People & Values
Welcome to the Office of People and Values! We are committed to creating, promoting
and fostering a sustainable values-based organizational environment that champions
growth and development opportunities for all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members. We are here to help
you reach your personal and professional goals in any way we can.
VALUES-BASED CULTURE
Through our values-based culture, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. These five values drive everything we do and describe how we live out our vision and mission at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע: one team, kindhearted, integrity, visionary and beyond service. LEARN MORE »
Bringing Our Values to Life
Together with the Values Culture Ambassadors, the People & Values team sheds light on our core values and provides guidance on how we can operationalize them in our daily work. and ask how you can get started.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The People & Values team proudly coordinates several leadership development programs as part of our commitment to the growth of all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members. Our full-cycle development programs are designed to ensure development is available to all team members, regardless of their years of service or position within the University.
Map Out Your Development Journey
Our full-cycle development programs are designed to ensure development is available to all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members (Faculty and Staff), regardless of their years of service or position within the University.
As you consider each of these programs, we encourage you to reflect on your role within the organization to determine which programs best meet your needs. Ideally, we would have team members complete each program in order, but we understand everyone has different leadership development experiences. Should you have any questions on one or all of our programs, please reach out to the Office of People and Values.
Leadership Foundations
This 6-session program introduces leadership theories and models to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members who have been with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע for at least 6 months and have an interest in moving into a leadership role within the organization.
- PROGRAM LENGTH: 3 months
- PROGRAM SIZE: Limited to 25 team members
- FREQUENCY: Every quarter
- Applications are currently being accepted for the October-December cohort.
Emerging Leaders
This 6-session program provides functional knowledge of effective leadership to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members with less than three years supervisory experience.
- PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 months
- PROGRAM SIZE: Limited to 20 team members
- FREQUENCY: Twice per year
- Applications will be accepted in November 2024 for the Emerging Leaders January-June 2025 cohort.
Next-Level Leaders
This 6-session program is designed for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members with at least five years of supervisory experience and seek to further develop their personal and professional leadership style.
- PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 months
- PROGRAM SIZE: Limited to 15 team members
- FREQUENCY: Twice per year
- Applications will be accepted in November 2024 for the Next Level Leaders January-June 2025 cohort.
One Team Fellows
As our capstone course, this highly-selective program provides rigorous high-level leader development to include pre-work, classroom instruction, team and organization-wide projects, readings and various other experiences designed to enhance the leadership abilities.
- PROGRAM LENGTH: 12 months
- PROGRAM SIZE: Limited to 15 team members
- FREQUENCY: Every year
MONTHLY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Each month, the Office of People and Values introduces new webinars on a variety of topics. These sessions are designed to enhance individual and team performance, promote personal and professional development, and facilitate organizational learning.
MONTHLY WEBINAR SESSIONS
Click on the webinar title to register! Sessions are one hour in length and offered via Zoom.
- September 5, 2024 @ 2 p.m.
- September 12, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
- September 17, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
- September 26, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
- September 26, 2024 @ 2 p.m.
*Please note, in order to receive credit in , you must register through the Zoom link provided here, using your @ttuhsc.edu email address. For all questions, please email OPV@ttuhsc.edu Past participants – we would love your feedback! Please .
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע + Udemy Business
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has partnered with Udemy Business to provide 24/7 on-demand access to thousands of online courses to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע students, faculty and staff. Use your eRaider credentials to log in today at
Need help? Please email OPV@ttuhsc.edu
On-Demand Courses for all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע Team Members and Students
Learn new skills, refresh professional competencies, and build digital capabilities! Udemy Business offers on-demand access to high-quality online courses anytime, anywhere, as well as curated learning resources that can be combined to build customized learning paths.
Who can use it?
Active °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע faculty, staff and students.
How much does it cost?
The service is free for all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע team members and students.
How to access it:
Simply log in with your eRaider credentials at
How do I recommend a course to a team member?
Please reference these instructions to learn how to recommend a Udemy course to your team members.
Need more help?
If you have questions, please visit the , or email the OPV team at opv@ttuhsc.edu.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT
The Office of People and Values team includes certified facilitators for several different team assessments and workshop programs. Additionally, the People & Values team offers individualized, customized programs to improve communication, collaboration and effectiveness according to the unique needs of a team.
To learn more and get started, please email OPV@ttuhsc.edu
The People & Values team facilitates several well-known assessment programs, including:
- The Six Types of Working Genius
- True Colors®
- Team Effectiveness Diagnostic/Inventory (TEQ)
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Additionally, we can provide unique, individualized training based on our Values and the needs of your team. Contact us to get started!
MEET THE TEAM
The Office of People and Values provides development opportunities that seek to meet the ever-changing needs of our team members. We are honored to serve and support you! °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע Team Members can find additional information and resources on our
Adam McKee
Assistant Vice President - People & Values
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע // Lubbock
Room 1B100F
3601 4th Street, STOP 8100
Lubbock, TX 79430
O 806.743.4537
Adam McKee is the Assistant Vice President – People and Values for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע. Adam is responsible for directing and implementing all aspects of our People Development programs and Values-Based Culture initiatives in alignment with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע’s strategic objectives.
Tanya Fraley
People and Values Senior Manager
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע // Amarillo
Room 154
1400 Wallace Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79106
O 806.414.9920
Tanya Fraley is the People and Values Senior Manager. Tanya is responsible for supporting all People Development initiatives through curriculum design and development and training execution. She provides training opportunities designed to enhance individual/team performance and professional development in areas such as leadership development, team building, personality styles, and values integration topics.
Thomas Price
Professional Development Specialist
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע // Abilene
Room 2624
1674 Pine Street
Abilene, TX 79601
O 325.696.0447
Tom Price is a Professional Development Specialist. Tom is responsible for developing training opportunities in support of our values based culture within °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע. He offers training and development opportunities focused on enhancing knowledge in; leadership, versatile communications, social styles, and values integration.
David Thames
Values Development Program Manager
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע // Lubbock
Room 1B100G
3601 4th Street, STOP 8100
Lubbock, TX 79430
O 806.743.3017
David Thames is the Values Development Program Manager. David supports the mission and vision of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע by developing and leading initiatives and programs that anchor the university’s core values in operating processes, champion the institution’s values-based culture, and celebrate individual and team expressions of our core values and their impact on the Future of Health.
Dixon Brusewitz
Professional Development Specialist
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע // Lubbock
Room 1B100B
3601 4th Street, STOP 8100
Lubbock, TX 79106
O 806.743.1587
Dixon Brusewitz is a Professional Development Specialist. Dixon is responsible for supporting °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊͶע and Managed Care by developing values-based training opportunities specific to organizational needs. He offers training focused on enhancing knowledge in areas such as communication, team building, leadership skills and values integration topics.
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