Exploring diversity at historically black colleges and universities : implications for policy and practice / Robert T. Palmer, C. Rob Shorette II, Marybeth Gasman, editors ; Betsy O. Barefoot, Jillian L. Kinzie, co-editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Palmer, Robert T., editor.

Shorette II, C. Rob, editor.

Gasman, Marybeth, editor.

Barefoot, Betsy O., editor.

Kinzie, Jillian (Jillian L.), editor.

Series:

New directions for higher education ; Number 170.

New Directions for Higher Education ; Number 170

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American universities and colleges.

Segregation in education--United States.

Segregation in education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (115 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Though scholars have explored various topics related to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), little empirical research has critically examined the increasingly changing racial demography and social diversity of HBCUs and their impact on HBCU stakeholders. This volume provides meaningful context and initiates discussion on the increasingly changing diversity of HBCUs. It: offers new information that will help HBCUs be more intentional about creating an inclusive campus environment for all enrolled students, discusses the experiences of LGBT, Latino/a, and other minority students enrolled at HBCUs, and examines myths and historical contexts of HBCUs. Aside from the practical implications provided herein, the volume also provides salient context for researchers and policymakers interested in the diversification of HBCUs. Given the range and the depth of the issues covered, it is a must read for anyone interested in HBCUs in general and student success within these institutions specifically. This is the 170th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Higher Education. Addressed to presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other higher education decision makers on all kinds of campuses, it provides timely information and authoritative advice about major issues and administrative problems confronting every institution.

Contents:

Exploring Diversity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Implications for Policy and Practice; Contents; Editors' Notes; References; 1 Myths Dispelled: A Historical Account of Diversity and Inclusion at HBCUs; Myth 1: HBCUs Serve Only Black Students; Myth 2: HBCUs Have Only Black Faculty; Myth 3: HBCUs Do Not Have LGBT Students or Centers; Myth 4: HBCUs Have Only Christian Students; Myth 5: HBCUs Are Unable to Advance Our Nation's Higher Education Goals; Unanswered Questions and Opportunities for Research; Conclusion; References

2 Moving Beyond Racial and Ethnic Diversity at HBCUsNot Monolithic: Examining the Diversity of HBCUs; Racial and Ethnic Diversity at HBCUs; Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Sports at HBCUs; Faculty Diversity at HBCUs; (Re)Framing Diversity; Socioeconomic Diversity at HBCUs; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Diversity at HBCUs; The Internationalization of HBCUs; Changes in Higher Education Affecting HBCUs; The Increased Competition for African-American Students; The Case for Increased Diversity at HBCUs; Implications for Future Research and Practice at HBCUs; References

3 HBCUs as Critical Context for Identity Work: Reflections, Experiences, and Lessons LearnedTheoretical and Methodological Orientation; Our Stories; Derek's Reflections; Tony's Reflections; Richard's Reflections; Ismail's Reflections; Discussion; Final Considerations; References; 4 A Closer Examination of White Student Enrollment at HBCUs; Further Context; Enrollment Trends at 4-Year HBCUs; Aggregate Enrollment Trends at 4-Year HBCUs; White Student Enrollment at All 4-Year HBCUs; White Student Enrollment at 4-Year HBCUs, Public Versus Private; White Enrollment at 2-Year HBCUs

Implications of White Enrollment TrendsImplications for Research; Implications for Policy and Practice; Conclusion; References; 5 From Matriculation to Engagement on Campus: Delineating the Experiences of Latino/a Students at a Public Historically Black University; Factors Encouraging Latino/a Students to Attend a Public HBCU; On-Campus Experiences of Latino/a Students; Increasing the Sense of Belonging Among Latino/a Students at HBCUs; Sense of Belonging Through Financial Incentives; Sense of Belonging Outside of the Classroom; Sense of Belonging in the Classroom

Implications for Future ResearchReferences; 6 The Role of HBCUs in Addressing the Unique Needs of LGBT Students; Looking Back; Responding Now to Impact the Future; Developing Campus Resources for Members of the LGBT Community; Safe Zones; Establishing Student-Run LGBT/Ally Organizations; LGBT Resource and Research Centers; Facilitating Intergroup Dialogue; Creating Inclusive Academic Spaces and Expanding Course Offerings; Moving Forward; References; 7 Coming Out of the Shadows: Rethinking the Education Policy Agenda for Diversity and HBCUs; Charting the Landscape; College Access and Diversity

Faculty and Staff Diversity at HBCUs

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 7, 2015).

ISBN:

1-119-10867-5

1-119-10866-7

OCLC:

912237443