TTUHSC Names New Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Jody C Randall

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has named Jody C. Randall as its new vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

Randall currently serves as the founding director for the Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement and as an adjunct lecturer for Women’s & Gender Studies at Texas Tech University (TTU). Randall is an experienced leader in facilitating change and fostering inclusion through the development and implementation of programming and services. As an action-oriented and passionate advocate and educator, Randall’s efforts contributed to TTU being named among Campus Pride’s “Best of the Best” LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities nationwide.

TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., said this position will be responsible for oversight and strategic management of TTUHSC’s efforts to strengthen our diverse and inclusive university community. Randall’s new role will cultivate a learning and working environment that encourages and supports diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the TTUHSC community in alignment with the university’s values-based culture.

“A health research institution should be one where diverse thought converges with academic excellence,” Rice-Spearman said. “To have someone with the experience and expertise that Jody brings will further enhance our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conversation and advance the TTUHSC community as representative of the population of individuals we are here to serve. Jody also is very plugged in to the DEI community in higher education, and I have full confidence her reach will be of great benefit across the TTUHSC enterprise and in our sphere of influence in health care.”

Randall is active in leadership for the Gender and Sexuality Leadership Team for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. She serves as president of the Jim Collins Foundation and vice president of Texas Pride Impact Funds. Previously, she served on the board of directors for the Equality Federation Education Fund, Heartland CARES, Inc., Kentucky Fairness Alliance and Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrations.

Randall received a Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Human Services and a Master of Science in Human Development and Leadership from Murray State University. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations through the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.

She received the TTU President's Excellence in Gender Equity Award in 2020 and an Inclusive Excellence Award in 2019. She received the President’s Award for Diversity and Inclusion in 2013 at Murray State University where she worked prior to coming to TTU.

Randall will begin her position as vice president Jan. 1, 2022.

Jody C Randall

Related Stories

Campus Life

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveils Craddicks’ Honorary Name for Physician Assistant Studies Program

TTUHSC unveiled a new name for a decade-old program on Oct. 15. The Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program honors Rep. Tom Craddick and his wife Nadine.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Named a ‘2024 Great College to Work For®’

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center TTUHSC was again named one of the best colleges in the U.S. to work for, with special designation as an “Honor Roll” institution, according to a recent survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Campus Life

Gov. Abbott Appoints TTUHSC’s Varma to Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s (TTUHSC) Surendra Varma, M.D., to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee for a term set to expire January 15, 2026.

Recent Stories

Education

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Mize, DCLS, MHA

Ryan, Mize, DCLS, MHA, is a Medical Director for Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), an Associate Medical Director for Mass General Brigham System (MGB), and is Pathology faculty for Harvard Medical School (HMS).

Education

From Oil Field to Health Care: Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C

Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C, works as a pain management provider at MCH ProCare Interventional Pain Medicine - a career born out of her own painful experience.

Health

Navigating Holiday Cheer

Seasonal alcoholic beverages at festive parties are woven into many holiday traditions, and many experts agree that consumption can bring risks worth keeping in mind as the holiday season gets into full swing.