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 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

The Academic Advising Center (AAC)
Director: Yvette Galloway
Suite 082 Library

The Academic Advising Center (AAC) at Bowie State University is committed to assisting students
with identifying and completing their educational goals in a student-centered, friendly, helpful, and
professional environment. The Center’s professional advisors deliver services to all students at the
University, with primary focus on advising, mentoring and retaining students for the first and second
years of college.
Upon acceptance to Bowie State University (BSU), each student attends an orientation session that
will include Testing, Advising and Registration. Students work with Academic Advisors upon entry,
and then partner with faculty advisors, once they complete 59 credits. Together, these Advisors are
responsible for ensuring the academic progress and success of the students. Academic advising
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 an Academic Advisor at least three times during the first
semester in college, and twice during every subsequent semester. This is especially important prior to
fall and spring registration periods, when it is very busy. In addition to the standard advisement
services, the Center provides intervention services and academic monitoring, academic recovery and
students who may be in academic trouble.

Academic Advising Center Strategic Goals 2015

1. To deliver a high quality academic advising program, that includes support services and
information to increase retention, inform students about career options, improve graduation
rates and close the achievement gap;

2. Create a seamless process of advising and registration for new students immediately after
admission to the University and placement testing;

3. To develop a services outreach plan that will allow the Academic Advising Team to collaborate
with colleagues and academic departments across the institution to promote student learning,
persistence, and success for first and second year students, while promoting relationships with
students that are characterized by trust, openness and mutual respect;

4. To monitor the completion of strategic targets called freshman and sophomore milestones;

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