The widely held idea that interracial proximity provides acceptance of the other race was tested in the case of black undergraduates who, the study found, showed less acceptance as their contact with white teachers increased. An explanation for the discrepancy between this finding and that of earlier studies is that in other studies the emphasis…

Traces the history of nursing education for Blacks since the 1880s. Discusses the establishment and activities of the four earliest Black nursing schools: Spelman Seminary Nurse Training School (Atlanta, Georgia), Provident Hospital and Training School (Chicago, Illinois), Hampton (Virginia) Training School for Nurses, and Tuskegee (Alabama)…

This hearing on the needs of historically black colleges and universities is the fourth in a series that explores the issues faced by these minority-serving institutions and the opportunities they have afforded black students over the years. Following opening statements by Representative Howard P. McKeon, Representative Robert C. Scott, and…

An informal CASE sampling of alumni activities at some of the nation's Black colleges is reported. Factors contributing to alumni involvement in fund-raising drives are described, including: close contact with alumni, increase in volunteers and matching grant incentives, heightened alumni awareness of need for outside help, and phonathons. (MLW)

Outlines historical events in Black women's higher education. Issues related to whether higher education for Black women should be separate or coeducational, whether or not curriculum should be specially tailored, and whether or not Black women have special needs that should be addressed are presented. (Author)

These 13 articles provide histories of Georgia libraries that include junior college libraries, rural libraries, county and regional systems, private and special libraries, black universities, public libraries, and academic libraries. (LRW)

Hampton University (Virginia), in its second year of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 competition, has worked hard to make the transition smooth. However, NCAA regulations limit conference competition for the first eight years, which limits development of fan support. The institution is exploring conference options that…

Using 1993 and 1997 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) data, investigated the relationship between involvement, interaction, and satisfaction for African American students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Found that HBCU enrollment had a significant positive effect…

Discusses the benefits and potential pitfalls being examined by higher education officials, particularly at historically black college, as more two-year colleges begin to offer bachelor's degrees. (EV)

Describes how Tennessee State University has faced the challenges common to historically black colleges and universities in securing research funding by forming collaborations and partnerships with other institutions. (EV)

Profiles attorney Alvin O. Chambliss, Jr., and his fight in "Ayers v. Fordice" to desegregate Mississippi's higher education system. (EV)

Examines a trend at many colleges, including historically black colleges and universities, to eliminate the yearbook due to cost and administrative problems. Notes that what is overlooked are benefits of the printed yearbook, including advancing the institution and providing students with training in publication processes. Suggests that faculty…

Describes how the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund wants to attract more support for students at public black colleges, who are excluded from the successful United Negro College Fund. (EV)

Discusses recent high-profile appointments of Black presidents at predominantly White colleges and explores the issue of a two-track system in which leaders of historically Black colleges are not considered to be in the same candidate pool as Whites or Blacks who have served at White colleges. Also explores the goals of Black colleges that have…