James V. Koch,Omari H. Swinton
Vital and Valuable: The Relevance of HBCUs to American Life and Education
Vital and Valuable: The Relevance of HBCUs to American Life and Education
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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a vital part of higher education in the US, with a strong track record of upward mobility and professional attainment. Two economists provide a balanced assessment of HBCUs' performance, offering actionable policy recommendations to build on their successes and address their weaknesses. The book is essential reading for policy makers, experts, and the broader public.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a vital component of higher education in the United States. As of 2021, there were over 100 HBCUs, with a total enrollment of approximately 300,000 students. Many of the most renowned figures in African American history attended HBCUs, and the alumni of these institutions have a strong track record of upward mobility and professional attainment. However, the value and contributions of HBCUs are often overlooked and underappreciated.
In "Vital and Valuable," two distinguished economists provide a groundbreaking analysis of HBCUs. James V. Koch and Omari H. Swinton offer a balanced assessment of the performance of HBCUs, examining metrics such as admissions and enrollment trends, graduation and retention rates, administrative expenses, spending on intercollegiate athletics, and student debt. They emphasize the distinctive features that make HBCUs what they are, considering whom they serve and how, while contextualizing these institutions within the landscape of American higher education.
Based on this analysis, Koch and Swinton offer actionable policy recommendations that can help HBCUs build on their successes and address their weaknesses. They stress that empirical data on educational outcomes is essential to effective leadership of individual institutions as well as policy decisions that affect HBCUs.
"Vital and Valuable" is essential reading for policy makers and experts in the field of higher education as well as a broader public interested in understanding the contributions of HBCUs.
Weight: 472g
Dimension: 147 x 225 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231208987
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