Texas Tech University

Faculty Resources

In our experience, transformative educational experiences require two things: talented, driven students AND brilliant, creative faculty mentors. This page is intended to be a constant work in progress hosting resources for innovative faculty seeking to craft and nurture experiences for undergraduate students. Please send us a message at to share any new resources we should incorporate here!

2019-2020 TrUE Faculty Fellow

TrUE Faculty Fellow Dr. Dave Louis

Dave Louis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Higher Education

Dr. Louis brings a wealth of experience and academic expertise to his role as the Center for Transformative Undergraduate Research's first faculty fellow. In addition to providing strategic guidance to the Center's leadership, he has taken on the vital role of faculty liaison—serving to reduce or eliminate barriers for faculty looking to engage with the Center in developing or enhancing transformative experiences for undergraduate students. He also pioneered the development of the external funding index detailed below. If you would like to consult with Dr. Louis regarding an opportunity, click here to view his contact information and full bio.

External Funding Directory

The Google Spreadsheet embedded below lists a wide range of funding opportunities that may be of interest to faculty seeking to develop new transformative experiences for their students. Click here to load the spreadsheet in a separate browser window.