Exploring the Perceptions of HBCU Student Affairs Practitioners Toward the Racial Diversification of Black Colleges

While research has shown that the racial diversity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is increasing, literature suggests that some stakeholders at HBCUs feel the diversification of Black colleges could change their culture, which some see as vital for promoting the success of Bl...

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Published in:Journal of diversity in higher education 2018-03, Vol.11 (1), p.1-15
Main Authors: Palmer, Robert T., Arroyo, Andrew T., Maramba, Dina C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American Students
American Indian Students
Asian American Students
Attitudes
Black Colleges
Black People
Case Studies
College Faculty
College Students
Colleges
Diversity
Diversity (Faculty)
Female
Hispanic American Students
Human
Institutional Characteristics
Male
Multicultural Education
Observation
Pacific Islanders
Qualitative Research
Racial Attitudes
Racial Differences
Racial Diversity
School Administrators
Semi Structured Interviews
Stakeholders
Student Diversity
Student Experience
Student Personnel Services
Student Personnel Workers
White Students
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Summary:While research has shown that the racial diversity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is increasing, literature suggests that some stakeholders at HBCUs feel the diversification of Black colleges could change their culture, which some see as vital for promoting the success of Black students. Given this, the following study discusses findings from 1 set of stakeholders at an HBCU-student affairs practitioners-in order to understand their perspective toward the racial diversification of Black colleges. This instrumental case study not only examined perceptions of HBCU student affairs professionals toward the racial diversification of Black colleges, but also their efforts to foster a more inclusive campus climate for non-Black students. This article is important because it provides salient context for HBCUs as they further seek to increase the racial diversification of their student bodies.
ISSN:1938-8926
1938-8934
DOI:10.1037/dhe0000024