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5. To assess the impact of our programs and services through a clearly articulated assessment plan
that will demonstrates accountability, documents the achievement of stated goals, delivery and
learning outcomes;

6. To provide a comprehensive program that will ensure that students with disabilities have full
access to all programs and services at Bowie State University. To coordinate services that impact
directly students who have disabilities. To provide services that are based on the specific needs of
individuals according to their disabilities, while eliminating physical, technical and attitudinal
barriers that limit opportunities for people with disabilities;

Disability Support Services
Director: Michael Hughes
Room # 078 Library

Mission
The mission of the Office of Disability Support Services is to ensure that students with disabilities have
full access to all programs and services at Bowie State University. This Office also seeks to educate
faculty, staff, and administrators regarding disabilities in an effort to create greater sensitivity towards
individuals who are disabled.

Philosophy Statement
Students with disabilities will be assessed by the same standards that apply to all students. The faculty
is not expected to lower its expectations or its standards. The various services and accommodations
provided by Disability Support Services are designed to give students every opportunity to be full
participants in the academic process. Accordingly, Disability Support Services seeks to minimize
or eliminate the need for faculty to provide accommodations for students with disabilities. This
approach emphasizes the students’ responsibilities and independence. This will allow the faculty
to devote its attention to instruction. Additionally, Disability Support Services also provides an
appropriate level of counseling regarding accommodation services.

Bowie State University's Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Bowie State University to make sure that all of its services, facilities, and
accommodations are made accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.

Office of Testing Services
Interim Director: Nedra Mahone

Mission Statement
The mission of the University Testing Center is to assist Bowie State University students and the
surrounding community in measuring their academic progress and career potential in a professional

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