Coursera Career Academy Plus
The Texas A&M University System has partnered with Coursera to provide participating member institutions with opportunities to integrate industry-recognized microcredentials and applied learning experiences across academic disciplines.
Through this initiative, colleges, departments, and academic programs may incorporate Coursera Career Academy Plus professional certificates, courses, and Guided Projects into existing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Institutions may also use these resources to develop new non-degree learning opportunities that support students’ academic, professional, and career goals.
The initiative is designed to help students build relevant knowledge and job-ready skills by leveraging Coursera’s extensive catalog of industry-developed content. Participating institutions receive access to more than 40 professional certificates available through Coursera Career Academy Plus, along with Coursera’s Guided Projects repository.
From Pilot to Systemwide Initiative
The Coursera Career Academy Plus initiative began as a pilot involving Colleges of Business at several Texas A&M University System member institutions. The pilot explored how industry-recognized professional certificates could complement traditional degree programs, enhance career readiness, and provide students with opportunities to develop in-demand skills alongside their academic coursework.
Based on the strong engagement and positive outcomes from the pilot, the initiative has expanded to support colleges, departments, and academic programs across all 12 member institutions. Today, the initiative enables a broader range of disciplines to integrate Coursera Career Academy Plus resources into academic programs, co-curricular experiences, and workforce development efforts, helping prepare students for success in an increasingly dynamic workforce.
Campus Leads
Each participating member institution has designated a Campus Lead and Co-Lead to coordinate implementation and support engagement across the institution. Faculty, staff, academic leaders, and program administrators who are interested in incorporating Coursera resources into their programs should contact their institution’s Lead and Co-Lead for more information.
| East Texas A&M University | Lanee Dunlap Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library lanee.dunlap@etamu.edu Arthur Lumzy, Jr. Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness arthur.lumzy@etamu.edu |
| Prairie View A&M University | John Gardner Associate Vice President for Student Success jpgardner@pvamu.edu Cassandra Corley Interim Director, Careers & Professional Development clcorley@pvamu.edu |
| Tarleton State University | Aimee Shouse Associate Provost and VP for Curriculum and Faculty Affairs ashouse@tarleton.edu Summer Miller Career Development Coordinator smiller1@tarleton.edu |
| Texas A&M International University | Sean Maddan Associate Provost and Professor sean.maddan@tamiu.edu Cihtlalli Perez Director of Quality Enhancement Plan / Experiential Learning cihtlallig.perez@tamiu.edu |
| Texas A&M University | Arthur Watson Assistant Provost acwatson@tamu.edu Desiree Wilson Executive Director, Career Center dwilson85@tamu.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Mikhail Kouliavtsev Dean, College of Business Administration mikhail.kouliavtsev@tamuct.edu Keisha Holman Director of Career and Professional Development klholman@tamuct.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Leslie Mills Associate Vice President for Student Success leslie.mills@tamucc.edu Chau Hoang Director of Career and Professional Development Services chau.hoang@tamucc.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Maria Velez-Hernandez Dean of Undergraduate Studies maria.velez-hernandez@tamuk.edu Ralph Leal Director, Career Engagement and Corporate Relations ralph.leal@tamuk.edu Dalila Salazar Dean of the College of Business Administration dalila.salazar@tamuk.edu |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | Pru Morris Executive Director of Library & Special Collections pymorris@tamusa.edu Karen Martin Director of Career Services kivy@tamusa.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Kim Murray Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs kmurray@tamut.edu Linda Branch Academic Advisor II lbranch@tamut.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Victoria | Allen Rasmussen Special Assistant to the President rasmusseng@tamuv.edu Nicole McMonagle Director of Libraries mcmonaglen@tamuv.edu |
| West Texas A&M University | Mary Liz Brooks Barbara Petty Professor of Business Communication mbrooks@wtamu.edu Amber Black Associate Vice President, Student Affairs ablack@wtamu.edu |
Last Updated: July 2026
For More information
Are you a faculty or staff member interested in learning more about this initiative or exploring how Coursera content could support your academic program?
Please contact your campus lead or Dr. Kim Rynearson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Innovation, at krynearson@tamus.edu.