2009-2010 - Bowie State University

Programs and Special Events
Director: Sharon Glaster
The Office of Programs and Special Events assists the Office of Student Life with its activities
programming and provides informative publications of upcoming events to the campus community. By
providing quality programs and disseminating information, the Office encourages Bowie State University
to support such programs regularly. By participating in educational, social, emotional, spiritual, cultural,
physical, and intellectual activities, students will become well‐rounded citizens and will be better
prepared to serve their communities upon leaving Bowie State University.
Leadership Institute
The Student Leadership Institute is a week‐long intensive, interactive, and stimulating learning program
for newly elected student leaders from many Historically Black Colleges/Universities who are committed
to uplifting their organizations and their schools. The Institute is held annually in late spring at Bowie
State University.
The primary goal of the Student Leadership Institute is to help participants develop as leaders. More
specifically, the objectives of the Institute for student leaders at HBCUs are to teach students to:
• Understand the mission and purpose of HBCUs
• Understand the pivotal and important role of student leaders on HBCU campuses
• Develop an appreciation for planning and organizing activities and events
• Serve as catalysts on their respective campuses for empowerment and change
• Understand and appreciate the concept of leadership development, apply its principles, and
serve the black community by promoting progress in the world and uplifting the nation
• Be able to look at themselves as a part of a team with the administration and faculty instead of
seeing themselves as separate entities
Academic Advisement Center
Acting Director: Aurora Burke
The Academic Advisement Center (AAC) at Bowie State University is committed to assisting students in
identifying and completing their educational goals in a friendly, helpful, and professional environment.
The Center’s professional advisors deliver services to all students at the University, but they focus
primarily on the advisement, development, and retention of first‐ and second‐year students.
Upon acceptance to Bowie State University (BSU), each student is assigned an Academic Advisement
Specialist who, in partnership with a faculty advisor, guides the student through an educational journey.
Successful academic advisement occurs when the student, Academic Advisement Specialist, and faculty
work together as partners with the shared responsibility of ensuring the academic progression and
success of the student. Academic advisement involves assisting students in the selection of courses,
identification of programs of study, and review of their life and career goals.
All students are expected to meet with their assigned Academic Advisement Specialist twice during each
semester, especially during Academic Advisement Week, and the fall and spring registration periods. In
addition to the standard advisement services, the Center provides intervention services and academic
monitoring for conditionally admitted students and probationary students.
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