Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions founded primarily for the education of African Americans, although their charters were not exclusionary. In 1907, African Americans rarely had other options for higher education except a historically black college or university. In 2008, HBCUs are still predominantly African…

As enrollments expand, student affairs professionals must recruit and retain students, and manage enrollments. Garland and Grace (1993) note that as a set of strategies, enrollment management provides a systematic approach to attracting, retaining and graduating students, and, therefore, is a critical component in the stable operation of a higher…

States that student affairs personnel and professionals concerned with the matriculation and retention of minority students must be aware of the need to create an accepting and supportive atmosphere for African American students on predominately White campuses. Discusses the following concepts: precollegiate outreach, orientation, academic…

Authors from urban public two-year college; rural, selective residential private college; and suburban, commuter, public university describe their efforts to involve enrolled African-American students in recruiting prospective students. Discusses off-campus recruitment events, prospective student visitation days on campus, phone-a-thons, and using…