This publication presents the testimony of Clarence C. Crawford, the Associate Director of Education and Employment Issues for the Human Resources Division of the General Accounting Office (GAO). The testimony deals with the finances of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its member schools, gender profiles in schools' athletic…

Academic research makes a key contribution to the viability and competitiveness of U.S. technology in the new global markets, as well as to the quality of life of citizens. This report provides a broad quantitative picture of the cost, availability, and the condition of existing research facilities. Data on current spending, sources of support,…

The report is an annual update of statistical information about the 42 member institutions of the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF). Information is provided on enrollment, admissions, faculty, degrees, financial aid, college costs, institutional finances, and endowment. Highlights identified include: the fall 1989 total enrollment was a 10%…

This report contains statistical data from the Annual Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 1982. The data represent science and engineering (SE) expenditures for separately budgeted research and development (R&D). The phrase "separately budgeted R&D expenditures" refers to current…

Presented are statistical data from the Annual Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 1983. These data represent science and engineering (SE) expenditures for separately budgeted research and development (R&D). The phrase "separately budgeted R&D expenditures" refers to current fund…

Comparison was made of the job attitudes of assistant coaches employed in predominantly white and black universities to determine the following job-related factors: (1) professional recognition; (2) personal initiative; (3) personal satisfaction; (4) job security; (5) salary; and (6) racial balance. Responses to a questionnaire were received from…

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was one of 393 institutions of higher education throughout the country that administered the Student Information Form (SIF) in the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, sponsored by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The SIF was…

Trends in federal research and development funding that affect historically black colleges (HBCs) are outlined and statistical data provided. National Science Foundation data show almost no change in the HBC share of this funding from FY 1978 to FY 1979. The rise of HBC funding (12 percent) was exceeded by the figure for overall funding (14…

The growth in philanthropic support by source to the private black colleges is traced and compared with that for voluntary support to higher education institutions generally and to private higher education particularly. Data are obtained from the 1969-70 and 1976-77 Council for Financial Aid to Education surveys and from data collected directly…

Provides statistical evidence that measures progress of African Americans in institutions of higher education in the United States. Data include racial inequality; graduation rates from liberal arts colleges, state universities, and black colleges; and graduation rates of black athletes. (GR)

This list of approximately 450 accredited postsecondary minority institutions is based on data from the 1996 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Fall Enrollment Compliance Report and the National Center for Education Statistics. Institutions are listed alphabetically by state and information includes institution name, percent minority…

Information is presented on the resources ad commitments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) for funding year 1980. Information is provided for agencies within the Department of Agriculture regarding student assistance, research and development (R&D) equipment and facilities,…

Findings from the "American Freshman: National Norms for 1988," conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles, are tabulated. (MLW)

Enrollment trends at 27 historically black and 33 predominately white state-supported colleges from 1976 to 1982 were analyzed to determine if there are any major trends that jeopardize the continued existence of these black institutions. Data on 17 states and 60 institutions were collected through the U.S. Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The states…

This report presents information on the overall levels of Federal funding to 105 predominantly Black colleges and universities, with particular emphasis on their scientific and engineering activities. The first part of the report covers general funding trends from fiscal year 1973 to fiscal year 1980, and presents information about the number of…