Engaged Learning & Student Support
Ariel Walker
Program Administrative Specialist, Engaged Learning and Student Support
301-860-3298
awalker@bowiestate.edu
James E. Proctor, Jr Building, room 203
Opportunities to Engage
As a student at Bowie State University, you gain access to services that consider more than just your academic needs. Engaged Learning & Student Support provides programs to enhance different areas of your college experience and resources that center around academic, transitional and community support services.
Additional counseling and advising sessions are available to you throughout the academic year. You can sign up for non-academic support that helps you plug into campus events, access university resources, navigate campus living and more. When you join the ELSS community, you create long-lasting relationships and form meaningful support systems with other students.
While academic support is a large part of a positive college experience, a high-impact support plan needs to address every area of college life.
Scholars Studio participants bring their ideas to life at Open Works in Baltimore
Scholars gather images for a research project during a W.E.B. DuBois walking tour in Philadelphia.
Scholars explore growth mindset in Bulldog Scholars Academy
A Scholars Studio participant demonstrates how science and design merge in an augmented reality poster presentation.
First and Second Year Students
Bulldog Scholars Academy
Bulldog Scholars Academy prepares you for college life the summer before your first year. Your schedule will include college-level courses, professional development seminars and networking opportunities. Register today!
Scholars Studio
Scholars Studio introduces you to a community of learners who take a collection of courses that explore similar themes and concepts from different perspectives. Together, you combine what you learn into a collaborative final project. Talk to a counseling specialist and register today!
Operation Navigation
Operation Navigation pairs you with a big brother/sister in your first year. They check in with you weekly, accompany you to university-sponsored events and answer your questions about college life. Gain first-year support and connect with a navigator today!
First Generation College Students
For students who are the first in their families to attend college, ELSS will connect you with academic counselors and advisors who will help you navigate your new educational environment. You learn tips to help you develop study skills and directions on accessing tutoring resources that help you create a plan for success.
You can connect with professional development resources, like workshops that develop your resume, interview and presentation skills. You are also exposed to cultural experiences, like plays and museums, to broaden your concept of art.
When you join the ELSS community, you learn to expand your cultural and academic knowledge to become a more diverse and well-rounded student. Register for a program that interests you or contact us if you don't know where to begin.
Upperclassmen
If you are a high-performing junior or senior, apply for exclusive ELSS employment opportunities.
Bulldog Scholars Academy – Work during the summer to help new students navigate campus life. Sometimes, the best resource for incoming students is the guidance of their upperclassmen and peers. Support your new classmates and apply today!
Operation Navigation – Apply to be a Big Brother/Big Sister to first-year students. The requirements are simple: weekly check-ins with your mentee, attending a few university-sponsored events and being available to answer general questions and provide directions on accessing essential resources. Overall, your job would be to help new students confidently navigate their new environment. Apply today!