Different labor groups and agencies have made intensive studies periodically of the movement of salaries and wages in the trades and industries. To a lesser extent the income of certain professional groups, including physicians, dentists, and engineers, have been studied, but few analyses have been published concerning the compensation received by…

Contained herein is the biennial report on the Educational Boards and Foundations of the United States from 1928-1930. Reports of funding and grants invested are available from the following: (1) General Education Board; (2) Rockefeller Foundation; (3) Carnegie Corporation of New York; (4) Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; (5)…

The "Educational Directory" is released in four parts as rapidly as the data become available. This bulletin, the third part of the 1935 educational directory published by the Office of Education, focuses on colleges and universities, including all institutions of higher education. Institutions are classified according to their offerings into six…

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)

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…

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…

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…

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)

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)

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…

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)

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)

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)

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…

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…