Texas Tech University

Implementation Updates and Key Classroom Management Reminders

Memorandum

DATE: September 26, 2025

TO: Faculty & Academic Leadership

FROM: Ron Hendrick, Provost & Senior Vice President

RE: Implementation Updates and Key Classroom Management Reminders

Beginning next week, Vice Provosts Genevieve Durham and Cindy Akers will start working directly with deans and department chairs whose programs or courses may be affected by the Chancellor’s memo. Our goal is to implement this process with minimal disruption to faculty instruction and student learning.

As we have always done, instruction should remain neutral. Faculty should teach without compelling students to adopt a particular belief.

Additionally, in accordance with OP 34.16, guests are not permitted in regular class sessions.

Your support will help us uphold compliance with federal, state and System directives while preserving the academic integrity that defines Texas Tech University.

Thank you for your leadership and for your continued commitment to our students.



CC: Lawrence Schovanec, President

Office of the Provost