2009-2010 - Bowie State University

completed their English composition requirement at another university should take the examination
during their first semester of enrollment at the University.
The Office of Testing Services (OTS) also administers standardized tests—the Praxis I Paper‐based Test
and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Please visit http://www.ets.org/praxis for specific
information on registration, dates, times, etc. For detailed information on the LSAT, go to
http://www.lsat.com. Additionally, OTS offers courtesy testing.
During the next academic year, OTS expects to administer the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
and to assist Bowie State’s academic departments with the administration of make‐up and course‐credit
examinations.
OTS is located in suite 302 in the Center for Learning and Technology. Please feel free to visit the office
and/or call us at 30.860.3295. You may also visit our website at www.bowiestate.edu/community/
tservices.asp.
Student Support Services/TRIO Program
Director: Monica Turner
The Student Support Services program (SSS) is designed to provide support to two hundred low‐income,
first generation, and/or disabled U.S. citizens attending Bowie State University. Once accepted into the
program, TRIO Achievers (SSS participants at Bowie State University) are offered individual writing and
study skills instruction, tutorial services, personal counseling, workshops, and a variety of other
academic support services. We provide Dell laptop loans, a technology laboratory, and audio/visual
resources. TRIO Achievers also enjoy culturally enriching activities including graduate school tours,
dinner theaters, dance performances, and much, much more. Services are available to participants from
freshmen year until graduation, and all services are free of charge. Students are encouraged to start
working with the Program during their first year at Bowie State University. However, we always
welcome the opportunity to work with continuing students throughout the academic year.
All services and activities are completely funded by the U. S. Department of Education and are at no
additional cost to the student. Learn more about the program at www.bsutrio.com.
PRISEM Centers
Interim Coordinator: Elaine Davis
PRISEM is a variation of the word prism and serves as an acronym for Preparation, Resources and
Information for Success, Excellence and Merit. Prisms are primarily known for their ability to disperse
light rays. When white light shines through one side of the prism, a rainbow of colors appear on the
other side. Conceptualizing the prism as a representation of the PRISEM Center, the light entering
represents Bowie State University's academics. Better prepared students emerge from the other side
demonstrating that our center is the point of dispersion for Preparation, Resources and Information for
Success, Excellence and Merit.
The PRISEM Center was established in 1996 under the sponsorship of the Model Institutions for
Excellence Initiative. The Center is a centralized and systematic unit that supplements the support
services of Bowie State University. Students receive academic assistance via an array of programs and
services. Included in this array are trained Peer Tutors. They are certified by the College Reading &
Learning Association to provide individual, small group, traditional, and satellite tutoring. A main
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