Texas Tech University

Auxiliary Services

To continually enhance campus life for every Red Raider

Working with Integrity & Inclusion | Being Efficient & Effective | Creating Positive Experiences

Auxiliary Services is a division of Administration & Finance that extends beyond the learning environment of classrooms. We are the Golden Thread which enhances the Red Raider quality of education through student experiences and services. Patrick Albritton is the Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services.

We attract and retain a diverse community that provides the essential programs and services required for every Red Raider to achieve their highest potential

News

  • Texas Tech University has been ranked #3 Best College Food in Texas in Niche’s 2026 Best College Food rankings—out of more than 70 universities statewide.
  • University Recreation has been featured as a standout aquatics program in an article by Athletic Business for their unique, outside of the box thinking used to attract students to the aquatics facilities.
  • Texas Tech University Hospitality Services was awarded Gold for the Catering Special Event of the Year and Bronze for the Employee Development Program of the Year from the NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards! These awards celebrate exemplary menus, presentations, special event planning and new dining concepts at the collegiate level.
  • Kirk Rodriguez, senior director of hospitality services, has received the highest honor awarded by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS), the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award. 
  • D’aun Green, Managing Director of University Student Housing, has been honored with the prestigious Parthenon Award—the highest recognition granted by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International. This award celebrates exemplary leadership, service and lasting contributions to the campus housing profession. 

News

  • Texas Tech University has been ranked #3 Best College Food in Texas in Niche’s 2026 Best College Food rankings—out of more than 70 universities statewide.
  • University Recreation has been featured as a standout aquatics program in an article by Athletic Business for their unique, outside of the box thinking used to attract students to the aquatics facilities.
  • Texas Tech University Hospitality Services was awarded Gold for the Catering Special Event of the Year and Bronze for the Employee Development Program of the Year from the NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards! These awards celebrate exemplary menus, presentations, special event planning and new dining concepts at the collegiate level.
  • Kirk Rodriguez, senior director of hospitality services, has received the highest honor awarded by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS), the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award. 
  • D’aun Green, Managing Director of University Student Housing, has been honored with the prestigious Parthenon Award—the highest recognition granted by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International. This award celebrates exemplary leadership, service and lasting contributions to the campus housing profession. 

Administration & Finance