*All meetings in Lubbock unless noted otherwise.
The Legislature, in Chapters 109, 110, and in Section 51.352, Texas Education Code, has delegated to the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System the power and authority to govern, control and direct the policies of the Texas Tech University System.
The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate for staggered terms of six years each, the term of three members expiring on January 31 of odd-numbered years. In addition to the nine members, there also is a student regent who is appointed by the governor to serve a one-year term that begins on June 1 of each year.
For more than 75 years, the institutions of the Texas Tech University System have served as a beacon of excellence in education and research on the South Plains and beyond. Throughout its history, the Board of Regents has been composed of distinguished and dedicated Texans who have been strong advocates of excellence in academic and patient care programs, meaningful scientific research and responsible public service.
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| Officers | |
| Mickey L. Long | Chairman |
| Larry K. Anders | Vice Chairman |
| Term Expires January 31, 2015 | |
| Mickey L. Long | Midland |
| Nancy Neal | Lubbock |
| John Walker | Houston |
| Term Expires January 31, 2017 | |
| Larry K. Anders | Dallas |
| Debbie Montford | San Antonio |
| John D. Steinmetz | Lubbock |
| Term Expires January 31, 2019 | |
| John Esparza | Austin |
| L. Frederick "Rick" Francis | El Paso |
| Tim Lancaster | Abilene |
| Student Regent | Term Expires May 31, 2013 |
| Suzanne Taylor | Arlington |
| Staff | |
| Ben W. Lock | Secretary |
| Christina Martinez | Executive Assistant |
The Chairman of the Board appoints all committee members and designates a committee chair (except as otherwise stated in the Regents' Rules). All other board members are ex officio members of each committee.
Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs Committee
The Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs Committee consists of three members
and oversees the educational mission and academic programs; HSC clinical programs
(both patient care services and clinical investigation); student and faculty
affairs within the component institutions of the System.
Nancy Neal (chairwoman), Debbie Montford, Tim Lancaster, and Suzanne Taylor(student regent)
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee consists of three members and oversees use and occupancy
of system property, and the planning and location of construction, maintenance
and repair of system physical facilities.
Debbie Montford (chairwoman), John Walker, and John Esparza
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee consists of three members and oversees
the budgeting process, handling of System funds and all System administrative
matters.
John D. Steinmetz (chairman),
L. Frederick Francis, and
John Walker
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of five members and assures that the board sets
audit policy and maintains direct access to both internal and external audits
of the TTU system. The director of Internal Audits is responsible to the
board through the Audit Committee.
L. Frederick Francis (chairman), Nancy Neal, and John D. Steinmetz
At any time during a board meeting, the chair or not less than six members may by vote to appoint special committees, name the members and designate the chair. Any special committee so created is temporary (except the Investment Advisory Committee) and is charged in writing as to its particular duties and functions and the period in which it is to serve (action by the chair or six members is required to extend this period).
Investment Advisory Committee
The Investment Advisory Committee, a special committee of indefinite duration, is composed of three members appointed by the Board of Regents of the University System; one member by the Foundation Board; and five members by the Chancellor of the University System. Of those five members, two are recommended by the Board of Directors of the Foundation, subject to approval by the Chancellor and Board of Regents. The committee chair is appointed by the Board of Regents. The Investment Advisory Committee meets quarterly to review and consult with investment counsel, investment managers and appropriate officers and staff of the TTU System administration.
BOR Chair Appointees: L. Frederick Francis, John Walker, and Carin Barth (chairwoman)
TTU Foundation Appointees: [vacant]
TTU System Appointees: Alan Brown, Chris Floyd, Carrol McGinnis, Burns McKinney, and [vacant]
Regents’ Rules Review Committee
The Regents’ Rules Review Committee is a special committee established by the Chairman of the Board of Regents. Section 01.07, Regents’ Rules, requires that, in 2011 and in each fourth year thereafter, the Chairman of the Board shall appoint a special committee to conduct a review of the Regents’ Rules and to recommend to the Board for adoption any updates and revisions to the Regents’ Rules as may be necessary or appropriate.
Larry K. Anders (chairman), Nancy Neal, L. Frederick Francis, and John Walker
Strategic Planning Committee
Nancy Neal (chairwoman)