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 extra-

curricular 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-the-
art facilities

• Installing 21st century computer labs

• Development of top university web-

sites

• 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