The author, Lily D. McNair, is the president of Tuskegee University. The article is based on her talk at the Networking Luncheon for Faculty and Administrators of Color at AAC&U's 2019 annual meeting. Over the past several decades, areas of diversity have become prominent in academia as institutions have created and expanded programs for black…

As enrollment of ethnically diverse students continues to increase, so should the number of teachers increase who are trained in multicultural education methods. Traditionally, those culturally competent educators come from Minority Serving Institutions. Given the lack of current research or data on the benefits of this type of teaching at MSIs…

This study measures the significance of factors used by minority students in their selection of universities/colleges. This web survey was conducted mainly on 778 students enrolled in journalism/mass communication courses representing five historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and twelve other universities. Differences were found…

Recent demographic forecasts demonstrate the United States is rapidly becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. By the year 2050, demographers maintain the nation will advance to a "majority minority" state where non-Hispanic Whites will fall below 50%. For that reason, colleges and universities are reevaluating their mission and making…

Typically, within this society, Whites are the dominant group and experience certain privileges and inherent power that come with being White. This study investigates how White faculty at Hampton University, one of a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), perceive their experiences teaching at an HBCU. Twenty-one…

Briefly highlights the progress of black colleges in attracting the most highly qualified black students and lists the pros and cons surrounding the choice of an education through an historically black college or university. Considerations such as ethnic isolation, living conditions, curricula quality, and the availability of financial assistance…

This study used participant observation, student interviews, reflective journals, and discussions with faculty members and administrators to examine multicultural aspects at an historically black college. It reviews three theoretical approaches: (1) the theory of John Ogbu, which classifies minority groups in the United States as either voluntary…

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%…

Reviews the development of historically Black colleges. Discusses the following areas that contribute to their success with minority students: (1) student-faculty relationship; (2) campus environment; and (3) remediation. (FMW)

Issues related to minorities and higher education were reported at a federally sponsored conference. Research described is related to: black students and black colleges; community colleges and minority students; faculty hiring and affirmative action; campus presidents and minority enrollments; and Supreme Court decisions and affirmative action.…

A final report on the development and operation of a research training institute by Virginia State University in Petersburg is presented. Objectives of the federally-funded Research, Development, Dissemination, and Evaluation Center at the university include: to provide opportunities for women and minorities at the university to develop and/or…

Economic factors have had a significant impact in lowering the attainments of minority groups in graduate education. A sluggish market for college teachers, high costs of graduate education, limited financial support, and more lucrative opportunities in other fields have lured many minorities out of the Ph.D. pipeline. (MLW)

This article explores four mentor-mentee relationships arranged through the Alliance 2000 Project. Faculty members of minority institutions of higher education worked with mentors (successful proposal writers, grant holders, and content experts) from other academic institutions during proposal development for submission to the Office of Special…

The multiple roles of a contemporary Black college president are discussed and defined, focusing on the changing role of the president. Like their White counterparts, presidents of the nation's 117 historically Black colleges have seen their roles evolve as they have become savvy promoters, competing aggressively for students and philanthropic…

Presents reasons for feeling hopeful about the position of African Americans in higher education that are headlined by the fact that black enrollment in higher education increased by 4.4% in 1992. Accompanying increases are seen for black enrollment in medical school and law school, as well as in black students who are planning for advanced…