Past Present Future
Diversity in Higher Education HBCUs
FUTURE
Should HBCUs Exist? • Many students seek an experience environment, which does not carry the stigma of being a minority • HBCUs are better equipped to provide extracurricular and co-curricular experiences that’s viewed as value-added • HBUCs campus tends to be more effective because of the encouragement, support, and nurturing coming from Black males not found in some homes • Rather than adopting a sink or swim attitude
What are HBCUs Doing to remain competitive? • IMPROVING RETENTION 1. Hiring quality; dedicated faculty to teach at HBCUs regardless of race 3. Measures put into place to ensure that faculty is aggressively involved in student mentorship 5. Relevant programs in high-demand areas
What are HBCU’s Doing to remain competitive? IMFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Revamping libraries to state-of-theart facilities • Installing 21st century computer labs • Development of top university websites • North Carolina A&T forged a close alliance with (NASA)
What are HBCU’s Doing to remain competitive? CFO’S YEARLY MEETINGS • CFO’s of top HBCUs meet yearly to assess financial challenges facing their institution and work toward solutions • They share ideas and work together to establish a strong foundation for future cooperation • Provided assess to expertise and consultation with global leaders in the corporate world as they prepare to assess challenges before them
LEGISLATION ON HBCUs • White House Initiative on HBCU’s
• $418.5 million request of Aid for Institutional Development programs at HBCUs • New Legislation Proposes $530 million to preserve historic buildings at HBCUs • Legislation authorizes $250 million a year for technology improvement
History • Make a timeline of the important historical events
Interesting Facts • List some interesting facts about Black History Month
Black History Leaders • Choose three leaders in black history and discuss their lives and accomplishments
Arts and Literature • Provide examples of art and literature that are significant to Black History Month
How We Celebrate • List some ways we celebrate Black History Month around the nation
Conclusion • Provide a brief summary of your presentation
Questions & Answers • Invite questions from the audience
Resources • List the resources you used for your research