Meet the Student Life Staff

Sofia Chapman, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Student Life

Dr. Sofia Chapman has nearly twenty-five years of educational experience in various roles from the elementary education arena to the higher education arena. 

Prior to working at the Law School, Dr. Chapman was the Managing Director of the Office of Student Conduct at Texas Tech University in which she oversaw campus discipline. 

Dr. Chapman has also previously served in various administrative roles dealing with issues related to admissions and recruitment, judicial/conduct affairs, mediation, Greek life, leadership programs, volunteer programming, financial aid, new student orientation, alcohol education, managing distressed students, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as oversight of auxiliary areas such as Student Union facilities. 

Dr. Chapman graduated in 2012 with her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Texas Tech University in which her research consisted of assessing the success of Latinas who completed the terminal degree process. Dr. Chapman also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Higher Education program. Dr. Chapman is also a Title IX Advisor and a Title IX Appellate Officer.

Degrees and Training

• B.S., Texas Tech University
• M.Ed., Texas Tech University
• Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Important Links

• Texas Tech University School of Law Mental Health Wellness Toolkit
• Title IX
  • The University's Title IX Administrator has exclusive jurisdiction over all cases involving discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, including pregnancy, and other types of Sexual Misconduct. This also includes domestic violence, as well as, discriminatory harassment based on race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected categories and classes.
• Student/Participant Release and Indemnity Agreement
• Academic Support
• Student Support
• Student Organizations
• Law Journals
• Pro Bono Program
• Advocacy Programs
• Student Handbook and Honor Code
• Important Forms

Quick Contacts

Sofia Chapman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Life
sofia.chapman@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University School of Law
Office for Student Life
3311 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409