Texas Tech University

Student Success Specialists

Your Student Success Specialist is focused on supporting your success both in and out of the classroom. Your Success Specialist does not replace your academic advisor – your advisor is still here to help you with degree planning and course selection. Instead, your Specialist's role is complementary to the advising process and is focused on helping you get connected to the resources at Texas Tech to help you be academically, professionally, and personally successful.

Whether you need assistance with time management, aren't sure who to reach out to about finding mental heath resources, are struggling with finances, are wondering how to get involved on campus, or just need someone to talk with about the stresses of college life, your Specialist is here to listen and to connect you with the individuals and offices on campus who can provide whatever help you need.

Your Success Specialist is embedded in and works directly with your academic college or unit to provide specialized retention outreach and support services. You can find your assigned Specialist below as well as on your Success Team on Raider Success Hub. Don't hesistate to reach out to them today!

College of Arts & Sciences

Viviana Gomez

Viviana Gomez

vigomezd@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist
Last Names: N-Z

Misty Olivares

Misty Olivares

misoliva@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist
Last Names: A-M

College of Education

Alejandra Padgett

Alejandra Padgett

alepadge@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

College of Human Sciences

Paige Morrison

Paige Morrison

paige.morrison@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

College of Media & Communication

 Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

sandra.castillo@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

Davis College of Agricultural Sciences

Jeanette Moya

Jeanette Moya

jeanette.moya@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

Huckabee College of Architecture

Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith

aaron.d.smith@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

J.T.& Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts

Jessica Murph

Jessica Murph

jmurph@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialis

Rawls College of Business

Melissa Villarreal

Melissa Villarreal

melisvil@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

University Advising

We are working on assigning a Specialist to University Advising. Your University Advising team is here to provide you support during your time at TTU!

University Studies

Shannon Davis

Shannon Davis

shannon.davis@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist

Whitacre College of Engineering

 John Burdan

John Burdan

joburdan@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist
Sophomores

Melanie Lindsey

Melanie Lindsey

melanie.lindsey@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist
Juniors/Seniors/2nd Degree

Jayc Waller

Jayc Waller

jayc.waller@ttu.edu

Student Success Specialist
First Year Students