This commentary brings together the topics of geographically-oriented diversity, minority-serving institutions, and educational leadership programs. The geospatial context for this discussion about school administrator quality focuses on Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United…

Postmodernism has many inferences that can be applied to the theory and practice of higher educational administration. Today, in higher education administrators are continuously focused on strategies that will ensure the future of minority educational institutions. As a result postmodernism is an important factor in the future of higher…

More black leaders are making the deliberate choice to serve historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). However, black leaders whose careers have been mainly at black schools find it nearly impossible to attain leadership positions at either majority white schools or national higher education organizations. Controversy over the issue…

The roles and expectations of presidents of church-related colleges have changed drastically in the last 15 years, and there is little preparation for the job available. Effective relationships with staff, board, alumni, community, parents, and students; good fiscal management; and periodic review of the college mission are elements of good…

The topic covered at the 1984 annual meeting of the National Society of Allied Health (NSAH) was networking among schools of allied health and health related professionals concerned with increasing the numbers of minorities (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans) in the allied health and health related fields. This booklet is a compilation of the…

William Blakey, staff director and chief counsel to the Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources, was interviewed on the issues facing black progress in higher education. Leadership, change, TRIO programs, and public policy are discussed. (MLW)

The role of predominantly black colleges and reasons that they are needed by their constituencies are considered. It is suggested that one of the primary reasons historically black colleges have experienced enrollment and program growth is the perception of the black community about the significance of these institutions. It is claimed that the…

In an interview, Lloyd Hackney, Chairman of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), responds to questions about black higher education and the role of HBCUs, including HBCUs' public image, the effects of Dr. Hackney's own educational experience on his views, the Clinton Administration's actions,…