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Perceptions of African American Students Who Attend a Historically Black University in One Midwestern State
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Perceptions of African American Students Who Attend a Historically Black University in One Midwestern State
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Thomas, Rosalyn E., author.
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9780438127616
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1 electronic resource (102 pages)
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-11(E), Section: A.
Advisors: Jo Nell Wood Committee members: Dennis Lea; Sally B. Lyon.
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The future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has been a topic of discussion since admission to Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs) was granted to African Americans. The gradual legal dissolution of segregated state institutions provided additional opportunities for African American students to attend post secondary institutions. Literature has been written on HBCUs as to their origins and pros and cons of their existence in this society when students can attend almost any institution of higher learning that they may choose. Very little has been devoted to the perspectives of African American students who attend HBCUs.
Focus groups included participating students who were divided into two focus groups. Discussions centered on entrance requirements, tuition costs, programs of study, and the social environment of the campus.
Recommendations based on the emergent themes centered around high school counselors and HBCU recruiters needing to reach out to students in a more meaningful way. Ensuring students are aware of the various opportunities and the requirements for acceptance should begin with partnerships with high schools in the immediate area and surrounding states which would help create a flow of students to the campus throughout the year. Additionally, high quality faculty members must be retained to ensure programs of study are held up to high standards. The faculty must be willing to assist minority students through ongoing support. To ensure students are aware of various college options, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should highlight all universities within the state including the HBCUs that hold a historical place within the state by creating a webinar for counselors to inform them of this resource would be very valuable to students.
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