Texas Tech Again Earns Spot on President’s Honor Roll
March 1, 2010
University named for commitment to service learning and civic engagement.
For the third consecutive year, Texas Tech University was named to the 2009 President’s
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
The university was one of 30 institutions of higher education in Texas selected for
the honor roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
“I want to commend the faculty and staff involved whose efforts have earned Texas
Tech a place on this honor roll,” said Guy Bailey, president of Texas Tech. “One of
our goals at Texas Tech is to create opportunities for involvement in social and community
service activities. Achieving this recognition for the third year in a row speaks
to the high level of excellence our outreach programs provide. ”
Five Texas Tech projects were submitted to earn this ensemble award:
- Future Akins-Tillett, assistant professor of art education and visual studies in the School of Art, for Lowrider Bikes in Higher Education
- Jodi Gonzalez, unit assistant director with Academic Operations and Services, for the PEGASUS Program for First Generation College Students
- Stephanie J. Jones, assistant professor with the Higher Education Program, for the Team-Up for College Knowledge program
- Amy Murphy, managing director for the Center for Campus Life, with the Greek Build Project
- Janie Ramirez, administrator with the College of Education, for Project FUTURE, Finding Unique Teachers through Unprecedented Recruitment Efforts