Uplifting and Shifting Graduate Professional Preparation Programs in Higher Education at HBCUs

Authors

• Pietro A. Sasso, Delaware State UniversityFollow
• Justin Alexander, Delaware State UniversityFollow
• Adrirl Hilton, Colombia College ChicagoFollow
• Fred Bonner, Prairie View A&M UniversityFollow
• Ashley Gray, Delaware State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Scant research elucidates the contributions of both master’s-level and doctoral higher education administration professional preparation programs at HBCUs. These programs exist across only approximately 20% of these institutions. In this conceptual research piece, the researchers will explore the historical legacies and contemporary status of HBCU higher education graduate programs in higher education. Recommendations and future directions are provided to enhance capacity and amplify the contributions of these significant programs. These include strategies for program distinction, professional connectivities, and increasing scholarly contributions.

Recommended Citation

Sasso, P. A., Alexander, J., Hilton, A., Bonner, F., & Gray, A. (2026). Uplifting and Shifting Graduate Professional Preparation Programs in Higher Education at HBCUs. New York Journal of Student Affairs, 26(1). Retrieved from https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/nyjsa/vol26/iss1/4