Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Preface xi
Introduction: Five Secrets about Black Colleges Revealed in This Book xv
Perceptions, Problems, and Possibilities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities a Generation Ago
Educational Goals of Black Colleges 3
Priorities of Black College Presidents 11
The Contemporary Case for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Carriers of the Diversity Mantra 31
The Case for Black Colleges Today 52
Personal and Professional Characteristics of Presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Personal Characteristics, Professional Pathways, and Management Challenges of Presidents 77
Summary and Action Strategies
Black Colleges Redefined: A Summary 99
Action Strategies for Presidents and Boards 105
References 117