Examining the Infrastructures of Predominantly White Institutions Versus Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Their Abilities to Support African American Students' Career Readiness Postgraduation

• In Event: Teaching Us: Understanding Diverse Institutional Contexts and Otherness

Abstract

Higher education is a critical aspect of a student’s life; however, differences between black and white students have played a huge role in determining the quality of education and the preparedness of students. Racial disparities remain prevalent in higher education systems; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBSCU) serve all the students but provide African American students with resources and support to obtain their degrees. The disparities in the education system are reflected in reduced completion rates, increased dropouts, and lack of jobs after college. To address barriers to success in post-graduate readiness, previous researchers proposed the need for an examination that examines the infrastructural differences between HBCUs and PWIs. African American students at HBCUs and PWIs experience reduced post-graduate readiness.

Author

• Eric Reese Lane
  Presenting Author