Division of Student Affairs

Blue Coats

The Blue Coat Ambassadors, more commonly referred as the "Blue Coats," is one of the newest programs at A&M - Central Texas! This elite group of students embodies the university's core values. These ambassadors work toward recruiting and retaining students for TAMUCT.

The Blue Coats serve as a peer mentor to early alert students; make community presentations that help with the promotion of the P-20 council initiatives, involving college readiness; volunteer at University functions and host campus guest when needed; give campus tours to potential TAMUCT students; attend community and/or school functions to recruit potential TAMUCT students; are knowledgeable about university functions; and commit to serving weekly office hours to help support recruitment and retention initiatives.

We are Proud to Present Our New Members!

Congratulations to the BLUE COAT Ambassador team! Within the past few months the Division of Student Affairs has relentlessly been seeking high-natured, outgoing, positive, qualified candidates to become a dedicated member of the Blue Coat Ambassador Initiative. We are overjoyed to showcase these committed and lively ambassadors to the University Community. We would like to congratulate:

Amanda Ray
Major: Human Resources Management

This is my first year at TAMUCT with an expected graduation date of December 2012. I am a full-time student with a major in Human Resource Management. I have two Associate degrees from Central Texas College: General Studies and Business Administration. I am an active member of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) and I am always looking for more ways to get involved with school and within the community. I look forward to being a Blue Coat Ambassador so that I may spread the word on how great TAMUCT is!

Mary Burns
Major: Counseling Psychology

My name is Mary Burns and I am a graduate student studying counseling psychology here at TAMUCT. In addition to being a student, I am an Army wife and a mother of two. Taking initiative has always been my personal and academic focus. A demanding course load, challenging internships, and a variety of life, and school experiences have prepared me for the position of Blue Coat Ambassador for TAMUCT. I will work tirelessly as a committed and passionate ambassador. I know that this experience will provide an excellent opportunity for me to work closely with current and future students as well as members of my community. As a Blue Coat Ambassador, I will encourage students to take advantage of their university experience through service, leading, growing, and belonging.

TinaLee De Costa
Major: Psychology

My name is Tinalee P. De Costa, I am a Psychology major seeking a minor in Business. I am currently a junior with an expected date of graduation in spring of 2013. This is my first year as a Blue Coat Ambassador and my second year attending Texas A&M Central Texas. As a Blue Coat Ambassador, I am looking forward to challenging myself with new experiences. By gaining these new experiences, I hope to strengthen my weakness and enhance the strong qualities I do possess.

Dwayne Moorehouse
Major: Aviation Management

I was born in Florence, OR on 02 October, 1972. I grew up in Vista, CA, until I enlisted in the Army in July, 1993. I served 16 years on Active Duty, where I spent time in Korea, Germany, Hungary, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Ft. Bliss, and Ft. Hood. I now serve as a Warrant Officer in the Army Reserve in San Antonio. I am looking forward to retiring from the Army in July, 2013. I am married to Leila Moorehouse who is expecting our first child to be born in December. I am in my senior year here at TAMUCT and look forward to graduating in May 2012 with a B.S. in Aviation Mgmt, and a minor in Business. I currently serve as a Student Body Vice President, a Blue Coat Ambassador, and the President of the local SALUTE Veteran's National Honor Society. I enjoy anything to do with volunteer work and am blessed to have such a valuable opportunity to serve this university. Bleed Blue!

We would love to show these new members a warm Warrior Welcome and commend them on their accomplishment.