Sofia Chapman

Sofia Chapman 
Associate Dean for Student Life
Director of Community Engagement
Director of Wellness
School of Law

Sofia is committed to our students' success in the School of Law. Sofia has great empathy for diverse students and strives to be cognizant of their challenges. Many are the First Generation to attend an institution of higher education let alone law school. The leadership she provides creates a fostering, positive, and motivating environment. She has spearheaded initiatives including the food pantry which is available for law students with food insecurity and opportunities for providing wellness breaks including a “Wellness Room” and yoga sessions. Another significant resource Sofia is involved with is “Wellness Support” where the law school is in partnership with the College of Education Counselor Education program to provide counseling support to law students. These services are provided at no charge. Sofia also provides opportunities for one-on-one sessions about student concerns or initiatives that may be implemented to enhance law student careers. She coordinates a student leadership retreat, along with other administrators, faculty, and staff with the goal to improve awareness for our traditionally underrepresented student population. The result is that Sofia and the administration are better able to understand how they can help law students. Sofia meets with student groups monthly and provides feedback to administration. Sofia's unwavering support of all things Texas Tech and more importantly the students, make her stand out as an exemplary employee.