Download or read book You Want to be the First But You Don t Want to be the Last written by Thelbert Wayne Snowden (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen percent of American college and university presidents are classified as a member of a minority racial or ethnic group; African American/Black college and university presidents only make of eight percent of those leaders (American Council on Education, 2017). Recently, historically, white liberal arts colleges (HWLACs) have been leading the charge in diversifying the American college presidency, with at least five new presidents who identify as African American/Black since 2013 (Lewis, 2016). A handful more of African American/Black presidents at HWLACs have since been added and it is important that the stories of current African American/Black college presidents be told in order influence and support future leaders. This study explores the career pathways of eight African American/Black presidents who lead (or have lead) HWLACs. Through their experiences, they offer a glimpse into their rise to the position of president at their respective institutions and the impact race has had on their abilities to lead. Most of the presidents had considerable experience as academicians prior to their appointments while others were prepared through leadership in industry before moving into higher education. Each of the participants held the distinction of being the first of their race to be named president at their respective institution; and some actually, became presidents at more than one institution. Furthermore, the presidents consider their position as a call to service and assume a responsibility to influence future diversity in higher education leadership. Each president's story presents opportunities that can be used to help prepare future leaders through professional development, mentoring relationships, and the improvement of doctoral (and terminal) degree programs.
Download or read book The Campus Color Line written by Eddie R. Cole and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Although it is commonly known that college students and other activists, as well as politicians, actively participated in the fight for and against civil rights in the middle decades of the twentieth century, historical accounts have not adequately focused on the roles that the nation's college presidents played in the debates concerning racism. Focusing on the period between 1948 and 1968, The Campus Color Line sheds light on the important place of college presidents in the struggle for racial parity. College presidents, during a time of violence and unrest, initiated and shaped racial policies and practices inside and outside of the educational sphere. The Campus Color Line illuminates how the legacy of academic leaders' actions continues to influence the unfinished struggle for Black freedom and racial equity in education and beyond."--
Download or read book Special Focus African American College Presidents written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ebony Towers in Higher Education written by Ronyelle Bertrand Ricard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the purpose of black colleges? Why do black colleges continue to exist? Are black colleges necessary?Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are at the same time the least studied and the least understood institutions of higher education and the most maligned and the most endangered.This unique study examines the mission of four-year HBCUs from the perspective of the campus president, as a foundation for understanding the relevance and role of these institutions. This is the first research to focus on the role of presidents of black colleges; is based on extensive interviews with fifteen presidents; and takes into particular account the type of campus environments in which they operate.Unlike community colleges, women’s colleges, men’s colleges, and Hispanic-serving colleges, Black colleges are racially identifiable institutions. They also vary significantly in, among other characteristics: size, control (public or private), religious affiliation, gender composition, and available resources. Although united in the historic mission of educating African Americans, each black college or university has its own identity and set of educational objectives. The book examines how presidents define and implement mission in the context of their campuses, view the challenges they face, and confront the factors that promote or hinder implementation of their missions.
Download or read book Exploring the Lived Experiences of African American Female College Presidents written by Breonna Collins and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the American College President Survey of 2017, 30% of college presidents across the country are female, and only 5% of that population is represented by women of color (Gagliardi et al., 2017). Diversity in leadership positions, more specifically in the higher education sector, is a critical need as higher education institutions continue to develop sustainability strategies in response to impending demographic changes (Virick & Greer, 2012). The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative research study was to describe the lived experiences, pathways, and successful strategies used during career trajectory by former or current African American female college presidents in the United States. Framed by intersectionality and Black feminist thought, a phenomenological qualitative research study utilized data from six African American women who were serving, or had served, as college presidents in the United States. The findings revealed that while African American female college president had an overall positive experience during their pathway to presidency, remnants of racial discrimination, gender discrimination, and the Queen Bee Syndrome had an impact on their career trajectory. Despite these roadblocks, it was determined that internal confidence, mentorships and professional development opportunities, specialized skill sets, and a community of support led to them to achieving college presidency. The findings of this study can be utilized by aspiring African American female college presidents, current university governing bodies or boards, and university human resource professionals within the United States higher education system to identify and implement strategies that better support aspirant college presidents. Keywords: African American female college presidents, higher education, mentorship, intersectionality, Black Feminist Thought
Download or read book The American College President written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African American College Presidents written by Dionne Walker-Belgrave and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities written by Carolyn O. Wilson Mbajekwe and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were originally founded to provide the educational opportunities that other post-secondary schools had denied to black Americans. Today these schools face new challenges, and how they respond is shaped in large part by the men and women at the helm. Ten HBCU presidents speak out in this volume, addressing the fundamental issues confronting minority higher education. They discuss the historical role of black colleges; the current mission of HBCUs; and the effects of diversity programs, minority recruiting goals and globalization. Other topics include the impact of technology on college classrooms and the priorities and challenges in fundraising and development. Each chapter is devoted to the comments of one of the ten educators, and each includes a brief professional biography. An appendix includes profiles of historically black institutions.
Download or read book Special Focus African American Community College Presidents and Latino and Native American Presidents written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hard Row to Hoe written by Dawn Crim and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the structural, institutional, and representational barriers and challenges of African American women college and university presidents at baccalaureate institutions and the personal and professional coping strategies they use to persist. The analysis distinguishes between barriers faced on route to the presidency and challenges faced while serving as president in order to fill an empirical gap in the literature regarding challenges faced by African American women presidents. This study uses the method of counterstories to uplift the voices of these leaders and to disrupt the dominant narratives about the lack of African American women leadership in colleges and universities. These counterstories draw from in-depth semi structured virtual interviews with a purposeful sample of nine African American women college and university presidents. The presidents' counterstories are analyzed through frameworks of Black Feminist Thought (BFT) and Intersectionality. An intersectional analysis revealed these presidents encounter interlocking racialized and gendered barriers ascending to the presidency and challenges during their presidencies that 1) communicate others' beliefs that African American women cannot or should not be college presidents, 2) affect their self-perception about their ability and interest in being college presidents, and 3) overtly limit their ascendency to the role and efficacy once in the role. This study also found coping strategies of resiliency and responsibility that allow them to stay in their presidencies. The resiliency and effectiveness of these presidents shines through in their counterstories as proof of their ability to lead. Results from this study provide insight into African American women's leadership in higher education and can inspire African American female students and administrators to seek higher education leadership. In addition, results may inform search firms and can provide trustees and board members with insights to experiences African American women have as president as they consider them as leaders for their institutions.
Download or read book Perceptions of African American Female College Presidents written by Monique M. Johnson Jones and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Perceptions and Lived Experiences of African American Male Presidents in California Community Colleges written by Tyree L. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current research has shown racial disparities and inequities among African American men who desire to be community college presidents in California, or already hold the position. This study explored why California has only 7 African American community college presidents on 115 campuses; how to overcome obstacles to attain the presidency position; what life/work experiences assists current presidents in their leadership positions in higher education, as well as each president0́9s trajectory that ultimately led them to the presidency. The study explored factors that have kept African Americans out of higher education leadership roles such as the presidency.
Download or read book Socialization Factors and African American Women College Presidents written by Thelma M. Bowles and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American College President written by Marlene Ross and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Involvement and Participation of African American Women College Presidents in Out of class Activities During Their Collegiate Experience written by Anna Edwards Beck and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Perceptions of African American Community College Presidents Concerning Their Leadership Styles and Use of Power written by Clarence Edward Ates and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unearthing Promise and Potential Our Nation s Historically Black Colleges and Universities written by Gasman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of extreme racism and shepherded through the centuries by enduring hope, the nation's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have educated countless African Americans. These institutions, which boast great diversity, are treasures that illuminate the talent and potential of African Americans. This volume provides an overview of the salient issues facing HBCUs as well as the many contributions that these historic institutions make to our country as a whole. Topics include Historic Origins of HBCUs Desegregation Students Presidental Leadership Faculty and Governance Issues Fundraising Federal and State Policy Curriculum Thoughts about the future With suggestions for additional reading, other references and an appendix of historically black colleges and universities by, this is a comprehensive and much-needed addition to the literature in the field on HBCUs. This is the fifth issue the 35th volume of the Jossey-Bass series ASHE Higher Education Report. Each monograph in the series is the definitive analysis of a tough higher education problem, based on thorough research of pertinent literature and institutional experiences. Topics are identified by a national survey. Noted practitioners and scholars are then commissioned to write the reports, with experts providing critical reviews of each manuscript before publication.
