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Red Raider Life Skills

Texas Tech University joined the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program in the summer of 1998. During the fall, Tech created the Red Raider Life Skills program modeled from the NCAA parent program.

Texas Tech University is committed to providing programming to encourage and strengthen the personal, academic, and athletic development of all student-athletes. The goal is the successful integration of the student-athlete into the various Communities - the athletic community, the campus community, the city community, the regional community, and, eventually, the world community. Our mission is to create a more positive collegiate experience for the student-athlete, as well as promote the whole person via programs in each of the Life Skills components.

The fulfillment of this mission necessarily depends upon members of the athletic, academic, campus, and city communities.

Commitment to Academic Excellence
To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.

• Athletic Academic Services
• Tutorial Program
• Interdisciplinary Studies 1200
• Conference and National Awards

Commitment to Athletic Excellence
To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.

• Athletic Homepage

Commitment to Personal Development
To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

• Interdisciplinary Studies 1200
• Mentor Program
• Life Skills Seminars

Commitment to Career Development
To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.

• Career Planning & Placement
• Freshman Career Track
• Sophomore Career Track
• Junior Career Track
• Senior Career Track
World Wide Web

Commitment to Service
To engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities.

• Red Raider Speakers Bureau
• Read with the Raiders
• SAAB

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