Journalism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Governance and Accreditation

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) face financial, endowment, accreditation, and pandemic challenges. This book explores journalism accreditation at HBCUs, Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and how administrators are handling these challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 185 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) face numerous challenges that threaten their continued existence. These challenges include fiscal issues, such as reduced federal funding for education, which has led to increased financial burden on students and parents. Additionally, HBCUs face limited endowment dollars, which can impact their ability to provide necessary resources and facilities. Furthermore, there are questions about the relevance of HBCUs in a society that has seen increased access to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) for African-Americans.

The third challenge is the accreditation process, which poses difficulties for institutions and specific departments. Accreditation ensures that academic programs meet certain standards and quality requirements, and it is essential for maintaining the reputation and legitimacy of HBCUs. However, achieving and maintaining accreditation can be challenging, particularly for institutions that may lack the resources or expertise necessary to meet the standards.

Administrators at HBCUs are facing these challenges during the pandemic and their own health and well-being. This book explores journalism accreditation at HBCUs and is informed by extensive research into how journalism units have acquired and lost accreditation. The book also examines Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and how they are navigating accreditation and financial challenges.

This book will be of interest to faculty, students, scholars, and administrators of journalism studies. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by HBCUs and offers strategies for overcoming them. By examining the experiences of these institutions, the book contributes to the ongoing discussion about the future of HBCUs and their role in higher education.

Weight: 273g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030975036
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022