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Traditional Black Colleges & Universities“Where Do We Go From Here ?…”

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Paper Presentation

Association For Institutional Research

Annual Forum 2007

Kansas City, Missouri

June 3, 2007

Martin B. Fortner, Director Planning, Assessment, & Research Southern University at Shreveport

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““We tried to explore a lot of ways [this could be possible] in the papers,” says We tried to explore a lot of ways [this could be possible] in the papers,” says Fryer, an assistant professor of economics at Harvard University. “We looked at Fryer, an assistant professor of economics at Harvard University. “We looked at funding. That’s not it. Then we looked at the types of students. That’s not it. The funding. That’s not it. Then we looked at the types of students. That’s not it. The only thing that seems even plausible is that historically Black institutions have not only thing that seems even plausible is that historically Black institutions have not declined, it’s that traditionally White institutions have enhanced in educating Black declined, it’s that traditionally White institutions have enhanced in educating Black students.”students.”

““The statistics are consistent with HBCU’s they have not gotten worse The statistics are consistent with HBCU’s they have not gotten worse over time” , Fryer says. It’s that traditionally White institutions have over time” , Fryer says. It’s that traditionally White institutions have gotten better in educating Black studentsgotten better in educating Black students.

Source: Fryer, Roland G. and Michael Greenstone. “The Causes and Consequences of Attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities.” Diverse Issues in Higher Education. May 2007.

Reported by: Walker, Marlon. “HBCU Graduates Earn Less Than Black Graduates of TWIs.” Diverse Online. 2 May 2007.

Where Do We Go From Here ? Perspectives In Higher Education

What Constitutes a Quality Education ?

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““So, it is not clear that the comparisons are legitimate, that ‘apples’ are being So, it is not clear that the comparisons are legitimate, that ‘apples’ are being compared to ‘apples,’ says NAFEO President Lezli Baskerville. “For example, compared to ‘apples,’ says NAFEO President Lezli Baskerville. “For example, HBCUs educate a significant proportion of low-income, Pell Grant-eligible HBCUs educate a significant proportion of low-income, Pell Grant-eligible students. Did the authors control for similar criteria at TWIs? That would make students. Did the authors control for similar criteria at TWIs? That would make a difference in outcomesa difference in outcomes.” .”

““NAFEO officials point out that HBCUs are mostly in the South, and because NAFEO officials point out that HBCUs are mostly in the South, and because of inclinations to engage in social, political and philanthropic activities, the of inclinations to engage in social, political and philanthropic activities, the students sometimes choose jobs in those fields, many of which are low-payingstudents sometimes choose jobs in those fields, many of which are low-paying.

Reported by: Walker, Marlon. “HBCU Graduates Earn Less Than Black Graduates of TWIs.” Diverse Online. 2 May 2007.

Where Do We Go From Here ? Perspectives In Higher Education

What Constitutes a Quality Education ?

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Where Do We Go From Here ? “Driving Change In Education”

Spellings CommissionSpellings Commission: Higher Education Performance In Preparing Students For The 21st Century Workplace.

Strategic Plans/Higher Education:Strategic Plans/Higher Education: Vibrant Balanced Economy With a Well-Educated Workforce & Improved Life Quality.

AccreditationAccreditation: Fostering Public Confidence In Higher Education Through Quality Standards & Process Improvement.

Equity vs. EfficiencyEquity vs. Efficiency: Achieving Balance Between Access, Affordability, Quality, and Accountability.

Performance FundingPerformance Funding:: Cost Maximization & Resource Utilization.

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Where Do We Go From Here ?Where Do We Go From Here ? “Linking Education to Economic Opportunity”“Linking Education to Economic Opportunity”

Knowledge - Based Economy• Education-Learning Enterprise • Knowledge Production & Transfer• Research & Development• Core Missions Inclusive of Eco. Development• (HBCU) Reduce Minority Achievement Gap• (HBCU) Reduce Quality of Life Gap• Workforce Preparation & Participation • Instructional Quality• Pedagogy Paradigms •Technology

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Where Do We Go From Here ?Where Do We Go From Here ?“Thinking Smart”“Thinking Smart”

Mission Attainment (HBCU)• Education-Learning Enterprise • Core Missions Inclusive of Eco. Opportunity• Reducing Minority Achievement Gap• Reducing Quality of Life Shortfalls• Revenue Enhancement - R&D Funding• Adapting to Post Disaster Conditions • Environmental Profile Modifications

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Traditional Black Colleges & UniversitiesTraditional Black Colleges & Universities “Where Do We Go From Here ?” “Where Do We Go From Here ?”

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D. P. Jones, 1982, (IR) Prospective Role:

Where is TBCU at this moment? Where is TBCU going? How can the TBCU best achieve desired ends?

TBCUTBCU Response To External ChangesResponse To External Changes

Supporting HBCU Critical Mission Requirements

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Where Do We Go From Here ?

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Vision For The Future:

1. Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment

2. Organizational Development

3. Research Projects – Individual & Collaborative Partnerships

4. Service Delivery Modes

5. Professional Development

6. Publications 7. Mentoring/Recruitment (Scholarship,Technology & Research)

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1. Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment

Identify Strategic Initiatives

TBCU’s Role Within The AIR Organization

Collaborative Initiatives (Knowledge Base Conduit )

Resource Needs

Program Base for Knowledge Transfer

Organizational Operation

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Where Do We Go From Here ?Where Do We Go From Here ?

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2. Organizational Development

501.(c)(3) Non-Profit Status/Incorporation

Organizational Structure

Officers, By Laws & Organizational Relationship to AIR

Future Revenue Funding/Enhancement Profile

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3. Research Projects

Spellings Commission: Access, Affordability Quality & Accountability

Public Policy Initiatives (Collaborative Effort)

Federal/State Initiatives On Education Quality

Establishment of Data Warehouse for HBCU’s

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4. Service Delivery Modes

IPEDS Data Tools HBCU Response to Spellings

AIR/NCES IPEDS Training Program

Curriculum Driven

Face to Face & Technology (Blackboard & Webinars)

Maximize Expertise of TBCU IR Professionals

Data Clearinghouse Workshop for HBCU’s

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5. Professional Development

Development Opportunities for TBCU Membership

Volunteers - Collateral AIR Activities

Leveraging of TBCU Professional Work

Participation in Summer Institutes

Professional Development Activities With Collateral HBCU Special Interest Groups Such as Title III, NAFEO, SEF or Other Similar Organizations

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6. Publications

Enhance Web Page

Historical Chronicling TBCU As An Affiliate of AIR

TBCU Research Journal Cornerstone To Our New Direction

Newsletter Emphasizing TBCU Professional Activities. Manuals Highlighting Our Activities Toward Vision Attainment

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7. Mentoring/Recruiting Expansion of Membership Base

All Personnel Associated with Research & Technology

Senior & Mid Level Management Faculty & Staff

Students: Graduates/Undergraduates

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Expand Existing CommitteesExpand Existing Committees

1. By Laws/ConstitutionBy Laws/Constitution Organizational Development.Organizational Development. 2. Executive Leadership Strategic Planning/External Relations.2. Executive Leadership Strategic Planning/External Relations. 3. Publications TBCU Communications . 3. Publications TBCU Communications . 4. Needs Assessment Research Projects, Service Delivery 4. Needs Assessment Research Projects, Service Delivery Modes & Professional Development.Modes & Professional Development.

5. Nominating Committee Mentoring/Recruitment Opportunities.5. Nominating Committee Mentoring/Recruitment Opportunities.

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Where Do We Go From Here ?Where Do We Go From Here ?“Maintaining A Vision”“Maintaining A Vision”

Communication Communication

CooperationCooperation

Mutual RespectMutual Respect

ProfessionalismProfessionalism

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“A Willingness to CommitA Willingness to Commit”