Given the physical, social, cultural, and financial devastation of New Orleans, all aspects of life after Katrina irrevocably changed, as did the institutions that once served the legendary Crescent City. Yet scant reports provide an ethnographic-like view that documents the effects of Katrina on historically Black colleges and universities…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to focus on how two rural-based universities in South Africa can contribute towards sustainable development especially in their immediate rural communities. It addresses the following questions what conditions or policy frameworks exist that can engender a sustainable development trajectory? How can…

Some of the most pervasive educational innovations are occurring within teacher-education curricula at historically Black institutions. Although these institutions represent only 5 percent of U.S. univerities and colleges, they have produced 66 percent of the Black teachers. Data concerning historically Black and White state colleges in Maryland…

Traces the history of Black colleges and universities. Most Blacks now attend predominantly White schools. Because Black institutions today could accommodate only 25 percent of potential Black students, the problem of access for Blacks must be solved by federal and state governments and majority institutions. (DM)

Discusses the differences in educational environment between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and predominately White institutions. Emphasizes the following issues: (1) individualized attention; (2) educational outcomes; (3) admission standards; and (4) racism. (FMW)

Several factors may have contributed to the decline of historically black colleges and universities' (HBCUs) relative share of total Black student enrollment in postsecondary educational institutions, and there is no empirical evidence about their effects in the literature. The survival and growth of many HBCUs depend on their ability to maintain…