Purpose:

The purpose of the Parent & Family Relations Think Tank is to provide feedback for Parent & Family Relations (PFR) to enhance its communication strategies and program offerings for Red Raider families.

Meet our current Think Tank Members:

Benefits, Requirements, Responsibilities, and Application Process:

Benefits:

• Support your student's university by helping shape parent/family-specific communications and programming
• Make connections with Texas Tech University staff and other Red Raider families
• Recognition on the Parent & Family Relations website
• PFR Think Tank T-shirt

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be the parent, family member, or supporter of an undergraduate student currently enrolled at Texas Tech University
• Must be willing to meet the responsibilities outlined below
• Must be available for scheduled Zoom meetings.  The first Fall 2025 Think Tank meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th at Noon Central. Tentative 2025-2026 meeting dates: September 17, October 22nd, November 21st, January 21st, February 18th, March 25th, April 22nd, May 20th. 

Responsibilities:

• PFR Think Tank members will be asked to review and provide feedback on various electronic and printed communication pieces as well as programs offered by the department. Publications for review will be shared via email, Google Drive or other electronic means, and feedback will be submitted electronically through a survey form provided by PFR.
• Members will be asked to commit to providing at least one (1) contribution to department communications, such as tips for new Red Raider families in our newsletter or joining a webinar to share a family perspective.
• Attend monthly Zoom Meetings during the Fall and Spring semesters and once in the Summer (September, October, November, February, March, April, May).   Meetings will last approximately one hour and are normally at Noon Central.  Additional communications will occur via email. Attendance at 5 out of 7 meetings is expected.
• Term of service will be a maximum of two years, as long as your student remains enrolled at Texas Tech. For example, if your student is nearing their senior year and you cannot serve for two years, we would still appreciate your membership in the Think Tank.

Application Process: Applications are closed at this time and will reopen in Summer 2026

 

 

Read Red Raider Family Newsletter articles from Think Tank Members

Former Think Tank members - Thank you for your service to Texas Tech Famlies!

Noelle Andring, Garland, Texas
Sonya Battle, DeSoto, Texas
Susan Beard, Meridian, Idaho
Derek Brocklebank, Plano, Texas
Shae Brown, Llano, Texas
Serena Bumpus, Liberty Hill, Texas
Judy Carpenter, Sugar Land, Texas
Jennifer Colehower, Buda, Texas
Jennifer Davis, Rockwall. Texas
Meredith DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas
Karen Vine Fuller, Houston, Texas
Sonia Gilmore, Rosharon, Texas
Ginger Gonzales, Dexter, New Mexico
Callum Graves, San Antonio, Texas
Linda Hardin, Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Elizabeth Hayden, Keller, Texas
Lori Hughes, The Woodlands, Texas
Terri Johnson, Loveland, Colorado
Jon Kelly, Aspen, Colorado
Mike Kuhrt, Cibolo, Texas
Michael Lovejoy, Berleson, Texas
David MacWilliams, Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Brad Mayer, The Hills, Texas
Michelle Mayo, Irving, Texas
Tonia Mervis, Melissa, Texas
Michael Moore, Roswell, New Mexico
Heather Nieporte, Dallas, Texas
Marie Parrish, Chester, New Jersey
Janie Reyes, Dallas, Texas
Stacey Richardson, Houson, Texas
Karina Rubalcaba, El Paso, Texas
Donnal Smith, Childress, Texas
Jose Smith, Denton, Texas
Karen Sneed, Corpus Christi, Texas
Valerie Tessitore, Rockwall, Texas
Eren Testa, Dallas, Texas
Wendy McArthur Trumbo, Newberg, Oregon
Polly Warring, Houston, Texas
Lynelle Williams, Fresno, Texas