Not For Ourselves Alone: The Legacies of Two Pioneers of Black Higher Educational Institutions in The United States

Black colleges and universities have been anchors of the African American community for over 200 years, providing skills for success. This book explores the leadership of Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne of Wilberforce University and Rev. Dr. Joseph Robert of Morehouse College, pioneers of Black higher education. It examines their data collection and analysis of artifacts, comparing and contrasting their leadership dynamics, and assessing their use of servant leadership in creating servant institutions. The book offers insight into the unique experiences of founding leaders in Black higher education in the United States, reintroducing two influential thinkers whose ideas, decisions, sacrifices, and legacies have impacted generations of African American leaders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Information Age Publishing

Black colleges and universities have played a vital role in the African American community for over 200 years, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for success. This book explores the leadership of Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne of Wilberforce University and Rev. Dr. Joseph Robert of Morehouse College, who are considered pioneers of Black higher education. The book aims to answer the question: if quality of leadership is the most important element in the production of a quality college or university, then what are the important variables, incidents, and/or circumstances that result in quality amongst Black higher educational institutions? The book focuses on the data collection and analysis of artifacts that uncover the presidents' leadership styles and approaches. It compares and contrasts their leadership dynamics and assesses their use of servant leadership in creating servant institutions. The narrative immerses the reader in the experiences of the presidents, experiencing the challenges and triumphs of each through their personal and professional contributions. The book also ensures the reader is informed of the various complexities of leadership within Black higher education post-Civil War. By the end of the book, the reader is guided through a masterfully written, comparative historical study that uncovers surprising similarities and differences between the presidents and the colleges. Overall, this book offers insight into the unique experiences of Black colleges and universities and their contributions to the African American community.

Weight: 333g
Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781623969592