Texas Tech’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources has appointed Chloe Krause, an animal science alumna, as a new Program Manager for Recruitment & Marketing, college officials announced this month.
Krause began her role on Monday (Jan. 5) and will be stationed at the college’s Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center. She joins a dedicated team within the Davis College Dean’s Office responsible for attracting and retaining top-tier students to the college’s seven academic departments.
“I am excited to be joining a team of individuals who share a passion for Texas Tech and West Texas agriculture,” Krause said. “My experience as a Texas Tech student inspired me to give back to the institution that has shaped my academic and professional growth.”
In her new capacity, Krause will aid in efforts to develop and implement the college’s student recruitment strategies. Her responsibilities include supporting established recruitment, engagement, and retention objectives, analyzing recruiting data to refine plans, and serving as a public ambassador for the college both on campus and at external events. Additionally, she will recruit, manage and supervise all activities of the Davis College Agri-Techsans, including coordinating their travel.
A key aspect of Krause’s role involves traveling to various off campus recruiting events and engaging prospective students and guests. She will also coordinate the college’s participation in major university recruitment activities, such as University Days, Red Raider Experience, Raider Roadshows, group tours, Connect Tech and Techsan Preview Days.
In addition, she will work closely with the Agricultural Consortium of Texas to coordinate state-wide and out-of-state student recruiting efforts, as well as serve as one of the dean’s office liaisons to the College Recruitment, Retention & Career Development Committee
Krause earned her bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas Tech in 2024. Before joining the Davis College team, she gained industry experience as a graduate research and teaching assistant within Oklahoma State's Department of Animal & Food Science.
During her collegiate career, she was an undergraduate learning assistant for Texas Tech's Department of Animal & Food Science. Krause was also a Farm Animal Sales Intern for Elanco Animal Health in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2024. Krause worked as a student assistant throughout college in the Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center. She also served as the president of the Student Agricultural Council ('23-'24).
The Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center, under the leadership of Associate Dean for Academic & Student Programs Robert Cox, hosts a team of professionals dedicated to student success, including:
- Sandra Addo (2020) Assistant Director for Recruitment & Career Development: Addo brings experience as a former admissions counselor. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in business administration and marketing, and two master’s degrees from Texas Tech: Strategic Communication & Innovation and Higher Education
- Madonna Bullard (2025) Student Success Specialist: She supports and empowers students to achieve academic and personal growth. She earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary agriculture from Texas Tech and a master’s degree in agriculture from Angelo State
- Haley Hudson (2022) Program Manager for Academic Student Programs: Hudson develops academic advising strategies and ensures adherence to curriculum standards. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and applied economics from Texas Tech
- Brittyn LeCompte (2025) Program Manager – College Recruiter: A recent graduate and animal science alumna, she leads undergraduate recruitment efforts and oversees orientation programs students and guests
- Maeley Stroupe (2022) Associate Director for Student Success & Retention: Stroupe oversees academic advising policies and ensures curriculum compliance. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in agricultural communications from Texas Tech
The Student Success Center is named after Bill Bennett, a revered Texas Tech faculty member in the Department of Plant & Soil Science. Joining the university in 1968, Bennett was instrumental in fundraising for scholarships and establishing initiatives like Ambassadors for Agriculture and Agri-Techsans, aimed at boosting student recruitment and engagement.
CONTACT: Robert Cox, Associate Dean for Academic & Student Programs, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or robert.cox@ttu.edu
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