Center for Academic Learning Support    

We strive to increase awareness of campus resources, foster community formation and student belonging, develop skills to build and reach personal and academic goals, contribute to a diverse and inclusive climate, and build major commitment and marketable skills. We support high impact learning opportunities by integrating students’ holistic academic careers into a purposeful academic journey. Vital aspects of this effort include fostering development through academic communities, coaching navigation skills and learning behaviors for an ever-evolving learning environment, and providing individualized student solutions.

Learn more by viewing our full Vision, Commitment, Mission, and Goals.

Contact Us    

Location & Contact

>> E-mail us at cals@tamug.edu

>> Find us at the SLC suite
MAIN suite 206
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
Campus map

>> Call us at (409) 741-4343

Schedule Appointments

All CALS services are scheduled via Navigate. You can utilize the resources below to schedule Advising, Coaching, Course Support, Guided Group Study, Peer Mentorship, Writing Support, The Studio, and more!

>> Navigate

>> Navigate Scheduling Resources

AskAgs Virtual Help Desk

General drop-in assistance is available to you via Zoom at the AskAgs Help Desk

Standard Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm

>> Access the AskAgs Help Desk via Zoom

>> Set up a TAMU Zoom Pro account

CALS Programs    

The Center for Academic Learning Support is made up of a variety of programs, all aimed at supporting the academic success of students across campus. 

If you aren't sure what specific program or resource you need, visit our "What Do I Need" page to get a custom contact list or see an overview of how our programs can assist you.

Future Student Resources    

If you are a prospective or incoming student, we hope to see you on campus soon! In the meantime, we have a few resources to help you navigate your potential transition.

The "Incoming Student Resources" page includes general transition information including advising resources as well as information on the MPE, TSI, CPM, and Dev Ed requirements.

CALS Staff    

Rachel Ball

Rachel Ball

Assistant Director
Academic Advising
ballr@tamug.edu
 
Brandon Chapman

Brandon Chapman

Program Manager
Hullaballoo U
bchapman@tamug.edu
 
Samantha Harris

Samantha Harris

Academic Advisor III
Testing and Developmental Education
snharris@tamug.edu
 
Sarah Murray

Sarah Murray

Scholastic Performance Specialist I
Pathways Program
skmurray9.24@tamug.edu
 
Rachel Sellers

Rachel Sellers

Academic Advisor III
Marine Biology and Marine & Coastal Environmental Science
sellersr@tamug.edu 
Blake Binford

Blake Binford

 Academic Advisor III
Liberal Studies, Foundational Sciences
cbbinford@tamug.edu
 
Brandon Davey

Brandon Davey

Academic Advisor II
Maritime Transportation
bkdavey@tamug.edu
 
Ashley Knox

Ashley Knox

Program Coordinator I
Student Worker Coordination
 
Laurissa Noack

Laurissa Noack

Assistant Director
Course Support & Guided Group Study
 
Lisa Stewart

Dr. Lisa Stewart

Executive Director
Center for Academic Learning Support
 
Alexis Buck

Alexis Buck

Academic Advisor II
Marine Engineering Technology
alexisbuck@tamug.edu
 
Rebecca Frazier

Rebecca Frazier

Scholastic Performance Specialist I
F1RST Program
 
Krista McBrien

Dr. Krista McBrien

Assistant Director
Academic Coaching & F1RST Program
 
Lana Polzin

Lana Polzin

Academic Advisor II
Maritime Business Administration
lanapolzin@tamug.edu
 
Brianna Zabawa

Brianna Zabawa

Academic Advisor I
Marine Biology and Marine & Coastal Environmental Science