The Bowie State University PRISEM Tutoring Center was established in 1996 under the sponsorship of the Model Institutions for Excellence Initiative. PRISEM is the acronym for "Preparation, Resources, and Information for Success, Excellence, and Merit." The center has two locations: the Computer Science Building, Suite 107, and the Thurgood Marshall Library Annex, 1st Floor.

Mission of PRISEM

The PRISEM Center seeks to provide a centralized and systematic approach to aid the academic supplemental needs of all students enrolled in undergraduate courses at Bowie State University.

Tutors

Tutors in the PRISEM Center are both students and faculty who have an interest in the academic success of our students.  Student peer tutors expressed an interest, applied for, and have been selected to serve upon recommendation of their department chair.  Peer tutors must:

  • Meet the minimum requirements of the SEM Assistantship Programs
  • Have earned a "B" or better in the courses in which they plan to tutor
  • Complete an extensive tutor training program
  • Attend monthly tutor enhancement workshops

Services Offered

Peer tutors provide the following modes of tutoring throughout the semester:

  • Individual and small group tutoring
  • Contract tutoring
  • Satellite tutoring

BSU students and faculty can also benefit from our:

  • In-class Support Program
  • Faculty Referral System
  • Online Appointment Scheduling
  • Self-study Materials

subjects covered

Biology
English
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physical Science
Computer Science
Physics
Computer Technology
Spanish
French

Hours of Operation

PRISEM Tutoring Center-COSC Bldg, Room 107
Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-noon

PRISEM Tutoring Center Annex-Thurgood Marshall Library, 1st Floor
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

To Make an Appointment

Call 301-860-3999
or
Go to http://tims.cs.bowiestate.edu and request a session electronically.

For all other inquiries contact:
Ms. Lathiena A. Manning
SEM Student Support Coordinator
Model Institutions for Excellence Initiative
301-860-3881
lmanning@bowiestate.edu