Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
The Journal of Negro Education (Howard University School of Education)
First Page
63
Last Page
75
Abstract
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 folfill 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.
Disciplines
Education | Educational Leadership
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Tobolowsky, Barbara; Outcalt, Charles L.; and McDonough, Patricia M., "The role of HBCUs in the college choice process of African Americans in California" (2005). Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Faculty Publications. 7.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/edleadershippolicy_facpubs/7