Description
The TECHniques Center is the only program of its kind in Texas and one of just five nationwide. We provide life-changing academic support for Texas Tech students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Through one-on-one peer tutoring and weekly academic coaching, our program empowers students to build independent learning and self-advocacy skills, helping them achieve their educational goals. Students who successfully complete our program have achieved an impressive 97-99% semester-to-semester retention rate at TTU, far exceeding the historically lower retention rates of 30-60% for these student populations. Our dedicated Academic Counselors personally hand-match students with highly trained tutors, ensuring exceptional support and accountability. Regularly scheduled sessions create a vital framework of consistency and routine, where students always have someone championing their progress.
Through specialized training, our tutors earn a tutoring certification through the College Reading and Learning Association certification. Your support makes this transformative work possible. Established in 2009, the TECHniques Center Fund for Excellence has been the foundation of our success. Donations to this fund have allowed us to:
- Provide in-depth tutor training each semester
- Update essential tutoring supplies and technology
- Celebrate our students and tutors with Appreciation Days and Graduation events
Looking ahead, our ultimate goal is to make the TECHniques Center financially independent, ensuring our services remain accessible to students for years to come. On this Day of Giving, we invite you to Rally Together with us to invest in the future of some of our most vulnerable students. Every gift directly impacts their journey, helping them unlock their full potential. Join us in building a legacy of support, empowerment, and success!
At the TECHniques Center, past donations have transformed our space into a warm and welcoming environment, enhancing the experience for every student and tutor who walks through our doors. Every gift—no matter the size—has an impact, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.
Here’s how your donation can help us continue to create meaningful change:
- $1 can provide snacks for students and tutors during sessions and trainings.
- $5 can supply pencils, markers, and paper for tutoring activities.
- $12 can help us recruit the most qualified tutors on campus.
- $25 can provide one hour of tutoring and academic counseling to a student.
- $50 can develop engaging, in-depth training for tutors.
- $75 can fund celebrations of student milestones and achievements.
- $100 can replace worn tables or chairs in our tutoring spaces.
- $200 can upgrade software and train new staff members.
- $500 can provide a scholarship to a student in need.
- $1,000 can purchase a computer or create new scholarship opportunities.
You can make a tangible difference in the lives of our students and tutors. Every gift counts. Every gift inspires. Join us today!
How You Can Make an Impact
The TECHniques Center is a lifeline for many Texas Tech students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Students across the country attend TTU primarily due to the TECHniques Center Program. While our program is funded primarily through the service fees students pay in addition to their tuition, we strongly desire to keep those fees as low as possible to ensure accessibility for all who need our support. What many may not realize is that donations play a critical role in our ability to provide the exceptional resources and experiences that define the TECHniques Center. The fees we collect cover essential expenses like tutor and staff salaries and administrative costs, but it’s the generosity of donors that allows us to go above and beyond for our students, tutors, and staff.
With your help, we can:
- Offer scholarships to students who might otherwise be unable to afford our services.
- Upgrade technology in our computer labs and tutoring spaces with new computers and software.
- Enhance learning spaces by installing popular whiteboard walls and tables that make tutoring more interactive.
- Deliver in-depth tutor training every semester, equipping our tutors to provide the best support possible.
- Provide snacks and meals to fuel hungry students and tutors who are short on time or resources.
- Celebrate success through events like our Student & Tutor Appreciation Days and Graduation Celebrations.
Your donation helps us keep these vital services accessible and ensures we can continue to empower students to achieve their educational dreams. Let's Rally Together to make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our students and tutors. Together, we can build brighter futures—one student at a time.
Thank You!
Your generosity is a beacon of hope for our students, inspiring them to dream bigger and reach higher, no matter the challenges they face. Because of you, they feel seen, valued, and supported in ways that transform their educational journeys. From the depths of our hearts, thank you for believing in them, for uplifting this noble cause, and for reminding our students that their dreams truly matter. Your kindness changes lives.