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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 11, 2013 12:49 PM |
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| From: | Representative Ronald G. Waters |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Resolution Recognizing September 23-29th as Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week in Pennsylvania |
| In the near future, I intend to introduce a resolution recognizing the week of September 23 through 29, 2013 as "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week in Pennsylvania." The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines a Historically Black College or University as, “Any Historically Black College or University that was established prior to 1964; whose principal mission was, and is, the education of African Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association." There are 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) comprised of public, private, two year and four year institutions, medical schools, and community colleges mainly located in the Southeastern United States the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. There are 52 HBCUs that provide graduate degree programs, while 27 offer doctoral programs. According to The Network Journal, HBCUs are responsible for 22% percent of current bachelor's degrees granted to Blacks. Among Blacks, 40% of all congressmen, 12.5% of CEOs, 40% of Engineers, 50% of professors at non-HBCUs, 50% of lawyers and 80% of judges are HBCU graduates. The Commonwealth is home to two of the 105 HBCUs, Lincoln and Cheyney Universities. Lincoln University is located in Southern Chester County which offers undergraduate programs and graduate programs in human services, reading, education, mathematics, and administration. Cheyney University offers baccalaureate degrees in over 30 disciplines and a master's degree in education. HBCUs create a solid educational foundation in the lives of their students preparing them to excel academically and thrive socially, allowing them to create a rich legacy and strong support network of our nation's future leaders. Should you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact my office at 717-783-4090. |
Introduced as HR467