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THE COMMENCEMENT December 2014 THE COMMENCEMENT Friday , December 12, 2014 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UNITED SUPERMARKETS ARENA LUBBOCK, TEXAS TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration | 3 About Texas Tech University | 4 – 7 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies | 8 – 11 Commencement Speaker | 12 About President Nellis | 12 Acknowledgements | 13 Convocations Committee College Readers Administrative Representatives Student Banner Bearers Faculty Banner Bearers for Ceremonies International Flags Presidential Mace | 14 Graduation Honors | 14 List of Graduate School Degree Candidates | 15 – 22 List of Undergraduate Degree Candidates | 23 – 34 Receptions and Other Ceremonies | 35 Candidates for Military Commissions | 35 Academic Dress and Procession | 36 – 37 College Banners | 38– 39 Texas Tech Traditions | 40 Seating Charts | 41 OUR MISSION As a public research university, Texas Tech advances knowledge through innovative and creative teaching, research, and scholarship. The university is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. The university is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. 2 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION M. DUANE NELLIS, Ph.D. ROBERT V. DUNCAN, Ph.D. President and Professor of Geosciences Vice President for Research; Professor of Physics LAWRENCE E. SCHOVANEC, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President; JUAN S. MUÑOZ, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Senior Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement; NOEL SLOAN, J.D., CPA Vice Provost for Undergraduate Vice President for Administration and Finance; Education and Student Affairs; Chief Financial Officer Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CHANCELLOR / BOARD OF REGENTS ROBERT DUNCAN, J.D. MR. JOHN ESPARZA MRS. NANCY NEAL Chancellor, Texas Tech University System Austin, Texas Lubbock, Texas MR. MICKEY L. LONG MR. L. FREDERICK “RICK” FRANCIS MR. JOHN D. STEINMETZ Chairman, Board of Regents El Paso, Texas Lubbock, Texas Midland, Texas MR. TIM LANCASTER MR. JOHN B. WALKER MR. LARRY K. ANDERS Abilene, Texas Houston, Texas Vice Chairman, Board of Regents Dallas, Texas MRS. DEBBIE MONTFORD MR. COBY RAY San Antonio, Texas Plano, Texas ACADEMIC OFFICERS MARK SHERIDAN, Ph.D. W. BRENT LINDQUIST Ph.D. MICHAEL SAN FRANCISCO, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Honors College; Dean, Graduate School; Professor of Biology Professor of Biology LANCE A. NAIL, Ph.D., CFA Dean, Jerry S. Rawls College of Business; LINDA C. HOOVER, Ph.D. DARBY DICKERSON, J.D. Professor of Business Administration Dean, College of Human Sciences; Dean, School of Law; Professor of Restaurant, Hotel and W. Frank Newton Professor of Law SCOTT RIDLEY, Ph.D. Institutional Management Dean, College of Education; MICHAEL L. GALYEAN, Ph.D. Professor of Education DAVID D. PERLMUTTER, Ph.D. Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Dean, College of Media and Communication; Natural Resources; Paul Whitfield Horn AL SACCO, JR., Ph.D. Professor of Journalism and Professor and Thornton Distinguished Chair, Dean, Edward E. Whitacre Jr. Electronic Media/Public Relations Animal and Food Sciences College of Engineering; Professor of Chemical Engineering CAROL D. EDWARDS, Ph.D. ANDREW D. VERNOOY, M.Des.S. Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts; Dean and Professor, College of Architecture Professor of Art DECEMBER 2014 3 ABOUT TEXAS TECH ROM ITS VERY BEGINNING the Texas Tech University community has had a sense of destiny and an awareness of F the impact it could and would have on Texas and the wider world. Originally named Texas Techno- logical College, the college opened in 1925 with six buildings, four schools (Agriculture, Engineer- ing, Home Economics, and Liberal Arts), and an enrollment of 914. Texas Tech grew rapidly after World War II, and in 1969 the Texas legislature approved a name change to Texas Tech Univer- sity. In the years since, Texas Tech has grown to become the largest comprehensive higher education institution in the western two-thirds of the state. As the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, law school, and medical school, the uni- versity is the major institution of higher education in a region larger than 46 of the nation’s 50 states. Today, Texas Tech University continues to thrive, with more than 35,000 students enrolled in its 11 colleges: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resourc- es, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Jerry S. Rawls College of Business, Education, Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering, Honors College, Human Sciences, Media and Communication, Visual and Performing Arts, and the Graduate School, as well as University Programs via the Provost’s Office. The insti- tution’s goal is to enroll 40,000 students by 2020. Because of its educational scope and purpose and the size of the region it serves, Texas Tech Uni- versity operates in numerous Texas locations beyond the Lubbock campus. In all the Texas Tech Univer- sity System—which includes Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso—has more than 44,000 students enrolled. 4 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 2014 5 ABOUT TEXAS TECH INCE TEXAS TECH’S FIRST graduation ceremony in the spring of 1927, more than 200,000 undergraduate and gradu- S ate degrees have been awarded by the uni- versity. From these proud graduates have emerged captains of industry, world-renowned surgeons, noted authors, famous singers, acclaimed teachers and pro- fessors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, agronomists, scien- tists, professional athletes, and countless others who have claimed positions of service and responsibility in a rapidly changing world. Texas Tech University graduates have governed three states, flown in space, won Olympic gold medals, served as ambassadors to foreign countries, acted on Broadway stages, won Pulitzer Prizes, served in Con- gress, led Fortune 500 companies, and been watched by millions on network television news. Not all graduates will achieve fame and fortune in equal measure, but all Texas Tech graduates can point with pride to the solid academic preparation they received and the personal connections they made as Red Raiders. For beneath the spa- cious skies of West Texas and in the halls of brick and tile through which they strolled during their time on campus, generations of Texas Tech students have been provided a foundation for success that is without parallel. As they take their first steps into professional careers that will see many of them literally change the world, they can remember with absolute certainty one important fact about Texas Tech University: From here, it’s possible. 6 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 2014 7 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Friday, December 12, 2014 3:00 p.m. Presiding Dr. M. Duane Nellis President, Texas Tech University Processional* Texas Tech Commencement Band Prof. Duane Hill, Conductor National Anthem Ms. Hailey Anne Stockton Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Welcoming Remarks Mrs. Debbie Montford Board of Regents, Texas Tech University System Introduction of Commencement Speaker Dr. M. Duane Nellis Commencement Address Dr. Mica R. Endsley-Jones Chief Scientist, United States Air Force Conferring of Degrees Dr. M. Duane Nellis Dr. Lawrence E. Schovanec Provost and Senior Vice President Presentation of Bachelor’s Degree Candidates Dr. W. Brent Lindquist Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Recognition of Outstanding Students Dr. Lawrence E. Schovanec Class of 2014 Charge to the Graduates Dr. M. Duane Nellis Alma Mater Mr. Stuart Lee Aron (Words on Back Cover) Graduating with a Bachelor of Music Recessional* Texas Tech Commencement Band * Please remain seated during the Processional and Recessional 8 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Friday, December 12, 2014 7:00 p.m. Presiding Dr. M. Duane Nellis President, Texas Tech University Processional* Texas Tech Commencement Band Prof. Duane Hill, Conductor National Anthem Mr. Michael Andrew Needham Graduating with a Bachelor of Music Welcoming Remarks Mr. Mickey L. Long Chairman, Board of Regents, Texas Tech University System Introduction of Commencement Speaker Dr. M. Duane Nellis Commencement Address Dr. Mica R. Endsley-Jones Chief Scientist, United States Air Force Conferring of Degrees Dr. M. Duane Nellis Dr. Lawrence E. Schovanec Provost and Senior Vice President Presentation of Doctoral and Dr. Mark A. Sheridan Master’s Degree Candidates Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean, Graduate School Charge to the Graduates Dr. M. Duane Nellis Alma Mater (Words on Back Cover) Ms. Taylor Nicole Bell Graduating with a Bachelor of Music Recessional* Texas Tech Commencement Band * Please remain seated during the Processional and Recessional DECEMBER 2014 9 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Saturday, December 13, 2014 9:00 a.m. Presiding Dr. M. Duane Nellis President, Texas Tech University Processional* Texas Tech Commencement Band Prof. Duane Hill, Conductor National Anthem Ms. Natalie D´Anne Head Graduating with a Bachelor of Music Welcoming Remarks Mr. Tim Lancaster Board of Regents, Texas Tech University System Introduction of Commencement Speaker Dr. M. Duane Nellis Commencement Address Dr. Mica R. Endsley-Jones Chief Scientist, United States Air Force