A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

On The Road to Economic Development

A Guide for Continuing Education Programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement

Title Page

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1
Overview of the Guide

Background
Study of HBCUs
Purpose of the Guide
Organization of the Guide

Chapter 2
Higher Education Involvement with Economic Development

Ways in Which Institutions Are Involved
Ways in Which HBCUs are Involved
Role of Continuing Education in Economic Development
Key Elements of Successful Initiatives
Barriers to Effective Involvement with Economic Development
Unique Barriers Faced By HBCUs
Summary

Chapter 3
Promising Practices and Key Program Elements at Nine HBCUs

Tennessee State University
Fayetteville State University
Florida A&M University
Spelman College
South Carolina State University
University of The District of Columbia
Delaware State University
Hampton University
Texas Southern University
Summary

Chapter 4
Milestones on the Road to Economic Development: A Model

The Continuing Education Economic Development (CEED) Model
Benefits of the CEED Model to Institutions
Summary

Chapter 5
Implications of the Model for Stakeholders

Higher Education Administrators
Continuing Education Program Administrators
Business, Industry, and Government Collaborators
Current and Prospective Consumers
The Community
Policymakers

References
Appendix A - National Center for Education Statistics Data on HBCUs

Table A1
Table A2

Appendix B - HBCUs Selected for Study

HBCU Selection Criteria