Synopses & Reviews
This book addresses some of the issues of equity and equality for Black undergraduates in higher education during the latter years of the twentieth century. It provides analyses of black students' experiences and performance at predominantly white colleges as well as Black colleges, and also examines the role of federal and state governments as well as private interest groups in achieving equity for blacks in higher education. Offering a contemporary perspective on the issues confronting colleges and universities as they strive to obtain equity for minorities, this timely work offers recommendations based on recent research that will assist them in achieving some of their goals. The book concentrates on postsecondary education and considers such topics as academic performance and experience; improving preparation for post-collegiate experiences; improving preparation for academic and professional careers in the scientific disciplines; expanding the role of the federal and state governments; and developing an agenda for private interest group involvement in achieving equality for Blacks in higher education.
Synopsis
This book addresses some of the issues of equity and equality for Black undergraduates in higher education during the latter years of the twentieth century. It provides analyses of black students' experiences and performance at predominantly white colleges as well as Black colleges, and also examines the role of federal and state governments as well as private interest groups in achieving equity for blacks in higher education. Offering a contemporary perspective on the issues confronting colleges and universities as they strive to obtain equity for minorities, this timely work offers recommendations based on recent research that will assist them in achieving some of their goals. The book concentrates on postsecondary education and considers such topics as academic performance and experience; improving preparation for post-collegiate experiences; improving preparation for academic and professional careers in the scientific disciplines; expanding the role of the federal and state governments; and developing an agenda for private interest group involvement in achieving equality for Blacks in higher education.
About the Author
MICHAEL T. NETTLES is a Senior Research Scientist in the Education Policy Board Research and Services Division of the Educational Testing Service.
Table of Contents
Introduction--Contemporary Barriers to Black Student Equality in Higher Education by Michael T. Nettles
Factors Related to Black and White Students' College Performance by Michael T. Nettles
Black and White Students' Performance and Experiences at Various Types of Universities by Michael T. Nettles
The Education of Black Students on White College Campuses: What Quality the Experience? by Walter R. Allen
Some Cost and Benefit Considerations for Black College Students Attending Predominantly White Versus Predominantly Black Universities by Jomills Henry Braddock, II, and James M. Partland
The Role of Colleges and Universities in Increasing Black Representation in the Scientific Professions by Willie Pearson, Jr.
The Role and Responsibility of the Federal Government: Strategies for Achieving Qualitative Equality at the National Level by Cynthia G. Brown
The State Role in Achieving Equality of Higher Education by John B. Williams
The Role of Private Interests Groups in Achieving Equality for Black Students in Higher Education by Reginald Wilson
Conclusion: Strategies for Action by A. Robert Thoeny