Many students at minority-serving institutions are underexposed to Internet resources such as the human genome project, PubMed, NCBI databases, and other Web-based technologies because of a lack of financial resources. To change this, we designed and implemented a new bioinformatics component to supplement the undergraduate Genetics course at…

Discusses black education in the U.S., the need for black colleges, the financial plight of black colleges, and fund-raising for black colleges. (PG)

The nation's traditionally black colleges and universities face new responsibilities as their purposes are redefined to meet the needs of a pluralistic society. To undertake these responsibilities efficiently and effectively, sound internal management practices must reinforce and stabilize institutional services. Such practices must also undergird…

The purpose of this report, which was revised in January 1971 because the earlier version contained some errors, was to ascertain the precise level of Federal support to all institutions of higher learning and to contrast the support awarded the traditionally white colleges with that granted the traditionally black colleges. This report presents…

This document reports on a Cooperative Academic Planning Curriculum Development Workshop designed to discuss issues and concerns that are germane to the survival of colleges and universities with black heritage. Part 1, plenary sessions on curriculum change and improvement, discuss the predominantly black college and the demand of the new American…

Project Opportunity is a continuing talent search and encouragement program that attempts to increase the number of black and white, minority/poverty students who continue their education beyond high school. The present study focuses on black students in Project Opportunity who were accepted at both integrated and black institutions and examines…

From the results of a questionnaire sent to administration, faculty, students, and alumni at 12 predominantly Black institutions in the Middle States Association (MSA) region, it is concluded that the accrediting agency has served as a catalyst for change and as a positive force in institutional improvement. (RDN)

Describes Barber-Scotia College, a small, all-black private school in Concord, North Carolina. (PG)

The first of a series of reports on black higher education in America. (Editor)

Describes the career and accomplishments of Jane Ellen McAllister and highlights her years at Southern University, Virginia State, Fisk University, Miner Teachers College, Grambling State University, and Jackson State College. Also evaluates McAllister's impact on Black education in general. (GC)

A review of surveys of Black colleges and universities reveals an upgrading of physical education professional programs during the period 1970-80. (MJB)

Examines admissions and recruitment material mailed to prospective students from thirteen historically Black institutions. The material was analyzed and evaluated on the basis of timeliness and completeness. Results reveal variations in quality among public and privately supported institutions. Significance of these results and specific…

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…