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Lyson, Thomas A. – Research in Higher Education, 1983
Using U.S. Office of Education data, bachelor's degree awards in seven curriculum areas in black land-grant institutions from 1967 to 1977 were analyzed. A widening range of curriculum pursuits was found, with increases particularly in business, engineering, and the social sciences, and a large decrease in education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Black Colleges, Business Administration Education, Education Majors

Young, Herman A.; McAnulty, Brenda H. – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1978
Black institutions continue to produce proportionately more Black graduates than White colleges. In addition, graduates of Black colleges attain more doctorate degrees than do those from White institutions. In view of their record of producing graduates with a limited share of federal and private dollars, Black institutions are more than cost…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Colleges, Black Education, Black Students
Haworth, Karla – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1997
A federal appeals court agreed that Texas Southern University, a historically black institution, had discriminated against three white law professors by reducing their pay raises for criticizing an administrator. Black faculty received higher pay raises. However, the court rejected the professors' claim that their free speech had been infringed…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Black Colleges, College Administration, College Faculty

Williams, Kenneth; Goldstein, David; Goldstein, Joel – TechTrends, 2002
Discusses challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) relating to access for nontraditional students, students' study habits, and distance learning. Examines a Web-based course and compares it to a traditional course to determine whether online courses can help minority students access, complete, and remember course…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Colleges, Black Students, Comparative Analysis
Wilson, Robin; And Others – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
The eight years of Ronald Reagan's presidency have included tremendous economic, social, and political change. Views on those changes in higher education vary. Six stories tell how colleges and Washington's lobbyists and lawmakers have changed in that period. (MLW)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Black Colleges, Change, Community Colleges

Miller, Patrick B. – History of Education Quarterly, 1995
Describes the role and impact of college athletics at historically black colleges during the period between the two world wars. Maintains that sports became a source of pride and a vehicle for social change. Concludes, however, that there is substantial reason to be skeptical about the efficacy of sport to overcome racial prejudice. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Colleges, Black Education, Black History

Weaver, Frederick S.; And Others – Journal of Black Studies, 1992
Prospects and problems facing historically black institutions/colleges (HBIs) are reviewed, beginning with data from 38 publicly supported 4-year HBIs. Alternative models for HBIs include the following: (1) comprehensive public institutions; (2) academically specialized institutions for particular programs; and (3) comprehensive public…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Community, Black Education, Developing Institutions
Barrow, Lionel C., Jr. – Crisis, 1991
Historically black colleges and universities receive only a small portion of the large sums generated by college athletics through broadcast revenues. The appropriate role of the black college athlete and changes necessary to improve education for athletes while correcting inequalities in funding are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Athletes, Black Colleges, Black Students, Broadcast Industry

Verharen, Charles C. – Journal of Negro Education, 1993
Proposes a curricular model for historically black colleges and universities based on A. L. Locke's idea that critical value inquiry should be the principle of curricular revision and integration. Suggests a core curriculum of material identified by each discipline as necessary for all undergraduates. (SLD)
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Education, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development

Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 1996
The 26 brief notes of this feature provide a snapshot of the status of blacks in higher education. Admissions policies, black enrollment, affirmative action, and actions with the potential for detrimental effects on blacks in higher education are among the issues considered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission (School), Affirmative Action, Black Colleges

Cross, Theodore, Ed.; And Others – Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 1996
Presents a statistical record of African American progress in higher education in the United States, including equity issues, the state of racial inequality, and financial needs. Comparative trends are provided concerning population, health, academic testing, and participation in sports between African Americans and whites; enrollments in…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Education, Budgeting, Comparative Analysis
Wolanin, Thomas R. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1998
Historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges receive direct federal aid to maintain facilities, staff, and academic programs. These funds are in addition to resources from federal programs available to all institutions. Origin and evolution of these special federal programs of direct…
Descriptors: American Indians, Black Colleges, Educational Trends, Federal Aid
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This February 27, 2004 issue of "Chronicle for Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "My Life as an Adjunct after a Full Career" (Caesar, Terry); (2) "Are You the Retiring Sort?" (Ms.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Retirement
Boone, Patreece R. – Communication Education, 2003
This research sought to examine the communicative impact of the Black English speech pattern, known as call-response, on African Americans within an educational environment. An ethnographic study of an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) classroom was conducted to ascertain the pedagogical and cultural meanings this speech event held…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Speech Acts, Observation, Ethnography
Williamson, Joy Ann – History of Education Quarterly, 2004
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students played a pivotal part in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and early 1960s. Private HBCUs, in particular, provided foot soldiers, intellectual leadership, and safe places to meet and plan civil disobedience. Their economic and political autonomy from the state enabled the…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Institutional Autonomy, Civil Rights, Educational History