Dominic and Ellen Ng Houston Athletics Academic Center for Excellence

The Dominic and Ellen Ng Academic Center for Excellence at the University of Houston aims to support Houston student-athletes in their primary goal of earning a college degree while also assisting them to prepare for life after college. The Academic Center for Excellence offers a comprehensive program with full and part-time staff to assist over 400 University of Houston student-athletes in 17 sports and is located in the Athletics/Alumni Center.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Dr. Cliff Harrell Senior Associate AD |
Tatjana Banjeglav Assistant AD |
Angel Shamblin Assistant AD |
Lori Selzer Director Academics |
TBA Student-Athlete Development |
Shawn Buckner Senior Learning Specialist |
TBA Asst. Director Academics |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Emily Chiang Asst. Director Academics |
Marissa Jones Asst. Director Academics |
Fatima Salazar Administrative Assistant |
Beimnet Dereje Asst. Learning Specialist |
Crissy Butler Asst. Learning Specialist |
Jasmine Taylor Asst. Learning Specialist |
Adeena Ali Asst. Learning Specialist |