The Thirteen-College Curriculum Program (TCCP) is designed to deal with the special problems of students in predominantly black colleges. This report describes ways in which TCCP students perceive the program to be different from the regular curricular program. 2,447 seniors attending the colleges in question completed the "Senior Questionnaire,…

This paper outlines recent Black achievements in higher education, particularly in science and engineering. Stressed, however, is the fact that while Black achievement has greatly increased in recent years, it still lags far behind national averages. Cited are five studies comparing Black and non-Black enrollment in various disciplines, degrees…

Possibly the major conclusion which could be drawn from this study is that for black college students attendance at a predominantly white university and political and racial alienation are directly related. (Author)

Provides a comprehensive review of Edgar Epps's and Patricia Gurin's major study of students in historically black southern colleges. Theirs is the first empirical study to illuminate the question of whether individual achievement and collective accomplishment are incompatible for blacks in the American system. (Author/AM)

Students at Black colleges buy psychological well-being and spiritual affinity while getting less favorable physical circumstances. Black students on White campuses get a better physical environment but less satisfying personal relationships and less peace of mind. Colleges must combine the best of both environments to spare students that choice.…

Examined demographic and sociopolitical factors related to Black students in higher education in a phenomenological study of Black students' views about student services, their institutions, and themselves. Comparative information for students at predominantly Black and predominantly White institutions showed that those at White institutions…

This study examined whether African-American students who attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have different experiences and perceive the campus climate differently than African American students who attend predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The study also examined whether differences in experiences and perceptions of…

This Critical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet identifies important research about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and describes resources that discuss historical roles, challenges, and opportunities related to these institutions. The topics covered include: (1) history; (2) finance and support; (3) enrollment; (4) Title IX;…

Black colleges and universities must now come to grips with the serious questions posed in the last decade of attempting to raise the level of consciousness among black people; they must begin to provide the leadership in black education that their students have demanded. (RJ)

The complete text of a memorandum dated July 22, 1970 that was submitted to President Nixon by the writer, who served as a Special Advisor on campus affairs during the period May 8 through June 30, 1970. (JM)

The focus of integrated colleges on black students with higher SAT scores is effecting a redistribution of behavior styles and personality characteristics that contributes critically to campus environments, and deprives Negro colleges of those students who could make a very positive contribution. (Author/JB)

A study was conducted that investigated the relative importance of sex, social class background, high school grades, aptitude test scores, high school racial composition, high school curriculum, and study habits as determinants of college grade performance. (APM)

Argues that the continued existence of predominantly Black institutions is educationally and sociologically justified, fiscally and politically feasible, and legally permissible. (Author/GC)

Describes how celebrating National Foreign Language Week has increased cultural awareness and appreciation among students enrolled in foreign language courses at one of the largest historically Black universities in the United States. In addition, more students have expressed an interest in pursuing minors in foreign languages. (Author/VWL)