62^nd Session Senate Committees

Senate committees are an essential part of the Student Senate’s work. Committees review legislation, consider nominations and student concerns, develop initiatives, and make recommendations to the full Senate. Each standing committee focuses on a specific area of student life, university policy, or Senate operations. Committee chairs and vice chairs help lead meetings, organize committee work, and ensure that legislation and reports are prepared for Senate consideration.

 

 

College Committees

College Committees are made up of Senators representing their respective colleges. These committees focus on the needs, concerns, and priorities of students within each academic college. College Committees may meet with college leadership, plan outreach events, and develop legislation or initiatives that serve their constituents. 

For a full list of College Committees and the Senators that comprise them, click here.

 

 

Academics Committee

The Academics Committee considers legislation, nominations, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters related to academics at the university. This committee focuses on issues that affect students’ academic experience, including academic policies, classroom resources, advising, educational opportunities, and student success.

Chair: Abdullahi Baru
Vice Chair: Sara Sweden
Members: Lulu Bass, Ruben Castillo, Megg Lindley, Avinav Mallik, Esther Oji, Joy Solomon, Brooklyn Speer 

 

 

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee considers matters related to the disbursement of funds and the financial welfare of students. This committee reviews funding-related legislation and works on issues involving student organization funding, financial resources, and responsible allocation of Student Government Association funds.

Chair: Kate Fitzmaurice
Vice Chair: Christopher Waddell
Members: Sarah Adams, Asher Chang, Sean Cullen, Cooper Mau, Daniel Minderhout, Tade Olayiwole, Jackson Penn, Dylan Tolliver

 

 

Campus Infrastructure Committee

The Campus Infrastructure Committee considers legislation regarding improvements or changes to campus. This includes matters related to parking, grounds maintenance, facility improvements, construction, bike lanes, road construction, and other physical campus needs.

Chair: Samuel Alessio
Vice Chair: Felicia Dogbey
Members: Gabriela Repetto, Lisa Anoka , Cameron Barth, Micheal Flores, Jack Freeman, Olivia Hughes, Harper Mau

 

 

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Senate Code of Ethics and overseeing adherence to the Code by all members of the Student Senate of Texas Tech University. This committee works closely with the Committee on Rules and Administration and also oversees the annual revision of Student Government Association governing documents.

Chair: Julia Bulka
Vice Chair: Alexis Griffith
Members: Danica Lekic, Courtlyn Mosely, Nicholas Ornelas, Dalton Saunders, Austin Sassenberg

 

 

First Year Engagement Committee

The First Year Engagement Committee oversees the First Year Council and the First Year Leadership Association. This committee supports first-year student engagement, leadership development, and opportunities for new students to become familiar with the Student Government Association and the Student Senate.

First Year Council: Dylan Tolliver and Avery Crutsinger
First Year Leadership Association: Cade Watkins and Allie Caddell

 

 

Inclusion Committee

The Inclusion Committee considers legislation related to diversity and multiculturalism on campus. This committee works to celebrate, embrace, and bring awareness to the diverse sections of the student body while supporting an inclusive campus environment for undergraduate, international, transfer, graduate, and other student communities.

Chair: Demri Balerio
Vice Chair: Logyn Denbow
Members: Juliana Woods, Avery Crutsinger, Kaylynn Salazar, Savannah Cox, Madison Justice, Veronica Ray, Alie Silveria

 

 

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee considers matters related to student rights as they are affected by local, state, and national activities. This committee helps connect student concerns with broader government and community issues and may engage with local government meetings and civic affairs.

Chair: John Mattingly
Vice Chair: Jayden Owinski 
Members: Sydney Blaylock, Patrice Loftin, Mia McCall, Lettie Morris, Zoe Wittekiend, Chakri Voruganti

 

 

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee considers matters related to pre-collegiate and post-collegiate activities. The committee is also responsible for helping advertise Student Senate meetings to the student body and supporting communication between the Senate and students.

Chair: Maria Trujillo
Vice Chair: Francie Chapman
Members: Addison Court, Allie Caddell, Campbell Foster, Sophia Garcia, Noah Ingram, Remington King, Reese Ruecker

 

 

Rules and Administration Committee

The Rules and Administration Committee considers matters related to the internal operations of the Senate. This committee plays an important role in reviewing nominations, Senate procedures, calendars, attendance matters, and legislation affecting the structure and administration of the Senate.

Chair: Elise Sharp
Vice Chair: Voshita Parvathaneni
Members: Rhylan Corbin, Isaac De Leon, Whitley Hinkle, Jun Lee, Millicent Sifuna, James Snoddy, Cade Watkins

 

 

Student Life Committee

The Student Life Committee considers matters related to non-academic activities and services offered to students both on campus and off campus. This committee focuses on improving the student experience through initiatives connected to campus involvement, services, programming, and quality of life.

Chair: Corbyn Loftin
Vice Chair: Preslee Edwards
Members: Dey Chappel, Yemi Akinyeye, Haylee Clevenger, Bliss Bessire, Alyssa Pantalici, Paizlee Hardin, Kwasi Boamah