Texas Tech University
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

"Student Government Association (SGA) - In addition, to work diligently to cultivate partnerships with the student body, administration, faculty, staff, and community, to maximize each student's educational and personal growth. The Student Government Association also encourages student involvement and will provide opportunities to develop a lifetime relationship with Texas Tech University for each student and to keep Texas Tech University at the forefront of higher education. Faculty Senate - The Faculty Senate acts on behalf of the faculty and serves as an advisory body to the President of the University and may consider all matters of university concern. Any member of the University community may bring a matter of university concern to the attention of the Senate.
The Senate may make recommendations to the President of the University concerning the academic functions of the University, academic freedom, and other matters pertaining to the welfare of the University, particularly those of special interest to the faculty. (Senate Constitution IV, 1-3) Staff Senate - The Texas Tech University Staff Senate shall exist to contribute to the welfare of its staff employees; to serve as a liaison among staff, administration, faculty, and students; and to advise the administration in matters affecting the staff. Through these purposes, the Staff Senate strives foremost to contribute to the overall success of Texas Tech University. """
The Senate may make recommendations to the President of the University concerning the academic functions of the University, academic freedom and other matters pertaining to the welfare of the University, particularly those of special interest to the faculty. (Senate Constitution IV, 1-3) Staff Senate - The Texas Tech University Staff Senate shall exist to contribute to the welfare of its staff employees; to serve as a liaison among staff, administration, faculty, and students; and to advise the administration in matters affecting the staff. Through these purposes the Staff Senate strives foremost to contribute to the overall success of Texas Tech University. "

“The Office of Institutional Diversity also strives to establish and maintain collaborative, strategic, and mutually beneficial relationships with citizens of Lubbock, Texas, and surrounding communities. These efforts collectively allow for the identification of emerging opportunities, issues, and challenges while supporting the interests of stakeholders and advancing the mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity and the strategic priorities of Texas Tech University. OID regularly works with representatives of local and state governments, area school districts, nonprofit organizations, churches, and places of worship, citizens' groups, Chambers of Commerce, and area businesses to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of community life in West Texas.”
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/institutional-diversity/about.php

Staff Senate - http://www.depts.ttu.edu/staffsenate/ Faculty Senate - https://www.depts.ttu.edu/senate/ SGA - http://www.depts.ttu.edu/sga/