Academic Advising at Texas A&M University
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About Academic Advising
Academic Advisors...
- advocate learning for a lifetime by encouraging students to reflect upon classroom learning and high impact practices in relation to their lives and future careers.
- are responsible to and respectful of each individual student.
- are knowledgeable of and appropriately refer students to the myriad of campus resources that will support their academic goals and wellbeing.
- seek timely professional development and utilize the latest advising tools.
- support educational policies of the Department, College, and University and do everything possible to help students be academically successful and graduate in a timely fashion.
Academic Advising Mission
Academic advising is a collaboration between a student and an academic advisor. Through teaching and learning experiences, the student sets goals, acquires information and services, and makes decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities and degree requirements.
Academic Advising Values
Academic advising at Texas A&M University is an important component of student learning, contributing to the success of all students through:
- Supporting student achievement of the University Learning Outcomes and commitment to learning for a lifetime;
- Being responsible to and respectful of the individual student;
- Encouraging commitment to lifetime learning by directing students toward opportunities to interpret, reflect upon, and apply their classroom experiences in ways relevant to their careers and their lives;
- Interpreting and conveying Texas A&M University’s mission to students;
- Supporting the educational policies, procedures and values of the department, college and university; likewise, academic advising relies on the support and resources of the university, college and department;
- Involving other university programs, services and individuals, when appropriate in the advising process;
- Being responsible for professional academic advising, training, development and practices.
Academic Advising Administrators' (AAA) Group
Mission
Our mission is to promote continuity for academic advising and guidance for university-wide academic advising programs and initiatives.
AAA Group Member List
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College/School/Unit |
Name |
Title |
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Address |
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College of Agriculture & Life Sciences |
Dr. Jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza |
Director of Academic Advising |
jrcarranza@tamu.edu |
2147 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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College of Architecture |
Michael Clement |
Academic Advisor III |
mclement@tamu.edu |
3137 TAMU College Station, TX 77845 |
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College of Arts & Sciences |
Dr. Allison Rivera |
Executive Director, Academic Advising & Student Success |
allisonrivera@tamu.edu |
4223 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Center for Student-Athlete Services |
Chris Barttelbort |
Assistant Athletic Director, Eligibility & Data Analysis |
bbarttelbort@athletics.tamu.edu |
1228 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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College of Education & Human Development |
Kayla McGee |
Director, Undergraduate Academic Operations |
kmcgee@tamu.edu |
4222 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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College of Engineering |
Laura Olivarez |
Director, Engineering Advising Services |
laura.olivarez@tamu.edu |
3127 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Bush School of Government & Public Service |
Andy Armstrong |
Director of Undergraduate Advising |
andyarmstrong01@tamu.edu |
4220 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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College of Nursing |
Jayson Naiser |
Director of Nursing Student Services |
jayson.naiser@tamu.edu |
8447 Riverside Pkwy Bryan, TX 77807 |
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College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts |
Jill Raupe |
Director of Academic Advising |
jill-d-raupe@tamu.edu |
4240 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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School of Public Health |
Dr. Laura Wimberley |
Director of Advising |
lwimberly@tamu.edu |
1266 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences |
Jacob Clough |
Director for Undergraduate Academic Advising |
jake_clough@tamu.edu |
4461 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Galveston Campus |
Rachel Ball |
Director, Academic Advising |
ballr@tamug.edu |
MAIN (Building 3034) Galveston, TX 77554 |
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Mays Business School |
Patrick Williams |
Director of Academic Services |
pwilliams@tamu.edu |
4113 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Qatar Campus |
Amanda Mather |
Director, Records and Academic Services |
amanda.mather@qatar.tamu.edu |
PO Box 23874 Education City Doha, Qatar |
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Transition Academic Programs |
Sherrice King |
Associate Executive Director |
sherricek@tamu.edu |
4247 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Transition Academic Programs |
Dr. Karl Mooney |
Director, Academic Advising |
kpmooney50@tamu.edu |
4247 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 |
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Higher Education Center at McAllen |
Dr. Sandra Hansmann |
Assistant Provost |
hecm@tamu.edu |
6200 Tres Lagos Blvd., McAllen, TX 78504 |
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Office for Student Success |
Bonnie Bustos-Rios |
Director, University Advising |
bbrios@tamu.edu |
110 Asbury, College Station, TX 77843 |
Resources for Academic Advisors
Stay up to date with current and best practices with these helpful resources.
Academic Advising Awards
Texas A&M University provides multiple opportunities to recognize the hard work and dedication of our academic advisors. Click here to access the award eligibility and criteria, award nomination forms, and past award recipients.
UAC AwardsTexas A&M University and the professional association, University Advisors and Counselors, each have a series of awards to recognize outstanding Academic Advisors. Awards are distributed at the annual Academic Advising Awards Ceremony scheduled in May of each academic year. |
President’s Award for Academic AdvisingThe President’s Award for Academic Advising is coordinated by the Office for Student Success and selected by a committee of students and university faculty or staff. The award recognizes up to five individuals who exemplify the qualities and practices of exceptional academic advising. |
CONNECTED AwardsThe Office for Student Success is excited to recognize an individual and a team for notable advancement in the use of EAB Navigate360 in supporting student success. |
Academic Advisor Appreciation Note
Academic Advisor Onboarding
The Academic Advising Onboarding program is for newly hired academic advisors at Texas A&M University. The onboarding program consists of an in-person, synchronous experience (dates and details below) as well as several online, asynchronous modules. Employees can register for onboarding on their first day of employment by searching for the Course Number 2114834 : Academic Advising Onboarding in TrainTraq. If you have questions about onboarding, please contact the University Advising team via email at advising@tamu.edu.
February 2026Location: Hotard Hall, Room 307
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March 2026Location: Hotard Hall, Room 307
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April 2026Location: Hotard Hall, Room 307
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May 2026Location: Hotard Hall, Room 307
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Early Alert Program
The Early Alert Program is a three-tiered program developed for instructors to identify and support students in need during critical points in the semester. This program addresses both academic issues, like poor grades or attendance, and non-academic concerns, such as financial aid or campus engagement. Implementation has led to a reduction in D and F grades and Q-drops. In the long term, the Early Alert Program has contributed to curriculum improvements, increased student persistence, retention, and graduation rates, and enhanced collaboration among campus stakeholders.
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Early Alert 1 (EA1) happens within the first three weeks of the semester. Instructors are responsible for outreach efforts, and this helps with targeting early attendance, participation, and preliminary grade concerns. Residence Life plays a key role in reaching out to on-campus students, and the Academic Success Center facilitates interventions for off-campus students. |
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Early Alert 2 (EA2) happens towards the middle of the semester and coincides with midterm grades. Colleges/Departments are responsible for outreach and utilize the alerts to fuel their midterm programming initiatives. Due to the results of at least one major exam being included in this alert, helpful academic resources such as tutoring, academic coaching, increased instructor communication, etc. are often suggested. |
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Early Alert 3 (EA3) happens later in the semester – about two weeks prior to the Q-drop deadline. Academic advisors are the key players for Early Alert 3 which is composed of at least two major exams and other coursework totaling about 60% of the grade to that point. Advisors utilize appointment campaigns and advanced searches in EAB Navigate to identify the alerted students and put outreach efforts into action. While implementing an appreciative advising model to promote student awareness and motivation, advisors connect students to campus resources to provide a last-ditch effort for success. |
Global Advising Week
COMING SOON - 2026 schedule of events. Let's celebrate and show gratitude toward academic advisors.
Good Bull, Ags! You should submit an appreciation note often to show your gratitude for your academic advisor.
Professional Development and Involvement
The Office for Student Success promotes and supports quality academic advising for all students. Professional development provides opportunities for Academic Advisors to increase their capabilities and improve their skills, including mastery of the Academic Advising Core Competencies identified by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. The Core Competency areas for Academic Advising are:
- Conceptual component provides the context for the delivery of academic advising. This competency covers the ideas and theories that advisors must understand to effectively advise their students.
- Informational component is the substance of academic advising. It covers the knowledge advisors must gain to be able to guide the students at their institution.
- Relational component provides the skills that enable academic advisors to convey the concepts and information from the other two components to their advisees.
Professional Development Grants
Professional Development Meetings and Conferences
Professional development programs are also delivered by UAC and the Professional Development Department in the Division of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness
University Advisors and Counselors (UAC)
UAC is a professional organization at Texas A&M University that provides support through increased professional communication. UAC offers regular programs, an opportunity to provide leadership to the profession, and a valuable connection between Academic Advisors.
2025-26 NACADA Webinars
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Date |
Webinar Title |
Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
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Tuesday, Mar. 10 |
Reset For College Success: From Suspension To Graduation |
1:00 PM CST |
Hotard 307 |
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Wednesday, Apr. 22 |
AI and Advising |
1:00 PM CST |
Hotard 307 |