Texas Tech University is in compliance with Comprehensive Standard 3.2.2 and its component parts. 

3.2.2 The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institutions governance structure: 

3.2.2.1 Texas Tech University is a comprehensive public research university. The legal basis for this status is in the founding legislation of Texas Technological College, which called for “a coeducational college giving thorough instruction in technology and textile engineering  . . . and said college shall also have complete courses in the arts and sciences, physical, social, pure and applied, such as are taught in colleges of the first class leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Literature , Bachelor of Technology and any and all other degrees given by colleges of the first class . . .” (Senate Bill 103, Chapter 20, 38th Legislature, February 10, 1923, as cited in Ruth Horn Andrews, The First Thirty Years: A History of Texas Technological College 1925-1955. The Texas Tech Press: Lubbock, TX, 1956, Appendix A, p. 335.) Thus, the university began with a mission to provide technical and liberal arts education to the people of West Texas. The four founding colleges were Liberal Arts, Household Economics, Agriculture, and Engineering. As of summer 2004, the university has 11 colleges and schools (a twelfth college, Mass Communications, will begin operating independently in September 2004) and the widest variety of programs of any public university in Texas. Its mission is still primarily to serve the people of West Texas, but its enrollment is drawn from throughout the state, the nation, and from many foreign countries, as are the members of its faculty. Research is funded from local, state, national, and international sources, and the products of that research have impacts far beyond Lubbock, West Texas, and even the United States.  

The foundation of the university in broad-based education still exists. The College of Arts and Sciences, the successor to the founding College of Liberal Arts, has the largest number of departments and the largest enrollment of any of the university’s colleges and schools, and the university offers doctorates in areas of the humanities and social sciences such as economics, English, history, political science, psychology, and Spanish, along with the sciences and a wide range of professional and technical fields. The recently-formed (2002) College of Visual and Performing Arts offers doctoral work in music (DMA) and an interdisciplinary DFA degree that includes specializations in art, music, and theatre arts. The Honors College provides an enriched, liberal arts oriented educational experience for highly motivated undergraduate students. The existence of such liberal arts programs throughout the university’s history demonstrates that its mission far surpasses the narrow technological focus suggested by its name.  

The Texas Education Code, Section 51.352. Responsibility of Governing Boards, states that the board shall “insist on clarity of focus and mission of each institution under its governance” (Item 5), which would seem to define the legal authority of the board to control the mission of the university.  For the relationship of Texas Tech University with the Texas Tech University System, see the response to Core Requirement 2.3 and also the description of university organizational structure on p. 12 of the 2004-2005 university catalog (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/catalog/GenInfo.html). 

For the first four decades of its existence, Texas Technological College was primarily a locally-based institution that drew its students from West Texas. In the mid 1960s the board of regents initiated a campaign to fulfill the promise of the school’s founding mission. A new president, Grover E. Murray, was hired in 1967 and given a mandate to move the institution toward regional and national prominence in teaching and research. During Murray’s ten-year administration schools of law and medicine were added, faculty recruitment was extended, and the name was changed from Texas Technological College to Texas Tech University. At the same time, criteria for evaluation of faculty performance expanded from an emphasis on teaching to a research and creative activity focus, and graduate programs grew in enrollment and variety. These thrusts have continued in the nearly forty years since Murray’s arrival, and Texas Tech University has established itself as the third-ranked public research university in the state (after the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University in College Station). All of this is consistent with the mission to create a “college of the first class” that was envisioned in 1923 by the founding legislation. 

The broad-based mission statement adopted by the university in 2001 is a contemporary restatement of the vision of the institution’s founders. This mission statement was drafted by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, which was made up of representatives of major stakeholder groups, and circulated for comment and suggestions for changes to administrators, faculty, and students before it was submitted to the board of regents for final approval. There is no board of regents policy or university policy that specifies the process to be followed in drafting or amending a university mission statement, nor is there a requirement that the board of regents to approve it. However, the board of regents approved the current mission statement when it was adopted at the November 2, 2001 meeting (see Texas Tech University Board of Regents minutes for that date at http://www.irs.ttu.edu/Reports/StateReports/SYSTEM/Minutes/default.htm, p. 7) and it will continue to approve any new mission statement or any modifications to the current one.  
 

3.2.2.2  The board of regents has the legal responsibility for maintaining the fiscal stability of the Texas Tech University System and of the university. Fiscal policies of the board of regents are published as a pdf file in the Board Rules, Chapter 07 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/oppol/) Both Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University System oversee the fiscal affairs of the university. Primary responsibility lies with the university and is vested in the president (see Board of Regents Rules, Section 02.04.2.h http://www.depts.ttu.edu/oppol/). The Texas Tech University System’s Office of Internal Audit is responsible for insuring that proper accounting, financial and other controls are in place and also that the university’s assets are properly managed and protected from losses. O.P. 04.01 governs the operation of the Office of Internal Audit. (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP04.01.html)           

The board of regents at its meeting of May 14, 2004, approved the addition of an audit committee to the list of permanent board committees. This is a reflection of the concern of the board for the fiscal stability of the institution. The charge to the committee is: 

The Audit Committee shall have five members. The committee shall assure that the board maintains direct access to both internal and external audits of the TTU system. The Audit Committee shall recommend to the board guidelines for the operation of the committee and the auditing functions throughout the TTU system. The director of Internal Audits shall be responsible to the board through the Audit Committee. 

The committee shall:

(1) provide oversight of the internal and external audits;

(2) make recommendations for the selection of external auditors;

(3) review the scope of audits;

(4) provide guidance for the Director of Internal Audits on risk assessment and audit plans;

(5) review the findings of all external auditors and

(6) review system-wide risk assessment evaluations and plans to address the identified significant risk functions. 

No later than August 1 of each year, the Audit Committee-approved annual audit plan will be presented to the board for approval. Audits of the Office of the Board of Regents shall be the responsibility of the full board.
(Texas Tech University System Board of Regents Rules, Chapter 1, By-Laws, p. 10.) 
 

3.2.2.3 The university’s control over institutional policy is vested in the board of regents through the Texas Education Code. Section 51.352 and Chapter 109. These laws delegate to the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System ”the power and authority to govern, control, and direct the policies of the Texas Tech University System.” (Texas Tech University System, Board of Regents Rules, Chapter 1, Bylaws, Section 01.01.1.a, p. 1). The Texas Education Code, Section 51.352. Responsibility of Governing Boards, states “the governing board of an institution of higher education shall provide the policy direction for each institution of higher education under its management and control.” This clearly establishes the policy making function of the board of regents. System policies are contained in the Board of Regents Rules (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/oppol/ [pdf files]) and the university’s operating policies and procedures are in the Texas Tech University Operating Policy and Procedures manual (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/ [partially in HTML and partly in pdf files]). In case of a conflict between the two policy documents, the Board of Regents Rules takes precedence. 

In general practice, the university administration establishes its own policies with respect to relationships with related and affiliated corporate entities and auxiliary services, subject to approval by the vice chancellor for legal affairs and general counsel and the board of regents.  

Related corporate entities of Texas Tech University are:  

Texas Tech Foundation, Incorporated

The [c]orporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively to support and promote all colleges, schools, programs, and campuses of the Texas Tech University System; to seek and obtain gifts for such system; and to receive, hold, invest, and administer property of any kind, type, or nature for the benefit of the system; and to make expenditures to or for the benefit of it. (Bylaws of Texas Tech Foundation, Incorporated, Artlcle II, Section 2) 

Texas Tech Alumni Association

The Texas Tech Alumni Association, an independent affiliate of the [u]niversity, is organized to cooperate with the administration and other support groups in promoting excellence throughout the [u]niversity. The [a]ssociation serves as a communication exchange between the[u]niversity and its alumni and friends through written and personal contact with individual members and with chapters throughout the world and provides both volunteer service and financial support for the [a]ssociation and the [u]niversity. (Bylaws Texas Tech Alumni Association, Article I, Section 2) 

Museum of Texas Tech University Association

The [a]ssociation promotes and supports the Museum of Texas Tech University, . . . and assists in securing monies, members, collections, and general good will for its educational and building program. (By-Laws of the Museum of TTU Association, Article II, Section 1) 

Ranching Heritage Association

The purpose of the [a]ssociation is to assist Texas Tech University, its successors and assigns, in developing, interpreting and maintaining interest in ranching history, and obtaining funds for the restoration and preservation of ranch architecture, ranch furnishings, ranch operational equipment and other items associated with ranching. (Ranching Heritage Association Lubbock, Texas Bylaws) 

Parents Association

The objectives and purposes of this [a]ssociation are:

(1)  To provide a means by which the members may fully involve themselves in the educational experience of their students;

(2)  To provide the opportunity to the members of this [a]ssociation to become acquainted with the faculty, administration and educational environment at Texas Tech University;

(3)  To provide an additional voice though which the [u]niversity may effectively, purposefully and publicly present its achievements and requirements; and,

(4)  To be a means through which the financial and academic necessities of the [u]niversity and its students may be fully discovered and assistance made available in fulfilling those needs.

(Constitution and By-Laws of the Texas Tech Association of Parents, as amended April 2004)

Double T Association

No mission or statement of purpose exists in their bylaws. The Double T Association (formerly the Texas Tech Letterman’s Association) is an athletic booster organization with membership made up of former TTU athletes who have lettered or played for at least one year on a varsity intercollegiate sports team. 

Texas Tech Law School Foundation

The Texas Tech University Law School Foundation exists “to promote the teaching, research, and professional service activities of the Texas Tech University Law School”. (Agreement between Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech Law School Foundation, 28 September, 1984)         

Texas Tech Research Foundation (no longer active).

The Texas Tech Research Foundation purpose is:

To function as a private not-for-profit research foundation for the exclusive benefit of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.

To support research projects and associated educational undertakings in one or more of the Academic Colleges and Schools of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

To seek and obtain contracts, grants, and gifts for the advancement of research; to aid, assist, supplement, and complement such work through and in cooperation with Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; and to obtain through gifts or otherwise, funds for construction and maintenance of new buildings, laboratories, and equipment to be used by the Texas Tech University and Health Sciences Center Research Foundation in conformity with the laws of the State of Texas and with legal consent of the State of Texas.

To continue to enhance the development of an educational institution of excellence which supports short and long term research needs through the promotion of close working relationships between Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and local, state, and federal government agencies and private industry. (The By-Laws of Texas Tech University and Health Sciences Center Research Foundation, Article II)  

The university maintains contractual agreements with most of these organizations, except for the Texas Tech Foundation, for which there is a Texas Tech University Operating Policy O.P. 02.01 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP02.01.html), the Texas Tech Parent’s Association, for which an agreement is in final stages of drafting, and the Double T Association, which recently revised its bylaws and received 501(c)(3) status. As of late July 2004, the Double T Association is contacting the university about drafting an agreement. Copies of the contracts with the other related corporate entities are available in the Office of the General Counsel, Administration Building #215 and in the Office of Institutional Advancement of the Texas Tech University System.   

The Texas Tech Research Foundation was established for the purpose of promoting the research mission of the university. The effectiveness of the TTURF was evaluated approximately two years ago by the Vice President for Research, Technology Transfer, and Economic Development (Texas Tech University) and a decision was made at that time to eliminate it from the research mission of the university. However, the foundation’s 501(c) (3) status was maintained with the idea that it could be converted into a foundation to handle income from intellectual property. That possibility remains viable, but the TTURF is currently inactive. By law, copies of the by-laws and agreements between these foundations and Texas Tech University must be kept on file in the Office of Institutional Advancement of the Texas Tech University System. 

The relationships of some auxiliary services are covered in Texas Tech University Operating Policies, as listed below. The Barnes and Noble Texas Tech University Bookstore is covered by a contract between the university and Barnes & Noble Company.  Other auxiliary services such as PrinTech (university printing services), residence halls and food service, student recreation facilities, and the student health service are wholly-owned and operated by the university. Copies of legal contracts and agreements are housed in the Office of the General Counsel, Administration Building 215. 

KTXT-FM (student radio station), O.P. 30.01  ( http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/New.contents.links/
30academic_and_student_affairs.htm)
(pdf file)

International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Studies (ICASALS) O.P. 30.02 http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP30.02.html) 

Museum of Texas Tech University (along with the Moody Planetarium, Lubbock Lake Landmark, the Natural Science Research Laboratory, and the Valverde   County archaeological research site)  O.P. 30.03 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP30.03.htm) 

KTXT-TV (educational television/PBS affiliate), O.P. 30.06 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/op30.06.pdf) (pdf file)

KOHM-FM (classical music station/NPR affiliate), O.P. 30.07 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP30.07.htm)

Texas Tech University Center at Junction (teaching and research center located in Junction, TX), O.P. 30.11 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP30.11.html) 

Texas Tech University Press (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP30.19.html)

The National Ranching Heritage Center is covered by a contractual relationship. A copy of the contract is on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Room 215, Administration Building. 

Barnes & Noble Texas Tech University Bookstore. Contract is on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

All other auxiliary activities are under the direct control of the university.

The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for most auxiliary enterprises. These include:

         High Tech computer store           

         Hospitality Services

         Housing and Residential Life

         Recreational Sports

         Student Union

         United Spirit Arena

Some of these auxiliary services contract with independent contractors for services such as coin-operated laundry machines in residence halls, cable television service in residence halls, local telephone service in residence halls, and ATM service in the Student Union. In addition, the Department of Hospitality Services holds licenses or franchises to operate brand-name fast-food and other food outlets. 
 

3.2.2.4  The development mission of the university is a function of the chancellor, and administered through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement. The Office of Institutional Advancement supports the Texas Tech Foundation, Incorporated by receiving, receipting, acknowledging, and reporting gifts received by the Foundation. Texas Tech University has an agreement whereby the Office of Fiscal Affairs of the university maintains the official books of TTFI accounts held by TTU as agency funds.  These arrangements are spelled out in Texas Tech University O.P. 02.01 (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP02.01.html).  

Texas Tech University Foundation, Incorporated 

The purpose of the foundation is to support and promote all colleges, schools, programs, and campuses of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The foundation was formed to seek and obtain gifts for the institutions, and to receive, hold, invest, and administer property of any type given to the institutions or for the benefit of the institutions, and to make expenditures to or for the benefit of the institutions. 

The Foundation is governed by a 30-member Board of Directors which meets quarterly. The members of the Board also serve on committees of the Board, which include the Executive Committee, the Investment Committee, the Budget and Audit Committee, the Nominating Committee, Public Relations Committee and Development Committee. 

Texas Tech Foundation, Inc., is a Texas corporation established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for educational or charitable purposes.  

The Red Raider Club 

The Red Raider Club is a wholly-owned adjunct of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics of Texas Tech University. It has a 12-member board of directors and an employee of the Athletic Department serves as executive director and also serves as an ex-oficio member of the board, along with the Director of Athletics. This organization is the principal fund raiser and booster organization for the university’s athletic programs  
 

Double T Association

Double T Association is a registered Texas non-profit corporation. Its membership is open to individuals who have earned a letter for participation in Texas Tech intercollegiate athletics or for such others as may be unanimously approved by the 12-member board of directors. The by-laws of the association indicate that its primary activity is to provide financial support for Texas Tech University athletics and athletics associated charitable organizations. The Double T Association has no formal agreement with Texas Tech University.