Texas Tech University

Connie R Watson

Program Director - Programs for Student Achievement
University Coaching & Student Achievment

Email: connie.watson@ttu.edu

Phone: (806) 742-3928

Connie R. Watson, BA, MA is originally from Henderson Texas where she developed a solid work ethic and appreciation for family and community. Her mom, two of her three sons, and her grandsons still live in her hometown; so she gets back home quite often! A word of advice – “Never forget your roots. It's what makes you…you.”  Connie moved to Lubbock in 2006 to pursue a career at Texas Tech University.  She has a combined 15 years of advising experience at the collegiate level and continues to grow professionally in her field.  She is also an instructor for First-Year Seminar and the Program for Academic Development and Retention.

Connie loves travel, film, photography and theatre and has enjoyed opportunities to travel and study abroad.  She feels, “travel opens us up to ourselves and understanding where we fit in this big universe. Through practice and engagement with the arts one learns to express themselves when all else fails.”

Connie Watson

Education

Connie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from University of Texas (Tyler) as well as her Master of Arts in Theatre, Speech Communications and Art History.  She is currently working towards completion of her PhD in Higher Education Research at Texas Tech University.

Connie's research interests include first generation programming, mentoring, coaching, parent voice and student success development.

Teaching

PADR 0061- Strategies for Academic Achievement, Texas Tech University

PADR 0080 - Theory & Development for Academic Achievement , Texas Tech University

RRP 1100 - Raider Ready:  First Year Seminar, Texas Tech University

Professional Organizations & Presentations

2008 – present NACADA Member

2008 – present NACADA philosophy and theory commission member

Professional Presentations:

Hill, S. & Watson, C. (2016). “Lights, Camera, Advise: Standing in Your Spotlight”, Texas Tech University Advising Workshop, Lubbock, TX.

Watson, C.R., Gilchrest, M.J., Morris, C.N., Paton, V., Self, J.S., Villareal, D., Ryan, T., & Matteson, S.M.  (August, 2017). “Developmental Math in the STEM Degree Pathways:  Perspectives from Developmental Math Students Attending Rural Community Colleges”, Texas Higher Education Symposium, Austin, TX.

Cuevas, S.& Watson, C.R. (October, 2017). “New Advisor Mixtape:  Finding the Beat to Your Own Groove”, NACADA, St. Louis, MO.

Gilchrest, M., & Watson, C.R. (October, 2017). “Developmental Math:  Gateway to STEM or STUCK?”,

NACADA, St. Louis, MO.

Cuevas, S.& Watson, C.R. (February, 2018). “New Advisor Mixtape:  Finding the Beat to Your Own Groove”, Regional NACADA, Little Rock, AR.

 

Programs for Academic Development & Retention

  • Address

    Texas Tech University, Drane Hall, Room 217, Mail Stop 45020, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3928
  • Email

    padr@ttu.edu