The most convenient lodging for this conference seems to the La Quinta  near the school.  We have reserved  40 rooms. Cost is $57/night.

 The phone number for reservations is 1-806-792-0065.
 They have an airport shuttle and will shuttle to the University if needed. 

La Quinta.

4115 Brownfield Hwy.,

Lubbock, TX.

phone: 806-792-0065