A discussion of college endowment fund management looks at a trend toward successful investments in the last year and focuses on the increasing financial sophistication of historically black institutions. Trends include less conservative investing, more trustee involvement in investment decision making, and use of investment counselors. (MSE)

Despite some efforts to change the system, most male coaches in intercollegiate athletics still earn more than their female counterparts, receive more financial aid for their programs, and generally are given more attention by the media. Some see networking as an effective change strategy. (MSE)

Issues in the recruitment and retention of minority graduate students are examined in interview format. Issues include the funding and administration of graduate programs, faculty attitudes, the effectiveness of affirmative action efforts, institutional incentives for faculty and departmental involvement, and difficulties in convincing public…

In an interview, Vinetta C. Jones, director of the Equity 2000 Program, discusses aspects of the initiative, which aims to promote the academic success of minority group students by encouraging minority achievement in high school algebra and geometry through the school districts. Topics discussed include program goals, characteristics and…

The perceptions of representatives of 16 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) concerning the future of hospitality and tourism education in those institutions are summarized. Comments address leadership, instruction, research, perceptions by other disciplines, ingredients for program success, industry-academe relationship, and…

An analysis of student financial aid for African American doctoral students combines discussion of problems in student recruitment and persistence, particularly for financial reasons, with data on patterns of minority group graduate student enrollment, financial aid, debt, and degree awards. (MSE)

Opportunities for employment other than faculty positions in colleges and universities are explored, and the stories of a number of nonfaculty personnel in such areas as computer technology, security, public relations, admissions, sports information, museums, and glee club are recounted. These employees offer insights into how they obtained their…

Highlights 15 trends/events in black college athletics, including championship coaches, Black Coaches Association, eligibility issues, disclosure of athlete graduation rates, athletics resource allocation, early adoption of professional athlete status, success of the Women's National Basketball Association, lack of black access to certain sports,…