Provides data on bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students in 1999-2000. Tables include total minority degrees and degrees awarded to African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Hispanics by type of school (uses Carnegie classification). Another table presents top disciplines by race/ethnicity. (EV)

Displays results of an annual ranking of colleges and universities with the highest rates of associate and bachelor's degrees conferred on minority group members, bachelor's degrees by ethnic group (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American) and institution type (white or historically black), and bachelor's degrees conferred on…

African-American college and university presidents and chancellors are listed, by state and institution, noting the date of their appointment, institution type (historically black, traditionally white, or equal-opportunity educational institution, as recognized by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education), Carnegie…

Presents data on the increasing numbers of graduate degrees, especially doctoral degrees, awarded by historically black colleges and universities and traditionally white institutions. Considers effects of Proposition 209 in California and the importance of having a significant cohort of students of color, as well as faculty of color, in graduate…

The numbers of African Americans and other minorities earning graduate and professional degrees at American colleges and universities (1991-95) increased at rates much higher than those of the general graduate student population. The trend is attributed to recruitment in the 1980s and 1990s. However, some predict the trend will end if the backlash…

Statistics are presented on the 1993-94 revenue sources of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), by sector, and the degrees conferred by HBCUs, by degree level (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional), sex of student, and state. (MSE)

Data are presented on the numbers of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and total minority group members receiving associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in journalism and mass communication in 1997-98. Colleges and universities graduating the most minorities are also ranked. (MSE)

Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education are gaining new stature within federal agencies and on Capitol Hill. Advocates argue that only comprehensive initiatives can produce dramatic improvements for Hispanic youth, and funding is not keeping pace with demographics. Data are provided on: White House initiatives on black and Hispanic…

While Harvard University (Massachusetts) has surpassed many other institutions of its size in its demonstrated commitment to student diversity, African-American faculty representation is among the lowest in the Ivy League. Data are presented on minority group representation among faculty in the university's undergraduate and graduate schools,…

Recent data indicate that while the total number of degree earners of color continues to rise, their proportional representation within the total number of degree earners has shown only modest gains in the last five years. African Americans are at the lower end of this growth range, and Hispanics are at the higher end. (MSE)

While there are many black athletes in sports, there are few black coaches and athletic administrators. This is true in professional sports and even more obvious in college athletics. The Center for the Study of Sport in Society's Racial Report Card for 1997, which now also covers college athletics, offers statistics illustrating this trend. (MSE)

African-American head coaches among the 112 Division I-A football institutions now number only five, which is attributed to the decline of affirmative action and related policy, and despite lobbying efforts of the Black Coaches Association. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is also working on the problem. The American Football Coaches…

Presents ordered lists of the numeric totals of degrees conferred to students of color, featuring listings for all minorities as well as for each racial/ethnic minority group. Institutions are ranked according to total number of degrees awarded to minority students across all disciplines and in specific disciplines. The lists include a breakdown…

Using data from federal surveys, the colleges and universities conferring the largest number of degrees on students of color are ranked. Tables include total minority degrees (bachelor's and associate) awarded; individual minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans); and individual disciplines (life sciences, business…

Lists institutions of higher education that confer the most postsecondary degrees to students of color. Tables are provided for associate degrees (all minorities); baccalaureate degrees (all minorities); baccalaureate degrees for African Americans, American Indian, Asian American, and Hispanic; and baccalaureate degrees by subject area and…