will conduct during the pursuit of your graduate degrees are an important component of this endeavor. Gaining certification as a National Research University will qualify Texas Tech to garner further funding from the state. We can then place an even greater emphasis on research and graduate education and offer additional top-quality and cutting-edge research opportunities for both faculty and students. Among you are students from Texas, those who studied at colleges throughout the United States, and those who join us from other countries. Wherever your home is, we are anxious to make you feel at home at Texas Tech. You will each make your unique contributions to our community, both in your academic life within your department and also to the expansion of an appreciation of the many cultures on our campus. I appreciate your decision to pursue your graduate degree at Texas Tech and wish you every success during your time at Texas Tech and in your future endeavors. Guy Bailey President, Texas Tech University

I want to welcome the new graduate students who are joining us at Texas Tech this year. I am also pleased to welcome the families that have come with them for this important time in their professional lives. You are all becoming part of a grand Graduate Family at this university, and all of us hope you will participate in the events and activities that we offer throughout the year. Each graduate student has been carefully selected by a department. From the information which you shared with that department, you have been selected not only because of what you have already accomplished, but also, and more importantly, for your great promise and ability. We have no concerns that you will be able to reach your career goals if you exercise disciplined thinking and diligence while you are here. The Graduate School will do all that we can to help you along the path you have chosen. You will find that Texas Tech is a university where a helping attitude is pervasive. This academic community will provide you with excellent instruction and mentoring to assist your development into accomplished scholars. Texas Tech is also a university that provides a rich and varied cultural life for students, and I urge you to take the time to enjoy all those opportunities. While you are at Texas Tech, it is our goal to change you in many positive ways. We want your already good thinking to become more discriminating and creative. We want the new knowledge you will obtain and the new experiences you will have to broaden your intellectual landscape. We want the examples and values you observe at this university to make you an even more ethi- cal scholar and person. Our hope is that your entire experience with us will be part of a lifelong determination to always “Strive for Honor”. Welcome to Tech. You have chosen your university well, and we are delighted you are here. Peggy Gordon Miller Interim Dean of the Graduate School 5 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Student Government AssociationTM Division of Student Affairs

From the Student Government Association President New Graduate Red Raiders, It is my privilege to welcome and congratu- late you as the newest members of our Red Raider Family. With Texas Tech being your new home, the years ahead will surely be filled with limitless opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Texas Tech continually delivers on the Tyler Patton promise of its motto, creating outstanding op- President portunities for every student — and there is no better time to be a graduate student, with excit- ing progress and growth happening every day. Our university offers world-class facilities, tremendous research opportunities, and excel- lent resources to make your years as a graduate student as successful as possible. Whether your interests are academic, athletic, or anywhere in between, Texas Tech has more than 400 registered student organizations for you to find your place. I highly encourage you to get involved and make a difference on our campus or within the community. I am honored to serve as your Student Body President, and as the year proceeds, I will work every day to make students the university’s first priority. Strive for honor, Tyler Patton Student Body President Student Government Association Texas Tech University

6 From your Graduate Student Association Dear Fellow Red Raiders, Status. Achieving Tier One Status will allow Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University Texas Tech to attain the status of “National carries the distinction of being the largest Research University,” which will greatly and most comprehensive higher education transform the makeup of the university. It institution in the western two-thirds of the will put Texas Tech into a completely differ- state of Texas. Texas Tech University prides ent league of universities, providing students itself on being a major research university that with unmatched educational opportunities. It still retains the sense of a smaller liberal arts will also expand the scope of Texas Tech’s Deepali Butani college. I personally want to extend a warm research ability to meet the needs of the world, welcome to all of the new graduate students, and it will also give a significant boost to the and I hope you have a memorable stay here Lubbock economy. As the journey to attain as a Red Raider. I also hope you will have a Tier One status continues, every positive step rewarding and successful academic career. is a contribution towards reaching the final As your representative here at Texas Tech, I goal. With the university’s aim to expand to a want to ensure that you know how to locate the total of 40,000 students by 2020, our task is to wide variety of resources that are available to make sure that the administration understands you and that you are aware of the policies and the needs and requirements of this constantly regulations that pertain to you as a student. The growing student body. Graduate Student Association at Texas Tech We have an open door policy, so I would acts as your liaison with the university’s ad- encourage you to stop by the 3rd floor of the ministration and with all of the other divisions Student Union Building or send us an email of the university. Hence, we try to provide to let us know about any issues or concerns you with all of the best possible resources to you might have. We are here for you and we make your academic and personal experience will try our best to make sure that the admin- memorable and satisfactory. istrators know what the student body needs. Now is the best time to be at Texas Tech, Strive for Honor Evermore… as the university strives to attain Tier One Long Live the Matadors!!! Deepali Butani

7 The Graduate School Workshops/Resources: Grant Proposal and Writing Resources

Professional Development Workshops This website includes Texas Tech University and nation- al resources to help graduate students search for external ► Classroom management strategies and effective funding opportunities, grantsmanship/writing tips and data teaching methods management plans http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/ scholarships/grantproposalresources.php ► So You Want to be a Professor Series - importance of collaborative research, preparing for your first Research Poster Competition job interview, what to expect the first year, etc. This annual event is designed to encourage students to ► Research Ethics engage in high quality, sound, and pertinent research; gain experience in the presentation of research, demonstrate Thesis/Dissertation-Related poise and mental agility before their peers, and develop Workshops/Events skills in effective communication for dissemination of research information. More information is distributed during the Spring semesters. ► Formatting Workshop

► How to get started/brainstorming Liberal Arts/Humanities Graduate Research Conference Library/Research/Writing Related Workshops The Texas Tech University Graduate School is pleased to announce the first annual Liberal Arts/Humanities Graduate Research Conference. ► Citation styles A two-day conference of paper presentations by TTU Graduate Students in Liberal Arts/Humanities will be held on October 21st and 22nd. The ► Literature review and EndNote Web conference is an opportunity for graduate students in the liberal arts and humanities to share their scholarship with peers, have their presentations ► Grant/Proposal/Paper writing reviewed by a panel of judges, win awards for best of panel and best of conference categories, and have their work published in a TTU Graduate ► Research Poster Competition Research Conference Proceedings.

Please visit our event calendar website for more details Student Travel Funding and to register http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/grd- schInfo/gradschoolEvents.php. The Graduate School has funds that can match depart- mental funding to provide support for graduate student Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships conference travel: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/ current/travel.php Scholarship opportunities at the graduate level are available through both the Graduate School and graduate Red to Black academic departments. • Applications are accepted during the Spring semesters Red to Black is a joint initiative with the Personal Finan- for awards that will begin the following Fall semester. cial Planning Program, focusing on the personal financial • We have a link to external scholarships and fellow- needs of graduate and international students. Counseling ships that graduate students may want to apply for. topics include debt and credit card management, budget- • For more information, http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ ing, loan consolidation, credit reports, employee benefit gradschool/scholarships/. Questions, concerns, or for as- selection, and retirement planning. For detailed information sistance: [email protected]. visit: http://www.r2b.ttu.edu 8 Ombuds Office

Helpful Tips from the Ombuds Office:

The Ombuds Office works with the campus community -- including parents and family members -- to serve as “a safe place to bring concerns and find solutions.” You are welcome to contact us whenever you have questions, and we’ll do our best to provide options for you to consider. Remember, it doesn’t matter how “silly” or “serious” you think the topic might be -- we are here to help. It is always best to be proactive, so we encourage you to visit us and ask questions as soon as you can.

We provide confidential, informal, and objective dispute resolution services. We help you by:

■ Carefully listening and helping to analyze the situation; ■ Helping you identify and evaluate options; ■ Initiating non-adversarial, problem-solving discussions with other involved parties; ■ Making referrals to other campus and community resources; ■ Mediating conflicts; and ■ Striving to help individuals receive fair and equitable treatment within the university system.

Visitors can come to the Ombuds Office with interpersonal misunderstandings or disputes, as well as concerns about unfair treatment, grading issues, policies and procedures, and tough decisions affecting groups or individuals. Please stop by our office in the Student Union Building (Suite 024, East Basement), visit our website at ombuds.ttu.edu or call us at 742-SAFE.

9 University Library PERSONAL LIBRARIANS- Delivery/ILLiad on the web page. http://library.ttu.edu/services/tech- Library Mezzanine Questions? Contact 806-742-2239, nology/dms or call 806-742-2245. [email protected] or your per- Call, email or make an appoint- sonal librarian. GOVERNMENT DOCS & ment for one-on-one help with library MAPS – East Basement resources and services. Find your per- SERVICE DESKS – First sonal subject librarian at http://library. TTU library is a Regional Deposi- ttu.edu/services/subject_librarians/ Floor, East and West tory for both U.S. government and subject_librarians.php and get started. [email protected] Texas state documents, as well as, a * Get general information Patent and Trademark Depository. DATABASES * Check out materials Digital and print maps are available * Reserve a study room and all public computers have Geo- More than 380 databases are * Inquire about study carrels graphic Information System (GIS) available. Off-campus? Use eRaider * Get answers to library billing software. information to log in. Start with “Da- questions tabases by Category” to find articles * Return items (Note: drop box COMPUTERS in scholarly journals, eBooks, news- located outside by northeast door & papers, etc. SFX helps you connect to More than 200 computers avail- return slot inside by east service desk) full-text in other library databases. able for use with no time limit. * Obtain assistance with print- Software list at http://library.ttu.edu/ GroupWorks -- Plug in and ing, scanning, copying and software services/technology/soft.php questions Share * Acquire a TexShare card which PRINTING This new, innovative group study permits eligible patrons in good stand- * Ground floor west and on mez- area features 11 media conferencing ing to directly borrow materials from zanine tables with video and audio technol- participating TexShare libraries across * Color printers-ground floor west ogy to easily connect your laptops and Texas. * Pay out of eRaider account: other portable devices. Interact either www. raidercard.ttu.edu across the table or across cyberspace RESERVE – - 50 cents per page for color via videoconferencing. East Service Desk only - 5 cents per page for black & ENDNOTE WEB * Access materials selected by white faculty for class readings and assign- Your free online account lets you ments. KIC SCANNERS collect, organize and format refer- * Online Reserve is available at Ground floor west has 4 KIC scan- ences from electronic and traditional Course Reserve links on the web ners and east basement has one. Email sources. “Cite While You Write” page. Check catalog for available a paper document, copy pages from a plug-in for Word lets you concentrate textbooks. book or scan to USB drive, all free of on writing. Contact 806-742-2243 or libraries. charge [email protected] DOCUMENT DELIVERY – HOURS: Fall & Spring DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO First Floor Room 130 Monday-Thursday...... open 24 hours (DMS) – Second floor, East “Doc Del” pulls books from the Friday...... open until 11 p.m. stacks, scans articles and request DMS offers iPods, digital and Saturday...... 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. items that the University Library video cameras, music recording Sunday...... open at 10 a.m. does not own, all free of charge. To rooms with Macs, 3D animation library.ttu.edu → About → Facility submit requests select the “Sign In workstations and thousands of movies → Hours for seasonal hours. Using eRaider’ link under Document and audio books. Take a look at Box 40002 Lubbock, TX 79409 10 806-742-2265 StudentIT Services Division Information - Fall 2011 eRaider: your TTU electronic ID High Performance Computing you quick access to MyTech (registra- Your eRaider account is required Center tion and other student services), Tech- to access IT services, TTU services, http://www.hpcc.ttu.edu Drive (online storage), campus map, University records, and confidential The High Performance Computing weather, TechAnnounce (news and information. Center (HPCC) provides computa- events around campus), campus infor- http://eraider.ttu.edu tional and research resources for the mation directory, University calendar, Throughout your career at Texas TTU community. Resources include and other information. With so many Tech University, you will use your several Linux clusters and a grid com- useful resources on one easy-to-use site, eRaider username and password to puting environment. HPCC provides you’ll save time and hassle hunting for access TechMail (e-mail), download consulting to help researchers and their campus information! free site license software, access your graduate students with their software student information, register for classes, and/or hardware needs, teaches parallel • MyTech Web for Students obtain and edit your personal website, programming used at the facility, and http://www.raiderlink.ttu.edu and many more TTU services. For as- provides the community cluster for MyTech is your gateway to: sistance with your eRaider account, researchers. For more information visit • Register/Add/Drop classes contact IT Help Central at 806-742- the HPCC website listed above. • Access final & mid-semester HELP (4357). grades Safe Computing Practices • Pay tuition & fees IT Help Central http://www.safecomputing.ttu.edu • See & print your detailed schedule http://ithelpcentral.ttu.edu The Safe Computing Practices • Review your transfer credits 806-742-HELP (4357) Campaign was implemented to raise • Search the schedule of all classes, [email protected] IT awareness and promote education to including open class lists IT Help Central is your single point the TTU community. Our goal is to em- • View & update your information of contact for all of your computing as- power people with the knowledge and release restriction sistance needs. Can’t get your printer to tools to combat information technology • View your degree audit work? Have a problem accessing TTU security threats. Keeping your data and • See any holds on your records information technology services? Need systems safe is a high priority for the • Order & view your TTU transcript information on the latest viruses? Assis- TTU IT Division. We invite you to visit • Track your financial aid tance is just a phone call or click away! the Safe Computing Practices website • Plus much more! Count on us to help you with your listed above for information on viruses, technology questions. Our customer- worms, Trojan horses, spam, and other Computing Educational Services friendly technical staff can answer timely IT security topics. The site in- http://www.itts.ttu.edu/training computing questions, disseminate virus cludes detailed recommendations and The TTU Information Technol- information, and recommend hardware best practices to help you protect your ogy (IT) Division offers a variety of and software. For up-to-date informa- system and data. The IT Division offers educational opportunities to all TTU tion regarding computer configurations, safe computing educational sessions students, faculty, and staff at no charge. network access, and best practices, throughout the year and we invite you We encourage you to take advantage of visit the IT Help Central website listed to participate. Watch TechAnnounce for these services. above,call 806-742-HELP (4357), or event details! e-mail us at [email protected].. Computer-Based Training (CBT) is Raiderlink Portal an online, self-paced, interactive train- http://www.raiderlink.ttu.edu ing system. TTU hosts an inventory of • Raiderlink, TTU’s customizable over 4,000 courses, covering basic to portal, is your online campus connec- advanced technology skills, customer tion, offering many services in one service, project management, and gen- convenient location. Your portal gives (Continued on Page 12) 11 IT Division

(Continued from Page 11) eral management skills. These courses personal information, be sure to select vices only; students connecting to the can be used to enhance your resume and the information you wish to protect by Internet from residence hall rooms must learn new skills. You may also down- selecting “View & update your informa- connect with an Ethernet cable. load courses so you can work offline. tion release restriction” located in your You may track your progress, set goals, MyTech tab in the RaiderLink Portal. Student Employment - and set reminders. Each CBT course • To change information in the Join Our Team! includes self-assessment materials so printed directory, please contact the We are always looking for new team that individuals can measure their own TTU Registrar at (806)742-3661. members! If you are interested in part- progress and content mastery. time employment, Technology Support Convenient Computer Labs and IT Help Central hire student work- Every semester, including summer http://www.itts.ttu.edu/labs ers throughout the year. For positions semesters, Technology Support offers Located in the west basement of the at IT Help Central and Technology instructor-led computing ShortCourses. University Library building, the main Support, visit http://jobs.texastech.edu . To accommodate your hectic work, Advanced Technology Learning Center class, and activities schedule, we of- (ATLC) offers three PC computer labs, Student Discounts fer morning, afternoon, and evening one Macintosh computer lab, group • Computer Purchases classes. All Technology Support Short- computer stations, an open access http://ithelpcentral.ttu.edu/recom- Courses are taught by professional IT area, scanner stations, and adaptive mend.php staff members and are held in the main technology stations. Trained student The TTU IT Division, in partner- ATLC facility, located in the west base- employees are available to provide ship with Dell Inc., provides computer ment of the University Library building. technical support. All computer stations bundles for TTU students to purchase Class sizes are limited, so we ask that are connected to the Internet, offer the at reduced prices. Pricing bundles are you register in advance. To view the Microsoft standard suite of products, created for desktops, laptops, and other current ShortCourse schedule and to and have specialized software installed products, as available. Please visit the register, please visit http://www.itts.ttu. (AutoCad, Adobe, SPSS, and SAS). website listed above or call (806)742- edu/training/shortcourses. If you have Remote computer labs are also available HELP (4357) for assistance with pur- questions, please e-mail ITeducation@ across campus for convenient access chasing Dell equipment. ttu.edu or contact Technology Support by students. Remote lab locations are • Software Purchases at (806)742-1650. ATLC North in Carpenter/Wells Com- http://www.itts.ttu.edu/software plex, ATLC West in Coleman Residence As a TTU student, you are eligible Protect Your Information: FERPA Hall, ATLC East in Bledsoe/Gordon/ to download Microsoft and Symantec The Family Educational Rights and Sneed Residence Hall Complex, , AntiVirus software free of charge. Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects and ATLC SUB in the Student Union You may also purchase media for a the release of student educational re- building. nominal cost at the ATLC in the west cords and information. As a student, basement of the University Library. you have the right to prevent your direc- Go WiFi with TTUnet The TTU Microsoft Campus Agree- tory information (name, phone number, http://ithelpcentral.ttu.edu/general/ ment includes MS Windows operat- address, etc) from being published in wireless.php ing system upgrades, MS Office, and the printed or online campus directory. The TTUnet wireless network is SharePoint Designer. Visit the website • To change your online directory available in all academic buildings and listed above for detailed information on information, access your eRaider ac- most public areas on campus. As with what is available. count at http://eraider.ttu.edu, click on the campus network, the TTUnet wire- DreamSpark “Manage Your eRaider Account,” and less network is secure and requires au- https://www.dreamspark.com select “TTU Directory Information” thentication with your eRaider account. TTU students also have professional from the left-hand menu to review your A complete list of locations and setup developer and designer software tools options. instructions are available at the IT Help available for free download from Mi- • To prevent the public release of Central website. Wireless connectivity crosoft DreamSpark. The DreamSpark is intended for laptops and mobile de- (Continued on Page 13) 12 IT Division

(Continued from Page 10) program has partnered with Texas Tech University to confirm student status using a combination of Windows Live ID and TTU eRaider accounts, provid- ing instant access to powerful software applications.

Information Technology Policies TTU IT Operating Policies http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual • 52.01 Information Technology (IT) Operations • 52.02 Infringement of Copyrights in Information Technology (IT) • 52.03 Obtaining Data Network Ser- vices Your quick reference to IT services • 52.04 Information Technology (IT) Security Computing Educational Services http://www.itts.ttu.edu/training • 52.05 Electronic and Information Resource Computing Lab Areas http://www.itts.ttu.edu/labs • 52.06 Project Management Practices • 52.07 Website Operations Computer Purchases http://ithelpcentral.ttu.edu/recommend.php TTU IT Security Policies http://www.infotech.ttu.edu/security eRaider Account https://eraider.ttu.edu High Performance Computing Center http://www.hpcc.ttu.edu Acceptable Use The Acceptable Use Policy denotes Information Technology (IT) Division http://www.infotech.ttu.edu acceptable and non-acceptable ac- tivities when using TTU information IT Help Central http://ithelpcentral.ttu.edu resources. Examples of information resources include, but are not limited to, 806-742-HELP (4357) [email protected] computer hardware, computer software, computer networks, mobile devices, IT Services for Students http://www.ttu.edu/it4students and electronic files/data. To ensure that you comply with the Acceptable MyTech for Students h ttp://www.raiderlink.ttu.edu Use IT Security Policy, review the full Raiderlink http://www.raiderlink.ttu.edu policy online at http://www.infotech. ttu.edu/security. Safe Computing Practices http://safecomputing.ttu.edu For information regarding TTU poli- cies and federal laws regarding copy- Software Purchases http://www.itts.ttu.edu/software right infringements including computer software, educational use, file sharing, TechMail http://mail.ttu.edu and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act please visit TechAnnounce http://techannounce.ttu.edu http://www.itts.ttu.edu/documenta- tion/laws. TTU IT Operating Policies http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual TTU IT Security Policies http://www.infotech.ttu.edu/security

13 • Student Organizations • Greek Life • Red Raider Orientation • Texas Tech Spirit Squads • Raiders Off Campus • Admitted Student Info • Transfer Connections • Student Emergency & Crisis

For more information, contact us at: Center for Campus Life | 201 Student Union 806.742.5433 | www.campuslife.ttu.edu

14 Career Services Texas Tech Career Services University and the employers who hire Career Assessments Wiggins Complex - Box 45006 Tech graduates Lubbock, Texas 79409-5006 • Career Fairs and Etiquette Dinners Strong Interest Inventory Phone: 806-742-2210 • Career liaisons designated for each • The most scientifically sound, Fax: 806-742-2472 college thoroughly researched, and widely used Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. interest inventory [email protected] Counseling • Compares a pattern of responses Jay Killough, Director The professional staff of University to the pattern of responses of people of Joe Duke, Associate Director Career Services is available to assist any different types in different occupations. Stephanie West, Associate Director Texas Tech University student in his or • This assessment requires interpre- her career development. All students are tation of a Counselor How Can University encouraged to visit with a staff member • Please call for an appointment to at any time but are particularly urged to take the Strong Interest Inventory Col- Career Services Help Me? do so early in the school year. lege Edition and visit with your career Since each student will need to take professional. Texas Tech University an individual approach to his or her ca- Mission Statement: reer development, time spent with one StrengthsQuest As a public research university, Tex- of the staff members can be extremely StrengthsQuest is a product of the as Tech advances knowledge through helpful to us in understanding your Gallup Organization. This instrument innovative and creative teaching, needs and can be beneficial to you in will help you in determining your research, and scholarship. The univer- learning how you might best approach top five individual strengths. This sity is dedicated to student success by the job market. To make an appointment assessment takes 30-45 minutes of preparing learners to be ethical leaders with any of the professional staff, call uninterrupted time to complete. You for a diverse and globally competitive University Career Services at 742-2210. receive your results immediately upon workforce. The university is committed completion. to enhancing the cultural and economic Raider Jobs development of the state, nation, and University Career Services’ online world. Focus job search tool is the perfect solution • Focus assists in developing an Services for your entire job searching needs. accurate beginning picture of your per- University Career Services offers Whether you need an internship or a sonal strengths, needs, and preferences; a variety of services to assist students full-time employment let RaiderJobs it assists in developing a sound career with all aspects of career development: do the work for you! You can upload plan. • Assessments, including Focus, your resume, view postings, and apply • Focus is for college students and Strong Interest Inventory, TypeFocus for positions with the click of a few utilizes valid and reliable research- and StrengthsQuest ™ buttons. Visit www.careerservices.ttu. based career assessments. • Resume and cover letter develop- edu and click on RaiderJobs to create • Focus will help in connecting you ment and critiques your account. Log in and let RaiderJobs with majors at Texas Tech therefore it is • Mock interviews start working for you. especially helpful to incoming students. • Assistance with job, internship and On-Campus Interview Program • Focus may be accessed at: ca- co-op searches and an online search Each semester, several hundred reerservices.ttu.edu database, RaiderJobs, exclusively for employers send their representatives Texas Tech students and alumni to the Texas Tech University campus Personality Assessment • Salary negotiation tips to conduct interviews for internships, (TypeFocus Careers) • Career development seminars cooperative education and full time • TypeFocus will assist you in iden- • One-on-one meetings with Assis- positions. You may access these op- tifying your “type” of individual out of tant Directors who are familiar with the portunities through RaiderJobs. different areas of study at Texas Tech (Continued on Page 18)

15 16 17 Financial Aid Applying for Financial Aid • Texas Tech may request addi- Eligibility Requirements tional documents once the completed • Students may apply for financial Eligibility for Need-based aid: FAFSA is received. aid at any time, however we have the • Certain financial aid funds require • Students may use the “Estimated following priority dates to ensure maxi- students to have “need.” Calculated Cost of Attendance” on MyTech (www. mum grant eligibility: need is determined by taking student raiderlink.ttu.edu) to evaluate their • Fall April 15th Cost of Attendance and subtracting the funding options which is also available • Spring Oct. 1st student’s EFC (expected family contri- on the Student Financial Aid web site, • Summer March 1st bution as determined by the Department www.financialaid.ttu.edu. • To apply for federal, state, and of Education on the FAFSA). Students Student indirect costs include an institutional aid, the student should who are not eligible for “need-based” estimate of the following expenses request a www.pin.ed.gov to sign the aid may qualify for other types of fund- (based on full-time enrollment 9 hours www.fafsa.ed.gov electronically and ing. In order to be considered for finan- or more, student’s residency status, and expedite processing. cial aid, both need-based and non-need classification). • Student will need to complete the based, students will need to complete Student direct costs include tuition, Free Application for Federal Student the Free Application for Federal Student fees, room, board, books and supplies. Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov), using prior Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Completion of • Tuition and fees year income information. this application is required each aca- • Room and board • Student should include Texas Tech demic year in order to receive financial • Books and supplies University School Code (003644) on aid. • Travel expense the FAFSA. • Travel expense Satisfactory Academic Progress: • Miscellaneous expenses • The Department of Education requires that schools monitor a student’s progress toward completion of a degree. Career Services If students are not meeting Financial (Continued from Page 15) Raider Mentor Network Aid Academic Progress requirements, 16 identified “types”. Raider Mentor Network is a data- they may become ineligible for future • This assessment will assist you base of Texas Tech alumni who have aid. Students have the option to request in discovering your personal environ- volunteered to assist Red Raiders with an appeal for review of future financial mental fit in the workplace and assist their career development issues. Men- aid. you with information you may utilize tors will be selected by students who Enrollment Status: in your career selection process. share similar career, academic and/or • Students must be enrolled at least • TypeFocus may be accessed at: cultural interests. Potenetial discus- half time in an eligible, degree-seeking careerservices.ttu.edu (see personality sion topics may include career advice, program for most aid programs. Stu- assessment) changing career paths, networking dents admitted in a Graduate Tempo- Any of the professional staff at Uni- leads, interviewing advice and life/ rary, or non-degree program, will not versity Career Services will be happy to work balance. be eligible for financial aid. Grants are assist you with your assessment needs. Benefits of RMN for students; awarded based on full-time enrollment Please call for an appointment at 806- ■ Job Shadowing at Texas Tech University (9 hours or 742-2210 ■ Career Exploration more www.fafsa.ed.gov). If a student “Tell Us What You Think” ■ Information Interviews is enrolled less than full time, Financial University Career Services is contin- ■ Mock Interviews Aid may adjust awarded grant amounts ually striving to improve on its excellent ■ Networking based on enrollment status. service record to student, faculty, staff, Benefits of RMN for mentors: Citizenship: ■ Opportunity to “give back” alumni and employers. We appreciate • Federal aid is restricted to U.S. ■ Strengthen connection to TTU your time in evaluating our services. citizens and eligible permanent resi- through networking Please “tell us what you think” at our dents. International students who are website: www.careerservices.ttu.edu. ■ Assists with recruitment (Continued on Page 19) ■ Assist with Diversity Efforts 18 Business Services Student Business Services (SBS) 301. Lobby Hours are from 8 a.m. We welcome student and par- is a student-oriented office that is to 4:30 p.m. Contact the office at ent comments and suggestions at here to help make the process of 806-742-3272 or toll free at 866- anytime at [email protected] or mail us paying tuition as simple and conve- 774-9477 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Student Business Services; Box nient as possible. • SBS wants you to know Texas 41099; Lubbock, Texas 79409- SBS provides information about Tech values the students and their 1099. the tuition billing and collection decision to become a Texas Tech • View the Website regularly for process online at www.sbs.ttu.edu. Red Raider. The office continually billing details, refund procedures, The office is located in the Stu- strives to provide the best service due dates, payment options, waiv- dent Financial Center, West Hall possible. ers, Texas Tomorrow Fund and other important information. Student Business Services Student Financial Center Financial Aid www.sbs.ttu.edu www.sfc.ttu.edu www.financialaid.ttu.edu

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(Continued from Page 18) Federal Direct Student Loans snapshot of a family’s income and unable to submit a FAFSA may contact • Awarded based on FAFSA data, assets to determine their ability to the International Cultural Center for calculated need, and student’s grade contribute to the educational costs. For additional funding options. classification some applicants, this snapshot does not reflect their current financial situation, Drug or Fraud convictions: • Annual and aggregate loan limits due to some extenuating or special • By federal law, students convicted will apply. Please visit the Department family circumstances. In certain cases, of drug offenses committed while re- of Education, http://studentaid.ed.gov the Financial Aid office may be able to ceiving Title IV federal financial aid for additional Stafford loan information offer additional assistance. may be ineligible for future aid for one Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan or more years from the date of convic- • Available for graduate students Verification forms tion. For additional information on this only. Please visit the official U.S. The Department of Education ran- requirement call a federal representative Department of Education site for ad- domly selects FAFSA applications for at (800) 433-3243. ditional Grad PLUS loan information. verification. To complete this process, • Borrower initiated (Student ap- Texas Tech is required to collect certain Grants, Loans, & Financing Options plies online, www.studentloans.gov). financial information, including verifi- Grants (Federal, State, Institutional) • FAFSA is required cation forms and signed prior year tax • Awarded based the completed College Access Loan – documents for students and parents, if FAFSA, and the student’s calculated (FAFSA is required). applicable. need. www.hhloans.com • Some additional requirements Graduate Work-Study Program may exist for certain grant types. Office Alternative Loan – Applications for Work-Study are of Financial Aid will award all eligible www.financialaid.ttu.edu located in your department. Work-study funding is “need” based aid and is in- students any grant amount that they may Other Options cluded in the calculation of a student’s qualify for. Other Financing Options available award package. For more information • “Financing Graduate Education” through Student Business Services, contact your department or e-mail the — A publication provided by the Na- www.sbs.ttu.edu. tional Association of Student Financial Financial Aid department at finaid.advi- Aid Administrators to assist Graduate Special Circumstances [email protected]. students with financial aid information. FAFSA is designed to provide a 19 Legal Services Representation Services How to Reach Us: ▀ Landlord/Tenant Law 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday ▀ Criminal Law Box 45010 ▀ Name Changes Lubbock, TX 79409-5010 ▀ Expunctions/ Orders of Nondisclosure Telephone: 806.742.3289 ▀ Consumer and Civil Matters Facsimile: 806.742.0740 ▀ Estate Planning Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/sls ▀ Limited Contracts ▀ Essential Needs Licenses SLS cannot advise students against another TTU/TTUHSC student, faculty or staff member, department or TTU/TTUHSC as a whole. SLS does not advise or represent in the areas of tax, immigration Consultation Services or bankruptcy. ▀ Family Law ▀ Employment Law ▀ Medical Malpractice ▀ Traffic Tickets ▀ Fee-generating Contingent Matters ▀ Business Law ▀ Cases Outside Lubbock County ▀ Auto / Medical Claims Other Services ▀ Referral to private attorneys and outside agencies ▀ Notary Public ▀ Mediation 20 Hospitality Services Texas Tech Pizza, Chick-fil-A®, Steak Escape®, Student Employment and Quiznos® Grab N Go, and Zi Asian Employment with Hospitality Ser- Hospitality Services Cuisine featuring Sushi with Gusto®. vices is an excellent way to be part of an The Student Union is also home to award winning team, meet new friends Wiggins Complex the Union Grill, the Union Bistro, Smart and make money while you work close 806-742-1360 Choices, Center Sweets, and Cold Cor- to your classes. [email protected] ner, 1923, and a New Outlet in the SUB Flexible scheduling, fast advance- We are excited that you have chosen Retail Corridor (Fall 2011). ment opportunities, convenient loca- Texas Tech University and even more • A Dining Bucks Plan means you tions close to your classes and the Work excited that you will be dining with are never far from your next meal or for Board program make Hospitality Hospitality Services. snackn o campus because there are din- Services more than “just a job” – we’re The last thing you want to worry ing restaurants all over campus. a positive part of your university ex- about is food and it’s easy for you to eat perience. what you want, when you want. The three All-You-Care-To-Eat Visit www.hospitality.ttu.edu or any You will be able to get the most out dining halls are generally open during Hospitality Services dining location for of your university experience because the traditional meal times of breakfast, more information. you won’t have to leave campus to eat. lunch and dinner. The Market food court at Stangel/ Catering On-Campus Dining Murdough is open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 Texas Tech’s Top Tier Catering Hospitality Services serves a wide p.m. with two short down times be- offers great foods that will tempt any- variety of savory food choices and invit- tween meals and late-nite hours. one’s taste buds. Catering provides ing dining locations so you never have Most of the Sam’s Place Mini- exceptional service on- and off-campus, to leave campus when your stomach markets are open from 7 a.m. until 2 whether the event is a breakfast, or a starts rumbling. a.m. daily. Serving hours in the Student special reception, or a seated-service For a complete listing of locations Union vary by location and all Hospital- banquet. Visit www.toptiercatering.ttu. check us out at www.hospitality.ttu.edu! ity Services hours are subject to change. edu for more information.

• Having a Dining Plan with Hos- Commuter Dining Plans pitality Services is all about choices. • Commuter Dining Plans make it easy for off-campus students to purchase On campus you have access to food from any Hospitality Services location and save money. food choices such as complete meals • There are three plans to choose from and the plans can be added to your at All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining loca- tuition statement. Purchase your plan online at www.hospitality.ttu.edu, or in the tions, dine-in/carry out entrées from ID/Raider Card Office in the Student Union building. one of the many concepts in The Market at Stangel/Murdough, or the Plan Cost Dining Benefits quick cuisine on hand at one of the Bucks Sam’s Place Mini-Markets located conveniently around campus. Commuter Advantage* $449 449 12% discount at all We also have a state-of-the-art Hospitality locations food court in the Student Union Commuter Plus* $349 349 9% discount at all that houses menu selections from Hospitality locations national concepts such as Sbarro’s® Commuter Basic* $249 249 7% discount at all Hospitality locations * Rates are open for change up until the Fall semester contract deadlines. Valid for off-campus students exclusively.

21 Providing ExcellenceHealth In Your skin resultsServices are confidential If you have not had these vaccina- and will not be released without your tions, you may receive them at Student Student Health Care consent. Health Services. Current charge is $75. 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. If you require an MMR vaccination A “hold” will be placed on your Texas Monday through Friday and a TB skin test, be sure you test Tech records if you do not provide Appointments: 743-2848 for TB before scheduling the MMR evidence of 2 MMR’s by the 5th week http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth vaccine. of class. JCAHO Accredited Clinic MMR Health Insurance (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) Continuous coverage is important to COLA Accredited Laboratory All students born after Dec. 31, 1956 avoid pre-existing condition exclusions Laboratory Services — X-Ray Ser- must show proof of 2 MMR (Measles- in future health insurance coverage. vices — Pharmacy (743-2636) Mumps-Rubella) Vaccinations. Texas Tech Student Insurance: If you have had these vaccinations, $200 Annual Wellness/Prevention After-Hour Care: you can fax your immunization records $250,000 Maximum Benefits Answering Service will route after- to 806-743-2122 or mail to Student $250 Annual Deductible hour calls to the SHS on-call physician. Health Services, 210 Student Wellness 80% In-network Coverage (up to If a student is directed to the emer- Center, Lubbock, Texas 79409. plan limits) gency room, there is a charge for these services. In case of an emergency, students should go directly to an emergency Health Insurance room or call 911. You have available to you the Student When to enroll? International Students: Health Insurance Plan for the 2010-2011 You can enroll in the Plan at any Students who are citizens of a school year. time for the various coverage periods. country not listed below are required The plan is administered by Academ- Your effective date of coverage be- to be tested. ic HealthPlans, Inc. and underwritten by gins the date the premium is received Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Tuberculosis Screening by the Company or its authorized The following is a brief overview of Students who are citizens of one of representative, or the effective date of the premium costs and benefits. the following countries are not required the coverage period, whichever is later. Effective dates of coverage vary to be tested. depending on coverage plan. You are American Samoa – Australia – Bel- How to enroll? responsible for knowing and under- Complete an enrollment form or en- gium – Canada – Denmark – Finland standing the details of any policy cov- roll online at www.AHPCare.com/ttu. – France – Germany – Greece – Iceland erage you select for yourself and your You can also go to the Texas Tech —Ireland – Italy – Jamaica – Liechten- dependents. Student Health Services to complete stein – Luxembourg – Malta – Monaco Once you receive your brochure, read and submit an enrollment form. – Netherlands – New Zealand – Norway carefully for an explanation of the ben- Your premium payment must be re- — Saint Kitts & Nevis – Saint Lucia efits, exclusions, and limitations. Please ceived at the time you enroll in the Plan. – San Marion – Switzerland – United keep the brochure for future reference. Kingdom – The Virgin Islands — Enrollment or Eligibility Tuberculosis Skin Test: Who can enroll? Please contact Student Health Ser- Students who are citizens from All registered domestic graduate vices at 806-743-2848 or Academic countries considered high-risk for students enrolled in one or more credit HealthPlans at 888-308-7320. Tuberculosis are required to have a hours, are eligible to enroll in this in- Domestic Students can expect ID Tuberculosis screening test. surance. cards within a few weeks after your If you have already had a skin test in All registered international students premium payment is received. the last year, bring the results to Student on non-immigrant visas enrolled in one International Students can expect Health Services. (1) or more credit hours are required to ID cards 4-6 weeks after your premium If you have had the BCG vaccine, purchase the Student Health Insurance payment is received. you still need to test. Plan and are automatically enrolled in Academic HealthPlans If you have had or been treated for the Plan unless evidence of coverage www.AHPCare.com/ttu Tuberculosis in the past, you will not is provided that meets the Texas Tech [email protected] be skin tested, but will need to see a University international student require- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of SHS physician. ments. Texas 22 800-521-2227 Parking Services Welcome to Texas Tech University! University Parking Services is pleased to announce a new program We are glad you have chosen our utilizing the latest technology for campus parking management – Graduate School and trust you will our License Plate Recognition System. One of the major advantages includes the discontinuance of physical have a successful and productive parking permits. Now we register vehicles and give an graduate career. ePermit to park in specified lots around campus. If you would like to register your vehicle to park on campus, Like any major institution trying you can do so by logging into your “My Parking Account” to accommodate 28,000 students, at www. parking.ttu.edu. 4,600 employees, and thousands of guests in a small land area every day, After 4:30 Pass pleased to offer our customers, Texas The “After 4:30 PM Pass” is a sup- Tech students, faculty and staff, a quick, we have a controlled parking system plemental privilege that will accompany convenient way to have a basic vehicle on campus. your valid Tech Parking ePermit. The “G inspection including top off oil and other fluids, check Tire Pressure, inspect belts All vehicles parking on campus pass” allows you to park in the interior of campus in Area Reserved Spaces and hoses, wipers and more. are required to have a valid ePermit. after 4:30 p.m. Car Clinics also offers activities In addition to the parking options • Passes are only available to Re- such as rock climbing, segue rides, car search Assistants, Graduate Assistants, seat checks and hosts organizations like provided to students, we offer sev- Teaching Assistants, and Graduate HEAT and MADD, plus so much more. eral additional options for graduate Part-Time Instructors with current ap- Expectant Mother Parking students. pointments. University Parking Services pro- • Passes are only available to current vides a unique program designed to aid I encourage you to review the in- ePermit holders. If you do not have expectant mothers in accessing campus formation, visit our website at www. a current ePermit, you can log on to parking facilities. The program is de- parking.ttu.edu or our office at 2903 your parking account at www.parking. signed to help women remain an active ttu.edu using your eRaider name and part of the University as their pregnancy 4th St. or contact us at parking@ttu. password to purchase an ePermit. You approaches full term. We want to ensure edu, online chat, twitter or facebook, must know your correct license plate that our expectant moms have easy ac- number to purchase an ePermit. cess to the facilities on campus as well if you have any questions regarding as their vehicle. parking on campus. MAP Program Dates: 24/7 Location: campus I want your parking experience Toys for Tickets The MAP Program provides services November 10- December 5 on campus to be a positive one. To such as a battery boost, free gallon of Partnering with the Marines, Toys that end, we would much rather work gas, door unlock, and tire air up to for Tickets campaign, we allow patrons anyone on campus 24/7, excluding uni- to bring in toys and the receipt equal to with you ahead of time to accommo- versity holidays, all at no charge. Limit the amount of the citation for a citation date your needs as best we can rather three per semester without charge. dismissal. Other qualifications apply. than issue a citation later on. Car Clinic Social Media Again, welcome to campus and November 9th and February 29th Like and Follow Us – We are on face- Providing more service than ex- book and twitter! We would love to hear best wishes for the coming year. pected to ensure that everyone travels from you and be able to share informa- Eric S Crouch safely during major University holi- tion related to the campus, your vehicle Managing Director days, University Parking Services is and our parking system with you. TTUGrad School Class of ’96 23 Recreational Sports

2011 Grad Student Quick Reference Guide If your fees have been waived because you are a INTRAMURAL SIGN-UPS teaching or research assistant, you must purchase Flag Football September 6 - 8 a Rec Center membership if you wish to utilize the Softball September 20 - 22 Rec Center. Membership fees are $75 per semester Outdoor Soccer October 4 - 6 or $175 for the academic year. Please come to Room Volleyball October 18 - 20 202 of the Rec Center if you have any questions or if you would like to purchase a membership. OUTDOOR PURSUITS CENTER ADVENTURE TRIPS Applebutter Bike Ride September 10 FACILITY HOURS Caprock Day Hike September 11 STUDENT REC CENTER Wichita Mountains Climbing September 16 Monday - Friday 6:00am - Midnight Palo Duro Mt. Bike Ride September 25 Saturday 8:00am - 10:00pm Sunday Noon - Midnight SPORT CLUB FEDERATION The Sport Clubs Federation is comprised of 29 MAIN OFFICE, RM. 202 recreational and competitive sport clubs. The Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm mission of the Federation is to promote opportunities Wednesdays Open until 6:00pm for students to create and/or, maintain sport clubs that fit a broad, competitive or recreational interest for the students of Texas Tech University. Dually, an LEISURE POOL (LP) & AQUATIC CENTER (AQC) emphasis of the Federation is to develop students in August 25 - September 18 the scope of leadership development not only for their LP Lap Swim only clubs, but for life after college. Monday - Friday 6:00 - 8:45am AQC Lap Swim Only FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 7:00pm The Fit/Well has group fitness instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists, and student assistants that Leisure Pool lead the Tech Community in fun filled, heart pumping Monday - Friday Noon - 9:00pm workouts! Saturday and Sunday Noon - 7:00pm Unleash your energy in one of 45 weekly RaiderX free Leisure Pool Family Hours group fitness classes such as Cardio Boxing, Abs, Step Tuesday and Friday 5:30 - 9:00pm and ZUMBA. Or discover your passion in a Raider X2 Saturday Noon - 3:30pm class (fee required) like Yoga, Pilates, Spin and Dance. Sunday Noon - 7:00pm We also have personal trainers available for hire that SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 9 can help you reach your workout goals and licensed AQC Monday - Friday 6:00 - 8:45am massage therapists to relieve stress, soreness or to LP Monday - Friday Noon - 6:00pm relax. Register for these services in the Fit/Well. AQC Monday - Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm LP Saturday & Sunday Noon - 6:00pm

LP & AQC Family Hours Tuesday and Friday 5:00 - 9:00pm Saturday Noon - 3:00pm Sunday Noon - 6:00pm

24 25 In today’s globalized job market, students who participate in a study abroad program or international internship are more marketable and competitive in almost every field. Study Abroad An overseas educational experience equips students with an international perspective that helps them function objectively and comfortably in the global marketplace while earning credit towards their degree. Need a language for your degree? The two Texas Tech Centers, in Seville, Spain, and Quedlin- burg, Germany, offer students the opportunity to take Texas Tech catalog classes and receive direct Texas Tech credit since the centers serve as satellite campuses. Students are enrolled in an intensive language program (equivalent to four semesters of Spanish or German), live with host families and are immersed in the language and culture through excursions and day-to-day experiences. Other intensive language options include Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Spanish in Granada, Spain or Cuernavaca, Mexico, Study Abroad Texas Tech graduate students may study abroad in various locations around the world — from Mexico to Italy, Finland to Australia, and France to Turkey. Advisors assist students with choosing a program that best fits their needs and provide guidance during the application and orientation process. All Texas Tech students participating in a study abroad program to earn Texas Tech credit must go through the Office of International Affairs. Scholarships Available Students participating in any Texas Tech study abroad pro- gram are qualified to apply for the Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship, funded by the International Education Fee paid by all Texas Tech students. Students remain eligible for Texas Tech financial aid to help finance their program. Contact Information: Sandra Crosier; Study Abroad Director; International Cul- tural Center; 806-742-3667; www.studyabroad. ttu.edu.

26 Important Numbers & Websites Academic Concerns Legal Concerns Financial Aid Student Mediation Center Agricultural Sciences 310 West Hall...... 742-3681 109 West Hall...... 742-3289 108 Goddard...... 742-2808 ...... 742-0454 Student Legal Services www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences www.financialaid.ttu.edu www.depts.ttu.edu/sls Architecture www.fafsa.ed.gov 1005 Architecture Bldg..742-3136 Libraries Scholarships .... www.ttu.edu/colleges/arch.php Scholarship Office Texas Tech Library Arts & Sciences 305 West Hall...... 742-3681 Library Hours...... 742-2251 102 Holden Hall...... 742-3831 www.applytexas.org....fina.ttu.edu Library Information...... 742-2232 ...... www.ttu.edu/colleges/as.php ...... www.library.ttu.edu Business Administration Financial Counseling & Education 201 Business Admin..... 742-3171 Red to Black Southwest Collection...... 742-3749 ...... www.ttu.edu/coba.php 271 Human Sciences www.ttu.edu/academics/libraries.php ...... 3188 Building...... 742-9781 Miscellaneous Education www.orgs.ttu.edu/r2b 100 Education Bldg..... 742-1997 Lost & Found ...... www.educ.ttu.edu Health Concerns University Police Dpt...... 742-3931 Engineering Student Wellness Center www.ttpd.ttu.edu 100 Engineering Center.742-3451 Appointments:...... 743-2848 Safe Ride ...... www.depts.ttu.edu/coe Information:...... 743-2860 Off campus -(742-7433) 742-RIDE Graduate School Pharmacy:...... 743-2636 On campus - (742-6482) 742-NITE 02 Holden Hall...... 742-2781 www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth ..... www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool International Students Chancellor’s Office Human Sciences 124 Administration...... 742-0012 142 Human Sciences ... 742-3031 International Cultural Center Dining Plan ...... www.ttu.edu/humansci.php 601 Indiana...... 742-2974 www.hospitality.ttu.edu Law School ...... www.iaff.ttu.edu Campus Safety (Non-Emergency) 122 Law Bldg...... 742-3793 Diversity Involvement Campus Life University Police Dpt...... 742-3931 ..... www.ttu.edu/colleges/law.php 201 SUB...... 742-5433 www.ttpd.ttu.edu Mass Communications...... 742-6500 Office of International Affairs Emergency www.ttu.edu/colleges/masscomm.php 601 Indiana Avenue...... 742-3667 Off Campus...... 911 TTU Health Sciences Center ...... www.iaff.ttu.edu On Campus...... 9-911 3601 4th...... 743-1000 Student Counseling Center IT ...... www.ttuhsc.edu 214 West Hall...... 742-3674 Visual & Performing Arts.. www.ttu. IT Help Center Registration edu/colleges/visualarts.php ...... 742-HELP Art ...... 742-3825 Register For Classes Theatre &Dance...... 742-3601 Leadership use RAIDERLINK Music...... 742-2270 Student Organizations Services WEBLINK Admissions 201 SUB...... 742-5433 Campus Life Registrar Office of Admissions 201 SUB...... 742-5433 Admissions, 103 West Hall West Hall...... 742-1480 ...... 742-3661/ www.reg.ttu.edu www.admissions.ttu.edu Recreational Sports / Club Sports Transcripts Financial Student Rec Center...... 742-3351 103 West Hall...... 742-3661 ...... www.recsports.ttu.edu Billing (tuition & fees) www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/tran... 301West Hall...... 742-3272 scripts/trans.html www.sfc.ttu.edu 27