Biracial, Black, and White Students' Engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Non-HBCUs

• In Event: Roundtable Session 50
  In Roundtable Session: Understanding and Predicting Factors Affecting Student Engagement

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to fill several gaps in the literature on college student engagement by exploring differences in engagement for White students, Black students, and Black/White biracial students within and between different institutional types. Findings from this research challenge dominant conceptions concerning Black, White, and Black/White biracial students’ engagement practices at HBCUs and non-HBCUs. Findings also foster an overdue conversation concerning the biracial population in U.S. higher education, specifically those enrolled at HBCUs. Implications are offered for enhancing Black, White, and biracial students’ engagement at both HBCUs and non-HBCUs.

Authors

• Jessica C. Harris, The University of Kansas

• Allison BrckaLorenz, Indiana University