Faculty Grievances

If you are a faculty member of Texas Tech University, please click on the policy links below for the appropriate procedures to report your grievance:

• TTU OP 32.01 Promotion and Tenure Standards and Procedures
• TTU OP 32.05 Faculty Grievance Procedures
• TTU OP 40.02 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• TTU OP 40.03 Sexual Misconduct
• TTU OP 40.04: Access for Individuals with Disabilities
• TTU Faculty Handbook
• Texas Tech University Operating Policies and Procedures Manual
• Regents’ Rules

For assistance with a faculty complaint, please contact:

The Office of the Provost
104 Administration Building, Box 42019
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2019
(806) 742-2184
Provost.communications@ttu.edu

Staff Concerns and Grievances

TTU staff employees who have a complaint pertaining to any work-related problems should contact their supervisor first and attempt a resolution. If a resolution is not reached, click on the policy link below for the appropriate procedures to report your complaint.

• TTU OP 40.02 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• TTU OP 40.03 Sexual Misconduct
• TTU OP 40.04: Access for Individuals with Disabilities
• TTU OP 70.10 Non-faculty Employee Complaint Procedures
• Texas Tech University Operating Policies and Procedures Manual
• Regents’ Rules

For assistance with a complaint or any other similar employment-related concern, please contact:

Office of Human Resources
Doak Conference Center
2518 15th Street
(806) 742-3650
hr.employee.relations@ttu.edu

Student Concerns and Grievances

Texas Tech University has various procedures for addressing student complaints or grievances. In general, students should direct their questions to the persons responsible for the individual or department of concern. Students may also seek assistance with complaint resolution from the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS.) The ODOS offers to students an explanation of the complaint processes and can facilitate resolution of student related problems.

Related operating policies and student complaint processes are available in the TTU Student Handbook and below:

• TTU OP 34.22 Establishing Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

Students may utilize the following site to submit a complaint: Raiders Report

For additional questions, please contact:

The Office of the Dean of Students
Student Union Building Suite 201 AA
(806) 742-2984
deanofstudents@ttu.edu

Discrimination and Harassment

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Texas Tech University System has established an Equal Employment Opportunity policy and implemented an Affirmative Action Program in compliance with federal and state employment laws and Executive Order 11246.

• Texas Tech University System Regulation 07.09 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program
• TTU OP 40.01 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action

For faculty, staff, and student employees who have a grievance pertaining to unlawful discrimination or other violations of the law that adversely affect their employment, the following policies include appropriate procedures to report a grievance:

• TTU OP 40.02 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• TTU OP 40.03 Sexual Misconduct

Prior to filing a formal grievance, faculty, staff, and student employees may consult with the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Office of Equal Opportunity
(806) 742-3627

Title IX

Under the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title IX states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." 20 U.S. Code § 1681

For more information on Title IX and appropriate procedures to report a grievance, visit the Texas Tech University Title IX Website. For additional information, contact:

Office for Student Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
Student Union Building Suite 232
(806) 834-1949

Misconduct in Research

To report misconduct in research, scholarly, or creative activity:

For additional information, contact:

Office of Research & Innovation
(806) 742-3905
VPR.communications@ttu.edu

Financial

Accounting or internal control issues, fraud, theft, or other financial issues.

Human Resources

Employee or supervisor misconduct, payroll or leave violations, ethical concerns, conflict of interest, or other similar matters.

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest is defined as a situation in which a person, such as an employee or a family member, has a private or personal interest sufficient to appear to influence the objective exercise of his or her official duties. (Examples include nepotism, inappropriate vendor relations, inappropriate or undisclosed relationships with contractors, bribery, misuse of confidential information).

Regulatory Compliance

Research matters, Athletics NCAA, unsafe working conditions, and security/privacy concerns.

Computer Security and Data Integrity

Unauthorized access to Texas Tech computer systems. Unauthorized access to or disclosure of data, including personally identifiable student or employee information.

Title IX/Sexual Misconduct

Sexual misconduct which includes sexual harassment; sexual assault; sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking; pregnancy and parenting; discrimination or harassment based on any protected class; or other form of misconduct that involves a University employee, student, or visitor or that affects an employee, student, or visitor’s participation in any educational program or activity, including work, of the University.