The Role of HBCUs in the College Choice Process of African Americans in California

The significance of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the educational experience of African American students has been well documented. However, recent court decisions challenge these institutions' continued ability to fulfill their historical missions. Therefore, it is mo...

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Published inThe Journal of Negro education Vol. 74; no. 1; pp. 63 - 75
Main Authors Tobolowsky, Barbara F., Outcalt, Charles L., McDonough, Patricia M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Howard University School of Education 01.01.2005
Howard University, School of Divinity
Subjects
Academic achievement
African American Students
African American studies
African Americans
Black Colleges
Black communities
College choice
College students
Colleges
Education
Educational Environment
Educational Planning
High school students
High schools
Higher education
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Predominantly White Institutions
School campuses
School counselors
Students
Universities
United States > US
California
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Summary:The significance of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the educational experience of African American students has been well documented. However, recent court decisions challenge these institutions' continued ability to fulfill their historical missions. Therefore, it is more vital than ever to understand the unique role played by HBCUs in the African American community, particularly in the educational plans of students and their families. The current study analyzes interview and focus-group data with African American students, parents, and counselors at 20 southern California high schools. While participants acknowledge that these institutions remain important educational and cultural resources, they also reveal surprising barriers to the accessibility of HBCUs.
ISSN:0022-2984
2167-6437