Question: How many schools are classified as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions?
Answer: Currently, there are approximately 299 educational institutions that are classified as HBCUs and MIs. Of these, 105 are HBCUs, 157 are MIs consisting of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Other Minority Institutions (OMIs), and 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
Question: Where are these schools located?Answer: HBCUs are located in the Southeastern states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. They include 40 public four-year, 11 public two-year, 49 private four-year, and 5 private 2-year institutions. HSIs are located primarily in the Southwestern section of the Nation and in California. HSIs are educational institutions with a Hispanic enrollment of at least 25 percent of the total student population. TCUs are located in the Great Plans region of the Nation, mainly in the Midwest and Southwest. TCUs service approximately 30,000 full- and part-time students. They offer two-year associate's degrees in over 200 disciplines with some providing bachelor's and master's degrees. OMIs are educational institutions across the Nation with a total minority population of 50%. These schools are primarily located in California and some large urban areas with a significant minority student population e.g., Chicago, New York City and Los Angeles.
Question: What types of programs are provided by Army to help HBCU/MIs build infrastructure?Answer: The Army provides assistance through Technical Assistance Workshops and Infrastructure Assistance Programs. The Technical Assistance Workshops provides information on procurement policies, programs, processes and proposal preparations. The Infrastructure Assistance Programs offers educational programs, faculty development assignments, fellowships opportunities and laboratory equipment and renovation.
Question: Is there a 5% HBCU/MI Goal in the Department of Defense (DoD)?Answer: Yes, Public Law 99-661, National Defense Act 1987 Section 1207 established the 5% Goal for SDBs, HBCUs and MIs (10 USC 2301). DoD is striving to increase HBCU/MI funding in the following areas: contracting and subcontracting opportunities in procurement, research, development, test and evaluation, military construction, and operations and maintenance.
Question: What is the difference between the SADBU HBCU/MI Program and the Army Minority College Relations Program (MCRP)?Answer: The program purposes, though different, are complementary. The HBCU/MI Program aims to increase the number of contracts and grants awarded to HBCU/MIs, while the MCRP informs Minority Serving Institutions of Army opportunities in employment, research, faculty training and summer employment. The HBCU/MI Program is based on procurement policy and laws. In contrast, the MCRP is based on Executive Orders and Army Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.
Question: Where are the HBCU professional schools located?Answer: A. HBCU professional schools are located across the country in several key areas: Engineering Schools: Howard, Hampton, Tuskegee, Morgan State, North Carolina A&T, Alabama A&M, Tennessee State, FAMU, and Jackson State and Prairie View A&M. Pharmacy Schools: Howard, Hampton, Xavier and Texas Southern Law Schools: Howard, North Carolina Central and Texas Southern Medical Schools: Morehouse, Howard and Meharry Ph.D. (Science) Programs: Howard, Hampton, Tuskegee, North Carolina A&T, Morgan, Clark Atlanta, Alabama A&M, Jackson State and Tennessee State
Question: I’m interested in working with a HBCU/MI. What should I do first?Answer: Contact your closest Army Small Business Specialist. Identify critical Army needs that correspond to the University’s research interest. Identify mutual benefits to Army and HBCU/MIs and establish an Educational Partnership Agreement.
Question: Are there laws supporting the HBCU/MI Program?Answer: President George Bush issued three Executive Orders on HBCUs, Hispanic Higher Education, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, that directly impact the Army HBCU/MI program. HBCU: On February 12, 2002, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13256 on HBCUs. This Executive Order transferred the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to the Office of the Secretary within the U.S. Department of Education and established the President’s board of Advisors. Hispanic Higher Education: On October 12, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13230 to establish the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. The Commission is charged with strengthening the nation's capacity to provide high quality education while increasing opportunities for Hispanic American participation in federal education programs. Tribal Colleges: On July 3, 2002, President Bush appointed 13 individuals to serve on the President's Board of Advisors on Tribal Colleges and Universities. Authorized under Executive Order 13270, the Board members consist of tribal college presidents, educators, business leaders and public servants. The Board will provide advice regarding the progress made by federal agencies toward fulfilling the purposes and objectives of Executive Order 13270. The Board will also provide recommendations to the president through the Secretary of Education on the ways the federal government can help tribal colleges.
Question: Where can I get additional information on each Executive Order?Answer: To obtain further information on individual Executive Orders, please contact: White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities 1990 K Street NW, 6th Floor ATTN: Mr. Ronald E. Blakely, Deputy Director Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: (202) 502-7895 Fax: (202) 502-7852 E-mail: Ron.Blakely@ed.govWeb: http://www.yic.govWhite House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5E110 ATTN: Mr. Adam Chavarria Washington, DC 20202-3601 Phone: (202) 401-1411 Fax: (202) 401-8377 Web: http://www.yic.govWhite House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities 1990 K St., N.W. Room 7010 ATTN: Ms. Pamela DeRensis, Program Director Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 502-7768 E-mail: pamela.derensis@ed.govWeb: http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/list/whtc/edlite-index.html
