Managing the Academic Enterprise of Black Colleges: What Historically Black College and University Provosts Identify as Barriers and Supports

• In Event: Equitable Education Systems and Organizational Leadership

Abstract

This paper is based on a qualitative study of 20 HBCU provosts using one-on-one interviews and document analysis. Findings reveal internal and external barriers (e.g., resources, board [mis]management) and supports (e.g., academic alliances, accreditation findings) when executing their various functions as CAOs. Key implications for policy and practice are discussed.

Author

• Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, Virginia Union University