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, 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
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>> 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

Director
Academic Advising
ballr@tamug.edu
Blake Binford
Blake Binford
Academic Advisor III
Maritime Studies, Foundational Sciences
cbbinford@tamug.edu
Alexis Buck
Alexis Buck
Academic Advisor III
Marine Engineering Technology
alexisbuck@tamug.edu
Brandon Chapman
Brandon Chapman Scholastic Performance Specialist III
First Year Experience
bchapman@tamug.edu
Brandon Davey
Brandon Davey Academic Advisor III
Maritime Transportation
bkdavey@tamug.edu
Rebecca Frazier
Rebecca Frazier
Scholastic Performance Specialist II
First Generation Support
Katy Hall Headshot

Kathryn Hall

Scholastic Performance Specialist I
kehall2001@tamug.edu
Samantha Harris

Samantha Harris

Program Coordinator II
Developmental Education
snharris@tamug.edu
Ashley Knox
Ashley Knox
Program Coordinator I
Student Worker Coordination
Krista McBrien
Dr. Krista McBrien
Director
Center for Academic Learning Support
Laurissa Noack
Laurissa Noack
Assistant Director
Course Support & Guided Group Study
Lana Polzin

Lana Polzin

Academic Advisor III
Maritime Business Administration
lanapolzin@tamug.edu
Rachel Sellers
Rachel Sellers
Academic Advisor III
Marine Biology and Marine & Coastal Environmental Science
Joseph Sullivan
Joe Sullivan
Scholastic Performance Specialist I
Pathways Program
Brianna Zabawa
Brianna Zabawa
Academic Advisor II
Marine Biology and Marine & Coastal Environmental Science