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class=\"kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97\">Coursera Career Academy Plus<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera-1024x601.png\" alt=\"Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi professor teaching a small group of students seated with their laptop computers opened.\" class=\"wp-image-39820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/07\/TAMUCC-College-of-Engineering-0423ICORE-coursera.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Texas A&amp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">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\u2019 academic, professional, and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The initiative is designed to help students build relevant knowledge and job-ready skills by leveraging Coursera\u2019s 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\u2019s Guided Projects repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Pilot to Systemwide Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coursera Career Academy Plus initiative began as a pilot involving Colleges of Business at several Texas A&amp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s Lead and Co-Lead for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>East Texas A&amp;M University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lanee Dunlap<\/strong><br><em>Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:lanee.dunlap@etamu.edu\">lanee.dunlap@etamu.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Arthur Lumzy, Jr.<\/strong><br><em>Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:arthur.lumzy@etamu.edu\">arthur.lumzy@etamu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prairie View A&amp;M University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>John Gardner<\/strong><br><em>Associate Vice President for Student Success<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:jpgardner@pvamu.edu\">jpgardner@pvamu.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Cassandra Corley<\/strong><br><em>Interim Director, Careers &amp; Professional Development<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:clcorley@pvamu.edu\">clcorley@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tarleton State University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Aimee Shouse<\/strong><br><em>Associate Provost and VP for Curriculum and Faculty Affairs<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:ashouse@tarleton.edu\">ashouse@tarleton.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Summer Miller<\/strong><br><em>Career Development Coordinator<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:smiller1@tarleton.edu\">smiller1@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M International University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sean Maddan<\/strong><br><em>Associate Provost and Professor<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:sean.maddan@tamiu.edu\">sean.maddan@tamiu.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Cihtlalli Perez<\/strong><br><em>Director of Quality Enhancement Plan \/ Experiential Learning<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:cihtlallig.perez@tamiu.edu\">cihtlallig.perez@tamiu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Arthur Watson<\/strong><br><em>Assistant Provost<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:acwatson@tamu.edu\">acwatson@tamu.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Desiree Wilson<\/strong><br><em>Executive Director, Career Center<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:dwilson85@tamu.edu\">dwilson85@tamu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-Central Texas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mikhail Kouliavtsev<\/strong><br><em>Dean, College of Business Administration<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:mikhail.kouliavtsev@tamuct.edu\">mikhail.kouliavtsev@tamuct.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Keisha Holman<\/strong><br><em>Director of Career and Professional Development<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:klholman@tamuct.edu\">klholman@tamuct.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leslie Mills<\/strong><br><em>Associate Vice President for Student Success<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:leslie.mills@tamucc.edu\">leslie.mills@tamucc.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Chau Hoang<\/strong><br><em>Director of Career and Professional Development Services<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:chau.hoang@tamucc.edu\">chau.hoang@tamucc.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-Kingsville<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maria Velez-Hernandez<\/strong><br><em>Dean of Undergraduate Studies<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:maria.velez-hernandez@tamuk.edu\">maria.velez-hernandez@tamuk.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Ralph Leal<\/strong><br><em>Director, Career Engagement and Corporate Relations<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:ralph.leal@tamuk.edu\">ralph.leal@tamuk.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Dalila Salazar<\/strong><br><em>Dean of the College of Business Administration<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:dalila.salazar@tamuk.edu\">dalila.salazar@tamuk.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-San Antonio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pru Morris<\/strong><br><em>Executive Director of Library &amp; Special Collections<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:pymorris@tamusa.edu\">pymorris@tamusa.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Karen Martin<\/strong><br><em>Director of Career Services<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:kivy@tamusa.edu\">kivy@tamusa.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-Texarkana<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Kim Murray<\/strong><br><em>Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:kmurray@tamut.edu\">kmurray@tamut.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Linda Branch<\/strong><br><em>Academic Advisor II<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:lbranch@tamut.edu\">lbranch@tamut.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Texas A&amp;M University-Victoria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Allen Rasmussen<\/strong><br><em>Special Assistant to the President<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:rasmusseng@tamuv.edu\">rasmusseng@tamuv.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Nicole McMonagle<\/strong><br><em>Director of Libraries<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:mcmonaglen@tamuv.edu\">mcmonaglen@tamuv.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Texas A&amp;M University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mary Liz Brooks<\/strong><br><em>Barbara Petty Professor of Business Communication<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:mbrooks@wtamu.edu\">mbrooks@wtamu.edu<\/a> <br><br><strong>Amber Black<\/strong><br><em>Associate Vice President, Student Affairs<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:ablack@wtamu.edu\">ablack@wtamu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Last Updated: July 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>For More information<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a faculty or staff member interested in learning more about this initiative or exploring how Coursera content could support your academic program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact your campus lead or Dr. Kim Rynearson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Innovation, at <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">krynearson@tamus.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38494_9b59db-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coursera Career Academy Plus The Texas A&amp;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. 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