Presidential Committees

Student Service Fee

The Committee is to recommend an appropriate Student Services Fee and/or other appropriate fees to meet the needs in providing programs and services to the student body and university system community. The committee must have the foresight and be conscious and mindful of the system's growth and development in its recommendations. Activities, facilities, programs and services associated directly with the Division of Student Life are funded by this fee. The committee is composed of 5 students and 4 faculty/staff. After review and committee consideration a recommendation is submitted to the Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students by October 1 each year.

Student Union Fee

The Student Union Advisory Board is charged with the planning, growth, and direction of the Student Union. Student Union Fee Advisory Committee, composed of 5 students and 4 faculty/staff, meets with Student Union & Activities personnel, evaluates budgets including projected expenses and income, reviews programs and considers long and short range facility needs. After review and committee consideration a recommendation is sent forward to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance by October 1 each year. If a fee increase is recommended it must be less than 10% of existing semester fee or be approved by student referendum.

University ID Maintenance Fee

This committee meets to review the university ID fee. The SGA President appoints 3 students to serve on this committee. A recommendation is submitted to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance by October 1 each year.

Athletic Fee

This committee meets to review the athletic fee to protect the interests and views of the students, voice concerns, and ideas that will enhance the student experience at athletic events as well as determine the fee for coming years. The SGA President appoints students to serve on this committee. A recommendation is submitted to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance by October 1 each year.

When:                  September 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

Where:                 Jones AT&T Stadium

What:                   Athletic Fee Advisory Committee Meeting

Hospitality Services Dining Plans Rate

The Dining Plans Rate Advisory Committee is to review the operational revenues and expenses, deferred maintenance and equipment needs, renovation or construction plans and any other projected cost increases to determine if the recommendation from the Director of Hospitality Services is valid and necessary. The committee is composed of 5 students and 4 faculty/staff. A recommendation is submitted to the Chief Financial Officer by December 1 each year.

Big XII

Members of this committee work on Big XII issues. They keep up with other universities throughout the Big XII and try to find ways to incorporate new ideas into the policies of Texas Tech. This committee usually meets twice a month or as deemed necessary by the chair.

Academic Council

The Academic Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Provost and Senior Vice President (PSVP) on academic matters. The Council provides leadership in determining academic policies, procedures, and priorities. Among a variety of issues, the Council considers requests for new academic programs and recommends course additions, changes, and deletions.  

Student Success Corridor

The Student Success Corridor Committee is established to develop and advance a unified, student-centered vision for support services at Texas Tech University. The Committee is charged with developing recommendations to optimize the alignment, accessibility, and impact of student support services across Texas Tech University. 

SOAC

This committee helps to coordinate the monthly SOAC meetings. Members assist with organizing the meetings, ensure that the student organizations know when and where the meetings will be held, and help to set the agenda. This committee usually meets twice a month or as deemed necessary by the chair.

Fall Break Calendar Sub Committee

The Fall Break Calendar Sub Committee was created to explore how a potential fall break could better support student well-being and academic success while maintaining the integrity of the academic calendar. Comprised of students, faculty, and staff, the subcommittee reviewed peer institutions, campus operations, and student feedback to thoughtfully evaluate both the benefits and challenges of adding a fall break to the Academic Calendar. 

Project Advisory Group

Honors and Awards Committee

Bookstore Advisory Committee