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Are "historically black colleges and universities" (HBCU) still necessary in the US? Why or why not? 2. How do the 37 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States compare in terms of reputation to majority-white, elite American colleges and universities? 3. Is there any difference in education at a historically black college or university (HBCU) compared to a predominantly white institute (PWI)? What are some responses from people who have experienced both institutions? 4. What is it like to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU)? 5. What are some surprising things about attending a Historically Black College / University today? 6. How many historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are there in the United States? Which states have the most HBCUs?

Dennis McCoy The Solution: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Some of the most heartening statistics come from our nation’s HBCUs. Though HBCUs make up only three percent of the country’s colleges and universities, they enroll 10% of all African American students and produce almost 20% of all African American graduates. These students have an advantage long past graduation. A whopping 25% of African American graduates with STEM degrees come from HBCUs. Eight HBCUs were among the top 20 institutions to award the most science and engineering bachelor’s degrees to Black graduates from 2008-2012. An HBCU graduate can expect to earn an additional $927,000 in their lifetime, which is 56% more than they could expect to earn without their HBCU degrees or certificates. From start to finish, an HBCU education is a setup for success.

👤Are BAME students less likely to take Student Rep roles? 🤔 As we wrap up Black History Month, I was reflecting on the representation and experiences of BAME students in universities. At a recent conference, Sally Andrews and Dr Kate Cuthbert delved into addressing inequalities in higher education through the lens of student voice. Their study revealed: - 83% of White students graduated with a 2:1 or a first-class degree in 2021-22. - Only 63% of Black students achieved the same. Also, the lived experiences of black students in many universities point that: 1️⃣ Their voices aren’t heard 2️⃣ Students are less likely to take Student Rep roles 3️⃣ They are less likely to be able to offer time for free in extracurricular roles At the conference, Charles Knight highlighted, that there is a significant growth in international students — with 60% of PGT’s being international. This shift brings the question: Are our university facilities and programs keeping pace with this diverse demographic? 🖥 To delve deeper into these concerns, I'm organising a webinar titled "Amplifying Diverse Voices: Strategies for Enhancing BAME Student Representation." 👉 Join us on the 28th of November at 12 pm. Reserve your spot and be a part of this discussion. Link in the comments below!

Celebrating Black History Month at Campus Community and celebrating the continued success of HBCUs here in the United States! 🇺🇸 Historically Black Colleges and Univeristies (HBCUs) account for less than 3% of America’s colleges and universities, yet they enroll 9% of America’s Black college students, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The National HBCU Alumni Alliance Inc reports that HBCUs have produced: ✔️40% of Black engineers ✔️40% of Black members of Congress ✔️50% of Black lawyers ✔️70% of Black doctors ✔️80% of Black judges The U.S. Department of Education reports that HBCUs graduate: ✔️nearly 50% of Black teachers ✔️70% of Black doctors and dentists ✔️80% of Black lawyers “The Thurgood Marshall College Fund reports that 52% of HBCU students are first-generation college students, who often come from lower-income backgrounds. As such, low tuition costs are a major draw for prospective HBCU students.”* Let’s continue to support student success at HBCUs and the incredible achievements their students bring to creating a better and more equitable society. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2024 #blackhistorymatters #highereducation #intled #internationalization #studentsuccess

Madam President, "The challenge calls for us to more than double the number of licensed Black architects from 2,300 to 5,000 by 2030, increasing representation from a mere 2% to roughly 4%. We applaud the licensed architects and all of those in the pipeline as we work to reach this goal." (from an otherwise splendid lengthy NOMA Prez post-Portland conference message). My response (respectfully); A laudable goal but not remotely doable under the existing paradigm of predominately undergrad training followed by the haphazard pursuit of qualifying AXP hours and a hit-or-missed approach to the ARE exams resulting in a dismal 14-year average time between high school graduation and licensure (and with a large attrition rate along the way). HBCU programs were once a reliable base supply chain producing Black licensure but my research of the past 40 years shows that to be nowhere near the case. Since the HBCU programs currently enroll 32% of all Black students pursuing a professional degree in architecture, a focused restructuring of those programs is required to even begin approaching a doubling of the 2% rate over the next decade. A crash program combining an Ivy League-med school curriculum model (non-arch STEM undergrad degree and 3-4 year accelerated MArch) with the NCARB Integrated Path to Accelerated Licensure (IPAL) program is a possible path. Hoping to hear reasoned pushback responses.

Celebrating Black History Month at Campus Community and the continued success of HBCUs here in the United States! 🇺🇸 Historically Black Colleges and Univeristies (HBCUs) account for less than 3% of America’s colleges and universities, yet they enroll 9% of America’s Black college students, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The National HBCU Alumni Alliance Inc reports that HBCUs have produced: ✔️40% of Black engineers ✔️40% of Black members of Congress ✔️50% of Black lawyers ✔️70% of Black doctors ✔️80% of Black judges The U.S. Department of Education reports that HBCUs graduate: ✔️nearly 50% of Black teachers ✔️70% of Black doctors and dentists ✔️80% of Black lawyers “The Thurgood Marshall College Fund reports that 52% of #HBCU students are first-generation college students, who often come from lower-income backgrounds. As such, low tuition costs are a major draw for prospective HBCU students.”* Let’s continue to support student success at HBCUs and the incredible achievements their students bring to creating a better and more equitable society. 🔍 *https://lnkd.in/d_eKihQM #blackhistorymonth2024 #blackhistorymatters #highereducation #internationaleducation #internationalization #studentsuccess #campuscommunity #studentengagement #globaleducation