Abstract
Despite increases over the last two decades in the number of degrees awarded to students from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, enhancing diversity in these disciplines remains a challenge. This article describes a strategic approach to this challenge—the development of a collaborative partnership between two universities: the historically Black Elizabeth City State University and the historically White University of New Hampshire. The partnership, a type of learning organization built on three mutually agreed upon principles, strives to enhance opportunities for underrepresented students to pursue careers in the STEM disciplines. This article further describes six promising practices that framed the partnership, which resulted in the submission of nine proposals to federal agencies and the funding of four grants that led to the implementation, research, learning, and evaluation that followed.
Department
Education
Publication Date
2011
Journal Title
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement
Publisher
University of Georgia
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Williams JE, CP Wake, LB Hayden, ED Abrams, GC Hurtt, BN Rock, KG Graham, S Hale, WA Porter, RH Blackmon, M LeCompte, D Johnson (2011) Building a Model of Collaboration Between Historically Black and Historically White Universities. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement,15(2), 35-55
Rights
Copyright © 2011 by the University of Georgia