The purpose of this study was to investigate the transformational leadership characteristics of college and university presidents of private Title III and Title V-eligible institutions. Private institutions of higher education comprise approximately half of the total post-secondary institutions in the U.S. However, they are at greater risk for…

This book is organized into nine chapters. First the authors provide a historical overview of historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs), examining their founding as well as the role of African Americans, missionaries, and industrial philanthropists in their development. They also look at how these institutions have changed over time,…

The intent of this report is to examine the status and functions of the nation's historically black institutions as they have been affected by the assistance provided under Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965. First, background to the development of Title III legislation is reviewed. Second, evaluations of Title III programs that have…