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The '''White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU)''' is dedicated to enhancing the support, resources, and opportunities available to HBCUs. It serves as a focal point for federal efforts to increase HBCUs' competitiveness, improve their infrastructure, and ensure they remain vibrant centers for educational excellence and community development. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/}} ==Mission== The WHIHBCU's mission is to advocate for and implement policies that strengthen HBCUs, ensuring they have access to federal funding, research opportunities, and partnerships. By doing so, it aims to improve educational outcomes for students, reduce disparities, and promote economic development within these communities.<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/ (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== The initiative operates under the U.S. Department of Education, with close coordination with the Executive Office of the President. ==Legislation== WHIHBCU was re-established by Executive Order 14041, signed by President Joe Biden on September 3, 2021, which reaffirms the commitment to support HBCUs.<ref>White House. "Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities". The White House, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/03/executive-order-on-white-house-initiative-on-advancing-educational-equity-excellence-and-economic-opportunity-through-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/ (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * Historically Black Colleges and Universities * Federal agencies across different sectors * State and local governments * Private sector organizations, foundations, and community stakeholders<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/ (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== The initiative does not have a fixed number of employees; it includes an Executive Director, staff from the Department of Education, and leverages support from various federal agencies. ==Organization structure== The initiative is managed by an Executive Director and includes: * A President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs * Various interagency working groups to coordinate federal support for HBCUs ===Leader=== The WHIHBCU is led by an Executive Director, appointed to manage the initiative's activities and coordinate with federal agencies. ===Divisions=== While there are no formal divisions, the initiative works through: * Interagency Competitiveness Clusters for specific areas like research, business development, and infrastructure. ==List of programs== * Annual National HBCU Week Conference * HBCU Scholars Program * Initiatives to increase HBCU participation in federal contracts and research grants * Efforts to address funding disparities for HBCUs ==Last total enacted budget== The specific budget for the WHIHBCU is not publicly specified; it operates within the broader budget allocations of the Department of Education and other contributing agencies. ==Staff== The initiative relies on staff from the Department of Education and personnel detailed from other federal agencies, without a dedicated staff list. ==Funding== Funding for WHIHBCU activities comes from federal appropriations, managed through the Department of Education, with contributions from other federal departments as part of coordinated efforts. ==Services provided== The initiative provides advisory services, coordination of federal resources, advocacy for policy changes, and direct support to HBCUs to enhance their educational programs, infrastructure, and community engagement. ==Regulations overseen== While not directly overseeing regulations, WHIHBCU influences how federal policies and programs are implemented to benefit HBCUs, potentially affecting regulations related to funding, research, and educational opportunities. ==Headquarters address== 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States ==History== Initially established in 1980, the initiative has been periodically reauthorized by various administrations to ensure continuous support for HBCUs. The latest re-establishment under President Biden reflects a renewed effort to address equity and excellence in education for African American students.<ref>U.S. Department of Education. "White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". U.S. Department of Education, https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/ (accessed February 10, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/ Official WHIHBCU Website] * [[wikipedia:White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities]] ==References== <references />