Mission Statement

The Texas Tech Accessibility Committee guides strategies, reviews policies and drives improvements that strengthen accessibility across the university.

The committee ensures that Texas Tech’s programs, facilities, and communications align with federal and state mandates—including the new DOJ Title II rule—and best practices in accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve accessibility across campus.
• Review and advise on policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure they meet accessibility standards.
• Promote awareness, training, and resources that support accessibility for all members of the Texas Tech community.
• Serve as liaisons between the committee and their departments to encourage inclusive practices university-wide.

Operations

The committee meets weekly during the academic year and forms subcommittees on specific areas such as:

• Web & Digital Accessibility
• Facilities Events
• Procurement & Technology

Members

Chaired by Brian Still, Vice Provost for Texas Tech Online with membership representing the following colleges and administrative units:

• Eileen Gianiodis | Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications
• Christiana Christofides | Managing Director, TTU Online
• Corey Clem | Assistant Professor of Practice, Media and Communication
• Jeff Barrington | Associate Vice President - IT, Information Technology and CIO
• JP Williams | Assistant Athletics Director, Athletics
• Kaitlyn Hale | Assistant Director, Research and Innovation
• Landon Akins | Senior Managing Director, Data Management for Financial Resources
• Larry Phillippe | Managing Director, Student Disability Services
• Pat McConnel | Director, Academic Testing Center
• Paul Ruiz | Senior Director, Faculty Success
• Ryan Litsey | Associate Dean of Libraries, Library
• Selton Rigsby | Associate Director - Processing, Undergraduate Admissions
• Stacy Carter | Professor, Education SPED
• Stephanie Cross | Associate Director, TTU Online