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Examining Media Bias Surrounding Black Higher Education: The Dominant Culture’S Portrayal Of Historically Black Colleges In The Media, Charmaine E. Troy Apr 2014

Examining Media Bias Surrounding Black Higher Education: The Dominant Culture’S Portrayal Of Historically Black Colleges In The Media, Charmaine E. Troy

Dr. Charmaine E. Troy

In recent years, an examination of the media’s coverage of historically black colleges portrays endless skepticism about the accountability and academic inferiority of HBCUs. Various media outlets have questioned the continued need of HBCUs in post racial society. Gasman (2006) argues that articles in the media have gained national attention, often jeopardizing the recruitment efforts, fundraising success and long term existence of these institutions (p.112). The current study examines the bias evident in the portrayal of historically black colleges in the media. This critical analysis examines the bias evident in the portrayal of historically black colleges in the media. I …


Laying The Foundation: The Importance Of Implementing Student Mentoring Programs To Promote Minority Student Satisfaction & Persistence On Hbcu & Pwi Campuses (With Bernice Alston, Phd), Charmaine E. Troy Sep 2012

Laying The Foundation: The Importance Of Implementing Student Mentoring Programs To Promote Minority Student Satisfaction & Persistence On Hbcu & Pwi Campuses (With Bernice Alston, Phd), Charmaine E. Troy

Dr. Charmaine E. Troy

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Higher Education Lockout: Examining The Low Income Student Experience, Charmaine E. Troy Aug 2012

Higher Education Lockout: Examining The Low Income Student Experience, Charmaine E. Troy

Dr. Charmaine E. Troy

No abstract provided.