Giving to Student Disability Services

Gifts to Student Disability Services and the TECHniques Center help provide resources, services and opportunities that support Texas Tech students with disabilities. Donors may choose to support SDS programs, student scholarships or the TECHniques Center through the funds below.

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Support Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services Fund for Excellence

Established in 2015 with gifts from SDS staff and former students, the Student Disability Services Fund for Excellence supports services and resources for students registered with SDS.

Gifts to the fund may support:

• Assistive technology, software and other technology that supports student learning.
• Student instructional materials and supplies.
• Supplemental tutoring and academic support.
• Equipment and resources used to provide SDS services.
• Scholarship assistance for students with disabilities.

Give to the SDS Fund for Excellence

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Scholarship Endowments

Donors may also support endowed scholarships benefiting students registered with SDS or participating in the TECHniques Center.

Guy & Elwanda Phillippe Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Larry Phillippe in 2014 in honor of his parents and their many years of supporting Texas Tech University, this endowment provides scholarships to students in any major who are enrolled in the TECHniques Center.

Give to the Phillippe Scholarship

Alex C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Alex C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student registered with Student Disability Services.

Give to the Watkins Scholarship

Jack T. Grant Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Established in 2017 by Todd and Kimberly Grant in memory of their son, Jack Grant, this scholarship supports a currently enrolled TECHniques Center student who demonstrates financial need.

The Grant family established the fund to contribute to the success of future TECHniques Center students.

Give to the Grant Scholarship

Jeanne Rau Cumbie Scholarship Endowment

The Jeanne Rau Cumbie Scholarship provides annual scholarship support to students who are enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center at the time of application.

Give to the Cumbie Scholarship

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Support the TECHniques Center

The TECHniques Center provides supplemental academic support to Texas Tech students with learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Gifts can support the program directly or help make its services available to students through scholarship assistance.

TECHniques Center Fund for Excellence

Established in 2009, the TECHniques Center Fund for Excellence helps support the program's long-term success and the resources used by students and tutors.

Gifts may support:

• Technology and software that support student learning.
• Tutoring materials and supplies.
• Training resources for TECHniques Center tutors.
• Scholarship assistance for students who need TECHniques Center services.

Give to the TECHniques Center Fund for Excellence

TECHniques Center Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by the Leinen Family in 2014, the TECHniques Center Endowed Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to students enrolled in the TECHniques Center and helps make the program accessible to students who may not otherwise be able to afford its fees.

Give to the TECHniques Center Endowed Scholarship Fund

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TECHniques Center Wish List

The TECHniques Center also maintains an Amazon Wish List with items that can be used to enhance tutoring, student learning and program services.

Items purchased through the wish list can be shipped directly to the TECHniques Center by selecting the TECHniques Center Gift Registry Address during checkout.

Purchases made through the Amazon Wish List are not tax-deductible.

View the TECHniques Center Amazon Wish List

For questions about the TECHniques Center Wish List, email techniques.center@ttu.edu.

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Questions About Giving?

If you have questions about supporting Student Disability Services or the TECHniques Center, contact SDS for assistance.

Email Student Disability Services