Journalism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities : Governance and Accreditation

Preface Acknowledgments Contents List of Tables Introduction Historically Black Colleges and Universities References Accreditation References ACEJMC Accreditation Standards Change References Accreditation: A Pathway to Excellence and Acceptance References Standard 1: HBCU Governance Challenges HBCU Governance: Challenges and Successes HBCUs: Journalism Units Show Strength in Accreditation Unit Accreditation: HBCU Programs and Best Practices Funding: Follow the Money to Success (The Higher Education Act of 1965) Endowments How Long Have You Been in Your Role as Administrator? HBCU JMC Administrator Comments (from Survey) Conclusion and Implications References Marlen Livezey: A Case Study Morrill Acts to Kerner Commission: An Educator Prepares Family Background Higher Education Onward to Cheyney Creating the Concentration Chairing the Move from Concentration to Major Service to the University Retirement and Legacy References Recruitment and Retention of Students Persuasive Messages College Websites: The Search Begins What Makes a Well-Designed Website? Methodology for the Study Subjects Coding Findings and Analysis Mission Statement Financial Aid and Scholarships Course Descriptions and Listing Graduation Roadmap Social Media Links Conclusion References COVID-19: Dealing with the Pandemic Under the Pressure of Funding and Self-Care Decisions Literature Review Theoretical Framework Measurements Perceived Organizational Support Work-Family Conflict Role Overload Job Demands Methodology Results Conclusion References How HBCU Libraries Can Help with ACEJMC Standard 5 Accreditation at HBCUs: Research, Resource, and Funding Teaching and Research Challenges at HBCUs: Can Open Access Help? Role of Libraries: Research, Open Access, and Cost Open Access: Purpose and Perception Present Study Methods Overview Online Survey Data Collection and Analysis Library Websites Results Role of Librarians Discussion Access to Research Resources Perceptions of Open Access Role of Librarians Limitations and Future Research Conclusion References MSI Accreditation Challenges: HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs TCUs Accreditation Challenges HSIs References Conclusion References Index Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are facing challenges to their continued existence on several fronts. One is fiscally, as federal funding for education has been cut and the responsibility for paying for higher education has been levied on students and parents. Another challenge is the amount of endowment dollars available to them and lastly, there are questions today as to if HBCUs are still needed in a society that has allowed African-Americans to attend Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). The third are the challenges placed on institutions, as a whole, and specific departments, in attaining and maintain accreditation. Finally, how are administrators handling these challenges during the pandemic and their own health and well-being? This book explores journalism accreditation at HBCUs and is informed by many years of research into how journalism units have acquired and lost accreditation. The book also examines Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and how they are navigating accreditation and financial challenges. The book will be of interest to faculty, students, scholars and administrators of journalism studies.